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SECOND  DIVISION  HISTORICAL  SECTION, 
ARMY  WAR  COLLEGE, 

WASHINGTON,  D.C. 


20th  January,  1927. 


This  volume  of  Field  Messages,  notes,  and 
records  of  conversation  of  the  Headquarters  Second 
Division,  Second  Field  Artillery  Brigade,  Third 
Infantry  Erig8.de  and  Fourth  Brigade  (Marines)  is 
the  result  of  careful  searching  of  all  available 
sources,  compiled  and  arranged  according  to  organ¬ 
izations,  date  and  time  for  the  year  of  1916. 

As  in  the  case  of  previous  volumes  published, 
this  volume  mill  serve  as  a  basis  for  The  History  of 
the  Second  Division  in  the  World  War. 


This  fourth  volume  was  compiled,  proof-read 
and  edited  by  Lieutenant  Francis  J.  Grading,  Ninth 
U.S.  Infantry  and  by  Staff  Sergeant  Arthur  Counihan, 
Fifteenth  Field  Artillery. 


A  similar  volume  containing  the  messages  of 
the  Regiments  and  other  units  is  now  being  compiled 
and  published. 


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Captain,  Infantry,  D.O.L. 


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From:  C.O.  23rd  Infantry.  At:  LISBON Date :  3  April, 

19 18 •  Hour:  10:13  A  .M.  No.  62.  Ho  w  Sent:  Through. 
Brigade  Ccmdr .  To:  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division. 


Enemy  condu 
A.M.)  to-day,  ac 
put  down,  but  en 
kil led,  two  \7oun 
En  or  o'  dh.su  a.t  1 1  c  s 


cted  raid  on  listening  post  No.  20  at  5:45 
oompanied  by  heavy  bombardment.  Our  barrage 
emy  succeeded  in  raid.  Five  Americans 
dad  and.  two  missing,  probably  captured, 

T'r*t  known , 


Full  report 


with  Daily  Record 


of  Events, 
Mu  lone  - 
Colonel, 


Comdg . 


TELEPHONE  MESSAGE 

DIEUE  48  9:45  o'clock.  Received  HQ,.  2nd  D.iv.,  Apr.  5-18. 

From:  Staff  at  DIEUE,  To:  Staff  of  II. S,  Division, 

No.  19 4- c.  Staff,  SOU ILLY,  telegraphs  the  following 
under  No.  4002-A,  Chief  Surgeon,  Hospital  of  Evacuation, 
4th  B,  reports  Horsley  Montene,  2nd  Cl.  Truck  Co.  A,  No. 
212562,  in  danger  of  immediate  death. 

Recruited,  Fort  Slocum,  N.Y.,  July  8th.  Accident 
at  SOU ILLY,  April  2,  1918. 

French  Mission, 

Attached  2nd  U.S.  Division. 


CONFIDENTAL.  Second  Section:  G2,  2nd  Div..  1st  A.C. 

13  April,  1918. 

The  enernyact ivity  against  the  26th  American  Division 
was  continuing  this  afternoon.  Our  forces  are  still  hold¬ 
ing  their  ^ ine  except  a  few  small  trenches  that  were  aban¬ 
doned  before  we  took  over  the  line. 

Three  prisoners  were  captured  near  APREHONT  at  8:00 
P ,M . ,  12  April,  and  were  on  their  way  under  guard  to 
26th  Division  Headquarters  when  this  message  was  started. 
One  prisoner  was  from  the  25th  Landwehr  Regiment;  another 
from  the  65th  Landwehr  Regiment ;  and  the  third  from  the 
17th  Telegraph  Battalion,  To  Operations. 

Noted  PEM“.  *  G2,  2nd  Div.,  1st  A.C. 

t  -  — - 

Telephone  report  from  Second  Division,  April  19,  1918. 

2 : 00  "phi.. 

Last  night  a  raiding  party  consisting  of  2  French 
Officers  and  30  French  Soldiers,  1  American  Officer  and  30 
American  Soldiers,  made  a  raid  on  our  northern  sector  from 
LA  FIE VETER IE,  and  went  as  far  as  the  station  of  the  ABAU- 
COURT  Road,  at  38.5  -  68.30.  A  second  group  also  penetra¬ 
ted  the  enemy  trench  DEMIE  LUNE .  No  prisoners  were  taken, 
nor  identifications  secured.  Our  casualties  none.  Sever¬ 
al  dead  Germans  observed  in  enemy  wire  *,  we  were  unable  to 
reach  them. 


From:  C.O. 

Hour :  9:20 

To  :  Comdg . 


23rd  Infantry.  At:  LISBON.  Date;  20  April,  l°lc> 
A.M.  No.  97.  How  sent:  Motorcycle. 

General,  2nd  Division.  TOULON. 


Request  motor  trucks  be  sent  to  GEN1C0URT  to  report 

at  9  P.M.,  to-night  to  Capt .  Lange  to  transport 

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for  important 


MAkONH  , 

Colonel . 


SECRET 


THIRD  SECTION.  G .  S. 


may  3rd,  1918. 


At  4:15  p.jsii*,  "by  telephone,  Col.  Eox  Conner  ashed  Col. 
Moseley  to  suspend  the  movement  of  one  company  of  light  rail¬ 
way  troops  to  the  2nd  Division. 


At  4  1  30  P .m . ,  Colonel  Conner,  G-3,  telephoned  the  Kq«, 
1st  Corps,  to  suspend  the  movement  of  "battalion  of  Engineers 
from  the  26th  Division  to  the  2nd  Division. 


Prom : 
Hour : 
To  : 


C.O.  23rd 

1:00  P.h* 
Adjutant , 


Inf.  At: 

Ho  .  156 . 
2nd  Div. 


PUTEAUX.  Date:  4  ^ ay 
How  Sent:  motorcycle 

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13  . 


Request  authority  to  turn  in  all  overcoats  at  once  to 
Supper  Officer  to  he  turned  over  "by  him  to  Division  Trains 
for  delivery  to  Div. 


m  AD  On  iii , 

Colonel . 


Hq .  4th  „i.  G.  Bn.  may  3  th,  1918.  Time:  11:45  A.m. 
Prom:  C.O.  4th  m.G.  Bn.  To:  C.G.  2nd  Division. 

Position  sketches  are  Being  made  and  positions  are 
being  organized. 

EDMUND  L.  SANE, 

D/icL  OT  f  4th  .  G .  Bn . ,  C  Oimaandi  ng . 


Prom:  C.O.  23rd  Inf.  At: 

Hour;  3:50  P .... .  No.  18  6. 
To  :  Col.  Brown,  Chief  oi 


AH0IU0HT . 

Dat  e : 

9  may , 

13 

How  Sent : 

Runne  r 

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Staff  ,  2nd 

Div . 

,0HT 

Two  Escort  Wagons  are  needed  to  re  dace  two  limber 
Caissons  furnished  the  Kq .  Co.  for  transportation  oi  tne 
Sappers  and  Bombers  Plat.,  and  the  one -pounder  plat.,  for 


are  entirely 


unsuited . 

Two  medical  Carts  urgently  needed  for  Sanitary 
Asked  for  re-oeatedly  but 
/agons  to  be  sent  to  new  a 


rhich  the’r 

Also  .  _ _ 

iroops  .  Asked  for  reneatedly  but  none  furnished.  Request 
^  and  authority  be  granted  to 

urn  in  two  limbered  caissons.  Also  that  Two  medical  carts 

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other  substitute  carts  be  furnished 


,v-AL01IE , 

Colonel . 


NEUP  CHATEAU,  ^ay  11th,  1918j. 
Army  A~*ericane.  SO^JSDl  RE 


C.G.  2nd  Divn. 


Poll owing 


t  e  1  e  g  r  a  hie  i  ns  true  t  ions 
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(Cont’d.  from  last  page.)  P.M.  May  11th,  1919. 

from  GHQ  repeated  for  compliance:  '’Existing  orders  which  re¬ 
quire  certain  telephone  reports  to  be  made  direct  to  GHQ  at 
9  AM  and.  3  PM  are  rescinded- and  the  following  substituted 
therefor.  Commanding  Generals  will  cause  their  Operations 
Section  to  send  to  G-3  GHQ  preferably  by  telephone  when 
practicable,  otherwise  by  telegraph,  a  brief  operations  re¬ 
port  to  cover  the  period  from  noon  preceding  day  on  which 
report  is  sent  to  noon  of  the  day  on  which  report  is  sent. 

This  report  will  be  sent  not  later  than  3:45  PM  daily,  and 
will  cover  the  following  points: 

Weather : 

Infantry  and  machine  gun  activity  both  our  own  and  enemy. 
Artillery  activity  both  our  own  and  enemy. 

Aeroplane  and  balloon  activity  both  our  own  and  enemy; 
Visibility, 

Troop  movements  both  our  own  and  enemy. 

General  impression  of  the  day. 

Known  casualties. 

Special  mention  of  any  success  of  our  troops  in  patrolling, 
and  in  any  offensive  or  defensive  work. 

Special  mention  of  any  repulse  or  misfortune  of  our  troops 
in  patrolling,  and  in  any  offensive  or  defensive  work. 

Change  in  location  of  the  lines  held  by  our  troops  or  the 
enemy « 

The  above  message  win  form  the  basis  for  the  short 
official  communique  prepared  for  daily  issue  in  France  and 
for  cable  to  the  War  Department  giving  the  various  activity 
of  the  AEF.  Division  Commanders  should  understand  that  the 
above  report  does  not  replace  previous  directions  for  their 
calling  up  G-3  GHQ  at  time  when  anything  of  special  import¬ 
ance  occurs  which  they  think  should  be  immediately  reported. 

In  case  his  division  enters  a  sector  where  the  French  re¬ 
quire  an  operations  report  to  be  submitted  covering  a  period 
of  twenty-four  hours,  embrac  ing  other  hours  than  noon  to 
noon,  this  report  to  GHQ,  will  embrace  the  same  period  as 
required  by  them, " 

Similar  reports  will  be  made  to  these  Headquarters  report¬ 
ing  to  GHQ.  Acknowledge. 

CRAIG.  -  1:15  P.M. 

This  message  rec’d  Via  French  at  SOUILLY,  and  is  sub¬ 
ject  to  slight  corrections.  Signals  telegraph  not  responsible. 

1  FB  B  Sigs  SOKMFDIFUF  11  Me 


P.C.  31  May,  1918.  51.  From:  21st  Army  Corps.  E.M, 

To:  3rd  Bureau. 

Halt  Order  —  4th  Brigade,  2nd  Div.,  U.S.A, 

Division  Headquarters,  -  COUPRU. 

1st  Field  Signal  Battalion*  -  COU'PPU, 

4th  Brigade  Headquarters c  -  DOME TIM. 

5th  and  6th  Regiments  Marines.  -  DOMPTIN,  Ferme. 
BFAURIGAP.BE,  and  the  woods  in  that  vicinity. 

Your  camp  will  be  on  the  alert. 

The  Brigade  will  cover  their  halt  with  outposts 
to  the  East  and  North. 

Fires  draw  bombardment  and  fire  from  airnlanes. 
Fires  will  not  be  lighted  during  the  night. 

By  Order  of  the  Chief  of  Staff. 

G. 


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1>T  o  t  ime  i  nd  i  c  at  e  d  31  I  ay  19 18 . 


Order  for  the  2nd  Div.  ,  U.S. 

1.  The  Second  Div.,  U.3.,  has  been  placed  at  the  disposi¬ 
tion  of  the  6th  Array .  The  Infantry  of  the  Division  is  en~ 
route  by  trucks  and  the  Artillery  is  marching  overland. 

The  Infantry  debarks  from  the  trucks  at  15  hours  in  the 
region  May-en-^TULTIEH,  ROUVEES  et  NLULCHEL1ES ,  west  of  the 
QURCQ,  Canal,  The  Artillery  begins  their  arrival  during  the 
night  of  7 "ay  31  -  June  1. 

2.  The  Commanding  General  of  the  2nd  Division  will  carry 
out  the  debarking  of  his  Infantry,  place  them  in  position 
in  rear  of  the  valley  of  CLIGNON,  between  MONTIGNY  and 
CtANDELU  inclusive,  pushing  his  advance  guard  along  the  front 
CKI2Y- en-ORXOIS  -  St.  QUENTIN  in  liaison  to  the  west  with 
elements  of  the  2nd  Cavalry  Corps,  which  will  be  found  in  the 
region  BCIS  de  BOURNEVI LLE ,  MAROLLES ,  and  to  the  east  with 
elements  of  7  3rd.,  which  is  operating  in  the  region  of  PRIEZ. 
Orders  will  be  given  in  time  for  the  artillery  to  be  utilized 
on  points  designated  to  the  Commanding  General,  2nd  Div.  U.S. 

3.  The  2nd  Div.  U.S.  is  placed  under  the  orders  of  the 
General  Commanding  the  7th  Army  Corps,  who  will  use  it  for 
closing  the  gap  in  the  lines  at  the  break  P.u  d'  ALLAMD,  and 
for  counter  attacking  as  soon  as  possible  in  the  direction 
de  PASSY  en  VALOIS,  MARI  GUY,  ST.  HARD. 

DUCHEM. 


From;  Gen.  Michels.  To:  Col.  Malone.  Hour:  3;C0  A.M. 

1  June  ,  19  18  , 

Go  by  PLATRIERE ,  Grand  CORMONT,  EC  CUTE  BLEUT  les  GLAND  CHS . 

1.  At  GLAND ON 3  send  one  battalion  to  the  north  edge  of 
BOIS.  du  VAUCHAPJD  to  establish  liaison  with  the  left  of  the 
43rd  Div.  (  on  the  ridge  north  of  BOIS  de  VEUILLY  at  the 
western  point  of  the  ridge)  to  establish  a  line  from  the 
43rd  Div.  to  PREMOLT  (inclusive). 

The  rest  of  the  column  will  continue  to  des  GLAND OHS 
to  GERMIGNY  to  COULOMBS.  Here  one  battalion  will  be  sent  to 
establish  a  line  along  the  BOIS  de  T'rOULIH  du  RK CHE  to  PREMOHT 
to  TirCULIH  du  RHONE,  (inclusive). 

The  rest  of  the  column  will  continue  to  COULOMBS. 

At  COULOTCBS  one  battalion  will  take  PRU1'rETZ  and  establish 
a  line  BRITETZ  -  BOIS  du  MOULIN  du  RHONE,  and  seek  to 
establish  liaison  around  BELMETZ  with  the  7th  C.A. 

The  other  units  of  your  column  will  constitute  the 
reserve  and  remain  at  COULOMBS. 

A  telephone  line  for  comrunicat ion  will  be  laid  along 
the  line  of  march  from  La  LOGE  to  COULOMBS.  Send  also  a 
liaison  officer  to  La  LOGE. 

Recommendations:-  Go  quickly. 

2.  It  is  possible  that  in  front  of  BCIS  de  VEUILLY  - 
PREMOHT,  BOIS  du  RHONE  -  BRUMETZ,  French  troops  will  be 
found.  Look  for  them  and  gain  contact  North  of  BOIS  du 
VEUILLY  and  with  the  7th  C.A.  This  is  very  urgent. 

3.  Send  news  and  information  to  my  Headquarters  at  La 
JjOGE  • 


A.M.,  1  June,  1918. 

MESSAGE  FROM  MAJOR  LAY  -  9:50  A.M. 

At  8:50  A.M.,  message  from  Colonel  Catlin: 

HThe  enemy  nrere  bombarding  LUCY  and  TRIANGLE  FARM  heav¬ 
ily  with  shrainel  and  H.E." 

Action  by  4th  Brigade: 

nI  have  notified  the  French  Division  and  all  our  ele¬ 
ments  of  the  3rd  Brigade.” 

/’At  9:15  the  Gth  Machine  Gun  Bn.  reported  the  enemy  ad¬ 
vancing  enmasse  on  the  PARIS  road  towards  the  TRIANGLE. FARM. 


MESSAGE  11:45  -  From:  Lt .  Hunt.  June  1,  1918. 

Strong  attack  on  BELLEAU  just  north  of  BOURESCHES. 
Fighting  in  the  village.  The  Boche  holds  BOxS  de  BCliRESCHES. 
French  is  just  at  souxh  of  the  village.  The  Germans  are  ad¬ 
vancing  in  the  Ravine  just  to  the  East  of  LUCY,  They  are 
coming  down  the  Ravine  just  west  of  HAUTEVESMES  and  attacking 


MAJOR  LAY  —  From:  4th  Brigade.  1:30  P.M.,  1  June,  1918. 

6th  Reg.  has  had  no  ambulances  sent  to  them,  wants 
.t/^kulance s  with  exxra  dressings  and  litters  sent  to  La 
VOIE-du-CFATEL  Hq,  Reg.  as  soon  as  possible. 

Report  to  French  Mission  that  Lt.  Chedrot,  French,  Act. 
Adjt,  to  5th  M.G,  Bn.,  has  been  wounded  and  Lt .  Crocker. 


Translation  of  message  dropped  at  4  P.M*  1  June,  1918. 

-Ls*t  Ju.ri0  •—  ^  ^ 

Lieut.  Chassier,  Squadron  106  to’c.'o.  2  A.C, 
atching  and  Observation  over  sector  of  43rd  Inf.,  Divis. 

Little  enemy  activity.  The  infantrymen  have  most  pro- 
bacly  dug  themselves  in,  as  they  cannot  be  seen.  No  move¬ 
ment  of  any  importance  in  the  rear  rone.  No  batteries  seen 
in  action,  we  are  firing  verv  strongly  with  shraonel 
ETREPILLY. 

A  violent  barrage  of  75* s  was  opened  at  3:35  P.M,  on 
Hill  128-,  southern  edge  of  ETREPILLY  wood. 

Came  down  at  a  1 pW  altitude  over  ETREPILLY  and  VAUX. 
Was  fired  at  with  machine  guns. 


1st  June,  1918,  •  4  P.M,  Squadron  S.A.L.  27. 

RECONNAISSANCE. 

3:  P.M,  American  reinforcements  (east  of  DOMPTIN) 
about  1  Bn.,  towards  LEG  AULNOIS  going  eastward,  also  about 
La  CROISFTTE,  on  the  PARIS  ROAD  towards  LE  TRIOLET. 

Intermittent  shrapnel  fire  on  VAUX  and  wood  N.w, 

(Cont:d,  on  next  page.) 


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P.M.,  1  June,.  1918. 

(Cont’d.  from  last  paere.  ) 

4  P.M.  Isolated  Boches  on  the  road  east  of  BOIS  ROCHETS 
at  LAUCONNOIS  FARM  -  at  CHANT E  NERLE  and  at  GRANDE  PICARDE 
FARM. 

Isolated  Frenchmen  near  BOIS  de  la  MARETTE  and  CROGIS  - 
Railroad  bridge  S,w.  of  CHATEAU  intact, 

French  elements  eastern  outskirts  of  BOURESCHES. 


Lucy,  1  June,  1918.  4:10  P.M,  To:  Comdg.  Genl.  3nd  Div. 

Have  reported  to  C.G.  43  Div,  (French)  and  established 
liaison.  Troops  arriving  by  Camion  going  in  between 
THIOLET  and  LUCY.  Important  that  available  Engineers  with 
plenty  of  tools  come  as  soon  as  infantry  finish  with 
Camions.  Should  de-*busS  at  Ferme  PARIS  and  march  in  small 
columns  about  evenly  distributed  from  THIOLET  to  LUCY. 

Hurry  them. 

HARBORD. 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brig,  At:  PYRAMIDS,  Date:  1  June,  1918. 
Hour:  5:05  P.M.  No.  3.  How  Sent:  Messenger, 

To  :  C.G.  3nd  Division. 

Second  Bn.  6th  Marines  in  line  from  Le  THIOLET 
through  CLERAMBAUTS  ^oods  and  TRIANGLE  to  LUCY,  Instruct¬ 
ed  to  hold  this  line.  ,  1st  Bn.  6th  Marines  going  into 
line  from  LUCY  through  Hill  143.  3rd  Bn.  in  support  at 
La  VOIE  du  CHATEL  which  is  also  P.C.  of  6th  Marines.  6th 
M.G,  Bn.  distributed  along  line  as  given.  No  instruct¬ 
ions  as  to  evacuation  of  wounded. 

HARBORD, 


FRENCH  ELEMENTS  IN  ADVANCE  OF  THE  AMERICAN  LINE: 

C.  G.  3nd  Div,  No.  35,  2  June  1918. 


BOURESCHES  . 

BOIS  de  BELLEAU . 

Des  BELLEAU  TORCY . 

BUSSIARES,  to  the  south.  .  , 


To  the  left  and  in  rear.  .  . 
Bois  de  VEUILLY . 


356th  Regt. 
314th  Regt. 
158th  Regt. 
153nd  Rest . 
59th  &  43d  B, 


Some  Units. 

Do 

Do 

Do 

C.P. (Dismounted 
Chausers. ) 


31st  &  1st  B, C.P.  " 
149th  Regt.  Some  Units. 
367th  Regiment.  "  " 


(Signed)  General  Michel. 


BOIS  des  CLEREMBAUTS  . 

to  193nd  1  Bn.  356th. 

193nd  to  point  SE  of  Bois  de  la  MARETTE  -  Dismounted 
Bn,  of  4th  Brig".  (Lt.)  3d  &  4th  Hussars. 

(Signed)  General  GAUCHER. 

Above  reports  brought  in  direct  from  General  Michel  by  Lt . 
Wouillemont  of  the  French  Mission.  3  A.M. 


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A.M.  2  June,  1918, 


4 : 30  A • M «  J un e  2,  1918* 

Lt ♦  Crocker  reached  destination  at  COULOMBS  with  ammuni¬ 
tion,  No  one  was  there.  Capt.  Claude  knew  of  the  destina¬ 
tion  and  explained  that  Colonel  Malone  should  arrive  at 
COULOMBS  at  8  A,M,  Lt  *  Crocker  will  leave  an  officer  in 
charge  of  ammunition  to  await  arrival  of  Colonel  Malone. 


5:00  A.M,  June  2,  1918. 

.wiajor  Lay  reports  that  Colonel  Malone  reached 
LA  GRANGE -COULOMBS  woods  where  ordered  to  go 
without  incident . 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade.  At:  PYRAMIDS.  Date:  2  June,  1918. 
Hour:  6  A,M.  No.  3.  How  Sent:  Messenger  in  car. 

To  :  C„G.  2nd  Division. 

Our  telephone  line  not  working.  Believe  French  have 
cut  in  on  it  thinking  it  dead  wire.  Malone  reports  through 
French  Division  Hdqrs.  that  at  5:45  he  had  reached  Gd. 
CORMONT.  My  regiment  in  line  did  not  get  its  truck  with 
signal  material  and  I  have  no  telephone  to  him.  Regard  it 
extremely  important.  Please  have  Signal  Corps  give  it  to 
me  at  once. 


HARBORD. 


From:  C.O.  Detachment,  A.E.F.  At:  LES  GLANDONS. 

Date:  2  June,  1918.  Hour:  6:30  A.M.  No.  15. 

How  Sent:  Phone.  To:  C.G.  2nd. 

Marines  moving  toward  objective,  rest  of  column 
proceeding  towards  next  objective.  No  hostile  detachments 
encountered.  Constant  reconnaissance  to  our  rt«  flank, 
rest  of  column  proceeding  towards  GERM I GUY,  Line  towards 
north  seems  to  be  held. 


MALONE, 

Colonel. 


From:  General  Harbord,  7:00  A.M.  June  2,  1918. 

To  :  General  Bundy  or  Colonel  Brown. 

French  Division  Commander  wanted  our  battalion  in 
line  from  Hill  142  to  BOIS  de  VEUILLY.  They  went  in  from 
line  VEUILLY  to  GAUDILY.  Was  a  French  Corps  Commander  in 
2nd  Division  Headquarters  when  order  was  given? 


From:  Hq.  2nd  Div.  7:00  A.M,  June  2,  1918. 

To  :  C.G.  4th  Brigade,  PYRAMIDS, 

Col.  Carr  will  see  that  telephone  line  is  put  in  to 
your  regiment  in  line  unless  your  truck  has  arrived  before 
his  men, 

Saint-Gauden,  Capt. 

Sec'y.  General  Staff, 


1 


A 


A.  M. 


2  June.,  1918. 


From:  Colonel  Brown.  7:15  A.M.  June  2,  1918. 

To  :  General  Harbord. 

That  order  was  entirely  given  between  General  michel 
and  Colonel  Malone.  It  was  not  our  order  at  all.  Colonel 
Malone  was  placed  at  General  Michel’s  disposal  and  they 
plotted  it  together.  Col.  Malone’s  Battalion  Commander 
probably  misinterpreted  Colonel  Malone’s  order.  General 
Michel  should  get  in  touch  with  Colonel  Malone  and  change  it. 


7:30  A.M.  June  2,  1918. 

General  Harbord  requests  30  Cal.  ammunition,  Chauchats 
and  Hotchkiss  ammunition  be  sent  out  to  his  P.C.  for  5th 
Marines  and  also  a  reserve  supply  as  soon  as  possible. 
(Delivered  to  Col.  Herbst  7:45  A.M.) 

General  Harbord  will  be  absent  from  8:A.M.  to  9  A.M. 
Major  Lay  will  be  present. 


From:  C.G.  At:  Arty.  Brig.  Hqrs.  COCKEREL.  Date.:  2  .June  18 

Hour:  11:33  A.M.  How  sent:  Courier.  To:  Chief  of  Staff. 

The  munitions  officers  of  the  3rd  and  4th  Brigades  & 
Infty.  have  not  reported.  It  is  requested  that  they  be  sent 
here  without  delay. 

.  CHAMBERLAINE . 

J.C  . 


To  Comdg.  General,  2nd  Division.  11:40  A.M.  2  June,  1918 
At :  . MAY- en -MULT I EH . 

I  report  that  the  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion  (less  Fords) 
the  1st  Field  Signal  Battalion  and  Hdqrs.  Troop  arrived  here 
at  11:30  A.M.,  and  are  now  unloading.  I  request  that  you 
send  me  16  three  ton  trucks  to  move  the  4th  Machine  Gun  Batt¬ 
alion  to  MAY-en-MULTIEN  as  ordered.  We  have  no  transportat io 
and  cannot  even  march  afoot. 

EDMUND  L.  ZAITE, 

Major,  4th  M.G.  Bn. 


Translation  of  French  Message  received  12:15  -  June  2,  1918. 

HEADQUARTERS  DEGOUTTE  to  2nd  Division,  U.S. 

You  are  requested  to  make  up  a  list  of  maps  needed  «f 
the  80,000  and  50,000  scale,  showing  particularly  what  con¬ 
cerns  the  artillery .  A  liaison  officer  of  the  artillery 
corps  will  pass  by  the  Division  Headquarters  and  will  coll¬ 
ect  the  requests  for  maps  during  the  afternoon  of  June  2nd, 
and  will  satisfy  the  demand  as  well  as  possible. 

Copies  to:  G-3,  Major  Budd ,  Gen.  Chamberlaine . 


Kq..  2nd  Div.  Office  Sec’y. 
Memo,  to  G-3. 

Cap t .  Weems  with  M . G . 
12:20  P.LI.  June  2nd. 


General  Staff.  23.  12:35  P.M, 

2  June,  1918. 

Co.  of  9th  Inf.  reported  here 
(Cont’d  next  page) 


. 


■'  it:  ■ 


P.M,  2  June, 


1918. 


(Cont*d.  from  last  page,) 

Is  continuing  to  P.C.,  9th  Inf. 


Lt.  C.C.  GULLIVER, 
Asst.  Sec’y.,  General  Staff, 


Headquarters  Second  Division,  Second  Section,  G.S^ 

2  June,  1918.  —  2±00  P.M. 

TELEPHONE  HESS AGE  from  Lieut,  Hunt  togetheir  with 
Aeroplane  sketch  in  confirmation  of  lines  of  battle  rec’d., 
from  37th  Escadrille. 

The  line  of  battle  has  been  straightened  out  from 
ESSOMES  to  MONT COURT,  Reconnaissance  from  ETAMPES  pro¬ 
ceeded  as  far  as  railroad  bridge  across  MARNE  at  CHATEAU 
THIERRY.  No  Boche  encountered  but  M.G.  located  ai  CHATEAU 
fired  south  along  the  CH AT E AU-TH I ERR Y  -  VIFFORT  ROAD,  The 
main  enemy  strength  in  the  town  of  CHATEAU  THIERRY  is  be¬ 
lieved  to  be  located  at  182.4  -  258.2  -  at  the  cross  roads 
just  north  of  the  "T"  in  THIERRY  (Map  scale  l/50,000). 

At  present  the  Boche  are  believed  to  be  concentra¬ 
ting  in  the  woods  just  North  of  BOURESCHES.  The  French 
are  concentrating  on  this  point  with  75’ s. 

At^  TRIANGLE  this  morning,  the  enemy  captured  a 
French  cyclist  but  when  the  locality  was  retaken  by  the 
French  the  cyclist  escaped.  He  claimed  to  have  seen  num¬ 
bers  of  the  enemy  with  the  number  422  on  their  shoulder 
straps.  It  is  thought,  however,  that  this  is  probably 
the  442d  Regiment, 

French  attacks  at  BELLEAU  and  LICY-OLIGNON  this 
morning  fell  down  under  our  fire, 

G-3,  2nd  Division, 


From*  C,G.  4th  Brigade.  At:  PYRAMIDS,  Date:  3d  June. 
Hour:  3:35  P.M.  No,  15.  How  Sent i  Liaison  Officer, 

To  t  C.G.  2nd  Division,  (Motorcar, 

,1 

Catlin  reports  nothing  important  on  6th  Marines 
front,  has  had  several  wounded  officers  and  men.  Report¬ 
ed.  that  our  M.G,  Bn.  ha^  stopped  the  Boche  several  times 
this  morning.  At  last  accounts  said  to  be  concentrating 
some  men  S.E.  BOURESCHES.  Neville  from  quarry  300  yds 
N,W,  MARIGNY  reports  his  2d  Bn,  in  line  between  143  and 
BOIS  de  VEUILLY, 

Catlin  requests  100  picke  and  100  shovels  needed 
at  once  at  LUCY-1 e-BOC AGE,  Please  send  via  here. 

HARBORD. 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade.  At:  PYRAMIDS.  Date:  3d  June. 
Hour:  3  P.M.  No,  18.  How  Sent:  Liaison  Officer  in  car. 

To  :  C.G.  2nd  Div. 

French  division  hdqrs,  report  that  our  right  is 
giving  a  little  at  TRIANGLE.  Not  yet  confirmed  by  our  re¬ 
ports.  Have  sent  ADC  to  investigate,  and  word  to  Catlin 
to  hold  at  all  costs.  Failure  your  signal  officer  to  give 
us  wireless  connection  here  is  great  handicap.  Telephone 
to  6th  Marines  just  in.  Both  regimental  hdqrs.  report 
have  wireless  up  and  trying  (ContJd.  on  next  page.) 


(Coat’d.  from  last  page.)  P,M'J  3  Jun®'  1918, 

very™n?eliahleha^  bR  °2;nnot;-  Telephone  to  your  headqrs. 
y  unreliaole  and  out  of  order  much  of  time. 


HARBORD. 


From: 
Hour : 
To  : 


C.G.  4th  Brigade. 
3:40  P.M.  No.  19. 
C.G.  2d  Div, 


At:  PYRAMIDS.  Date:  2d  June* 
How  sent:  Motorcar. 


R®P°rt  that  right  giving  way  was  false.  *  *»«*,« 

they°Sw  SeTe?a\U  *5S  withdra',al  a  working  party  that 
T  L  ‘  T( elephone  direct  with  battalion  comdr.  at 

direction1 *  YL?£en  his.outfit  runs  ^  in  the  other 

direction  Nothing  doing  in  the  fall-back  buisness. 

anrrm  j1^18  ?rom  300  Far ds  N*w-  of  MARIGNY  reports  has 
some  wounded  and  no  ambulances.  Please  send  viahere. 


HARBORD . 


Co.  B.  at  VFNTELET  FERME  (G-3,  3d  B  Hq)  15. 

Co.  A.  with  9th  Inf.  (Right  Bn.) 

HEADQUARTERS,  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

France,  2  June,  '18.-3:55  PM. 

COLONEL  PAUL  B.  MALONE: 

havp  hpS  addliion  to  the  battalion  of  Marines  which  you 
Tlivio?!  Vie710USly  ordered  to  send  to  LES  PYRAMIDES  the 
the  Sth  i^vananr  directs  that  you  send  two  companies  of 

at  VMIMT  FFRVF®  8attaR°n.to  report  t0  OenerSl  Lewis, 
to  go.  ET  FERME*  He  TVl11  give  thera  orders  as  to  where 

™aa*voI°?  °an  Use  the  trucks  to  help  them  out  in  all 
possible  transportation  as  far  as  possible. 

PRESTON  BROKEN, 

Colonel,  General  staff 
Chief  of  Staff. 


From:  Captain  Pritchard  -  4:15  P.M.  3  June,  1918. 

aft»^.Geral*noPR30ner  ,Ylth  398th  Resident  captured  this 
aVfR?  a?  3:15  etates  that  the  ICth  C-erraan  Division  ii 
^r?hR?SRl0ng  the  PAHIS  R0Ar>  "  tvt0  regiments  on  the 
°Uh  £Uha.road  and  on3  regiment  to  the  South  of  the 

to  General  harbor  df  rU"0r  and  ^  alr®ady  b®®n  indieated 


HEADQUARTERS 
IGNARY  FORCES 


SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR),  AMERICAN  EXPEDIT- 
France,  3  June  »18.  -  4:33  P.M. 


COLONEL  PAUL  B.  MALONE : 


,  . The  Division  Commander  directs  that  you 

PYRAMIDS  wftVh'5*?  MafineS  n°W  on  duty  ",ith  you  t0  Lt;s 
hlari'^+i  •  th  the  least  practicable  delay.  The  officer 
Bearing  this  message  comes  with  trucks  and  the  men  tPI 
be  transported  in  trucks.  (Coat'd,  on  nett  page.) 


\ 


.  ,  P.M.,  2  June.  1918. 
(Cont’d.  from  last  page.) 

For  your  information  a  prisoner  reports  a  German 
Division  making  an  attack  down  the  CHATEAU  THIERRY-LI7Y 
ROAD . 


PRESTON  BROW, 
Colonel,  General  Staff, 
Chief  of  Staff. 


From:  C.O*  9th  Inf.  At:  ALNOIS  BONTEMPS  FARM  ne  DOMPTIN. 
Date:  2  June,  <18,  Hour:  4:30  P.M.  No.  1.  How  sent. 

To  ;  Chief  Staff,  2d  Div.  MONTREUIL.  (Motorcar. 

Request  7  ambulances  with  extra  litters  for  evacua¬ 
tion  about  26  wounded. 

Have  relieved  Major  Livingston,  Command  1st  Bn  in¬ 
ability  read  map  and  inefficiency.  Maj .  Witley  detailed 
in  his  stead.  Capt .  Murray,  Co.  A  relieved,  Capt .  Foley 
replaces  him. 


UPTON, 

Col, 


21st  Army  Corps,  Staff,  2nd  Bureau,  No.  10.191/2. 

TELEPHONE  MESSAGE  to  Air  Service  and  Staff  Degout te, 
2nd  Bureau.  21  hr.  45  nu  2  June,  1918. 

OBSERVATION  LT ;  HA MON,  2o  Hrs. 

The  valor  of  one  German  Regiment  assembled  in  the 
woods  between  LICY-CLIGNON  and  TORCY  and  North  of  the  high¬ 
way.  At  20  hrs,  10  min.  the  Germans  came  out  of  the  woods 
and  captured  Cote  126,  At  20  hrs.  45  min.  they  crossed 
south  of  the  BELLEAU  TORCY  Road,  nushing  back  our  foot 
troops  along  the  small  stream  north  of  LUCY-le-BOCAGE.  The 
artillery  of  the  43rd  Division  was  informed  of  this  and  was 
able  to  direct  a  heavy  fire  on  the  enemy. 


From:  Major  Lay:  (No  time  noted  on  slip)  June  2,  1918. 

General  Harbor d  requests  that  when  his  truck  with  his 
baggage  arrives  at  Division  Headquarters  that  it  be  sent  at 
once  to  his  Brigade  P.C.  Colonel  Langdon  gave  orders  yester 
day  afternoon  for  the  truck  to  come  from  MEAUX  to  Division 
Headquarters.  The  truck  is  orobably  at  Division  Headquar¬ 
ters  now. 


HEADQUARTERS,  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR ) «  AMERICAN  EXPEDIT¬ 
IONARY  FORCES,  FRANCE,  2  June,  1918,  (No  time). 

TO  ALL  STAFF  OFFICERS: 

Copies  of  all  orders  and  reports  will  be  made  and 
given  to  Lieut.  Hunt  and  also  to  Captain  Gauthier.  They 
should  be  kept  ready  for  them  by  Secrexary  General' Staff 
so  they  may  have  them  with  least  delay. 

PRESTON  BROWN, 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 

Chief  of  Staff. 


Amra.  to  Lay 
A .il.  June  3rd. 


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J  ,* 


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A ,  M. ,  3  June,  1918, 


PHONE  ME 9 9 AGE  -  1:35  A.M.,  June  3  - 

From:  21st  Army  Corps  Hq.  -  CHAMIONY.  0-3.  No.  54. 

To  :  Hq,  2nd  Div.  U.S.  at  MONTREUIL. 

Following  an  enemy  attack,  BUSSIARES,  TORCY  and  the 
wood  of  BELLEAU  have  been  taken  from  us  during  the  evening. 

General  Michel  is  actually  preparing  an  operation  to 
retake  the  lost  ground. 

In  the  aim  of  permitting  the  43rd  Div.  to  carry  out 
this  operation  well,  the  hour  of  the  taking  command  by 
General ' Bundy  fixed  for  9:00  A.M.  June  3d  is  held  up  and 
will  be  fixed  later. 


From:  Commanding  General,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  At:  MONTREUIL. 
Date:  3  June,  1918,  Hour:  2:42.  How  sent:  Lt .  Carey. 

To  :  G-3,  2nd  Div. 

13th  F.A,  is  on  the  road  at  MONTREUIL  moving  east 
to  battery  positions.  The  1st  Bn,,  17th  F.A.  is  in  posi¬ 
tions  as  follows:  Bn.  Hqrs.  11-87  -  Baty,  A  -  18-86.  - 
Baty.  B.  17-91.  Battery  positions  of  12th  F.A,  will  be 
reported  as  soon  as  occupied. 

CHAMBERLAINe. 

J .  c. 


g-3,  MONTREUIL,  2:50  A.M.,  3  June,  '18. 

MEMO.  frOR  C.G.  OR  G-3, 

M.G.  C04,  9th  Inf.  ‘passed  through  here  enroute  to 
regiment  at  12:20  A.M.  M.G.  Co's.  5th  and  6th  Marines  same 
at  2:40  A.M.  M,G.  Co.  23rd  Inf.  left  BREGY  at  9:  p,M.  to 
go  direct  to  Reg.  Hdqrs.  at  COULOMBS. 

Trains  3d  Brig.  4th  Brig,  and  2d  Eng,  will  arrive 
COCKEREL  before  noon  and  there  bivouac,  sending  officer 
to  Div.  Kdqre*  to  report  arrival  and  receive  further 
orders. 

Remainder  of  Regimental  M.G.  Co's,  and  the  37  m.m. 
guns  have  been  ordered  to  join  their  regiments  by  march¬ 
ing  and  should  reach  them  before  noon. 


MONTGOMERY . 


MEMORANDUM  -  4:00  A.M.  June  3d. 

C.G,  2nd  Div. 

A  2nd  Lieutenant  of  the  6th  Marines,  at  5:30  A.M, 
June  3rd,  furnished  the  information  that  the  Germans  were 
about  1  kilometer  north  of  LUCY-le-EOCAGE. 


Lt .  C.C.  Gulliver, 


Assistant  Secretary,  General  Staff. 


I 


a.m. 


June  3,  1918. 


6.45  A.M. 

To  Lt .  Col.  Rerbst  (9-3 -2nd  Div.)  from  Ad  j  ,  3d  Brigade. 

phone  lies  sage  "  no  order  P.ec’d  last  night  and  none  as 
yet  this  morning.  We  expected  to  receive  some  orders  last 
night.  What  has  been  sent? 

Lt .  C.C.  Gulliver 
Asst  Secy  Gen.  Staff. 

Representatives  from  409  Regt.  Inf.  (French)  have  just 
reported  here  to  be  in  liaison.  They  number  3  Cos'  Inf.  (500) 
plus  1  M.G.  Co.  (100).  They  are  taking  up  position  on  road  from 
Chamoust  toward  Cocherel- 1 his  road  is  southwest  of  Montreuil. 

C.C.  G . 


Reed  10.12  AM  3  June  GAH 

From  C.C.  23rd  Inf.  At  Coulombs  Date  3  June  18 
Hour  7:20  A.M.  Ho .  29  How  Sent  Automobile 
To  Comdg  General  2d  Division,  Montreuil. 

1.  Copy  of  map  showing  dispositions  my  front  herewith. 

We  are  in  good  condition. 

2.  Two  German  attacks  from  KAUTEVESUES  towards  GERUIGRY 
defeated  this  morning . 

3.  Liaison  good  in  all  directions  except  that  our  Trains 
not  having  arrived  we  have  no  T.P.3.  no  T.S.F.  and  are  very 
short  on  telephones;  need  4  from  Div.  Sig.  Bn.  if  available, 
this  temporarily. 

4.  M.G.  Co.  (less  all  transport at  ion)  arrived  during 
night.  It  will  be  used  temporarily  as  part  of  regimental 
reserve.  C.O,  M.G,  Co.  reports  our  train  at  BREGG  last  night. 
Request  DHUISY  be  assigned  as  location  of  Supply  Co  and  that 
all  the  rest  of  our  transportation  besent  to  Coulombs  for 
distribution  to  proper  units. 

If  this  meets  your  approval  the  bearer  will  go  out 
to  meet  trains  and  transmit  necessary  instruct i ons , 

Pending  arrival  trains  request  4  trucks  be  sent  me. 

Malone  Colonel 

Request  sketch  showing  rest  of  2d  Division. 


G-3 

Memo,  to  G-2.  At  7.11  A.M.  message  with  map  were  dropped 
from  aeroplane  by  Pilot  Dubois.  Same  was  picked  up  by 
Observer  Lieut.  Derlandres.  The  message  stated  that  the 
French  Infantry  were  unable  to  pass  the  road  about  one  (  1) 
km.  north  of  LUCY-le-BOCAGE ,  because  the  Germans  had  this  road 
spotted  on  their  maps.  The  auestion  was  asked  "CAB  YOU  FIRE" 

(  POUVES -V OUZ  TIRER)  and  the  place  marked  on  the  maps  was 
on  the  road  southeast  of  TORCY  and  north  of  LUCY-le-BOCAGE. 

Major  Potter  stated  that  the  2nd  Division  has 
.no  artillery  which  could  fire  on  this  point,  so  this  message 
was  telephoned  at  once  to  Kdqrs .  43rd  Division  at  LA  LOGE,  and 
was  then  sent  by  motorcycle  with  the  map  to  the  same  place. 

Assistant  Secretary,  General  Staff. 

Memo.  -G-2, 

At  9.10  A.M. ,  June  3rd,  a  liaison  agent  from 
the  1st  Co.  174th  Regt.  (French)  reported  that  his  regiment 
now  occupies  the  eastern  section  of  the  wood  east  of  COCHEREL. 

Assistant  Secretary,  General  Staff. 


Hdqrs .  June  3rd,  1918. 

6th  Army - 21st  A.C.--lst  Bureau  Staff --Ko.  3322/1 

SERVICE  BOTE- -The  Army  telegraphs  "Please  forward  battle  order 
of  the  GAUCHER  Division  and  the  American  Division". 

Forwarded  for  compliance. 

General  Degout te  , 

C omnand i ng  the  21st  A . C . 

By  order,  Chief  of  Staff. 

Rec’d.  12;55  P.M. 

Trans.  &  Forwarded ,  1.25 


Copies  r 
164th  Div. 

2nd  Div.  U.S.A. 


' 


P.  M. 


June  2,  1918. 


Aeroplane  Observer- -Lt .  Lautier.  Operating  for  Second 
American  Division. 

Message  Sent  1:25  P.M.  (Por  immediate  delivery.) 

Situation  Mas  not  changed  since  reconnaissance 
made  at  10:00  A.M.  The  line  still  passes  over  the  triangle 
made  by  the  edge  of  the  B0I3  de  EELLEAU ,  T  OP  GY  BU.IUIARSS. 

Some  organizations  have  been  noticed  in  the  BOIS 
de  BELIE AU  .  They  seem  to  be 

At  1:10  P.M.  a  rather  violent  bombardment  was 
placed  on  MARIGNEY-en-ORXOIS .  This  bombardment  is  now 
over  and  the  sector  held  by  your  division  is  calm. 

In  the  rear  the  enemy  does  not  indicate  any 
circulation  beyond  a  few  isolated  vehicles. 

( signed) 

Received  2:15  P.M.  LAUT-ER. 


How  sent:  Motorcycle 


At:  COULOMBS.  Date; 
To;  G  omd  g .  General, 


3  June  18.  Ho:  44 
2nd  Div.  MONTREUIL. 


Information  just  reed,  concerning  attack  against 
43rd  Div.  (Fr.)  on  our  right.  My  M . G ,  Co.  arrived  with  only 
6000  rounds  per  gun.  Balance  12C00  rounds  per  gun  being  at 
DHUISY.  To  insure  sufficient  M . G *  ammunition  request . 575, 00 0 
rounds  be  sent  by  truck  at  once  to  COULOMBS .  .no  loading 
machine  here  and  one  or  two  badly  needed.  Request  information 
as-  te  whether  or  not  this  may  be  sent.  The  ammunition  above 
requested  is  for  three  U.G.  Companies,  ( 2  at t acne d  to  this 
Regt . )  Malone,  Colonel, 


HEADQUARTERS,  SECOND  DIVISION  ( REGULAR)  . 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY -FORCES . 

PR  ALICE,  June  2,  1918. 

SIGNAL  CORPS:  Send  the  following  telegram: - 

C  O'  T  ■*  AND  IMG  GENER  AL 
PIRST  ARMY  CORPS , 

NEUPCHATEAU . 

BE  SENT  TO  THIS  DIVISION 
BUNDY , 

Major  General. 


REQUEST  TWO  ANT  I  AIRCRAFT  BATTERIES 
WITH  LEAST  PRACTICABLE  DELAY 

OPFICIAL  MILITARY  BUSINESS: 


A.  Kerbst, 


Lt- Colonel,  G.3., 


A.C.of  S . ,  G-3 . 

Signal  Corps  (Col.  Carr)  stated  they 
Sent  to  French  Telegraph  Office  here 
above  to  Adj .  Gen’l.  at  "EAUX  to  be 


could  not  send  this, 
at  MONTREUIL  also  sending 
transmitted.  -Sending  this 


by  French  lines1' . 


Lt.  C.C.  Gulliver. 


> 


June  3,  1918 


P. 


tir 

iul  » 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR). 
ALTER  I  CAN  EXPEDITIONARY  EORCE  S . 


MEMORANDUM :  3  June,  '18. 

The  17th  Field  Artillery  passed  at  11:25  A.M. , 
going  into  position. 

H.L.H. 

Secretary  to  General  Staff. 


From:  C.O.  23rd  Infantry.  At:  COULOMBS.  Date:  3  June  *18. 

Hour:  4:06  P.M.  No:  46.  now  sent:  Motorcycle. 

To:  Comdg.  General  2nd  Division,  MONTREUIL. 

Captain  Claude  has  just  returned  from  General  MICHEL'S 
Hq.  and  states  that  General  MICHEL  expects  to  have  a  con¬ 
tinuous  American  line  in  rear  of  the  French  line.  This  is 
not  in  accordance  with  Gen.  MICHEL'S  orders  to  me  which 
required  me  to  establish  liaison  with  left  flank  of  43d  Div. 
(Fr,).  The  right  flank  of  my  right  Bn.  is  in  contact  with 
the  French  133d  Inf.  If  it  is  desired  that  my  right  flank 
be  made  continuous  with  the  Marines  it  is  requested  that  the 
Marines  be  ordered  to  reconnoitre  to  their  left  and  gain 
contact  with  right  of  my  line,  my  right  being  held  by  2nd 
Bn.  I  am  in  telephonic  communication  with  all  of  my  batt¬ 
alions  and  have  ordered  the  battalion  commanders  to  locate 
left  flank  of  Marines  and  insure  continuous  line.  All  quiet 
on  my  front.  Please  reply  by  this  messenger  and  indicate 
action  taken. 

Malone , 

Colonel . 


From:  C.O,  23d  Infantry.  At:  COULOMBS.  Date:  3  June  '18. 

Hour:  4:43  P.M.  No:  47.  How  Sent:  Motor  truck. 

To:  Adjutant,  2nd  Div.,  for  Div.  Sig.  Officer. 

When  all  necessary  lines  shall  have  been  established  to 
battalions,  there  will  be  left  not  more  than  10  Km.  of  wire 
probably  not  more  than  5  Km.  Can  you  send  me  at  least  10 
Km.  of  wire  to  connect  me  with  the  Field  Artillerv  supporting 
me? 

Malone , 

Colonel . 

Taken  by  Cpl.  Black,  S.C. 


From:  C.O.  23rd  Infantry.  At:  COULOMBS.  Date:  3  June  '18 

Hour:  4:50  P.M.  No.  48.  How  sent:  Motor  Truck. 

To:  Adjt.  2nd  Div.,  for  Div.  Eng.  Officer. 

Can  you  send  me  150  Km,  of  barbed  wire  and  5000  posts? 
Iron  Screw  picket  posts  desired  if  possible.  Please  give 
me  what  you  can,  and  at  the  earliest  possible  moment.  If 
barbed  wire  is  not  obtainable  please  let  me  have  any  form 
of  obstacle  in  your  possession  or  which  you  may  obtain  from 
the  French.  I  intend  to  use  all  barb  wire  fences  which 
can  be  found  in  my  vicinity. 


Malone , 


S.C. 


Taken  by  Cpl.  Black, 


Colonel . 


P.  M. 


June  3 ,  19  18 . 


Prom:  C.O.  ,  23d  Infantry.  At:  COULOMBS .  Date;  3  June  18. 

Hour:  4;  55  P.M.  Ho:  49.  How  sent:  Motor  truck. 

To:  Adj.  2nd  Div.,  for  Div.  Surgeon, 

The  5th  M.G.,  Bn,  less  2  Cos,,  is  on  duty  with  me. 
No  medical  attendance  has  been  furnished  for  this  unit, 
except  one  (1)  enlisted  man  Med.  Dept,  per  Co,  Request  one 
(  l)  Surgeon  and  one-half  (4-)  the  Sanitary  personnel  pertaining 
to  the  battalion  be  sent  to  me  for  duty. 

Taken  by  Cpl,  Black, S.C.  Malone. 


Prom:  C.O,  23d  Infantry.  At:  COULOMBS.  Date  3  June  18. 

Hour:  6:30  P.M*  Ho:  51,  How  sent;  Motorcycle. 

To:  Condg.  General,  2nd  Division,  MOHTREUIL. 

Re-  My  Message  Ho  -  46. 

Commanding  Officer,  2nd  Bn.  reports  that  he 
has  established  liaison  with  5th  Marines,  that  his  right 
flank  is  separated  from  the  left  flank  of  5th  Marines,  the 
latter  resting  on  HILL  142,  by  a  distance  of  approximately 
3  Km.  My  right  flank  is  resting  at  the  point  indicated  in 
the  orders  of  General  MICHEL,  namely  along  northern  border 
of  BOIS-DE-VEUILLY .  This  leaves  a  hole  in  the  AJOSRICAH  LIKE 
between  my  right  flank  and  the  left  flank  of  the  Marines 
which  I  cannot  cover  by  further  extension,  I  have  two  (2) 
Cos,  and  one  (L)  M,G.  Co.  ,  in  reserve,  all  the  rest  of  the 
Regiment  being  in  line.  Request  information  as  to  what  shall 
be  done  in  the  case  cited.  The  open  space  between  the  left 
flank  of  the  Marines  and  my  right  flank  is  believed  to  be 
covered  by  Prench  troops  farther  to  the  front.  I  will  send 
in  sketch  later,  showing  dispositions  of  ray  troops,  and 
Prench  troops  in  front,  the  latter  information  having  been 
secured  by  reconnoisance  of  '~y  intelligence  officers, 

Malone , 

Very  quiet  on  front.  Colonel. 

>c'  7 . 55  P._  . 


From:  C.O.  23d  Infantry.  At:  COULOMES.  Date:  3  June  18. 
Hour:  6:50  P,M.  Ho:  52.  How  sent:  Motorcycle. 

To:  Condg.  General,  2nd  Div. 


Combat  Train,  M.G.  Co.,  has  arrived  with  the 
prescribed  amount  of  ammunition  for  all  of  the  guns  of  my 
M.G.  Co,  The  Combat  Train,  of  the  Infantry  Troops  is  at 
DHUISY  and  is  prepared  to  march  at  a  moments  notice.  All 
Infantry  with  me  carries  on  person  220  rounds  per  man. 


!  .  0  0 


Malone , 

Go lonel , 


Re  o '  d 


June  3,  1918. 


J 


P. 


From  C.O.,23d  Infantry.  At:  COULOMBS.  Date:  3  June  18. 

Hour:  7:50  P.Tt.  Ho:  53.  Flow  sent:  Motorcycle. 

To:  Comdg.  General  2nd  Division.  Rec’d:  8:22  p.M.  3  June  18 
G. A.  Herbst ,  G.S. 

The  2nd  Bn.,  on  -gy  right,  reports  that  the  enemy 
can  he  seen  advancing  in  skirmish  line,  on  the  horizon, 
about  3  Km.  distant,  towards  a  point  to  the  right  (east) 
of  my  sector.  The  extent  and  depth  of  the  attack  was  not 
reported . 

This  is  furnished  because  if  this  attack  should 
be  sue  cestui  it  might  penetrate  the  opening  in  the  American 
line  between  the  left  flank  of  the  5th  7Tarines  and  my  right 
flank.  As  my  right  flank  is  in  the  position  ordered  by 
General  7rICHLL  I  report  this  for  such  action  as  you  may 
think  advisable. 


Malone , 

Co lonel. 


Map  1/80000 
Squadron  27  . 
Observer:  Lt .  Plat. 
Time  17 h  20m  to  2 Oh. 


3  June  19 18 


17h  45m.  Fire  is  heavy  enough  south-east  of  the  B0IS-de~ 
.EELIEAU.  Due  to  the  density  of  the  woods  little  could  be 
seen  in  them.  I  am  under  the  impression  that  they  are 
occupied  by  the  Boche.  I  was  fired  on  by  M.G,  from  the 
rear  of  the  woods, 

18k  15m.  A  dozen  Boche  came  north  out  of  BBLLEAU .  I  fired 
100  r  ou  nd s  at  t h en . 

19h.-  Bombardment  by  the  French,  south  of  B-UiLjuty  AG  . 

19 h  20m.  Bombardment  by  the  Germans  of  Triangle. 


From:  C . 0 . , 23d  Infantry .  At :  COULOMBS . 
Hour:  8:35  P.M.  How  sent:  Automobile. 
To:  Commanding  General  2nd  Division. 


Date:  5  June  18. 

_.o  .  18  5 

Re  o’  d  9.00  P  .a*. 


'Message  just  received  from  C. 
right  flank  is  now  in  contact  with  the 
Bn  5th  Marines .  His  right  rests  on  a  t 
through  "C:i  in  wood  “BOIS-de-  VTJILLY  - 
C.O.  2nd  Bn.  says  left  flank  of  Marines 
away .  Hav e  ordered  rec onna-is s an c e  end 


0.,  2nd  Bn.  His 
left  flank  of  2nd . 
rail  to  H,k.  passing 
7  7  ap  *  GL  AjJX  1/ 80000 
is  about  300  yards 
c omelet e  liaison. 


File  for  Operations  Section. 


“Talone , 
Colonel . 


I 


P  .  PT 

X  *  a  -  » 


June 


1916. 


Col.  Brown  -  To;  Major  Lay- 


9:25  P.M. 


The  Bat .  of  25rd  Infantry  which  was  in  reserve 
goes  out  to  reliev-e  Turrill,  go  out  and  tell  Whiting  to  go 
out  over  road  Malone  marched  over  last  night  to  relieve 
Turrill  and  send  Turrill  back  to  Pyramids.  Turrill  goes 
back  in  these  trucks.  To  G-3 . 


ho  time  indicated.  June  3,  1918. 

Report  of  a  conversation  of  Colonel  Brown  with  General 
Harbord ; 


There  is  a  probability  of  a  German  Division 
marching  along  the  Paris  road.  The  Corps  Commander  wants 
the  battalion  at  Les  PYR ABIDES  sent  to  LA  LAEGUE  FEEME  to 
be  placed  on  the  point  in  the  woods  just  opposite  the  UL" 
in  LA.  I  am  sending  trucks  to  take  the  Marines  from 
Colonel  Malone  at  COLJLCT:  TBS  to  report  to  LES  PYR AMIDES . 

Will  send  French  officer  to  LA  LAEGUE.  There  is 
a  report  of  ambulances  at  MARX-GEY.  The  ambulances  will  go  to 
VEUILLY,  north  of  MARI GEY.  The  machine  gun  companies  in 
General  Harbord1  s  regiments  and  of  the  29th  are  marching 
overland.  Major  Montgomery  will  go  to  KLAUX  to  get  trucks 
and  will  rush  them  in  tonight. 


14  trucks  with  Brigade  and  Regimental  signal  equip¬ 
ment,  have  arrived.  It  is  on  the  way  now  to  General  Harbord 
and  to  General  Lewis,  tut  the  French  do  not  desire  wireless 
by  Regiments  unless  in  the  front  lines,  so  hold  them,  down 
to  bare  necess ities « 


G-3-16, 


ICRAEDUH: 


Jun  e  5 , 


19  ie . 

G-3  , 


Courier  Service  will  be  established  daily  between 
MOETREUIL  and  BEAUX  commencing  June  3rd.  Courier  will  'leave 
Divisional  Headquarters  at  1:30  P,M. ,  and  will  leave  Kotel- 
de-la-VILLE,  BEAUX,  for  Division  Headquarters  at  3; 30  P.M. 


Secretary  to  General  Staff. 

103. 


HEADQJJ  ARTER S ,  SEC  OED  D I V 1 3 1 0E  ( RLGU  L AR ) , 

AWERI C M  EXP ED I T I  GEARY  F  0RCE3 , 

FRANCE,  3  June  1918, 

To  Colonel  Paul  B.  Malone: 

Your  message  reporting  the  advancing  German  line 
t owardjs  a  point  to  the  right  of  your  sector  was  received  at 
8:22  P.M.  There  is  a  French  battalion  on  your  right, 
between  your  right  and  the  left  of  the  5th  Marines.  Get 
into  communicat ion  with  this  French  battalion  and  keep  this 
German  attack  under  as  close  observation  as  possible.  It 
is  not  the  intention  of  making  that  part  of  the  line  a 

(  Cont’d  on  next  page) 


No  time  indicated. 


June  5,  1918, 


(  Cont’d  from  last  page) 

continuous  American  line  to  the  left  of  your  present 
position.  The  Corps  states  that  there  is  a  French  batt¬ 
alion  in  that  apparent  gap.  It  is  probably  some  distance  to 
the  front  of  the  right  of  your  line. 

The  contents  of  your  message  mas  commur icated  to 
general  Harbord ,  and  also  to  French  Corps  Headquarters. 

G.A.  HER38T, 

Lt-  Colonel,  General  Staff, 

GAH“cf  A.  C.  of  S. ,  G.-3  . 


£rom:  C.G.  At;  Arty.  Brig.  Kq.  ( KORTREUIL)  .  Date  3  June 
How  sent:  Courier. 

To:  G-3,  Operations. 


One  Battalion  155’ s  17th  Regt . ,  Battery's  A  &  E, 

Lt.- Colonel  Q,uinn  Commanding  left  COCKER. 'LL  9:45  to  take 
position  in  woods  1  Km.  R.E,  of  La  LCGE.  You  will  be  advised 
of  progress  of  movement . 


C  iiamb  e  r  1  a  i  n  e. 


A.  IT.  June  4,  1918. 

Telephone  Message  from  Col.  Malone.  2:55  A.M.  June  4/18. 

A  movement  was  discovered  from  the  vicinity  of 
Kautoesnes  and  reported  to  the  French  Division  Commander 
and  the  2nd  Division  by  messenger.  This  resulted  in 
concentration  fire  upon  the  area  over  which  the  attack  was 
to  be  made.  Practically  no  reply  from  the  German  Artillery 
until  2:25  A.M.  when  a  heavy  barrage  was  put  down  for  a  few 
nmute.s  at  approximately  the  junction  of  the  Marines  and  23d 
infantry.  If  any  attack  was  launched  by  hostile  Infantry,  it 
did  not  reach  our  lines.  The  French  line  and  our  front 
remain  intact . 


Malone.  G-3. 

Received-3 ; 10  A.M . , 

June  4,  1918, 


Fr  om :  C . 0 .  4  th  M . G .  Bn . 

At  :  WOOD  WEST  OF  LA  L ARGUE  FEEME 

Date:  4  June  18.  Hour:  6:20  A.M.  No.l.  How  Sent: 

To  :  Comdg.  General,  2nd  Division.  Messenger. 

I  report  that  pursuant  to  paragraph  (f)  Field  Orders 
No.  7,  2nd  Div. ,  3  June  18,  8:00  A.M,,  the  4th  Machine  Gun 
Battalion  is  in  position  in  wood  west  of  L  A.  L ARGUE  FERRE 
as  part  of  Division  Reserve.  J-ts  position  in  the  wood  is 
shown  on  map  near  the  point  narked  182  in  chat  wood.  ^  j-  .e 
1st  Bn,  9th, Inf.  is  also  in  that  wood  constituting  the 
remainder  of  Division  Reserve. 

EDMURD  L.  ZAKS, 

Major  4th  M.G.  Bn. 


A.M. 


June  4,  1918. 


Received  from  4th  Brigade: 

Field  Message-  (197)  7;45  A.M,  4  June  18. 

Signature. 

Note :  Col.  Harbord  wants  a  chronometer  so  as  to  be  able  to 

keep  accurate  time. 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brig.  At:  PYRAMIDS.  Date.  4th  June.  Hour:7:45 
A.M*  No:  1, 

To:  C .  of  S.  2d  Div . 

I  have  read  the  Division  Order  taking  over  the  sector 
very  carefully  and  conclude  that  the  3d  Bn.  which  has  hereto 
fore  been  Corps  Reserve  now  passes  to  my  command  and  ceases 
to  be  Corps  Reserve.  I  have  ordered  it  to  stand1  by  to  move 
and  intend  moving  it  to  a  point  more  nearly  in  rear  of  the 
lef  t  of-  my  line  , 

Re  c  '  d  8  : 4  :j  A  **a »  Harbo  rd  . 

PB 


Headquarters  Second  Division,  France  4  June  1918.  8:50  A.M. 

.Commanding  General  4th  Brigade; 

Referring  to  your  message  No.  1,  7:45  A.M. ,  4  June 
1918,  the  Division  Commander  directs  me  to  inform  you  that 
your  interpretation  of  Field  Order  No.  7  is  correct. 

Before  moving  this  battalion  to  the  point  indicated  by  you, 
the  Division  Commander  desires: 

(a)  The  point  to  which  you  intend  to  move  it. 

( b)  That  it  be  not  moved  until  the  battalion  of  the 
9th- Infantry  assigned  as  Division  reserve  is  in  place. 

Reed  9.09  Au*  4  June  13-GAK.  PRLSTON  BROW , 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 

Chief  of  Staff. 


’■"essage  Received  by  Col,  Brown,-  11:25  A.M.  June  4,  1918. 

From  Neville:  Rec'd  2:o5 

German  Arti  llery  going  along  road  from  TORCY  to 
RJSSIARES  and  going  up  wood  to  NE  of  EU SSI ARES  about  33  o 
to  east  of  EU33IARES.  Referred  to  Artillery. 


G- 5 .  2A1  286 


EX  DE  EQ,. 


BOSCHES  DECENDING  EN  MASSE 


ENT  RE 


C OUR CHAMPS  ET  L1CY 


(  The  above  intercepted  by  DIV-.  RADIO  at  10:00  P.M.) 
phoned  to  both  Brigades.  Message  given  to  Artillery,  phoned 
10:19  P.M.  June  4.  Army  Corps  notified  10:25  P.M. 


* 


p.  II. 


June  4,  1918. 


Wireless  report  at  10:10  to  the  effect  that  the 
Germans  were  ""aking  a  strong  attack  from  the  direction  of 
C CUR CHAMPS  &  LICY-CLIGNON.  Large  concentrat ions  at  CHLZY. 
Artillery  detailed  to  cover  this  concentration  and  opened 
fire  at  10:20. 


Brobs ire . 


From:  G.O. .Trains.  At:  Div,  Hdqrs.  Bate:  4  June.  Hour;  10:20 
P.M,  To:  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Division. 

All  horse  drawn  trains  both  Divisional  and  Infantry 
Regimental  are  now  placed  in  valley  as  directed  in  F.O.  No. 7. 
Details  of  location  given  to  G-l. 


Langdon . 


HEADQUARTERS ,  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

June  4,1918.  At  10:45  P.M. 


COLONEL  UAL  ONE  : 

Marine  Brigade  reports  number  of  green  flares 
going  Up  from  the  vicinity  of  your  line.  It  is  not  known  here 
whether  cr  net  you  have  withdrawn.  The  interpretation  placed 
on  the  green  flares  is  11  AMMUNITION  WANTED”.  To  be  absolutely 
certain,  I  am  sending  you  this,  and  the  messenger  will  bring 
back  any  statement  you  may  have  as  to  your  needs, 

PRESTON  BROWN , 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 

PB/hi  Chief  of  Staff* 


♦  Ha.  2nd  Div.  4  June  isis. 

Memorandum,  for  C.O.  Trains: 

Please  send  the  Trench  Mortars,  with  the  necessary 
Trench  Mortar  personnel-gunners ,  etc. -and  all  the 
Trench  Mortar  ammunition  now  with  the  Field  and 
Combat  Trains  of  the  bth  Marines,  to  mARIGNY,  to 
report  to  the  C.O.  5th  Marines. 

G.A.  Herbst, 

.  Lieut . Colonel ,  G.S., 

A  •  C  •  of  S  .  ,  G  —  3. 


t  own  at  4 
knowledge 
if  any  in 
send  guns 


Memo  for  Col.  Herbst;  '  J  x  ,  .  -  _ 

Trench  Mortars  of  5th  Marines  were  detached  from 
,00  A.M.  June  3rd  and  sent  to  Div.  Hdq.  Have  no 
of  their  present  location.  V ill  send  ammunition 
town  and  also  will  send  officer  to  Div.  Hdq.  to 
forward  if  there. 

Puryear . 

Since  writing  the  note  on  the  opposite  side,  I  learned  the 
ammunition  had  arrived  and  Maj .  Puryear  will  sendit  up  to¬ 
night.  Rogers. 


J ' 


> 


* 


» 


A-  M. 


June  5,  1918. 


(  0"bs  .  Lt  *  ilouvelon 
(Pilot  St.  Adam. 

Esc.  252 

General  Bundy; 

Several  Ec&che 
enemy  gun  shots  fired. 

Eoche  elements 
and  HJ  SSI  ARES. 


30  3 


G-3 

elements  in  the  Bois-de-Ee lleau  - 
south  of  the  road  "between  ELOUP 


!o  German  Eattery  seen  in  action. 

Impression  -  Sector  calm. 

Received  8;25  A.K. 

June  5th,  1918  -  Col.  Herbs t  , 


Phone  to  Gen.  Lewis ; 


11:10  A.H.  June  5,  1918. 
317  G-o 


Re  -m.ov 


of  relief  Qf  Ca.alry 


Horses  will  be  at  BEAUREpAIRE ,  -  9:30  vhis  eve¬ 
ning,  Horses  will  wait  for  relief.  Cavalry  Brigade  will 
proceed  to  CHARLY . 

Copies  for;  G-3 

Lieut.  Hunt. 

i-honed  by  Capt .  St.  Gaudens  to  Col.  Lewis. 


Phoned  telegram  rec'd,  June  5th.  12:15  p.M. 

Hdqrs  .  at  CHAMIGHY  to  Hdqrs  .  2nd  Div.  U.3.A,  , 
Ho.  44,  "At  11  o’clock  in  note  1930/3  of  June  4th,  instead 
of  table  J  read  table  I. 

322. 


The  morning  of  June  6th,  the  167th  French  Division 
w i 11  attack  between  VEUILLY,  inclusive,  to  the  brook  of 
CHAIPILL01I,  exclusive.  The  2nd  Division  will  support  the 
attack  by  the  capture  of  the  slopes  of  CH ATPI LLOH^  up  to 
and  including  the  brook  to  the  east  of  the  slope  and  just 
west  of  TCRCY.  Y  line  174. 

Interdiction  fire  around  the  zone  to  be  attacked: 
registration  and  raking  the  evening  of  June  5th  on  the 
objeotive.  At  K  hour  minus  30  minutes,  fire  of  preparation 
and  destruction  very  intense  on  the  successive  targets.  H 
hour  will  be  fixed  by  the  C.G.  21st  A.C.,  and  communicated 
to  General  Harbord  at  once.  The  Infantry  will  attack  by 
infiltration  rather  than  by  waves.  Interdiction  fire  will 
be  kept  up  until  the  moment  the  Infantry  progresses.  Close 
liaison  to  be  established  between  the  Infantry  and  Artillery. 
Counter- batteries  will  go  into  action  in  case  German  batterie 
open  fire.  All  Artillery  of  the  2nd  Division,  and  attached 
French  units,  and  all  of  the  167th  Division  will  take  part. 
Explosive  shells  to  be  used.  l--§-  days  fire  to  be  had  at  each 
piece  .  The  objective  has  been  marked  on  maps  TfLAUX,  1:20,00 0 
The  advance  of  Marines  to  guide  on  attack  of  167th  Division; 
guide  left . 


(Cont’d  on  next  page) 


1 


(Conti d  from.  last  page) 


P.M.  June  5,  1918. 

After  Hill  142  is  taken,  the  left  of  the  Marine  line 
to  advance  as  circumstances  permit  without  "bringing  on 
another  engagement,  position  to’  be  entrenched. 


Respecting  relief  of  the  Marine  elements  west  of  the 
brock  of  CliAMPlLLOlT  on  the  evening  of  June  5th,  the  command¬ 
ing  officer  of  Marines  in  that  district  will  be  instructed 
to  assemble  his  command  and  march  it  to  a  point  designated 
by  General  Harbord  after  the  French  have  passed  through  and 
have  satisfied  themselves  of  their  position.  It  is  desire- 
able  that  officers  meet  them  and  guide  them  in. 

Conversation  between  Gen.  Karbord  and  Col.  Brown 
June  5  -  3:00  P.M. 


5  June  1918 
6:25  P.M,  385 

The  fourth  brigade  telephones  that  two  german  prisoners  are 
being  sent  to  the  rear.  One  is  wounded  and  will  be  sent  to 
Divisional  Headquarters  at  once  to  be  interrogated.  An 
interpreter  is  requested  to  be  at  Headquarters  when  he  arrives 

K,  St. Gaud en 
Sec.  Gen,  S taf f . 

C  of  S. 

G-2  G-3 . 

Lieut .  Hunt . 


Telephone  message  from  the  Staff  at  SAULCHBP.Y  our  neighbor 
on  the  right  Compte-rendu  or  report  on  the  day’s  activities 
( June  5th) . 

We  sent  reconnaissance  patrols  into  the  woods  of  Hill  204 
during  last  night  and  today.  This  woods  is  not  occupied  and 
we  are  about  to  carry  our  line  forward  to  it.  The  village  of 
VAUX  was  also  visited  by  our  patrols.  Enemy  patrols  also 
pass  through  but  the  village  is  not  permanently  occupied  by 
the  enemy. 

Character  of  the  day  -  Very  6alur., 

G-3  386  Message  received  in  French  at  7:40  p.M., 

June  5,  by  C.H. Livingston, 1st .Lt .  C.I. 


From:  C,0.,2nd  Bn.  23d  Inf.  At:  500  meters  S.E.  LA  LAHGUE 
PER1'IE.  Date:  6-5-18,  Hour:  8:  l17  P.M.  How  sent:  Runner 
To;  C.G.  2nd  Division. 


In  compliance  with  F.O.  #12,  Hdqrs .  ” 3 “  Brigade,  6- 
5-18,  the  2nd  Bn,  23d  Inf.  is  now  in  position  <1  established 
at  this  point  as  Division  Reserve  . 


Rec’d  9  :2Q 
391 


6-5-18 


Whiting 
La j or . 


G-3 


! 


;  »  *t 


A.  M.  June  6,  1918. 

6:30  A.M,  June  6.-  Adjutant  4th  Brigade  reports  all  going 
smoothly . 


7:10  A.M.  June  6.-  Adjutant  4th  Brigade  reports  -  reached 
our  objectives.  We  are  throwing  out  strong  points  and  are 
consolidating  our  positions. 


7:10  A.M.  June  6.*-  Phoned  in  Toy  Lt .  Hunt:  French  Division 
on  our  left  has  practically  obtained  all  its  objectives, 
though  fighting  still  continues.  About  100  to  150  prisoners. 


7:30  A.M,  June  6,-  Report  from  Lt .  HADROT,  Air  Sqdn.  252: 

Objectives  attained.  German  artillery  fire  slight. 

It  is  uncertain  who  holds  Bois-de-Belleau .  Little  'movements 
on  the  routes  coming  from  the  north  to  TORCY  and  BELLEAU . 
Friendly  artillery  activity  on  the  woods  east  of  B OURES CHE S 
and  those  to  the  north  of  ravine  of  CLIGB01T. 


10:19  A.M.  June  6,  1918.  -  Telephone  message  from  General 
Harbord , 

Prisoners  are  coming  in  steadily.  The  5th  Marines 
report  65,  French  liaison  officer  claims  that  the  French 
say  we  have  taken  300  Prisoners.  General  Harbord  does  not 
credit  the  report  regarding  the  300  prisoners. 

General  Harbord  has  seen  all  of  the  American  wounded. 
They  show  a  fine  spirit  and  are  very  cocky.  Most  of  the 
wounds  are  slight  -  result  of  machine  gun  fire. 


10:45  A.M.  June  6, 

The  5th  Marines  have  taken  65  prisoners.  The  French 
officer  of  Liaison  says  that  the  number  of  prisoners  amounts 
to  300.  The  morale  of  our  men  is  excellent  including  that  of^ 
the  wounded.  That  of  the  enemy  seems  low. 

(Telephoned  to  French  Corps  at  CH  AMI  GEY- 10: 45  A.M. 


P.  M.  June  b,  1918. 

2:00  P.M.  June  6.  Message  rec’d  at  1:55  P.M,  from  2me  Bureau 
21st  Army  Corps. 

Information  from  the  civil  population  and  observation 
leads  to  the  belief  that  elements  of  the  enemy  are  located 
in  TORCY,  BELIE AU ,  LA  GRAUDE  FIRMS  DE  TORCY  and  on  Hill  201. 

If  possible,  and  other  information  does  not  orevent 
artillery  fire  should  be  directed  cn  these  points. 

From:  Div.  Engineer.  At:  MOMTREUIL.  Date:  6/6/18.  Hour:  14:00 

Mo:  4. 

To:  Lt .  Luster,  C.O.,  Horse  Beet  ion  Engr ,  Train.  How  sent: 
■Totor  Messenger. 

You  may  expect  to  be  called  upon  this  afternoon  or  tnis 
evening  for  6  of  your  wagons  of  tools.  Have  them  ready  to 
leave  upon  moment’s  notice. 

By  order  of  Chief  of  Staff, 
Mclndoe  (per  P) 

r>  —  ~  — 


A 


P.  M. 


June  6,  1918. 


How  sent: 
Motorcycle . 


Request  you  order  my  2nd  Bn.  (Whiting)  to  strip  all 
adjacent  fences  of  barbed  wire,  beginning  at  dusk  and  work¬ 
ing  till  daylight  and  assemble  all  this  wire  at  our  Amm. 
dump,  also  to  cut  stakes  for  entanglements  and  assemble  at 
same  place.  Whiting  is  Divisional  Reserve. 

If  approved,  request  you  send  this  to  Whiting  by  bearer 
and  it  will  constitute  orders  whether  it  may  be  intention  to 
hold  here  or  not  does  not  matter.  We  want  wire. 

Malone, 

Colonel . 


3:30  P.M.  June  6,  1918. 

Phone  report  from  21st  Army  Corps,  rec’d  2nd  Div. 
Heavy  German  movement  reported  NEUILLY  -  LATILLY. 


From:  C.O.  23rd  Inf. 

At  :  COUPRU 

Date:  6  June  18.  Hour:  2:50  P.M,  No.  100 

To  :  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division. 

For  the  Chief  Of  Staff. 


Hq .  2nd  Div. 

June  6,  1918  -  5:30  P.M, 

The  following  information  was  received  at  5:30  P.M.,  from  a 
Liaison  ufficer  of  the  167th  Division,  which  is  on  the  left 
on  the  west  -  of  the  2nd  Division. 

The  167th  Division  has  its  3  regiments  in  line  from 
right  to  left  as  follows:  116th  -  409th  and  147th  Infantry 
regiments'. 

Opposite  them  is  the  197th  German  Division. 

A  German  prisoner  -  an  Alsatian  non- commissioned  officer 
stated  the  men  of  his  division  were  very  tired;  that  they 
expected  to  be  relieved  either  the  night  of  ^une  6-7,  or  the 
following  night,  by  the  5th  or  3rd  Guard  Division  --  he  was 
not  sure  which  one.  They  were  holding  the  line  lightly  and 
had  received  no  orders  to  dig  in  and  consolidate,  which  may 
be  an  indication  of  a  further  German  attack.  The  5th  German 
Guard  Division  is  known  as  one  of  the  best  in  the  German 
Army  . 


In  the  operation  of  the  morning  of  June  6,  the  167th 
Division  reports  the  capture  of  259  prisoners;  among  them 
7  officers. 


Hq.  2nd  Division,  June  6 
1918.  5:40  P.M. 

Major  Lay  reports  from  the  4th  Brigade  Headquarters  that  men 
went  over  the  top  in  fine  shape,  proper  deployment  around 
the  edges  of  the  Bois  de  Belleau  -  and  no  casualties. 


P.B. 


P.  M. 


June  6,  1918. 


Telephone  T"essage  to  Lt  .  Hunt:  June  6,  1918.  6;46  ?.T', 

Mounted  Messenger  seen  going  to  rear  at  full  speed  on  road 
at  7823. 

Two  German  prisoners  just  brought  in.  Men  who  hr  ought  them 
in  say  that  German  equipment  is  lying  all  over  the  ground 
and  that  the  Germans  arc  running. 

Artillery  fire  called  for  at  7617  and  7117  against  German 
Reserves  spotted  there  very  effective. 


7:15  P.M,  June  6,  1918.  Lt .  LEU  TIER ,  SQAUDROi'T  252. 

Attack  is  in  progress  toward  the  right,  lour  advance 
elements  in  numbers  about  400  meters  southwest  of  EOURESCHES. 
They  are  still  progressing  -  quietly.  They  are  still  fight¬ 
ing  in  the  BCIS-de- BELLE AU  without  being  possible  to  get  the 
correct  situation.  In  any  case,  machine  gun  fire  is  going  on. 

In  the  northern  part  cf  the  attack,  I  see  absolutely 
nothing.  I  believe  that  it  is  not  very  rapid. 


Message  from  Gen.  Harbord:  June  6,  1918.  ? :  P.M. 

We  just  have  definite  information  that  our  8ord 
Company  occupies  the  railway  station  at  ECURESCHES. 


Message  from  Gen.  harbord:  8:07  P.M.  June  6,  1918. 

Prom  2  different  sources  ,  I  get  it  now  from  the 
French  that  they  have  not  taken  that  little  square  woods 
southeast  of  BCURESCHES  and  that  they  have  not  taken  the 
rectangle  woods  below  the  new  position  on  the  map.  They  do 
hold,  however,  that  triangle  woods.  It  is  apparent  no  further 
disposition  on  hand  to  make  any  further  advance  today.  They 
say  they  reported  they  undertook  to  take  the  triangle  wood 
but  met  with  machine  gun  fire  and  gave  it  up. 


My 


situation  is  this:  So  far  as  I  know,  we  have 
the  station  at  EOURESCHES.  We  have  the  east  edge  of  the  Bois- 
de-Belleau  and  people  over  on  the  left  near  the  French  have 
not  advanced  because  to  advance  there  leaves  a  gap  in  between 
them  and  the  French,  due  to  the  failure  of  the  French  to  advance. 


I  have  3  companies  in  brigade  in  reserve  down  near 
LUCY,  which  in  less  than  one  hour  could  get  cut  there  where 
my  flank  is  refused.  I  think  my  attack  could  go  #n  and  take 
Hill  106  and  connect  up  my  right  with  the  BOIS-de-BLnnEAU^ 

(far  edge  of  woods).  I  will  have  to  know  in  advance  whether 
I  can  dependon  any  other  source  if  I  get  in  trouble. 

General  Harbord  asked  the  direct  question  whether 
or  not  he  could  get  further  assistance.  Colonel  Brown  replied 
we  would  back  him  up. 


Telephone  Message  from  Col.  Gasser: 


9:40  P.M.  June  6,  1918. 


It  is  a  little  uncertain  whether  or  not  the  station 
at  BCURESCHES  has  been  taken,  as  no  definite  report  has  been 


(  Cont’d  on  next 


page) 


* 


,  t  ' 


P.  M.  June  6,  191*3. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

received  from  Colonel  Lee,  who  took  command  of  the  sector 
after  Colonel  Catlin  was  wounded.  We  do  know  that  at  sun¬ 
down  the  attack  on  the  northern  edge  of  Bois-de~Belleau  was 
held  up  by  machine  gun  nest.  Steps  were  taken  to  encircle 
it.  We  have  hot  learned  the  result. 

An  order  was  sent  about  8:00  o’clock  to  Colonel  Lee 
directing  him  to  carry  the  attack  through  to  the  Woods  from 
Hill  133  south  along  the  BOURESCHES- TORCY  road,  and  send 
SIBLEY  to  take  BOURESCHES.  So  far  as  the  left  sector  is 
concerned,  we  received  a  report  that  the  left  was  held  up 
because  the  French  had  failed  to  make  the  attack  in  their 
sector,  having  been  held  back  by  heavy  machine  gun  fire. 

General  Harbord  has  increased  his  left  by  three  com¬ 
panies  and  has  ordered  Major  Wise  to  take  3  companies  of 
reserves  north  on  road  to  TORCY,  or  go  to  the  line  on  the 
right  of  Phelan  between  him  and  3rd  Battalion,  5th  Marines. 
Phelan’s  right  is  about  one  kilometer  south  of  Hill  126. 
Berry’s  left  near  133.  Orders  will  be  sent  Phelan  when 
you  arrive  approximately  in  position.  Report  by  runner  to 
Phelan  who  is  on  road  CHAMP  ILLON  -  Hill  142  -  TORCY. 

Now,  since  that  time,  the  French  report  that  they  have 
seen  American  troops  in  TORCY.  We  have  received  also  def¬ 
inite  information  that  Berry  and  Sibley  have  connected  up. 


Telephone  report  to  Headquarters,  21st  Army  Corps,  at  9:45 
P.M.  June  6,  1918. 

The  attack  of  the  5th  Marines  against  the  line  BOUR¬ 
ESCHES  -  TORCY  commenced  at  5:00  P.M.  At  6:48  P.M.,  the 
right  of  the  attack  had  advanced  to  within  500  yards  of 
BOURESCHES.  At  7:15  P.M. ,  fighting  was  still  going  on  in 
the  BQIS-de-BELLEAU.  At  7:20  P.M. ,  the  83rd  Co.,  6th  Marines 
was  in  possession  of  the  railway  station  at  BOURESCHES. 

At  6:23  P.M. ,  wireless  reports  indicated  our  troops  in 
possession  of  TORCY  and  CHATEAU- de- BELLE AU.  At  7:10  P.M., 
large  bodies  of  enemy  seen  moving  north  from  BONNES.  Messages 
indicate  artillery  fire  very  effective  and  delivered  at  right 
time . 


At  8:07  P.M.  our  troopsare  reported  in  possession  of  east 
edge  of  BOIS-de-BELLEAU.  No  further  reports  since  that  hour. 

Thirty  (30)  German  prisoners  by  4th  Brigade  are  on  the 
way  to  the  rear.  Number  of  prisoners  and  casualties  not  yet 
known.  Colonel  Catlin,  6th  Marines,  wounded  in  shoulder  - 
slight  wound. 

G.  A.  HERBST. 

Lt.  Col.  -  G.S. 


Telephone  Message  from  General  Lewis  at  10:25  P.M.  -  June  6, 
1918, 

The  right  of  the  23rd  has  been  heavily  attacked,  and 
suffered  heavy  losses.  The  Germans  have  gotten  through  his 
line.  Regimental  Commander  has  reinforced  him  with  his  reg¬ 
imental  reserves.  1  am  sending  two  companies  of  the  Brigade 
reserve  to  reinforce  him. 


1 


P.  U.  June  6,  1918. 

June  6,  1918.  11:00  P.M. 

Memorandum: 

General  Lewis  reports,  and  is  confirmed  by  a  French 
Liaison,  telephoned  through  Col.  Schmidt,  that  report  that 
Germans  broke  line  of  23rd  Infantry,  not  correct.  Humor 
started  by  some  Engineer  soldiers  who  told  ELLIOTT. 


(No  time  indicated) 

^une  6 ,  1918 . 

To  Brigadier  General  JAMES  G.  HARBQRD: 

Ah  order  was  received  this  afternoon  from  the  £lst 
Army  Corps  whicii  explained  an  order  from  the  38th  Army  Corps. 
It  announced,  to  be  brief,  that  the  38th  Army  Corps  was 
going  to  advance  at  an  hour  to  be  set  tonight,  and  occupy 
Hill  204,  immediately  west  of  CHATEAU  THIERRY.  They  were 
to  put  on  a  barrage  along  the  road  from  about  the  railroad 
crossing  north  of  VAUX  to  the  black  line  indicating  the 
limits  of  CHATEAU  THIERRY.  They  asked  that  when  they  ad¬ 
vance  their  left,  the  9th  Infantry  advance  its  right,  so  as 
to  let  it  rest  at  a  point  midway  between  VAT IX  and  MQHNEAUX 
at  the  foot  of  the  brook  which  runs  from  BOUBBELIN 

They  further  stated  that  officers  should  be  sent  to _ 
these  headquarters  to  make  all  necessary  arrangements.  Lot 
one  of  then  has  shown  up.  On  the  contrary,  Upton  has  tel¬ 
ephoned  that  he  had  been  over  and  got  in  communication  with 
the  53rd  Infantry,  which  is  on  his  right  and  was  prepared 
to  move  forward.  Fortunately,  the  details  and  plans  had 
been  explained  to  General  Lewis  and  Upton  personally.  The 
hour  is  about  9:00  o’clock,  although  I  have  been  unable  to 
get  the  "K”  hour  accurately. 

Congratulations  on  the  day’s  work. 


Preston  Brown, 
Colonel,  General  Staff, 
Chief  of  Staff. 


A. 


June  7 ,  1918 . 


12:12  A.  M.  -  June  7,  1918. 


Telephone  Message  from  3rd_ Brigade: 

The  battalion  of  9th  Infantry  that  made  the 
right  reports  that  the  right  company  has  reached 
and  is  entrenching. 


attach  on  the 
its  objective 


Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade:  June  7,  I.-j-c. 


1  2 :  2 5  A. II. 


The  C .  0  .  ,  9  th  Inf .  .  report"-  * 


'is  right,  Comp. 


l 

my 


^ ,  which  took  part  in  the  operations  on 
lost  liaison  with  the  30th  Infantry 


the  right  this  evening  a.*^^** > -  r~-  c.till 

on  its  right.  It  lias,  however,  liaison  vn  ai  .he  ‘ 
farther  on  the  right.  The  French  have  also  lost  liaison 
with  the  30th  Inf.  He  is  entrenching  where  he  is  <_n_  is  pro 


tec ting  his  own  flank 
with  the  30th. 


is 

md 


endeavoring  to  resecure  liaison 


-  1:40  A.M. 
touch,  as  well 


Message  from  General  Lewis:  -  June  7,  1918^ 

The  right  of  the  9th  Infantry  is  out  0i  -  . 

as  the  30th  Infantry  and  the  Colonials.  The  Colone  .-.--  s 
an  officer  out  in  a  side  car  to  find  where  the  Colonels  are, 
and  also  the  30th  Infantry  states  that  their  regiaeni  neier 
went  forward  and  that  it  has  now  gone  hack  to  la 
Instruct  the  Colonel  oi  the  9  th  infantry 


he  is  ext e nd i ng 


,„F  mis  right  putting  in  another  company, 

however,  thinks  that  the  Colonials  navo 

■  -  not  i 


-i  -c* 
A  X 


nec- 

3.1  SO 

essarv.  he,  however ,  tmn^s  tiife. t  tuc  uuiun*^- ~  ,  _ 

gone  hack .  1  will  know  whether  that  is  true  or  not  in  » 

short  tine.  If  it  develops  that  is  true,  I  would 

ority  to  allow  hm  to  withdraw  his  company  to  its  £i*iaal 

in  the  air  and  disconnected  from  the  continuation  oi  tue  line 
to  the  right. 


He s sage  ^en.^ewis  ^  J to^eginent- 

al  headquarters.  He  states  that  tne^linc^is  o  he  is  mis- 

both  the  marines  and  9th  Infantry.  fw'that  the 

taken.  From  questioning  him  tnro^n^al^  ;c^ent.  Thinks 

line  is  practically  al-  m  e  0J-a  p~nror.  ~-o  v/v ere 

there  is"  one  brigade  in  TRIA_GLL .  it  tne  nT  out 

they  were  they  are  tactically  in  touch.  go  ^ghf^Sond 
of  touch  on  the  right  is  cone  ex  nea,_  ui.  ,  v  i  men- 

line ,  which  you  remember  is  about  abreast  e"8  ha^  c0;.s 
tion,  I  had  liaison  groups  out  taj°-  u  '  ?„,re  been  "elayed 

through  them  from  ELLIOT-  to  tot  a5d  ?alephoned 

back  by  runner  to  the  9th  Imantry  Header  ter  6  anc. 

hex~‘  the  right  battalion  of  the  line  o: 


Elliott  is 
trenches . 

Elliott  is 
battalion  where 


Marine 


the  right  battalion  of  the  <mru 
the  heaviest  fighting  has  been. 


The 


the  7  c 


j?  J.1- 

771  t-fx 


& 

J-  1  xX 


Telephoned  by  Col.  Gasser  to  Col.  '-Brown  at  about 
7/June/l8 . 

2d  &  5  Bn.  6th 

80th  in  Reserve.  _  ^_T.„1Arr 

pc  southern  edge  of  BOiS  de  Bii~iL_i.Au  . 
fpMf.  f?  and  the  97  and  79  (?)  hold  Bourescnes 
84  hold  line  Bouresches  -  Triangle  com.ec..ng  * 

The  80  Co.  in  Reserve. 

Ko  question  about  holding  Bouresohes  as ;  hietlolage-^o?- 
trueJc  of  am.  into  Bouresches _  J;;a  ^nd  in  5.3.  edge 

6c  C^6S  ROcld  £}.HCl  B b-77  ox  c  o  J  ^\.  c  *  ^  ^ 

of  Bois  de  nelleau. 


' 


* 


June  7.  1918 


AM. 


Jure  7,  1918  --3:45  AM. 


Message  from  Gen.  Lewis: 


The  right  of  the  23rd  and  the  left  of  the  second  line  of 
the  9th  Infantry  have  "been  and  are  in  liaison  now. 

Telephoned  General  Lewis  and  asked  him  about  the  report 
that  some  of  the  men  have  been  without,  rations  for  four  days-. 

He  stated  that  such  was  not  the  case;  that  while  he  did  not 
know  whether  every  man  had  food,  that  he  did  know  that  rations 
had  been  sent  there  to  them  and  that  they  were  there  for  the 
men. 

I  asked  Gen.  Lewis  how  far  Malone’s  left  had  advanced  in 
order  to  keep  contact  with  the  right  of  the  4th  Brigade.  He 
said  the  maximum  was  about  £50  yards,  and  that  merely  to  take 

a  little  "tit”  out  of  the  line. 

I  asked  him  why  Major  Elliott’s  battalion  left  its  trenches. 
He  said  he  did  not  know,  as  it  was  not  intended,  but  he 
supposed  that  Elliott  thought  it  was  a  general  advance.  Gen¬ 
eral  Lewis  then  told  me  he  understood  perfectly  that  there  was 
to  be  no  advance. 


5:30  A  Mi .  -June  7,  1918. 

Message  from  Adjutant,  3rd  Brigade: 

Latest  report  at  4  A.M. 

Situation  restored  except  in  details.  Arrangements 
being  made  on  left  which  will  be  satisfactory  (Prom  -■.-alone) 
Two  companies  in  line  -  the  one  on  the  right  connecting 
with  30th.  Co.  G.  on  left.  Left  of  company  resting  near 
B0URBELI1M  Co.  II  on  left  of  Co,  G-  and  at  B0URBBL1L .  The  1st 
Battalion  connects  with  the  23rd  Infantry  in  the  secondary 
position. 

Elliott’s  battalion  reported  suffering  heavy  losses. 


Sscadriile  Sal 
Observer : 
Pilot 


25o 

Lieut.  Eouvellon. 
Ad  ail  • 


7  June  ’18. 


To  firing  upon  me  at  a  height  of  250  meters  all  ov 


the 


1  ^ 


r? 


line  route  de  Bouresches  a  Vaux,  Bouresches,  Bel 
except  in  the  north  East  corner  oi  the  Bois  de  Belleau. 

4 -horsed  wagon  moving  slowly  from  To rcy  to  Bussmres .  1 
sent  five  rockets  -  no  answer  received.  lighting  at  two 
erent  times  with  a  single  Boche  mvion  de  chasse. 


o'fcy,  - 


have 
diff  ■ 


Sgd . 


Pierre  Eouvellon, 


Received  7:10  A.M.  June  7th 

n  .  tr 

C.T  »  -il  ft  II  M 


.t  'LA  LAITgLE 
June 


Field  Message  by  Messenger  from  0.0.  4th  m.G.  Bn. at  j->A 
PE  RLE  .  6:30  A.  M .  to  C  .  G .  2d  D  i  v:l  si  on, 

I  report  that  pursuant  to  y  our  order  at  7;  00  P.-. 

1918,  the  battalion  me  vet  to  La  j  .ALGUi*;  P3HMS  from  its  previous 
position  in  the  woods  west  of  m  ah 
part  of  the  divisional  reserve .  The  2nd  x>att? 
antry  formed  the  remainder  close  by 


’arm.  The  battalion  lozmeu 


lion  2oid  Inx  — 


L  i  a  i  s  0  n  we  s  e  s  t  a  b  1  i  sh.  e  d 


between  units  of  reserv 
Brigs.de  Hdqrs. 


.71 


2nd  Dii 


r.  Hd 


and  w  1  th 


3rd 


(Rec’d  hq.  2d  Biv.  ) 
by  Lt .  Gulliver,  ) 
(7:44  AMI.  June  7  ) 


Edmund  L«  Mane , 
a  a  j  0  x  ,  *±  i.h  -  •  G .  .  - .  , 

Comdg . 


June  7,  1918. 


A.M. 

8;  00  A.M. -June  7  ,  1918  . 

The  Captain  in  charge  cf  the  Aerc  Service  attached  to 
the  2nd  Division,  reports  the  following: 

This  morning  our  reconnaissance  plane  followed  the 
line  LOURSSCHSS -BCIS  DE  BELLE AU -BELLE AU -TOR CY .  In  the 
town  of  B0URE3CHES  everything  was  quiet  and  nothing  was 
visible.  I  was  flying  at  very  low  altitude  throughout 
the  trip.  On  the  northern  edge  of  the  LOIS  DE  PELLEAU 
I  was  fired  on  By  machine  guns.  In  the  town  of  BELLEAU 
itself  everything  was  quiet  and  I  was  not  fired  upon. 

I  saw  a  four-horse  team  proceeding  along  the  road  in  the 
direction  of  TGRCY  which  was  recognizable  a.s  an  American 
wagon.  It  is  possible  that  the  enemy  now  remaining  in  the 
BOIS  DE  BELLEAU  is  merely  an  isolated  party  and  that  the 
remainder  of  the  enemy  immediately  in  rear  of  this  point 
have  been  driven  bach, 

(Telephoned  to  3d  &  4th  Brigades.) 


June  7,  1918  -  intelligence  Officer  3rd  Brigade,  1  A01  l,e- 

9:05  A.M. 

That  the  report  rendered  concerning  23rd  infantry  to  the 

effect  that  OSB  company  had  been  ™  ^ei-alUen bought 
Only  about  50%  was  wiped  out.  o.  0.  and.  -.evexm  - 

all  night  and  got  back  this  morning. 


AERO  SQUADRON  252. 

PILOT:  2nd  Lieut.  RENVOI S3. 

0 B SERVER :  2nd  Lieut.  HULO T . 

SECTOR  VERY  QUIET . 

11:00  A.  M.  June  7,  1918) 


To  American  Division, 

MOL  TREE XL— aux — LX  Ou  S . 

PRO U  8:30  A.M.  to  9:45  A.M. 

( Rec ’D 


11:30  A.M.  June 
losses  occurred 


7,  1918.  -  Memo  from  3d  Brigade 
in  the  combats  of  night  of  June 


relative  to 

6,-7,  1918: 


will 


9th  Inf.  -  76  cff 
23d  Inf.  5  off 

280  ir.cn 

5th  M . Gr .  Bn. -8 
Th  e  s  e  f  i  gur  e  s  ar  e  o 
be  furnished  as  soon 


ers  &  men  killed  and  wounded, 
ers  killed  -  16  wounded 
1  "*  and  wounded. 

\  ■  pc!  and  wound. ed. 

y ‘  a; pi ox imat e .  Accurate  data 

a  Veil  la  Die  • 


Aviation  Report  -  11:30  A. 


rune  7,  1918. 


V3UILLY  taken.  French  seen  just  nortn  of  l<-.st  house,  digb  6 
in.  East  and  North  of  cemetery  inxicr^  of  -'oods  one  P  ^ 

in  individual  holes.  North  of  vINLY  Jiench  seen  or - - 


track.  Nothing  seen  m  TO  RCA  ,  Ox  rGIo  de  . 


CjJ 


SAU ,  or  BELLEAU. 


RT  PROM  7TK  ARMY  CORPS. 

VI  ELY  c  omp  1  e  t  a  ly  t  ax  on. 
j_.  ,  +T,r_  500  meters  uortnwesr. 

north  ana  two  1 1  h  -  a.  e 


Also 


railroad  station  500  meters 

taken. 


"LOUP 


7  June,  1918. 


P.M 

June  7,  19 18- -f:  30  P.M. 

At  P.30,  telephoned  the  Division  of  General  Liar chand  .  and 
inf ormed- them  that  liaison  was  lost  between  the  right  of 
our  9th  Infantiy  and  their  left.  Gave  them  the  location 
of  the  line  as  midway  between  VAUX  and  MCMNPAUX .  I  informed 
him  the  regimental  commander  desired  to  return  to  his 
original  position  as  his  flank  was  in  the  air.  he  replied 
that  under  no  circumstances  should  they  retire,  and  that  he 
would  send  detachments  to  search  and  establish  liaison 
between  the  two.  I  called  up  General  Lewis  and  informed 
him  of  it  and  he  said  they  would  stick.  I  told  General 
Lewis  that  the  French  division  proposed  to  send  liaison 
detachments  on  the  road  between  M01THEAUX  and  FAUX  and 
please  send  out  some  patrols  to  meet  them  General  Lewis 
informed  me  that  an  officer  of  the  30th  infantry  told  him 
that  the  battalion  of  the  30th  Infantry  had  returned  to 
their  billets. 


Telephone  Message  from  4th  brigade  -  3-15  P.M.  June  7,  1918. 

Captain  Larsen,  3rd  Battalion,  5th  Marines,  at  2:45  P.M. 
reports  to  Commanding  Officer,  5th  Marine  Regiment,  German 
shells  bursting  in  our  front  line  pouring  a  black  smoke. 
Heavy  stream  of  black  smoke  also  behind  the  German  line. 


Telephone  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  -  3:25  P.M.  June  7,  1918. 

The  enemy  is  shelling  the  cross  roads  at  the  village 
of  LE  THIOLET’  with  150’s.  Been  doing  this  for  some  time. 


Telephone  Message  from  Gas  Officer,  4th  Brigade,  4:20  P.M. 
June  7,  1918. 

Enemy  cloud  gas  attack  reported  by  Brigade  opposite 
LUCY - 1 e - BO  CAGE .  Upon  investigation  found  to  be  smoke  screen. 
C-as  attack  expected  to  follow. 


4:47  P.M.  -  June  7. 

The  3rd  American  Brigade  reports  very  heavy  artillery 
fire  but  no  gas. 


4:55  P.M.  June  7. 

Following  Telegram  received  from  4th  Bn.  M.G,  Bn. , 

at  4:20  P.M.  :  _  „ 

This  battalion  is  in  reserve  at  BOIS-de-GROS- JbAL , 
kilometers  east  of  MOBTREUIL  on  HETZ-Paris  road. 


sent 

two 


7:00  P.M.  -  June  7.  From  Oomdg.  General,  _4th 
The  left  of  our  line  wesu  of  BOURESCHES 
Minenwerf er s .  50  shells  have  been  dropped  on 

notified . 


Brigade . 
shelled  with 
it.  Artillery 


June  7,  1918.  8:10  P.M. 

Message  from  Division  MARCHAHD :  _  . 

The  Division  Marchand,  which  is  at  your  righo,  is  uo 
carry  out  a  raid  on  HILL  204  to  the  east  of  VAUX.  At  the 
present  time,  the  division  is  almost  at  159  to  tne  south  ox 
HILL  204.  To  the  left  of  the  troops  making  this  raid  an 
American  company  is  entrusted  with  supporting  on  a  line  with 
VAUX  with  the  purpose  of  overrunning  the  woods  of  Hail;  ,-,04. 
The  operation  will  take  place  tonight  at  2^:00  o’clock 
(10:00  p.M.)  Your  elements,  which  are  around  VAUX  and  your 
artillery  which  covers  the  direction,  should  be  informed 
not  to.  fire  on  our  troops 


(contd.  next  page) 


>  • 


June  7 ,  1918 . 


P.  M. 


(Cont’d.  from  last  page) 

The  Division  General  directs  that  the  utmost  care  he 
taken  "by  troops  on  the  right  not  to  fire  on  these  partici¬ 
pating  in  this  raid.  For  this  reason,  it  is  necessary  that 
the  closest  possible  liaison  be  maintained. 


PRESTON  BROWN , 
COLONEL,  General  Staff. 
Chief  of  Staff. 


COPIES  TO: 

C.o.  9th  Infantry,  and  Battalion  and  Company  commanders, 
9th.  Infantry. 


June  7 ,  1918 , 

Received  by  aeroplane  8:30  P.M. 

Observer  LT.  LAUTIER  -  Esc.  Sal.  252. 

To  Staff,  2nd  Division  U.S.A. 

Urgent:  20:10  o’clock. 

Report  of  the  marking  for  the  American  Division  Panels 
at  6008,  6108,  6209  to  the  south  of  the  BO I S - d e - BELLE AU . 

2  panels  at  5428  near  HILL  183.  Approximately  the  line 
follows  the  brook  to  the  south  of  TORCY  as  far  as  5428  -  then 
it  skirts  the  corner  of  the  BOIS-de-BELLEAU;  at  532<c  it  passes 
through  the  "6”  of  HILL  169  -  at  100  meters  to  the  west  of 
Hill  181,  it  again  skirts  the  Southwest  corner  of  the  Bois- 
de-Belleau  -  it  passes  through  6008,  6108,  6209.  It  continues 
along  the  brook  toward  BOURESCHES  of  which  we  hold  the  app¬ 
roaches.  The  American  trench  continues  approximately  irom 
4700,  to  4928.  Another  element  of  trench  to  the  south  ox 
the  brook  of  TORCY  near  4227  -  4525. 


8:45  P.M.  -  June  7,  1918. 

General  Harbord  reports  at  8:45  P.M. 
FELAND,  who  was  to  take  the  woods  south  o 
his  line  without  appreciable  resistance, 
the  position  and  everything  is  all  right, 
gassed  with  an  occasional  shell. 


,  that  Colonel 
f  TORCY ,  carried 
He  is  consolidating 
My  hdqrs.is  being 


*une  7,  1918  -  9:00  P.M. 

From:  Hdqrs.  4th  Machine  Gun  Bn. 

The  battalion  is  preparing  machine  gun  emplacements, 
the  line  extending  1  kilometer  southeast  and  one  ..  i  omecer 
northwest  of  LA  LANGUE  FERME. 


EDMUND  L.  ZA1TE 
Major,  4th  M.G. 


Bn . 


Reed  ,  9  : 1 5  _FM 


From.  3rd  Brigade,  1.0. 

rec’d  9:10  P.M.  ^  nr.. 

Fifty  men  in  single  file  have  been  reporter  proceed  e, 

from  the  large  woods  to  179.1  -  59.3  ( near  ^ AUh)  at  , . -  * 

22  men  were  previously  observed  returning  irom  Jhe  same  pl-ce. 
The  artillery  has  already  been  notixied  by  the  . ■  -• 


; 


*  i 


P.  M. 


June  7,  1916. 


9:24  P.M,  June  7,  1918. 

3rd  BricadeinHdqrs?P-0ne  ******  received  from  Major  Hall, 

•  .  .  ^fiport  having  seen  fifty  (50)  enemy 

SinglG  file  fron  woods  north  of  VAUX  to  LA  ROCHE 
woods.  -i-his  was  observed  at  8:35  P.M. 

enemv  •  R!ference  above  report,  twenty-two  (22) 

Artillprv  ng  from  SSBie  woods,  going  back  to  same  place. 

i  ^aS  bSen  reHuested  to  fire,  and  is  now  firing  on 
mat  objective. 


Adjutant  -  3rd  Brigade : 

-the  Adjutant,  3rd  Brigade 
is  quiet,  except  some  artillery 


9 : 30  P.M. 


reports  at  9:30  that  everything 
fire  on  the  woods  at  THIOLET. 


2nd  LIUS  7  June»  1918  * 

Artillerie 
Group  Schmidt 

.  ,  -L-e  Blench  colonial  division  placed  on  our 

^ight  occupies  the  woods  of  COTE  204. 

_  ..  Element  of  the  enemy  are  still  resisting  along 

the  northern  edge  of  the  woods. 

, ,  ,  p.  To. prevent  the  arrival  of  enemy  reinforcements 

cA^+J0t  +  ,A'  Wl11  exr"cute  harrassing  fire  by  bursts  on  the 
southeastern  part  of  the  BOIS-du-ROCHETS.  (Eire  No.  7) 

Le  Lieut,  Col.  Schmidt, 

Comnid .  the  Group. 


11:00  P.M.  -  June  7,  1918.  -  Phone  message  from  Hq . ,  4th 
Brigade  -  H  ’ 


The  following  approximate  casualties 
m  the  combats  of  5:0 0  A. II.  and  5:00  P.M. 
given : 


of  the  4th  Brigade 
June  6,  1918,  are 


Officers  killed . 11 

Men  killed . .  .  .40 


Wounded . 13 

Wounded . . . . 350 


.yet  been  receive- 


U- 


Some 


i.'o  accurate  data  has 

units  are  still  in  position  on  the  battlefield,  are 
scatter ed ,  and  a  creek  of  the  command  was  not 
Accurate  figures  will  be  submitted 


of 


the 


as 


was 
soon 


still 
act i cable, 
as  practicable. 


pr 


A.  M.  June  8,  1918. 

I2.O2  A«i;i.  -  o un e  8 ,  19 18. 

Intelligence  Officer  3rd  Brigade  reports  COUPRU  is  being 
heavily  shelled  with  150’s.  '  " 


1:^5  A.M.  -  June  8,  1918.  ’Phone  message  from  Gen.  Harbord. 

•  j  i  ’eri^n  attack  with  machine  gun  and  rifle  fire,  accompan- 
1  +  v,  ^  j-- ntillery,  against  BOURESCKES.  That  part  of  the  line 
s  rengtmenea  earlier  in  the  evening  with  additional  machine 
guns . 

j-wites t  reports  indicate  that  the  attack  is -making  no 
progress  and  that  everything  is  all  right. 


2:45  A.M,.  -  June  8. 

following  telephone  message  from  General  Lewis: 

My  wires  to  23d  Inf.  have  been  down  for  some  time.  They 
are  now  in  again  and  23d  reports  that  at  12:15  A.M. ,  following 
a  heavy  barrage,  23rd.  Infantry  line  was  attacked  along  entire 
front.  die  attack  was  repulsed  successfully  and  now  everything 
is  quiet.  Little  or  no  rifle  or  machine  gun  fire.  No  indica¬ 
tion  of  losses. 


June  8,  3.918. 


A .  II  * 


3:25  A.M.  -  June  8. 

The  following  telephone  message  was  received  from  Hdqrs. 
3rd  Brigade,  at  3:25  A. Id.  ,  June  8:  - 

Following  message  from  Co.  F,  9th  Inf.  to  the  C.0.2nd 
Bn. ,  9th  Infantry,  just  received: 

"Enemy  attack  at  12:30  A.M.  and  was  repulsed  with  heavy 
losses,  about  100.  They  ran  into  our  machine  guns.  It  was 
the  tail  end  of  the  atta,clc  against  the  23rd  Infantry.  We 
lost  6  wo und ed . 


3:25  A.M.  June  8,  1918.  deport  O.P.B. 

1.  Bo  hostile  batteries  been  firing 

2.  Between  1  and  2  A.M.  many  signal 
direction  of  VAUX. 

3.  3:10  A.M.  sounded  like  a  lot  of 
used  in  Bois  de  Belleau  sector. 


for  a  long  time, 
s  red  and  white  from 

one-pounders  being 


June  8,  1918  5:06  A.M. 

Tel ephon ic  Re-port  Received  from  3rd  Brigade: 

All  communications  re-established .  All  going  well. 

Both  regiments  on  the  grounds  for  identifications. 

5  :  oO  A . ivi . 

From  Hdqrs.  of  4th  II.  G.  Bn.:  5:00  A.M.  to  C.G.,  2nd  Bivision. 

There  is  no  change  in  the  position  of  the  battalion. 

The  enemy  is  shelling  adjacent  road  on  our  left  and  during 
the  night  carried  on  counter  battery  work.  Til¬ 
ing  here  about  appear  to  be  of  small  calibre. 


shells  fall- 


c*t  7"vrr\  T  r7  A  7T*T‘ 

i  'j  \J  ■  1 1  j  1M  U  iiJ  « 


Per:  Adjutant. 


5:37  A.M 


Telephonic  Report  for  G-2,  f rom.  G-2,  2 3rd  xnf._ 

Report  of  5:30.  Enemy  attacked  our  left  twice.  Art- 
illerj^  activity  continues  along  front.  All  attempts  tailed. 


5:45  A.M.  -  8  June  1918. 

Telephonic  Report  to  Headquarters  21st  Army  Corps 
(French) . 

The  following  incidents  occurred  during  the  night: 

At  12:15  A.M. ,  following  a  heavy  barrage,  the  23rd  Inf¬ 
antry  was  attacked  along  its  entire  front,  ihe  attach  was 
repulsed  successfully  with  considerable  losses  to  the  eneny . 

At  1^.30  A.M.  a  German  attack  against  the  left  of 
the  9th  Infantry  was  replused  with  heavy  enemy  losses, 
estimated  at  100.  They  ran  into  our  machine  guns.  It  is 
I^Qq-^Q'y'ed  to  have  been  the  tail  e.id  oi  the  attac^  against 
the  23rd  Infantry.  Our  losses-six  .wounded. 

At  1:25  A.M.  a  German  attack  with  machine  gun  and  rmle 
fire,  accompanied  by  artillery,  was  made  against ^ ire  tioops^ 
of  the  4th  Brigade  holding  BOURESCdES .  Thac  par  t^oi  * 
was  strengthened  earlier  in  the  evening  with  ovdo.it xona.3. 
machine  guns.  All  reports  indicate  that  the  attack  was  rep¬ 
ulsed  with  considerable  loss  to  the  enemy.  Our  losses  not 
known . 


Intermittent  artillery  fire  was  placed,  by  us .  on  me 
BO I S - d e - BELLEAU  throughout  the  night,  increasing  in  intensity 

toward s  4:00  A.M. 


(Cont;d  next  page) 


June  0 ,  1918  . 


A.M. 

(Cont’d.  from  last  page) 

A.  short  time  after  that  the  right  of  the  4th  Brigade 
attached  the  enemy  in  the  south  part  of  tuc  woods,  no  reports 
have  yet  been  received  as  to  the  result  of  this  combat. 

C.A,  HERB  ST  » 

Lt “Colonel ,  General  Staff, 

A  .C  of  S-,  G-3 


GAH-cf 

Telephonic  Report  from  4th  Brigade  : 


6  : 2  5  A » M 


w  ,  ^  .  V  I.  —  —  —  *  —  — -L  —  V .1  -- 

Advance  'going  very  well  buc  they  have  been  held  up  in  cer¬ 
tain  points  by  machine  guns  ,  he  think  it  will  be  all  right. 

7:00  A. 

phone  call  from  1st  Bureau,  21st  A.C»>  CHAHIGHY: 

Message  from  the  Regulatrice  at  NOISY  announces  the  arrival, 
June  7,  about  8  p,?;i.  at  BEAUX,  of  a  detachment  of  the  American 
Army  --  3  officers  and  871  men. 

8:12  A.M. 

Phone  call  from  Adjutant ,  4th  Brigade : 

General  Harbor d  is  putting  SHEARER  in  command  of  the  3rd 
Battalion,  5th  Marines ,  vice  BERRY  wounded. 

June  8,  1918  3:30  A.M. 

(By  runner)  . 

Ildqrs,  4th  M.G .  Bn. 

Con,  Officer  4th  M . G .  Bn . 

To:  C ,  G . ,  2nd  Division:  .  „ 

The  work  on  machine  gun  emplacements  in  line  o.  aet  ~ 

has  been  completed. 

EDMUND  L.  ZA1IE. 

RecUi.  9:55  a.M.  _  _ ?jajori_4th  Machine  Gun  Bn. 


COLONEL  HERBS T :  Dune  8>  1918  " 

Telegram:  prom  C.O.,  3rd  Brigade,  at  VENTELET  P.lRME, 

10:45  A *M. 

To:  CvG.  2nd  Division.  _  .... 

poll owing  received  from  C .0.  23rd  infantry:  o 

The  enemy  advanced  against  our  front  at  abouo  l^--J 
His  advance  preceded  by  infantry  and  Aitille>i  ,h^e.  ^  i 

ployed  automatic  rifles  cr  light  machine^  guns  urn  o  *  0  B!ard_s 
vance.  His  movement  was  completely  cliecmea  at  ao  f 
from  our  trenches  by  artillery  and  rixle  fi:e.  %.in 

Reconnaissance  of  our  fronx  is  oeing  anan&. 

P .Li,  today  to  secure  identifications.  _ew^g  _  Brigadier  General. 

11  :  <c0  A  ell*  »  (  J  Uiie  ,  19x0  .  .  -1110  +  7T"r''0’,’t  od 

Following  change  of  position  02  battexi-  0 

by  12th  F.A. 

B«  Btry  to  E*  20  *9 
P.  Btry  to  E *  26.73 

A . G  .  Carey 

Operations 

1st  Groupe  37th  Reported  as  transferred  1 rom  ^nl  i.mon . 

»  pa  j  or  J .  R .  Br  ab  s  on 11 

11:35  A.M. 

Telephone  message  from  C,ol .  Bessell :  2nd  Lieutenants) 

406  marir.es-8  ferine  officers.  (8  1st  and  -a. i  f  in_ 

300  (odd)  infantry  anu  engineers  on  the  -ay.  W 

e  ers .) 

35  for  the  5th  Marines. 

400  for  the  6th  Marines . 


A .  M. 


June  8,  1918. 


11:45  A.  M. 

Message  from  3rd  Brigade: 

Bad  positions  of  23rd  Infantry  being  bombarded  by  75’ s, 
105' s  and  150's.  Gas  shells  seen  in  rear  of  their  positions. 


P.  M.  June  8,  1918. 

2:45  P.  M. 

Colonel  Be  Charabrun  called  on  the  Chief  of  Staff  to 
report  to  him  that  all  of  the  Chief  of  Staff’s  propositions 
to  the  French  Army  Corps  regarding  P.  C.'s  are  accepted. 

Homer  Saint -Gaud ens . 
Secretary,  Gen.  Staff. 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brig. 

At:  P.  C.  3:00  P.M.  June  8-. 

To :  C .  G.  2d  Div . 

The  following  quotation  from  6th  Marines  report  furnish¬ 
ed  for  your  information:  "Man  from  73d  Co.,  H.G.,  reported 
that  prisoner  taken  this  morning  stated  the  German  troops  ^ 
have  orders  to  hold  the  lines  of  R»  R.  north  of  BOURESCHES, 
at  all  costs".  HARBQRD . 


June  8,  1918. 

Sheet  Bo*  3. 

Col.  Herbst.  3:00  P.M. 

Hdqrs.  2nd  Div. 

Memo,  from  Adjutant  Third  Brigade. 

The  300  "over shirts"  ( Replacement s )  mentioned  this 
'morning  are  not  all  needed  for  any  especial  thing  but  BEAR 
(23rd  Infantry)  wants  them  all  and  will  "issue"  them. 

Homer  St.  Gaudens. 

Sec'y,  Gen.  Staff. 


3:05  P.  M. 

French  Army  Corps  Headquarters  telephones  that  a  German 
message  has  been  intercepted  which  directed  that  all  the 
roads  leading  to  BOURESCHES  from  the  north,  west  jpd  south 
be  placed  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine  gun  fire.  This 
may  indicate  an  attempt  to  isolate  the  American  garrison  and 
an  attack  and  attempt  to  capture  it. 

telephoned  to  3rd  and  4th  Brigades. 


3  :  20  P . M  • 

Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade:  ^  ^ 

German  prisoner  captured  this  morning  in  the  uOI^-de- 
BELLEAU,  stated  that  the  German  troops  had  orders  to  .hole, 
the  railroad  line  north  of  BOURESCHES  at  all  costs  in  case 
of  an  enemy  attack. 


4:05  P.M. 

Phoned  General  Harbord  that  the  Corps  Commander  approved 
exchange  of  marine  battalions  (Corps  reserve  to  go  in  line 
to  be  replaced  by  another  battalion) 

Total  loss  in  Berry's  battalion  was  288:  That  included. 

■ Cont’d  next  page) 


p. 


T  * 

ii/i  • 


June  8,  1918. 


(Cont'd  from  Last  page). 


Quite  sure 


2  officer 

3  " 

68  men 
190  men 
30  men 

they  are  not 


-  killed. 

-  wounded. 

-  killed, 

-  wounded. 

-  missing. 

captured . 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION, 
Second  Section,  G.  S.  , 

8  June,  1918  --  4:40  P.M. 


TELEPHONE  MESSAGE  FROM 
1 .  0 .  23d  Inf. 

everything  quiet  on  the  sector  held  by  this  regiment. 


4:45  P.M. 

Hdqrs.  4th  M.G.  Bn. 

From:  C,0.  4th  M.  G.  Bn.  -  To  C.  G. ,  2nd  Division. 

One  lieutenant  and  2  runners  have  been  sent  to  3rd 
Brigade,  Hdqrs.  at  LA  LOGR  PERMS.  One  lieutenant  and  one 
runner  have  oeen  sent  to  Hdqrs.,  3rd  Battalion  23d  Infantry 
at  LA  BANGLE  PERME . 

Major  E.  L.  LAKE, 

By:  Samuel  Evans,  Jr. 

2nd  Lc.  4th  M.G.  Bn. 

Adjutant . 


2nd  Division,  A.  E.  F, (Regular) 
Second  Section,  G.S. 

June  8,  1918. 

Telephone  Message  from  Intelligence  Officer,  9th  Infantry. 
4:55  P.M. 

Our  patrol  from  10:00  P.M.  to  midnight  was  driven  in  by 
our  own  barrage.  At  about  10:30  P.M.  they  heard  a  wagon 
coming  into  VAUX  on  the  PARIS  road. 

At  4:45  this  aftermoon  artillery  from  an  allied  unit 
on  our  right  was  firing  into  VAUX. 

Sniping  has  been  done  from  VAUX  on  our  own  troops.  The 
9th  Infantry  called  on  the  1st  Bn. ,  15th  Field  Artillery  for 
a  barrage  and  was  informed  by  Major  Bailey  that  He  was  in 
receipt  of  orders  from  Colonel  Schmidt,  French  .Artillery 
Commander,  not  to  fire  on  VAUX,  as  it  was  occupied  by  French 
people . 

A.L.  Conger,  ,,  ■ 

Lt-Col .  G.S. 

A . C .  of  S. ,  G-2 . 


R  .  O  R  T)  7,7 
m  <5  vj  JT  0  il'i  • 

The  3rd  Brigade  reports  heavy  shelling  along  the  entire 
front  of  the  23rd  Infantry,  with  77*  s,  105  :s,  150-1  s  and  some 
210’s.  Request  retaliation  fire  by  our  artillery. 


P.M. 


June  8,  1918. 


5:40  P.M. 


Lt,  Da  VOLBMQNT ,  of  "the  French  -Mission, 
following  information  from  the  10th  Colonial 
right  of  the  2nd  Division  and  with  Hdqrs.  at 
That  there  are  no  French  troops  in  VAUX,  and 
no  objection  to  our  artillery  firing  on  that 


obtained  the 
Corps,  on  the 
SAELCHERY : 
that  there  is 
place . 


Sheet  No.  4 . 
Cel .  KERBS T 

3rd  BRIGADE: 


June  8,  1918  —  8:40  P.M. 


Telephonic  report  from  Adjutant  3rd  Brigade  reports 
the  following  casualties  up  to  and  including  morning  of  June 


7  th. 

Officers - -16 

Men  - 230 


Rec’d  8:45  P.  M. 

Telegram  received  from  C.  0,  4th  M.G.  Bn.,  dated  June  8, 
1918,  -  8:35  P.M. 

To:  C,  G.  ,  2nd  Division! 

The  battalion  remains  a  part  of  the  Divisional  Reserve. 
There  is  nothing  new  to  report. 

Edmund  L.  Sane. 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION, 
Second  Section,  G.  S,, 

8  June,  1918  --  11:10  P.M. 

MESSAGE  from  21st  A.  C.  (French) 

rec'd  at  11:05  P.M. 

About  9:00  P.M.  tonight  the  Division  "SCHMIDT11  succeed¬ 
ed  in  taking  the  BOIS  D'ELOUP,  capturing  41  prisoners.  These 
prisoners  belonged  to  the  20th  Hurt emburg  Regiment  of  the 
5th  Guard  Division,  which  has  relieved  the  197th  Division* 
This  confirms  the  statements  of  recent  prisoners  who  stated 
that  this  change  was  scheduled  to  take  place  shortly.  It 
is  more  than  probable  that  the  relief  was  not  complete  \7heh 
the  French  attacked. 

Inasmuch  as  recent  prisoners  have  repeatedly  stated 
that  some  attack  was  Scheduled  either  for  8  June  or  very 
shortly  after,  and  inasmuch  as  the  5th  Guard  Division  is  a 
unit  of  considerable  worth,  it  is  necessary  for  everyone  to 
be  particularly  on  their  guard  for  the  next  few  days.  It 
seems  likely  that  this  d.ivision  has  been  brought  into  the 
line  for  a  purpose  and  not  merely  to  fill  in. 

The  French  also  took  prisoners  from  a  machine  gun  unit 
"d’Elite",  which  has  not  as  yet  been  definitely  identified. 


G-2 

Copies  to- 
C .of  G. 

G-  3 

2nd  Art.  Brig. 


June  8,  1918. 


{No  time  indicated) 

Copy  of  telegram 

^euf chateau,  June  8,  1918 

Commanding  General,  2nd  Division. 

One  G  dumber  1855.  Reference  your  wire  of  June  7th. 
Your  recommendation  to  substitute  two  field  artillery 
officers  for  the  two  ordered  to  the  United  States  is  dis¬ 
approved.  By  command: 

HAVERFIELD . 


Copy  of  telegram 

ITeuf chateau,  June  8,  1918. 

Commanding  General,  2nd  Division. 

One  G  Dumber  1820.  Following  from  GH^,  for  compliance: 
“Complaint  has  been  received  at  these  headquarters  from  the 
French  that  the  traffic  regulations  are  not  being  enforced 
with  sufficient  strictness  among  the  troops  under  your 
command,  which  has  caused  unnecessary  congestion.  The  Comrn- 
a ader  in  Chief  directs  that  you  take  the  necessary  action  to 
remove  the  cause  of  this  complaint.  DAVIS'1'.  This  refers 
to  vehicles  of  all  kinds  and  from  all  sources. 

By  command : 

HAVERFIELD 

Official  copy  furnished:'  C.O.,  2nd  Engineer  Train. 

W . F . H  er  r i ng  shaw 

Lieut. -Col.,  Train  Service,  M ,T .0. 


TELEPHONE  .'IE 3 SAGE  FROM 
G-2,  3d  Division  (American) 

A  prisoner  from  the  £37th  Division  states  that  that 
organization  is  about  to  be  relieved  by  a  Guard  Division. 

He  further  stated  that  an  offensive  in  the  immediate  iuture 
was  contemplated  of  which  the  objective  was  to  be  ibSAUA. 

The  5th  Guard  Division  is  now  in  reserve. 


Itate:  The  probable  relief  of  the  237th  Div.  by  a  Guard 

Div.  was  reported  as  a  result  of  interrogations 
of  prisoners  from  this  office  yesterday. 


Ai  L.  Conger, 
Lieut .  Col . ,  C .  S . 

A.  C.  of  S. ,  G-2 


HEADQUARTERS  S3C0DD  ENGINEERS 
AMERICAN  E.F. 

June  8,  1918 

Memo.  G-3. 

Reported  casualties  for  June  7,  1918 
Milled  5 
Wounded  19 
0 


Missing 


Alexander  Kennedy  Mr. 
1st  Lieut .E.U. S.R. 
Personnel  Officer. 


( No  t  ine  i  nd  i  cat  ed  ) 


Juris  8,  1918. 


MEMORANDUM 


K  ead quar t  er  s  S  t  c  o  nd  Division, 
American  Expedi tion  iy  Forces, 
France,  June  8,  19 it  . 


x '  J-otal  1524  sick  and  wounded  been  evacuated  from 
Division  since  arrival  in  this  area. 

.  Practically  all  casualty  reports  being  taken  from 
hospital  records;  few  reports  direct  from  organizations. 


A.  11. 

5:00  A.  M.  -  June  9,  1918. 

From:  C.O.  4th  M.  G.  Bn.  TO: 

4th  M.  G,  Bn.  remained  in 
west  of  LA  L ANGUS  FERME. 


(Rec’d  Hq.  2d  Div.  5:35  A.M. ) 


June  9,  1918. 

Comdg.  General,  2d  Division, 
reserve  in  BOIS  GROS  JEAN, 

Edmund  L .  Lane , 

Major,  4th  M.G.Bn.,  Comdg 


6:15  A.M.  -  June  9,  1918  Aeroplane  Message 

Escadrille  252  -  Observer  Lt.  Nouvellon 

Pilot  Sergt.  Gaulier. 

No  change  since  yesterday  -  still  the  brook  below  TORCY 
where  some  BOCHE  shells  are  falling  -  descent  towards  the 
B0I8  de  BELL3AU  -  a  line  parallel  to  the  road  about  500 
meters  away  -  one  element  HILL  181  -  one  between  the  road 
LUCY  -  BOURESCKES,  opposite  the  BOIS  de  BELLEAU  -  Line  of 
BOURSSCHES.  TRIANGLE  -  300  meters  west  of  HILL  192. 

Sector  calm. 

PIERRE  NOUVELLON. 


6:15  A.M.  -  June  9. 

3rd  Brigade,  (BOSTON)  -  Everything  very  quiet.  Passed 
a  very  pleasant  night. 


U.3.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 
From:  C.O.  4th  ^achine  Gun  Battalion 

At  :  Camp  in  BOIS  GROS  JEAN 

Date:  9  June  18  Hour  7:35  A.M.  No.  1  Messenger, 

To  :  Ccmdg.  Gen.  2nd  Division. 

I  report  that  this  battalion  remained  in  its  position 
in  the  Divisional  Reserve  in  BOIS  GROS  JEAN.  There  is 
nothing  special  to  report. 

EDMUND  L.  ZANE. 

Major  4th  M.  G.  Bn. 


670-G-3 . 

7:35  A.  M.  -  Message  from  BOSTON  7.  -  June  9,  1918. 

BOSTON  7  sent  in  a  list  of  things  needed  yesterday  -  300 
over shirts  to  be  sent  to  BEAR  -  CUSTER  3  said  at  first  they 
would  be  sent  to  BOSTON.  Think  they  are  lost  -  said  he  had 
sent  them  to  BEAR  -  were  they  sent?  Why  haven't  theyarrived. 
If  they  come  this  morning,  they  don't  want  them  where  they 
are  going  -  Want  them  to  go  to  the  part  of  the  outfit  belong¬ 
ing  to  us.  Will  leave  somebody  here  (at  BOSTON)  to  look 
after  them  if  they  come.  Everything  will  be  down  at  9 
o'clock. 


A .  M  . 


June  9,  1918. 


8:30  A.M,  ,  June  9,  1918.  Hq .  D3GCUTTE  to  Hq.  MOKTREUIL. 
Hdqrs.  SCHMITT,  phones: 

Last  night  from  9:00  p.M.  to  11:00  P  .1,1 .  the  409 
has  stormed  the  wood  S.E.  of  ELGUP  and  taken  36  prisoners 
and  6  machine  guns  (one  of  them  being  a  light  one). 

The  prisoners  belong  to  the  20th  Infantry  Regt., 
and  to  the  75th  Scharf ochertzabteilung  (Sharp  Shooters 
3attalion) ( Schutzen) . 

This  morning  the  116  has  attacked  the  rectangular 
wood  S.W.  of  BU3SIARS3  and  reached  the  north-west  salient  of 
the  wood,  taking  4  officers  and  85  men.  Prisoners  belong 
to  20th  Infantry  Regt.  and  to  Chasseurs  Battalion. 

G-o  . 


0:35  A.M.  June  9,  1918.  Second  Section,  G.S. 

Telephone  Reports  from  I.O.’s  4th  Brigade, 9th  and  23rd  Inf. 

Report  everything  quiet  on  the  fronts  held  by  their 
organizations . 


G-; 


9:10  a.M.  June  9,  1918. 

(Phone  conversation  with  Adjutant  at  I.IEATJX) 
Reference  above  subject  -  less  than  100  sent  up 
yesterday.  Adjutant  believes  these  were  casuals.  900 
replacements  in  this  A.M. 


9:20  A.M . ,  June  9,  1918. 

C.  of  S.  directs  that  the  900  over shirts  (replace¬ 
ments)  be  sent  here  to  Headquarters  to  be  sent  where  needed. 


9:30  A.M.  ,  June  9,  1918.  Prom  Ca.pt.  Kerr,  A.D.C. 

If  any  newspaper  correspondents  come  in  they  must 
see  General  Bundy  personally  before  going  forward  to  any 
organizations . 


10:20  A.M. ,  June  9,  1918. 

General  Lewis  reports  that  Hq.  3rd  Brig,  moves  at 
10:30  A.M.  this  date  to  the  "MAIRIE"  (Town  Hall)  at  DOMPTIN. 


MEAUX . 


being 
in  to 


11:00  A.I/I.  ,  June  9,  1918. 

Memo,  for  C .of  S.  left  by  General  Chamberlains  in  person. 

Aviation  asks  that  the  line  be  outlined  tomorrow 
morning  as  it  will  probably  be  too  late  to  do  so  tonight. 
Suggest  General  Harbord  be  reminded  of  this. 


10:47  A.M.,  June  9,  1918.  Phone  from  Capt.  Pearson, 

following  replacements: 

23rd  Infantry - 225 

9th  Infantry  -  74 

5th  Marines - - -  223 

Miscellaneous  -  220 

(Definite  assignments  for  these  now 
made  by  Adjutant  and  will  be  phoneq 
Hq.) 


A.  M. 


June  9 ,  1918 . 

Telephone  message  from  I.O.,  9th  Infantry,  11:30  A.M,  9  June 
19 18 . 

It  has  been  reported  by  the  French  Regiment  on  our 
right  ,  that  the  Germans  made  two  attacks  last  night  against 
the  Allied  position  on  hill  204,  the  first  at  10:00  P.M., 
the  second  at  3:00  A.M. 

In  these  attacks  the  enemy  made  considerable  use  of 
automatic  weapon  fire,  and  his  pyrotechnic  activity  was 
abnormal . 

G-2,  2nd  Div. 


11:30  A.M.  -  June  9,  1918.  Second  Section,  G.  S. 

Message  from  23rd  Inf ant rv 
rec'd  11:30  A.M. 

Battalion  commander  on  the  right  reports  that  210’ s  are 
being  dropped  at  1-minute  intervals  apparently  coming  from 
northeast  of  TRIANGLE  in  the  woods  east  of  BOURESCHES  and 
the  woods  BOIS  DE  BORNE  aGRON.  (179.0-259.0  approx.) 

Commanding  Officer  23rd  Inf.  requests  heavy  artillery 
action  and  also  aeroplane  reconnaissance. 

G-2 . 


11:30  A.M.  -  June  9,  1918. 
To:  Commanding  General,  2nd 


C .  0 .  4th  M , G .  Bn . 

LE-BOIS  GRO S JEAN 
Division. 


The-  Bat-talion  remains  in  Divisional  Reserve  in  LE- 
BOIS  GRO S JEAN.  Nothing  special  to  report. 

Edmund  L .  Zane , 

Major  4th  M.G.  B. , 

Commanding. 


F.  M.  June  9,  1918. 

2nd  Div. ,  A.E.F. ,  (Regular) 
Second  Section,  G.S.,  June  9, 
1918  . 

TELEPHONE  MESSAGE  FROM  HARP  5: 

(Received  12:15  P.M. ) 

The  following  machine  gun  emplacements  have  just  been 

reported : 

79.50  -  5b . 85 
79.60  -  58.75 
79.90  -  58.80 

A.L.  Conger, 

Lt.  Col,  G-S. 

In  charge  of  Office  G-2. 


C.O.  23rd  Inf. 

CQUPRU  Time:  Kow  Sent: 

9'  June  18  12:21  P.M.  No. 40  Runner 

G-2,  2nd  Div.  MONTREUIL  -  Re  my  message. 

Transmitted  herewith  is  fuse  and  back  of  shell  whose 
flight  was  investigated  by  Maj .  Arnold,  as  descrioed  in  my 
message  No.  41.  Also  another  was  found  near  the  first. 

Malone 

Colonel 


' 


P.  M. 


June,  1918. 


Junes',  1918 .  3:06  P-M. 

Message  from  3rd  Brigade:-. 

I  reported  yesterday  to  COSTER  A  (2nd  F.A.  Efig.)  and 
to  .other  officers  of  his  arm  concerned  that  on  the  two  pre¬ 
ceding  nights  the  9th  Infantry  had  been  fired  into  by  both 
heavy  and  light  artillery  producing  about  40  casualties  and 
requested  that  the  necessary  steps  be  taken  v,o  prevent  re¬ 
currence.  This  afternoon,  at  about  1:00  o’clock  the  9th 
shot  heavy  artillery  fell  on  the  right  of  the  9th’ s  front 
line  killing  one  man  and  wounding  2.  It  is  requested  that 
this  matter  be  brought  to  the  attention  of  the  Division 
Commander  in  ord'er  that  an  investigation  may  fix  the  res¬ 
ponsibility  and  prevent  a  further  recurrence. 

GENERAL  LEWIS. 

Spoke  to  Ma  j  .  Potter  about 

this  at  once.  P.B. 


4:00  P.M.  G-3. 

6  A  F  J  E  284  Carat  PN 

H  A  E  F  June  9  -  10  -  18. 

Comdg.  General 

2nd  Div. 

La  Ferte  Sous  Jauarre 

The  following  instructions  were  issued  to  Division  Command¬ 
ers,  thru  Corps  Commanders  on  May  10th  colon  quote  Divn. 
Commanders  will  cause  their  operations  Section  to  send  to  ^ 
G-3  G.H.Q,.  preferably  by  telephone  when  practicable  comma 
otherwise  by  telegraph  ’’comma”  a  brief  operations  report  to 
cover  the  period  from  noon  prec  eding  day  on  which  report 
is  sent  to  noon  of  day  on  which  report  is  sent  "period 
This  report  will  be  sent  not  later  than  3:45  P.M.  daily 
’•comma”  and  will  cover  the  following  points  "colon"  weather 
"semicolon"  infantry  and  machine  gun  activity  both  cur  own 
and  enemy  ” semicolon”  artillery  activity  both  our  own  and 
enemy  "semicolon"  aeroplane  and  balloon  activity  both  our 
own  and  enemy  "semicolon"  visibility  "semicolon"  troops 
movements  both  our  own  and  enemy  "semicolon"  general  impres¬ 
sion  of  the  day  "semicolon"  known  causalties  "semicolon 
special  mention  of  any  successes  of  our  troops  in  patrolling 
"comma"  and  in  any  offensive  or  defensive  work  "semico.on 
special  mention  of  any  repulse  or  misfortune  of  our  troops 
in  patrolling  "comma."  and  in  any  offensive  or  defensive  work 
"semicolon"  tioy  change  in  location  of  the  lines  held  by  our 
troops  or  the  enemy  "period"  The  above  message  will  iorm 
.the  basis  for  the  short  official  Communique  prepared  for 
daily  issue  in  France  and  for  Cable  to  thoVfar  Depai  tment 
giving  the  various  activity  of  the  A.E.F.  period  unquote  no 
reports  in  compliance  with  above  instructions  have  come  from 
your  Headquarters  period  The  Commander  in  Chiei  directs 
that  you  give  this  immediate  attention.  Acknowledge  receipt 

12  noon  DAVIS 


June  9,  1918  --  4:40  P.M. 

From:  C.O.  4th  If. G. Bn.)  Le  E0IS-GK0S- JEAK)  June  9  ,  1918 

To:  C.O.  2nd  Division.  4:00  P.M. 

The  Battalion  remains  in  divisional  reserve  m  LL 
BOIS  GROS  JEAN.  Nothing  special  to  report. 

EDMUND  L;  ZAPS, 

Ma j or  4 th  ^  *  G * Bn .  Command i ng . 


P.  M. 


June  9,  19 IB. 


June  9 ,  1918 .  10:10  P.M. 

MESSAGE  from  Lt.  Hunt: 

A  Lorraine  prisoner  stated  that  there  would  be  a  relief 
in  front  of  the  2nd  Division  tonight,  and  that  a  regiment 
of  the  109th  Guard  Badoise  would  go  into  the  BQIS-de-BELLEAU. 

G-2  says  they  usually  make  their  relief  sometime  between 
11:00  and  12:00.  This  regiment  belongs  to  the  28th  Division 
which  is  going  to  make  the  relief.  The  prisoner  states  also 
that  the  rumor  runs  that  as  soon  as  the  reliefs  have  all  been 
terminated  they  are  going  to  attack  but  not  right  away  --  in 
two  or  three  days  and  they  are  going  to  use  lots  of  gas. 

He  will  have  it  copied  and  send  the  whole  thing  up. 

This  seems  to  be  confirmed  by  the  other  prisoner. 


June  9,  1918.-  10.16  P.M. 

Telephone  message  from  2nd  Division,  Radio. 

At  10.11  P.m.  Radio  liaison  now  established  at  new 
Division  headquarters  and  will  be  in  operation 
throughout  the  night. 

G-2 . 


Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade  Edqrs.  11:10  P.M.  June 
9,  1918. 

Considerable  shelling  of  our  brigade  front  at  the  present 
time.  At  about  10:00  P.M.  an  enemy  shell  hit  a  sma.ll  arms 
ammunition  dump  and  blew  up  about  50,000  rounds  of  Calibre 

.30. 


Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  Hdqr3.  11:33  P.M.  June 
9,  1918. 

All  quiet  along  the  front.  At  10:55  P.M.  3  shells 
fell  near  3rd  Brig.  Kq. 

( 1\T0  TIME  INDICATED) 
Office  Division  Surgeon,  Second 
Division,  A.E.E.,  9  June  1918. 
MEMQRAHDIM  EOR  THE  COEllABDIHC  GEHERAL ,  2nd  DIVISIOE: 

1.  Casualties  for  24  hours  ending  6:00  A.M,  June  9th: 

Received  2C8 

Evacuated  244  , 

CHARLES  E.  HARROW , 

Lt.  Col.  Med.  Corps, 

D i v .  Sur . 


Memo,  to  G-3. 
Reported 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOHD  ENGIHEERS 
June  9 ,  1918 . 

casualties  for  June8 ,  1918. 


Milled  1 
Wounded  10 
Missing  2 


Alexander  Kennedy  Jr. 
Personnel  Officer. 


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PLEASE  ACCEPT 


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(No  time  indicated)  June  9,  1918. 


(Ccnt'd  from  last  page) 

Al®  THE  OFFICERS  UD  HEN  UNDER  HUE  MY  SINCERE  CONGRATULAT¬ 
IONS  LOR  THE  SPLENDID  CONDUCT  OF  THE  ATTACK  03  i  THE  GERMAN 
LINES  NORTH  Cl'  CK/IEMJ  TH. TERRY  IT  WAS  A  MAGNUS  CENT  EXAMPLE 


OE  AMERI CAN  COURAGE  AND  DASH. 


PERSHING , 


1st  Ind, 

Headquarters  Second  Division,  American  Expeai t ionary  Forces 
France,  June  9,  1913, 


Official  Copy  to  the  Commanding  General  4th  Brigade. 

The  Division  Commander  takes  this  occasion  to  renew  his 
expression  cf  gratification  over  the  fine  conduct  of  all 
units  of  the  division  during  the  past  week. 

OMAR  BUNDY, 

Major  General,  N.A. 

OB-cf  Commanding. 


A.  M.  JUNE  10,  1918. 

5:50  A. M.  -  June  10.  -  From  Adjutant  4th  Brigade. 

Telephone  message  just  being  received  at  4th  Brigade 
Hdqrs .  that  everything  is  quiet  in  the  woods  -  BOIS  de  BELL 
EAU. 


5:55  A.M.  -  June  10.  -  Fr cm  Adjutant  3rd  Brigade. 
All  quiet . 


6:30  A.M.  -  June  10.  -  Phone  message  from  General  Harbord 
himself . 

The  liaison  officer  with  Major  Hughes  reports  that  they 
have  obtained  their  objectives  and  are  consolidating  their 
positions . 


7:15  A.M.  -  June  10.  -  Phone  message  from  General.  Harbord * 
Message  from  Major  Hughes  stating  that  all  goes  well. 
The  Artillery  blew  the  wood  all  to  hell.  No  losses  known 
yet.  Very  large  "Minenwerf er ”  on  wheels  taken.  Nc  connect 
ion  yet  with  companies. 


8:40  A.M.  -  June  10.  -  Gen.  Chamberlaine  in  person  reported: 
Major  . Cole  of  M.G.  Bn.  wounded. 

Seven  inch  (7n)  Minenwerfer  with  ammunition  captured  in 

BOIS  de  BELLEAU. 

♦ 


8:55  A. 1:1.  -  June  10.  -  C.G.  3d  Brigade,  phoned: 

A  M.G. Co.  of  the  Division  on  our  right  have  taken  up  a 
position  well  in  our  sector  and  close  to  our  support  position, 
exposing  it  by  their  fire  during  daylight.  They  are  in  the 
position  already  prepared  and  utilized  by  one  of  our  guns. 

They  belong  to  the  M.G.  Bn. 


.  . 


A.  M. 


June  10,  19 IB. 


From 

At 

rp»-. 


C.G.  4th  Brigade.  (Reed.  10:50  A.M.  ) 

F.  C.  Date:  June  10th.  Hour:  10:05  A.M.  Ho .  2 

Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Division. 


With  reference  your  note  of  June  3.0  regarding  with- 
drawl  of  the  Regiment  of  French  Field  Artillery,  I  am 
hurrying  all  I  can  the  reconnaissance  in  the  north  end  of  the 
B0I3  de  BELLEAU.  I  have  not  been  able  to  get  anything 
definite  yet.  My  judgment  is  that  the  action  of  the  art¬ 
illery  has  very  effectually  silenced  serious  opposition  in 
that  part  of  the  wood.  I  arc  of  the  opinion  that  I  will 
want  to  attack  the  north  end  of  the  BOIS  de  BELLEAU  either 
today,  tonight  or  tomorrow  morning  and  request  that  the  Corps 
not  move  this  regiment  of  field  artillery  within  24  hours. 


HARBORD . 


Telephone  message  from  4th  brigade.  Received  at  2:44  P.U. 
June  10,  1918. 

The  attack  started  at  4:30  A.M.  after  a  thorough  art¬ 
illery  preparation.  The  objective  was  reached  by  5:10  A.M. 
and  since  that  hour  is  being  consolidated.  So  far  as  known 
no  prisoners  were  taken,  but  two  large  liinenwerf ers  were 
captured.  Our  losses  slight. 


Hdqrs.  2nd  Div. ,  2nd  Sec.,  0.3.  10  June 
Message  from  2nd  Art.  Brig.  Received  5:00  P.M. 

Five  companies  of  infantry  have  just  been  observed 
moving  south  into  the  town  of  COURCHAMPS  from  the  north. 

Heavy  concentrations  of  troops  at  present  are  observed 
in  the  following  towns:  LICY- CLIGNON ,  TCRCY ,  BELLEAU  and 
BU SSI ARES . 

A.  L.  Conger, 

Lieut.  Col.,  General  Staff, 

In  Charge  of  Office,  G-2. 


Telephone  message 
June  10,  1918. 

Very  quiet. 


from  3rd  Brigade,  Received 
Nothing  to  report. 


at 


5:20 


P.M. 


> 


Message  from  4th  Brigade.  Received  8:45  P.M.,  10  June,  1918 

Great  activity  of  the  enemy  reported  500  yds  south  of 

the  town  of  COURCHAMPS  in  the  woods  (not  shown  on  map)  to 

the  west  of  the  LICY- COURCHAMPS  Road.  . 

.  -(Cont’d  next  page) 


P.  M. 


June  10,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

Continuous  movement  of  batteries  and  men  observed  here 
during  the  late  afternoon. 

Report  from  O.P.  sent  in  at  7:30  P.M. 

A.  L.  Conger, 

Lieut.  Col,  General  Staff, 

In  Charge  of  Office,  G-2. 


Message  from  23rd  Infantry  via  2nd  P.A.  Brigade.  Reed.  9:00 
P.M.  10  June  3.8. 

Concentrations  of  troops  in  TORCY ,  COURCHALIPS,  3USSIARSS 
and  BELLEAU .  hot  determined  whether  they  are  for  relief  or 
attack. 

A.  L.  CONGER, 

Lieut .  Col .  G .  S. , 

A .  C  .  of  S.,  G-2. 


(No  time  indicated) 

HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  REGT  SNGRS . 

10  June  18. 

A.E.F.FR.' 

Memo  to  G- 3 . 

Reported  Casualties  for  June  9-18. 

Killed  2 

Wounded  0 

Missing  0 

Alexander  Kennedy  Jr.  1st  Lt .  EUSR 
Personnel  Officer  2nd  Engrs. 


TELEGRAM  10th  June,  1918. 

Commanding  General  First  Corps 


Neuf chateau. 


Replying  your  No.  1-G  1895.  No  objection  detail  First  Lieut. 
Flinn  to  duty  with  MTS  Overhaul  Park  Request  if  possible 
Second  Lieut  W.  I.  Mitchell  QKC  NA  now  at  Langres  in  his 
stead . 


Official  .business 


Bundy  . 


W.W.  Bessell 
Lt .  Col.  Adjutant  Genl , 
Adjutant . 


A.  M.  JUNE  11,  1918. 

From  Intelligence  Officer,  4th  Brigade. 

4:28  A.M,  11  June  1918. 

Z  B  10  Shells  of  unknown  calibre  fell  in  Charly  bet¬ 
ween  21.40  -  21.50.  Artillery  activity  greatly  increased 
from  3.25  and  still  continuing. 


From  BEAR  (23rd  Inf)  via  BOSTON  (3rd  Brig) 

6:30  A.M.  11  June  1918. 

German  troops  attacking  towards  BOURESCHES.  Infantry 
and  machine  guns  are  now  along  railroad.  Will  telephone 
further  information. 


June  11,  1918. 


A.M 


June  11,  1918. 

Memorandum  for  Chief  of  Staff  from  the  C.G.,  2nd  F.A. ,  Brig. 

■•  '■  At  5:55  A.M.  June  11th  an  enemy  Battalion  was 
observed  forming  for  attack  in  the  ratine  north  of 
BOURESCHES*  This  was  observed  by-  the  liaison  officer  of  the 
2nd  Battalion,  12th  Field  Artillery,  This  information  was 
immediately  forwarded  to  the  Commanding  Officer,  2nd  Battalion 
12th  Field  Artillery,  who  ordered  a  concentrat ion  on  this 
point.  Fire  was  opened  immediately,  and  the  first  volley 
fell  in  the  midst  of  the  enemy,  causing  them  to  retreat  in 
great  disorder.  The  range  of  fire  was  increased.  The 
enemy  was  pursued  by  the  fire  of  the  2nd  Battalion,  12th 
Field  Artillery,  and  the  machine  guns  of  the  Infantry. 

While  thus  retreating  in  great  disorder  they  ran  into  a 
barrage  of  155' s  ordered  from  the  Artillery  Brigade  as  a 
result  of  the  same  information  being  transmitted  promptly, 
which  completely  dispersed  them. 

This  shows  the  great  importance  of  close  liaison 
between  the  Infantry  and  supporting  Artillery,  In  order  that 
this  close  cooperation  may  be  maintained,  it  is  suggested 
that  thelnfantry  assist  in  maintaining  the  Artillery  liaison 
when  impossible  to  lay  their  parallel  lines  to  the  Artillery. 


From:  4th  Brigade*  1  j  be  A.M.  11  June  19  18. 

Enemy  made  strong  attack  on  BOURESCHES  aboui 
5  A.M.  Reported  en  masse.  Attack  repulsed.  Enemy  massfes 
broken  by  our  Artillery  fire. 

The  northern  half  of  the  BCIS  BE  BELLEAU  belongs 
to  5th  Marines.  20  prisoners  sent  back  and  others  reported 
coming.  Great  slaughter  of  fleeing  Germans  as  they  left  the 
BOIS  BE  BELLEAU  by  our  machine  guns  from  a  flank. 

Losses  8  killed,  24  wounded. 


From:  Adjutant  4th  Brigade,  7:30  A.M.  11  June  1918, 

Just  reported  that  about  60  more  prisoners 
with  a  Lieutenant  who  has  Iren  Cross  is  coming  to  Regi¬ 
mental  Headquarters  (5th  Marines)  and  the  prisoners  said 
that  the  attack  caught  them  when  they  were  relieving  the 
other  Bivision.  The  40th  Regiment  was  relieving  the  462 
nd  Regiment.  Fr is  oners  said  that  there  were  four  Minen- 
werfers  in  the  wood. 


From:  4th  Brigade,  7:4C  A.M.  11  June  1918. 

T.Ve  wish  some  Military  police  to  come  out  to  P.C, 
Moscou  for  about  fifty  (50)  prisoners. 

(  Ten  men  under  a  Sergeant  have  gone  for  the 
(above  prisoners). 


Message  from  4th  Brigade,  Hour:  8:42  A.M.  June  11,1918. 

The  4th  Brigade  reports  135  German  prisoners  on 
hand  at  Headquarters  and  more  are  coming  in.  Request  that 
sufficient  M.P's  be.  sent  there  to  take  them  back  as  they  can¬ 
not  be  kept  there  for  any  length  of  time. 


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I 


A.  M. 


June  11,  1918. 


Telephone  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  Headquarters  10:10  A.M. 
11  June  ’ 18 . 

Heavy  Artillery  fire  on  23rd  Infantry  position 
from  the  northeast.  Have  requested  counter- Battery  work 
from  our  Artillery,  Have  ..tried  to  get  this  message  to  you 
since  9:30,  but  just  now  made  connection. 


Hdqrs.  2nd  Div.  June  11,  1918. 
10:40  A.M. 

German  prisoners  numbering  3  officers  and  169 
men  arrived  at  Division  Headquarters  captured  by  5th 
Marines  in  the  B0I3  DE  BELIEAU  early  on  the  morning  of 
June  11th. 


From:  C,  of  S.,  2nd  Div.,  At:  Hdqrs.  4th  Brigade.  Date; 

June  11.  Hour:  10:40  A.M. 

To:  Commanding  Officer,  2nd  Engineers. 

The  Division  Commander  directs  that  two  companies 
of  Engineers,  those  longest  out  of  line,  be  reported  at  once 
to  the  C.G.,  4th  Brigade  for  temporary  duty.  Trucks  will  be 
in  readiness  at  these  Headquarters  to  transport  them  to  their 
destination.  They  should  take  tools.  See  that  their  belts 
are  filled.  Report  action. 

Brown. 

P.M .  ---------  -  June  11,  1918,  I  ,M. 

Message  from  23rd  Infantry.  June  11,  1918, 

Received  at  12:45  P.M. 

They  are  dropping  150’s  on  our  front  lines  in 
salvos  of  eight,  also  intermittent  shelling  way  behind  our 
lines , 

A. L.  CONGER, 

Lt .  -  Co  1.  ,  G.  S  . 

A. C .  of  S. ,  G-2 . 


Telephone  Message  from  Capt.  Pearson,  rec’d  about  1:00  P.M. 
June  11,  '18, 

Just  sent  out  12  officers,  57 C  men  (Marines) 
Another  batch  10  11  331  "  ” 

TOTAL  22  "  9 Cl  " 

(  1  chaplain  among  the  officers), 

They  left  here  12:30  by  truck, 

Provost  Marshal  has  been  notified. 


Message  to  121st  Army  Corps  (Erench)  4:45  P.M,,  11  June  1918 

Additional  prisoners  passed  through  Div.  HQ,., 
about  58  privates  and  1  officer.  Several  were  wounded. 


«V  ' 


P.  M. 


June  11,  1918, 


June  11,  1918.  8:15  P.M. 
Telephone  Message  from  Colonel  Bessell:- 

The  French  Town  Major  of  MEAUX  has  been  instructed 
to  prepare  billets  for  a  Division  and  Brigade  Headquarters 
this  evening.  We  understand  that  it  is  an  American  Division 
which  is  to  be  billeted.  7/e  have  no  further  information. 


Telephone  Message  from  3rd  Brigade.  10:00  P.M*  June  11,1918. 

Nothing  special  to  report.  Everything  is  quiet. 
9th  Infantry  had  two  killed  and  7  wounded. 


Copy  of  Telegram. 


Rec ’ d  10:30  P.M. , 
June  11,  1918. 


Pro!m  C.O.,  4th  M.G.  Bn.,  8:45  P.M. 

To  C.Q.,  2nd  Division. 

I  report  that  I  have  placed  Captain  L.  J.  Hartman, 
M.R*C.,  in  arrest  in  quarters  for  absenting  himself  without 
leave.  I  request  that  if  avaiable  another  surgeon  be  sent 
here.  If  no  other  surgeon  is  avaiable  Captain  Hartman  will 
continue  to  perform  his  dutites  as  surgeon. 


EDMUND  L.  ZAUE, 
Major  4th  M.G.  Bn., 
Comdg, 


G-2 ,  2nd  Div, , 

11  June  18. 

10:47  P.M. 

Memorandum  for  the  Chief  of  &taf f: 

I  haVe  just  passed  on  to  the  21st  Corps,  three 
civilians,  between  the  ages  of  03  and  85,  who  have  just  been 
evacuated  in  an  ambulance  from  EOURBSCKES. 

They  seem  tired  and  inf irm  and  were  unable  to  state 
anything  of  interest-. 

As  a  precaution  against  espionage,  I  have  sent  them 
on  to  the  2d  Bureau  of  the  21st  Corps,  who  requested  that  in 
advance  that  such  action  be  taken  in  these  cases, 

( Gigned ) 

A.D.  Bucld, 


•  June  11,  19  18, 

Colonel  Patterson  Medical  Corps,  made  the  following  unofficial 
report  to  Major  Brabson  at  8:45 


Total  wounded  and  evacuated  200 
German  wounded  40 


f 


JTc  time  i nd i c at ed . 


June  11,  1918. 


An  officer  of  the  General  Staff  of  the  21st  Corps 
will  he  at  the  church  in  COUPRU  at  8:15  A.M'.  ,  June  12th,  for 
the  purpose  of  making  a  "econnaissance  of  the  2nd  line  of  the 
2nd  Division.  He  desires  an  officer  of  the  3rd  Section, 

2nd  Division,  to  he  there  at  that  hour  and  accompany  him. 

The  attendance  of  machine  gun  officer  of  the  3rd 
Brigade  has  already  been  arranged  for. 


TELEGRAM . 

Commander  in  Chief,  CKAUHOHT .  June  11,  1918. 

Owing  to  loss  of  motor-cycles  in  action  request 
that  fifty  Indian  or  Karley-Davisons  he  sent  at  once,  either 
sclo  or  side  car  can  be  used.  Communications  seriously 
impaired  by  lack  of  these  machines. 


BUHDY . 


EVENING  REPORT . 


Observer  Lieut,  Lautier  -  ESC.  252 
To:  P.  C,  2nd  Division,  U.  S.  A. 


790 


Harking  of  the  line,  June  11th,  1918: 


I  set  off  3  rockets  cf  2  balls  and  5  rockets  of 
6  balls  in  order  to  get  the  marking.  Ho  Bengal  lights 
(Pot  ftUggiere)  were  lit  except  in  the  village  of  BOURESCHES , 
On  the  edge  of  the  ROIS-de-BELLEAU  nc  panel  nor  was  there 
any  Bengal  light  farther  to  the  north  either. 

The  line  of  sharpshooter's  holes  which  I  had  sit¬ 
uated  day  before  yesterday  from  749-629  to  753-625  is 
abandoned.  On  the  contrary  they  are  concealing  work  done 
today  in  the  part  included  between  746-625  and  751-62Q.  In 
the  BOIS-de-BELLEAU  no  activity. 

In  BCURRESCHES  a  few  shells  -  105’ s  -  150’s.  In 
BCURRESCHES  Pots  Ruggiere  around  767-610.  In  761-600  a  panel 
of  one  of  your  battalions  showed  itself  without  making  any 
request. 


French  elements  more  and  more  numerous  east  of 
C  HARP  ILL  OH  between  this  village  and  the  wood 

Sector  extremely  calm. 

Thick  mist. 


A,  II.  June  12,  19  18, 

From  C.O.,  4th  M.G.  Bn.  At:  LE  BOIS  GROSJEAH.  Da.te;June  12, 
1918.  Hour:  8:00  A . Y. .  Rec’d  10:00  A.M,  June  12,  1918. 

To:  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division. 

The  Battalion  remains  in  Divisional  Reserve  in  LE 
BOIS  GROSJEAH.  I  recommend  that  this  battalion  take  its 
turn  relieving  two  machine  gun  companies  on  the  line, 

EDTdJHD  L.  ZAHE, 

Raj. ,4th  M.G.  Bn. 


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P .  M . 


June  12,  1918, 


G  -  2,  2nd  Division.  12  June  ’18,  1:CC  P,M, 

The  6th  Marines  observation  post  reports  a  fire 
in  BQJ  RESCUES.*  with  little  or  no  fire  visible,  but  with  a 
great  deal  of  smoke. 


Memorandum  for  the  Adjutant  3rd  Brigade,  12  June  1918.  2: 30  P.M, 

Please  have  Major  Fechet  -of  the  Machine  Gun 
Battalion  report  at  church  of  COJPRU  at  1:30  P.M. ,  June  13th, 
to  meet  a  French  Officer  from  Headquarters,  21st  Army  Corps, 
and  accompany  him  on  a  reconnaissance  of  the  1st  and  2nd 
positions  of  the  3rd  Brigade. 


G.  A,  HERBST , 

Lt . -Col ., General  Staff, 
A.  o  ,  of  S,,  G  —  3 


Message  from  23rd  Infantry.  June  12,  19  18.  Rec._  d  4:50  P.M, 

Very  little  shelling.  A  few  shrapnel.  One  plane 
over  our  sector.  Fired  at  by  anti-aircraft.  Returned  to  its 
own  lines. 


A.  L.  CONGER, 

Lt,-  Col., General  Staff, 
A. C ,  of  S . ,  G-2, 


Telephone  Ties  sage  from  4th  Brigade  June  12,  1918.  Rec’d  6:30  P.M. 

A  Boche  plane  with  French  colors  dropped  a  bomb 
between  LUCY  and  LE  VOIE  DU  CHATEAU  about  6 : OC  o'clock, 

Moscou  2  saw  this  and  made  the  report  to  Moscou  7. 

A,  L.  CONGER, 

Lt . -Col General  Staff, 

A, C  *  of  S. ,  G-2. 


Staking  out  by  aviator  -  Rec‘d  June  12,  1918  -  7:55  P.M. 

Observer:  Lieut.  J.  Rousset,  Escadrille  252,  1/50. 000 
Copy  to  Hdqrs .  21st  A.  C, 

■  Staking  cut  of  front  of  the  2nd  Division,  U.S.A, 

I  have  not  seen  a  single  panel  but  the  line  does 
not  seem  to  have  moved  and  passes  by: 

Hill  192  -  East  of  Triangle  Farm  -  East  of 
BOURESCHES  (by  the  station)  -  eastern  edge  of  the  BOIS-de- 
BE.HEEAU  745. 623  -  738.638 

Activity  of  the  2  Artilleries, 

RJH  Translator. 


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P.  II.  June  12,  1918, 

Harking  lines  by  airplane,  Rec’d  12  June  1918.  at  19 h  55m 
Observer  Lt .  J.  Rousset ,  252  Squadron. 

Hap  1/50000.  Time:  19 h  55m.  To:  21st  Army  Corps. 

Harking  lines  of  the  2nd  U.S,  Division. 

I  did  not  see  any  panels  -  hut  the  lines  seems  to 
he  as  follows: 

Cote  192  -  East  of  Triangle  FERRE  -  East  of 
BCURESCKES  (just  short  of  the  station) 
connecting  up  East  of  ECIS-de-BELLBAU 
745.625,  758.638. 

The  Artillery  is  active . 


Message  sent  to  21st  French  A.C,  June  12,  1918  -  9:45  P.H. 

Through  the  afternoon  continuous  Infantry  activity 
in  western  half  of  BOIS  LE.  BELLE AU .  Enemy  still  has  machine 
guns  in  this  section  of  woods  and  small  groups  of  the  enemy 
having  encountered  with  our  troops. 


Message  from  2nd  Field  Artillery  Brigade  -  June  12,  1918, 

10: 0C  P.M. 

The  Commanding  Officer  of  the  2nd  Battalion  of  the 
15th  Field  Artillery  was  regulating  certain  cf  his  batteries 
for  interdiction  fire  during  the  afternoon  of  June  12th. 
During  the  course  of  registration  a  large  group  of  mounted 
Germans,  approximately,  400,  came  into  view-  near  the  wood 
south  of  ETREPILLY.  The  officer  immediately • regulated  fire 
on  this  group  and  stated  that  the  effect  of  the  fire  has 
caused  this  unit  to  he  broken  up  and  competely  dispersed 
and  that  there  had  been  a  good  many  casualties. 


Message  from  4th  Brigade  --  June  12,1918  -  at  10:45  P.M. 

1  German  Captain  and  18  Other  German  prisoners 
taken  by  the  5th  Marines  are  enrcute  to-  these  Headquarters 
and  will  be  sent  to  Division  Headquarters  as  soon  as  possible. 
Please  send  5  military  police.  The -German  Captain  is  being 
sent  alone  not  with  the  other  prisoners. 


Message  from  1.0.  5th  Marines.  June  12,19  18.  Rec’d  11:20  P..  . 

We  have  just  taken  prisoners  1  officer  and  56  men 
from  the  enemy  positions  in  the  BOIS-de-BELLEAU .  Of  the  latter 
some  state  that  a  fresh  Division  is  to  move  forward  tonight 
with  the  intention  of  attacking  the  American  positions  in 
front  of-  the  BCIS'-de-BELLEAU . 

Some  of  the  above  prisoners  surrendered  under  a 
flag  of  truce,  and  belonged  to  the  461st  Regiment. 


G-  2 , 


. 


■ 


Memorandum; 


A  T  IT 

l\.  •  j.i/1  « 


June  13,  1918. 

June  13,1918  -  2:50  A. If. 


Information  obtained  from  prisoners  caiotured  on 
the  evening  of  Tune  12th  indicates  that  the  197th  Division, 
■which  was  relieved  hy  the  5th  Guard  Division  on  the  night 
of  June. 8-9,  has  again  re-entered  the  line,  also  that  the 
24th  Division  is  to  relieve  the  237th  Division  on  the  night 
of  June  12-13, 

ITOTE  G-3:  The  237th  Division  occupies  the  sector  from  the^ 
ravine  one  kilometer •  west  of  TCRCY  to  a  line  running  northeast 
from  just  north  of  the  town  of  B  CURES CHES. 


4:15  A.M. 

Corps  advised  4:17  A.M. 
Telephone  Message  from  4th  Brigade: 

Me  have  a  runner  from  the  south  end  of  my  line 
near  SCORES CHES  stating  that  the  Germans  are  attacking,  all 
along  the  line,  that  Major  Hughes  has  been  under  a  tremendous 
strain  fora  long  time,  hut  I  don’t  feel  like  crediting  that 
information  as  very  reliable. 


From  General  Harbord: 


4:24  A.M. 


Up  at  TCRCY  there  has  been  a  heavy  bombardment 
but  no  signs  of  an  Infantry  attack.  Dated  June  13,-3:45  A.M, 


HARBCRD : 


4:48  A.M 


♦ 


We  have  a  runner  in  from  the  battalion  on  my 
right  stating  that  the  enemy  has  taken  B CURES CHES, 


From  General  Harbord: 


5:10  A.M 


Sent  two  companies  of  the  reserve  to  go  over 
to  the  valley  southwest  of  LUCY  and  be  prepared  to  counter 
attack . 


He  has  a  message  from  the  Regimental  Dressing 
Station  stating  that  Captain  McConahy  came  in  there  wounded , 
and  stated  that  the  Germans  were  in  the  town  of  BCUREoCKES 
between  2:30  and  3:00  A.M.  He  was  wounded  in  ten  minutes  and 
got  out.  He  heard  nothing  from  B  CURE  3  CHES  for  hours  after 
that . 


June  13  ,  19  18-  5  :  28  A.M , 

T  ESS AGE  FROM  GENERAL  HARBORD: 

I  have  a  message,  received  at  5:25  from  my  Major 
in  B CURES CHES  that  we  still  hold  it. 


i  . 


7  .  <  . 


; 


A.  M. 


June  13,  1918. 


Message  from  General  Harford;  15  June  ’18.  5:30  A.M. 

Marine  Brigade  still  holds  EOURESCHES.  Major 
Shearer*  s  command  post  is  tack  some  little  distance  up 
out  of  town.  He  has  had  aline  from  Triangle  Farm  down 
and  a  Lieutenant  of  the  replacements,  who  joined  yesterday, 

got  'stampeded  in  the  town  and  ran  up  to - and  stated 

the-,  town  was  taken.  The  statement  is  now  made  to  me  that 
there  is  nothing  hut  U,  S.  Marines  in  the  town  of  EOURESCHES . 


Message  from  General  Harhord :  13  June  *18.  5:35  A.M. 

I  have  this  from  Wise,  north  end  of  the  BOIS-de- 
BELLEAU,  4:30  A.M. ,  line  appears  to  he  holding.  Terrific 
barrage  my  P.C.  forward,  and  it  (our)  barrage  was  a  real 
barrage.  Loss  (German)  rust  be  very  heavy*  So  far  no 
counter  attack.  If  reinforcements  are  available  they 
could  be  used.  Irritating  gas  giving  a  lot  of  trouble. 

Details  requested  to  put  in  our  rations .  All  of 
mine  are  fighting.  So  far  has  been  very  hard  to  get  runners 
through.  Some  have  never  returned. 

Morale  --  EXCELLENT ,  but  everybody  about  all  in. 


5:45  A.M.  June  13,  1918. 
Telephonic  report  to  21st  A.  C.  (French). 

Small  groups  of  Germans  with  machine  guns,  who  had 
managed  to  conceal  themselves  in  the  thick  woods  and  rocky 
formations  of  the  B Cl S - d e - BE LLE AU  in  the  attack  of  June  11th, 
and  who  had  concentrated  in  the  western  part  of  the  woods  on 
the  slopes  of  HILL  169,  were  surrounded  and  attacked  by  the 
4th  Brigade  during  the  afternoon  of  June  12th,  The  attack 
was  a  complete  success.  Many  of  the  enemy  were  killed  and 
one  officer  and  50  men  were  taken  prisoners,  some  of  them 
surrendering  under  a  flag  of  truce.  It  is  now  believed  that 
the  BOIS  -  d‘e  -  BE  LLE  AU  has  been  completely  cleaned  out  of  enemy 
detachments.  Cur  losses  are  approximately  50  wounded, 
generally  slight  wounds. 

During  the  afternoon  of  June  12th, a  group  of  400 
mounted  Germans  were  observed  near  the  road  south  of 
ETREPILLY  by  a  battalion  of  the  15th  F.  A.,  U.S.  The _ 
Battalion  quickly  concentrated  its  fire  on  the  spot  with 
the  result  of  dispersing  the  detachments  and  causing  heavy 
losses . 


Reports  of  the  above  received  too  late  for  the 
9:45  P.M ,  telephonic  report  of  June  12th. 

At  about  2:30  A.M.  after  an  intense  artillery  barrage^ 
including  irritating  gas  the  enemy  launched  a  violent  attacx 
against  the  town  of  BOURESCHES  and  the  soutwestern  pai  t  of 
the  B0 1 S - d e - BELLE AU .  The  artillery  fire  extended  along  the 
front  of  the  23rd  and  9th  Infantries  as  well..  We  put  down 
a  heavy  barrage  with  150’s  in  rear  and  by  5m  30  A.M.  t^e 
enemy  attack  had  been  thoroughly  broken  with  very  severe 
losses  to  the  attacking  troops,  Our  losses  fairly  heavy  due 
to  violence  of  enemy  bombardment.  The  attack  was  not  succ¬ 
essful  at  any  point  and  our  lines  remain  intact. 


4 


A.  M. 


June  13,  1918, 


5.-4  5  A.M.  June  13,  1918. 

Squadron  Sal.  252  -  Observer:  Lieut.  Lautier. 

To  Kdqrs .  2nd  Division,  U.S. 

Your  sector  is  exceedingly  oalm,  only  a  few 
American  artillery  shots.  The  Boche  is  not  firing.  We 
made  this  reconnaissance  on  account  of  the  artillery  activity 
yesterday  evening  and  last  night .  The  outlining  of  the  lines 
rnay  have  been  done  by  v  cur  troops,  but  I  could  see  but  little. 
The  first  line  is  hidden  by  the  mist  for  it  is  now  along  the 
slopes  by  the  brook. 

In  rear  of  the  BOXS-de-BEELLAU  the  visibility  is 
better  and  I  saw  a  battalion  panel  which  did  not  make  any 
inquiries  about  me.  It  is  located  exactly  at  756.614. 

The  sectors  on  the  right  and  left  are  also  very  calm.  The 
rear  sectors  of  the  Boches  do  not  appear  active.  I  took 
occasion  in  my  flight  to  fire  2500  shots  on  the  woods  situated 
around  the  Farm  la  GAHETRIE  (in  front  of  BOURESCHES), 


Aeroplane  Message  -  5:45  A.M.  June  13,  1918. 

Everything  quiet  along  the  front. 


Message  from  General  Harbord :  13  June  *18.  5:55  A.M. 

Got  another  message  from  B CIS  -  ct  e-  BELLEAU  at  5:05 
A.M.  ,  by  runner  from  Hughes.  Everything  O.X.  now,  Men 
digging  in.  Trenches  badly  ruined  by  shell  fire.  Casualties 
under  20/j .  Enemy  barrage  was  teriffic.  Condition  and 
conduct  of  men  -  MAGHTFI Cl EFT .  So  far  as  I  can  find  out 
Wise  is  O.K. 


9' :  00  A , M ,  ,  June  13, 19  18 . 
The  Division  Surgeon  states  that  approximately  250  wounded 
passed  through  dressing  stations  up  to  7:30  A.M.  due  to  last 
night’s  operations. 


9:15  A.M.  ,  June  13,  19  16, 

Tele pho n e  me  k  s age  fro m  4 1 h  Br i g ad e ; 

Everything  quiet  on  our  front  at  present. 

Heavy  artillery  firing  is  apparently  s o^.e  distance  on  our  left 
to  the  west.  The  ground  is  strewn  with  many  German  dead 
whose  numbers  have  not  yet  been  ascertained. 


At  9:30  A.M,,  13  June  *18,  the  3rd  Brigade  reports  every¬ 
thing  quiet  along  their  front,  digging  in  and  wiring  contin¬ 
ues.  Patrols  in  front  from  23rd  and  9tli  Infantries, 


At  9:30  message  from  the  Air  Squadron  reports  sector  very 
calm.  Ho  shells  on  BOIS-de-BELLSAU .  A  few  shells  on 
BOURESCHES,  Ho  activity  on  Boche  roads. 


13  June  18, 


i 


A.  M. 


Juno  13 ,  19  IB . 


9:30  A.M.  June  13,  1918. 

Squadron  Sal.  252  Observer:  Lieut.  ROUS SET . 

To;  American  Division. 

Sector  very  calm,  ITc  shells  on  BOIS-de-EELLEAU . 
A  few  shells  on  BCURESCHES  (houses  on  fire). 

After  request  for  positions  the  line  does  not 
appear  to  have  charged. 

Only  saw  panels  at  the  southeast  corner  of  BOIS- 
de-BELLEAU .  Holes  of  friendly  riflemen  going  from  North 
corner  of  Woods  to  stream  below  East  of  TORCY,  No  activity 
on  the  Boche  Roads. 


J.  ROUS  SET, 


4th  Brigade  reports  at  9:40  A.M.  ,  June  13,  1918. 

An  enemy  observation  balloon  was  raised  over  78.50- 
6 1, 50  -  at  9:40  A.M, 


Telephone  Message  from  1.0.  6th  Marines,  Recf d  11;18  A.M. , 

June  13 ,  ’  18 , 

An  enemy  attack  at  4:00  A.M, ,  upon  BOURESCHES  was 
beaten  off.  The  following  identifications  were  on  the  dead 
left  there; 


109  G-ren. 
Infantry . 
gun.  All 
have  been 


1st  and  4th  companies  of  the-  2nd  Ersatz’  Bn., 
Regt .  Cne  was  a  machine  gun  company,  the  other 
Unable  to  ascertain  which  company  was  machine 
papers,  shoulder  straps  and  identification  tags 
sent  direct  to  Division  Headquarters. 


A.L.  CONGER, 
Lieut  Col. ,  G-S , 

A, C ,  of  S . ,  G-2. 


Message  from  LO.,  9th  Infantry;  Rec’d  at  11:35  A.  H, 

June  13,  1918. 

In  an  old  building  in  GROGIS  were  found  two 
shoulder  straps  last  night.  One  was  the  70th  Infantry, 
the  other  of  the  100th  Leib.  Gren. 

G-2. 


(Telephonic  report).  39.58 

Report  to  the  Erenc-h  Army  Corps  -  11:45  A.M. ,  June  13,1918. 

As  a  result  of  last  night’s  activities  250 
wounded  have  passed  through  our  dressing  stations.  Many 
of  these  casualties  due  to  Artillery  fire. 


.  ♦ 


I 


Ti  *  T 

x? .  II. 


June  15,  1918. 


4:45  P.M.  report  to  21st  French  Army 'Corps .  June  13,1918. 

At  2:35  P.M.,  9th  Infantry  reported  heavy  artillery 
shelling  coming  from  the  Northwest. 


Memorandum  for  Major  Brabs on:  June  13,  1918. 

When  you  go  out  to  the  Marine  sector,  please  look 
over  the  question  of  their  works  and  impress  upon  them  not 
only  the  necessity  of  echeloning  in  depth  but  also  being  able 
to  hold  the  old  line  they  had  near  LUCY- le -SOCAGE.  They 
should  wire  in  at  once  and  the  Engineers  should  be  called 
upon  to  get  them  material.  There  is  not  a  moment  to  lose' 
in  wiring  in  these  positions. 

The  24th  Division  is  reported  as  relieving  the  197 
th  Division  for  the  purpose  of  attack.  Please  give  the  adjust 
nent  of  position  of  Marines  careful  personal  inspection,  and 
impress  upon  them  the  necessity  of  WIRE , 

PRESTON  BROWN, 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 

Chief  of  Staff. 


A.  H.  June  14,  1918. 

Report  1:45A.M.,  June  14,  1918. 

Despatch  rider  states  that  Boche  are  shelling 
DO!'fPTIN  with  mustard  gas  and  shrapnel. 


Report  1:55  A.M.  ,  June  14,  1918, 

Telegraph  operator  states  that  VILLIERS  is  being 
shelled  with  gas. 


Message  from  4th  Brigade  -  7;15  A.M. ,  June  14,  1918. 

4th  Brigade  states  t.iat  5th  Marines  reports  relief 
completed  at  3:30  A.M, 

Considerable  gas  around  southern  part  of  BOIS-de- 
BELLEAU ,  B0URE3CHES  and  LUCY  during  night. 


Message  from  4th  Brigade;  rec’d  at  9: CO  A.M.  June  14,  1918. 

From  June  6th  to  9th  inclusive  we  captured  2  officers 
64  men.  From  June  10th  to  11th  inclusive,  3  officers,  346  men 
the  Doctor  estimates  the  wounded  evacuated  were  40  men,  these 
40  we  did  not  see. 


June  12th,  40  men. 

June  13th,  2  men. 


A,  M 


June  14,  1918 


Message  fro n  the  Division  Surgeon  -  10:00  A.M.  June  14,1918. 

The  Division  Surgeon  reports  numerous  cases  of  gas 
casualties  passing  through  our  dressing  stations  this  morning. 
TTost  of  then  badly  burnt  about  the  body.  Apparently  very  few 
affected  in  the  lungs.  He  was  not  able  to  furnish  any  definite 
figures,  but  estimated  the  casualties  at  about  200,  most  of 
then  from  the  Marines  in  the  BGIS-de-RELLEAU  ,  some  from  the 
23rd  Infantry. 


Report  from  the  Hdqrs.  Field  Hospital  Sec.,  June  14,  19  18, 
gives  the  following; - 

For  the  period  June  1st  until  6; 00  A.M. ,  June  14, 
56  German  prisoners  have  passed  through  Field  Hospital  Sec¬ 
tion,  two  of  whom  died. 


bounded  which  have  passed  through  Division  Dressing  Stations, 
and  have  been  evacuated  through  the  distributing  point,  TEEAUX. 


Twenty- f  our 

hours 

end ing 

6  :  00 

A.M, 

June 

3, 

--  90 

Twenty- f  our 

hours 

ending 

6:00 

A.M. 

June 

4, 

-- 112 

Twenty-four 

hours 

ending 

6 : 00 

A.M. 

June 

5,- 

14iS 

Twenty- f  our 

hours 

end ing 

6:00 

A.M. 

June 

6, 

--  76 

Twenty- f  our 

hours 

ending 

6:00 

A.M. 

June 

7, 

-  -4 10 

Twenty- f  our 

hours 

end ing 

6:00 

A.M. 

June 

8, 

--69  1 

Twenty- f  our 

hours 

end ing 

6:00 

A.M. 

June 

9, 

--228 

Twenty-four 

hours 

ending 

6:00 

A.M, 

June 

10, 

--  90 

Twenty- f  our 

hours 

ending 

6:00 

A.M. 

June 

11, 

--  72 

Twenty-f  our 

hours 

end ing 

6:00 

A.M. 

June 

12, 

--200 

(Fourteen  hours  ending  7 

:  00  P 

.M.  , 

to  9  :  i 

00  .A 

l.M  . 

.  .250 

Twenty-f  our 

hours 

end ing 

6  ;  0  0 

A.M. 

.June  13, 
TOTAL: 

..241 

2,355 

Message  for  21st  F,  A.C.,  11:45  A.M.  June  14,  1918. 

The  4th  Brigade  reports  considerable  gas  in 
southern  part  of  BOIS- de- BELLE AU ,  in  BOURESCKES  and  LUCY. 

As  a  result  there  have  been  a  number  of  gas  casualties. 

Most  of  them  badly  burnt  about  the  body.  The  Division 
Surgeon  estimates  that  200  gas  casualties,  since  late 
last  night,  have  passed  through  dressing  stations. 

P.M.  -  -  -  -  - .  ZiM- 

June  14  ,  19  18  . 

Message  received  from  Major  Derby  3:00  P.M.  June  14,  1916. 

The  following  data  received  from  Major  Derby 
relative  to  casualties  due  to  gas  bombardment  last  night. 


Up  to  12:00  o’clock  noon; 


6th 

Marines 

250 

5th 

Mar ines 

150 

3rd 

Brigade 

20 

were  passed  through  dressing  stations. 


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X  »  -  .  . 


June  14,  19  IB. 


From;  C.G.,  4  th  Brigade  .  'At :  P.C.  Date;  June  14,  1918. 

Hour :  4;00  P.ir, 

To:  C,G.f  2nd  Division. 

The  following  results  of  last  nights  gassing  of 
2nd  Bn. ,  6th  Marines  appears  to  he  authoritative. 

Evacuated  through  5th  Karines  Hospital  100  to  110 
Through  3rd  Battalion  9th  Infantry  96 

Through  Headquarters  6th  Marines  29 

Through  6th  Regiment  Dressing  Station  and  5th 
Regiment,  Dressing  station  at  LUCY  a  few  others. 

2.  There  are  about  29  men  to  he  sent  hack  to  the 

companies  at  dusk.  Total  evacuated  225.  All  from  78th  and 
96th  Co's.  Which  were  S.  E.  LUCY  last  night. 

Killed  and  wounded,  78th  and  96th  Co's.,  as 
result  of  bombardment  last  night  estimated  at  about  50. 

Other  figures  will  be  telephoned  when  received. 

HARBORD . 


Telephone  Message  from  4th  Brigade  Headquarters.  4; 30  P.U. 

June  14,  1918. 

The  BOIs-de-BELLEAU  is  being  heavily  shelled  with 
mustard  gas. 


4; 45  P.  M.  June  14,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  Headquarters. 

) 

Everything  very  quiet  on  3rd  Brigade  front. 


Message  to  21st  French  A.C.,  4;45  P.K.,  June  14,  1918. 

From  4th  Brigade  at  4:30  P.M.,  that  the  BOIS-de- 
EBLLEAU  is  being  heavily  shelled  with  mustard  gas. 

At  4:05  the  12th  Field  Artillery  O.P.,  reported 
that  German  Troops  just  seen  entering  the  towns  of  T0RCY 
and  PELLEAU  in  motor  trucks. 

At  1;30  P.M.,  the  3rd  Brigade  sent  telephone 
message  from  2nd  Bn.  9th  Infantry  as  follows: 

Wish  counter  battery  work  on  batteries  north  of 
BOIS  LA  ROCHE-  Austrian  88.  shelling  our  sector. 


Message  from  General  Harbord;  4:50  P.M.  June  14,  1918. 

That  the  gas  in  the  BCIS-de-BELLLAJ  is  YPERITE  and 
that  he  is  going  to  hold  the  east  edge  with  a  very  thin  line 
of  machine  guns,  withdrawing  the  remainder  of  the  battalion 
to  the  vicinity  of  KILL  Ho,  181. 

That  he  has  no  information  as  to  whether  or  not 
the  north  edge  of  the  woods  has  been  gassed.  If  it.  has,  he 
will  withdraw  to  the  west  edge  of  the  woods. 


) 


P*  M.  O'une  14,  1918, 

8:20  P.M.  June  14,  1918.  life s sage  from  1,0., 9th  Infantry, 

At  7:28  P.M.,  French  Aeroplane  was  brought  down  in 
our  sector  by  enemy  anti-aircraft  fire.  A  guard  has  been 
placed  over  the  machine  pending  instructions  from  the  French. 

31st  A.  C.  notified.  q-2 


9:45  P.M,  14  June  1918.  Message  to  21st  A. C .  (French). 

At  4:45  P.M.  ,  3rd  Brigade  telephoned  every  tiling 
very  quiet  . 

At  4; 50  P.M, ,  General  Harbord  telephoned  that 
owing  to  gas  in  BOIS-de- BELIE AU  he  is  going  to 
withdraw  battalion  to  vicinity  of  HILL  181  and 
hold  east  edge  of  wood  by  a  very  thin  line  of 
machine  guns . 

A  report  from  the  Air  Squadron  said  that  at  8:15  P.M.,  sector 
Calm.  Ho  eneiry  artillery  activity.  Slight  friendly  artillery. 


9th  Infantry 
P.M.  ,  within 


reports  a  French  Airplane  brought  down  at  7:28 
our  own  lines  by  hostile  anti-aircraft  fire. 


10:09  P.M,  June  14,1918.  Phone  Message  from  3rd  Brigade, 
Quiet  along  the  line,  excepting  considerable  gas 
shelling  in  front  lines  and  back  area. 

Casualties:  Wounded  -  4  men 

Gassed  -  2  Officers,  27  men. 


10:55  P.M.  June  14,  1918. 

Major  Matthews  stated  that  at  the  request  of  the 
Gas  Officer  he  made  the  following  report: 

Due  to  the  gas  bombardment  during  the  last  24  hours, 
700  gas  cases  had  been  evacuated,  and  the  evacuation  was  still 
going  on.  Some  of  the  cases  were  very  severe.  The  gas  bomb¬ 
ardment  along  the  entire  front  and  in  the  back  area  still 
continues . 


11:20  P.M.  June  14,  1918. 

Telephone  Message  from  4th  Brigade; 

No  change.  The  gas  bombardment  is  believed  to 
continue.  No  reports  have  been  received  from  our  front  line 
for  the  last  hour.  Nothing  special  to  ^report. 


VI  Army  Staff  General  Headquarters , 14  June  >18, 

2nd  Bureau. 

BULLETIN  OF  INFORMATION  #516. 

Extract . 

Supplying  by  means  of  aeroplanes  to  surrounded  troops. 

(  General  Headquarters"!*. 


An  order  from  the  33rd  Reserve  Division,  dated 


(Cont'd  on  next  Page) 


* 


To  tivne  indicated. 


June  14 ,  19 18 . 


(  Co :it » d 


last  ..age) 


24 


71 


and  of 


aF  19 18  regulating  the  cooperation  of  the  troops 
the  avia  a  i  on ,  foresees  tl:.e  possibility  of  supplying  infantry 
elements  that  are  surrounded  through  the  intermediary  of 
infantry  aeroplanes .  This  method  of  supply  will  take  place 
by  means  of  oaske ts.'ecmirroea  with  parachutes,  each  basket  can 
contain  one  day’s  rations  for  50  men,  or  980  cartridges  or  40 
grenades,  or  sanitary  material. 


The  troops  giving  warning  that  they  are  surrounded 
make  demands  for  supplies  by  signs  in  the  following  manner: 
Panels,  wireless,  or  by  searchlight. 

0-3  fo:_  file 

Copies  sent  to  4th  Brig.  Chief  of  Staff, 

BRIOH. 

Col.  Brown;  - 

This  nay  prolong  the  activity  of  the  M.G.  outfit 
still  operating  in  the  BCIS-de-Bc lleau . 


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Headquarters,  21st  French  A.C. 

Major  General  1TAU LIU  takes 
beginning  this  date. 


June  14  ,  19  18  . 
com -and  of  the 


21st 


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Replacements  received  June  14th. 

199  -  23rd  Infantry 
17  -  9th  Infantry 
33  -  6th  Marines 
10  5th  Marines 

C.H.  BRIDGES. 


Message  from  4th  Erig.  Hdqrs .  Lay  speaking,  June  14,  1918. 

5th  TTarines  has  sent  down  a  Russian  prisoner  to  us. 
he  speaks  neither  French  or  German.  He  was  found  loafing 
near  their  Kq.  they  think  their  lines  have  been  tapped  and 
that  this  prisoner  had  something  to  do  with  it.  The  prisoner 
is  being  sent  to  Division  hdqrs. 


A.  M *  June  15,  1918. 

During  the  night  the  Artillery  rec’d  the  following. 

Shelling  at  COUPRU  at  1:20A.M. 

Shelling  of  30URE3 CHS  at  4:25  A.H. 

Shelling  of  D0T5PTIIJ  all  night. 

Counter  battery  work  and  retaliation  fire  asked  for  and  given. 


At  2:00  A.M . ,  A  French  Officer  from  the  Division  on  our  right 
iLCth  Colonial,  telephoned  and  asked  if  the  bombardment  on  our 
front  which  was  then  going  on  was  of  any  importance .  He  was 
told  that  nothing  important  was  happening. 

At  2:15  another  French  Officer  made  the  sane  inquiry  and  rec¬ 
eived  the  same  answer. 


' 

■ 


. 

. 


A.  M. 


June  15,  1918. 


5:45  A.  M.  Message  to  21st  French  An;  Corps  stated; 
Nothing  to  report;  all  quiet. 


Report  rec’d  from  C.O.  4th  M.G.  Bn.,  at  LB  BOIS  GROS  JEAN 
8:00  A.M.  June  15,  19  18.  ; 

The  Battalion  remains  in  Divisional  Reserve  in  LE 
BOIS  GROS  JEAN  220  men  turned  over  to  the  Engineers  the  night 
of  June  13th  as  a  working  party.  I  recommend  that  this  Batt¬ 
alion  take  its  turn  in  relieving  two  companies  in  the  line. 


Edmund  L.  Zane, 
Maj or  4th  M.G.  Bn. , 
Commanding. 


.Memorandum  from  the  Division  Surgeon,  9:20  A.M,  June  15,1918. 

Gas  Hospital  -  LUZANCY  -  only  and  does  not  include 
total  casualties  of  the  Division. 

Patients  remaining  June  14,  6:00  A.M.  --------  191 

Admitted  June  14  - 

Gassed  ---------------  745 

Shell  Shock  -------------  16 

Gas  and  wounded  -----------  10 

Sick . . .  22  . 793 

9  84 


Evacuated  from  6:00  P.M.  June  14  to 

6:00  A.M.  June  15 .  230 

Remaining  in  Hospital  6:00  A.M.  June  15 .  745 


Message  from  the  4th  Brigade  Rec'd  10:35  A.M.  June  15,1918. 

A  French  aeroplane  has  Been  Brought  down  one  kil¬ 
ometer  north  of  LUCY- le-BOCAGE  on  the  LUCY-TORCY  road. 

There  are  no  signs  of  anyone  near  this  machine  nor  is  there 
any  information  available  as  to  how  it  was  Brought  down, 

(It  is  thought  that  this  may  Be  the  machine  which 
was  reported  last  night  as  having  Been  Brought  down  By  anti¬ 
aircraft  fire  in  the  sector  of  the  9th  Infantry), 

21st  Army  Corps  notified. 


11:14  A.M.  15th  June,  19  18. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  Headquarters, 

Everything  quiet  except  gas  shelling  of  Back  area. 
TB.es  e  headquarters  was  heavily  s  Biel  led  By  gas  during  the  night 
and  morning. 


MEMORANDUM  of  conversation  Bet ween  Gen.  Lewis  and  the  Condg., 
Gen.  2nd  Div.  and  the  Chief  of  Staff.  12  Noon  June  15,  1918. 

My  understanding  of  the  result  of  our  conference 
is  as  follows: 

I  am  to  inform  Colonel  Malone  that  he  is  under  a 
(Cont’d  on  next  page) 


p.  III. 


June  15,  1918. 


(Cont'd  fron  last  page) 

misapprehension  in  thinking  that  the  Karine's  main  line 
runs  from  181  to  169,  as  its  main  line  is  intended  to  he  on 
the  eastern  edge  of  BOIS-de-BELLEAU ,  which  is  lightly  held 
on  account  of  gas,  hy  Infantry1  and  heavily  held  by  machine 
guns,  and  which,  incase  of  attack,  will  be  reinforced. 

After  the  line  extending  from  TRIANGLE  toward  142  is  completed, 
BOURESCHES  will  be  considered  as  an  advance  post  in  front  of 
that  line.  It  will  be  held  as  long  as  possible,  with  its 
garrisons,  -which,  if  necessary,  will  fall  back  on  the  main 
line  of  resistance  running  from  TRIANGLE  towards  142, 

GAH 


12:30  P.M,  15th  June  1918. 

The  commanding  officer,  7th  Infantry,  with  a  battalion 
commander  and  company  commanders  of  one  battalion  reported 
at  these  headquarters  for  instructions.  The  7th  Infantry  was 
this  date  attached  to  the  Second  Division  for  duty  for  a 
period  of  seven  days  for  the  purpose  of  relieving  battalions 
of  the  4th  Brigade  which  have  been  continually  in  front  line 
positions  for  the  last  fourteen  days.  They  left  at  12:45  P.M. 
for  Headquarters,  4th  Brigade. 


Report  from  Corporal  of  Signal  Corps  1:25  P.M. 

Telephone  connection  can  now  be  had  between  these 
headquarters  and  Paris  and  Chaumont . 


Memorandum  for  the  Division  Signal  Officer,  2:20  P.I"r. 

June  15,  1918, 

The  7th  Infantry  has  this  date  been  placed  under 
the  authority  of  the  Commanding  General,  Second  Division, 
and  will  be  used  to  replace  battalions  of  the  4th  Brigade 
which  have  been  continuously  in  the  front  line  for  the  last 
fourteen  days . 

This  is  furnished  you  for  your  information  and 
guidance  and  in  connection  with  the  service  of  communi¬ 
cation,  . 


G . A,  HERBST , 

Lieut. -Col.,  General  Staff, 
A. C  ,  of  S. ,  G-3 . 


2:35  P.M.,  15th  June,  1918. 

The  following  information  was  obtained  from  G-2  of 
the  Division  relative  to  the  dispositions  of  the  9th  Infantry: 
1st  Battalion  holds  the  line  from  TUILERIE-DE- 
TRI ANGIE  to  ECURBELIN,  both  inclusive.  It  has 
been  in  line  since  June  12th. 

2nd  Battalion  holds  the  right  to  the  Divisional 
Sector,  from  ECURBELIN,  exclusive  to  wefet  slope 
of  HILL  204  . 

(Cont'd  on  next  page) 


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June  15,  1918 


F. 


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(  Cont’d  f r  cm  last  page) 

3rd  Battalion  is  in  Brigade  Reserve  back  of 
the  line.  2  companies  arc  on  KILL  201  and 
2  companies  northeast  of  COUPRU. 


memo.  for  the  C.O.  1st  in.  7th  Infantry,  at  ,.iEAUX  ,  3;  15  P  ,W . 

June  15 ,  ' 18 . 

The  Ammunition  train  will  send  40  trucks  to  report 
to  you  at  iPSRY.  These  trucks  are  for  the  t ransportat ion 
of  your  battalion  to  mONTREUIL-aux -LIONS ,  where  you  will 
find  an  officer  from  Gen.  Harbord’s  headquarters,  who  will 
give  you  further  orders-  Inform  the  officer  commanding 
the  trucks  that  he  will  report  to  General  Harbord  and 
take  orders  from  him  regarding  transportation  of  the 
battalion  of  marines,  relieved  from  the  front  lines 
t  oni  ght ,  t  o  ifSRY . 

PRESTON  BROWN, 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 

Chief  of  Staff. 


Ties  sage  to  21st  A.C.  sent 


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June  15,  1918. 


In  accordance  with  instructions  from  21st  Corps 
1st  battalion  7th  Infantry  is  making  a  change  tonight , 

*  —  ^  r*  _  T  "l  _  ir»v»  -b  b  O  '/l  T'  P  18  T,  .  i-0  V  fc-  *  ’  ivL  I  i  v> 


the  iSt,  I  Jet  U  LcliiUi.  r  u-l*  -n-*-* ^  ^  ^  . 

details  of  which  will  follow  m  written  rep  it. 
of  the  battalion  will  be  by  truck. 


Message  Rec’d  from  Aeroplane  June  15,  19  18.  8:00  r.,i. 

Observer  -  Aspirant  BELAPIERRE 

Filet  -  Adj.  Petin 

Squad.  252.  2nd  Bivision,  U.S. 

A  few  shells  on  LUCY  and  the  edge  of  the  woods  east 
of  BOlS-de-EELEEAU.  7:45  P.lt.  Saw  three  enery  avions  to.ar 

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Message  from  3rd  Brigade,  10:10  p.M. 
Everything  quiet. 


June  15,  1918. 
June  15,  1918. 


10,4°  *  -•une.1''‘»  191S-  'essage  from  4th  Brigade  (Telephoned) 

1^?-ttlng  dovm  a.  barrage  between  B  CURES  CUES 
and  the  -0IS-de- .^LieAU.  numerous  red,  green  and  orange 
rocnets  are  Toeing  sent  up.  Our  artillery  has  placed  a.' 

Barrage  in  front  of  our  front  line. 


oo'i?0  ^•nJune1  15A  .1918’  Telephone  message  from  2nd  Bureau, 

^  Is  t  A,  C ,  French,  CHASM  GUY ,  to  the  2nd  Div.,  U.S. 

. inning  June  18th,  the  daily  written  reports  should 
mention,  regarding  nostile  artillery  fire: 

1st  -  -  Total  rounds;  relative  quantity  of  small  calibre . 

2nd  -  -  Indicate  the  most  important  fire';  the  zones  fi^ed 
on;  the  importance  of  the  fire;  the  calibre;  origin-  and 
peculiarities.  ’ 


Bo  time  indicated. 


June  15,  1918. 


•Memorandum  from  Hq.  4th  Brigade  Marine  Corns 
19  18 , 


A.B.F. , 


June  1 


You  are  notified  that  the  position  of  p.C.  Cole, 
phone  Moscou  #17,  He.  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  has 
its  position  to  a  point  173,8-261.9.  This  change  was 
10:00  A.H.  June  15,  1918. 


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June  15,  1218. 


3rd  Brigade  telephoned  at 
ambulances  sent  at  once  to  the 


1:45  A  ,M .  and  as  iced 
Headquarters  of  the 


to  have  two 
23rd  Infantry. 


HEADQUARTERS,  SECG1ID  DIVISION  (  REGULAR  ) 

■AMERICAS’  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES, 

France,  June  15,  1918. 

Memorandum  for  the  Commanding  General  3rd  Brigade: 

The  following  message  has  just  been  received  fron  the  Command¬ 
ing  Officer  15th  Field  Artillery: 

"Commanding  General,  2nd  Field  Artillery  Brigade. 

The  C.O.  9th  Infantry  has  a  plan  for  tonight.  This 
plan  could  not  be  communicated  by  telephone,  but  in 
connection  with  the  plan  he  desires  that  if  possible, 
narassing  fire  155’ s  or  other  heavy  calibre,  be 
executed  On  VAUX  from  10:00  to  11; 00  p.M.  (22:00)  to 
23;C0  o'clock)  this  date,  June  15.  1  have  undertaken 

to^transr'it  the  request.  Request  reply  so  1  may  let 
J.0,  9th  Infantry  know.  VAUX  was  transmitted  to  mU 
by  an  area  code  furnished  J.G.  9th  Infantry  by  mtV 


J.R.  DAVIS. 

The  Division  Commander,  in  view  of  the  fact  that  two 
reliefs  are  in  progress  tonight  within  the  limits  of 
the  4th  Brigade ,  does  not  desire  any  action  taken  by 
the  9th  Infantry  which  might  tend  to  artillery  reprisals 
on  the  part  of  the  enemy.  He  also  points  out  the  fact 
that  with  the  proximity  of  the  9th  Infantry  line  to 
the  village  of  VAUX,  that  harassing  fire  or  any  other 
fire  by  155* s,  uncontrolled  by  accurate  observat ion , 
would  be  extremely  dangerous  to  our  troops  unless  they 
are  withdrawn  at  least  5C0  yards  from  the  limits  of 

V  AU.A.  » 

"n  tv-.-,  err  T  G **•  t-  /f  ; 

r ju  j.  i,  \j  xA  p 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 

Chief  of  Staff. 


V 


June  16,  1918, 


A. 


1\.T 

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5  5 


A.H,  June  16,  19  18. 


Telephone  report  12 

From  4th  Brigade  Kdqrs. 

The  relief  of  the  Battalion  of 

?Spr1rMn0rth  ^om  Hill  142  By  Battalion  of  the  167th  Division 
( _  j.  ench)  was  completed  without  incident. 


Marines 


on  the  nose 


Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade,  '  5 : 55  A.M.  June  16,  1918. 
Reports  everything  quiet. 


TT 


Hess age  from  4th  Brigade  Headquarters.  9:20  A. 

June  16,  1918. 

relief  of  the  two  Battalions  of  Marines  By  the 
Battalion  o,  the  7th  Inf, entry  went  off  without  incident. 


Message  from  C«0.  4th  M.G.  Bn.  At:  LE  BOIS  GROS  JEAN  15  June, 


1918,  8:00  P.M.  Rec'd  9:25  A*M.  June  16,  1918. 

_  0  Tne  Battalion  remained  in  Division  Reserve  in  BE 

BOlb  GR03  JEA1: .  Working  detail  of  150  men  from  A  Go.  reported 
! ;-\ller i  2nd  Engineers,  at  eastern  exit  of  woods  on  road 
yOI-i  DU  UrlAPEli  -  LUCY.  Th.e  detail  was  shelled  But  no  casual¬ 
ties  inflicted.  Thexioint  where  the  trenches  were  to  Be  dug 
was  so  covered  with  sneezing  and  mustard  gas  that  the  Engineer 
officer  dismissed  the  detail.  It  was  heavily  gassed  But  the 
men  used  their  respirators  and  no  damage  was  done  A  detail 
o0  men  of  B  Go,  reported  to  Lt.O’Ueil,  2nd  Engineers  at 
northern  exit  of  woods  on  road  VOIE  DU  CHATEL  -  CHAMPILLOU. 

They  were  not  shelled  or  gassed  and  returned  at  4:00  A.M.  A 
detail  of  20  men  from  B.  Co,  reported  to  Lt .  Hines,  2nd 
Engineers  at  MAI-SOF  BLAFCHE  on  MAIN  PARIS  road.  They  were 
senp  Back  By  the  Engineer  officer  as  the  locality  was  covered 
so  7/ith.  mustard  gas  that  working  was  impossible.  By 

order  of  Division  Commander  two  of  our  cars  carried  rations 
o  th  rim.  6ch  marines  after  8:30  P.M.  One  car  was  taken  out 
aoout  8:00  A.M.  15,  June,  19  18  to  haul  rations  for  Marines., 
me  driver,  Wag.  Andrew  Schaffer,  B  Co.  and  Marine  Mess  Sergeant, 
name  unknown,  were  slightly  wounded  By  shell  fragments.  Wag., 


Schaffer  was  evaluated.  It 
take  its  turn  relieving  two 


is  recommended  that  this 
M. ,  G .  Go's  on  the  line. 

EDUUiTD  L.  BABE, 
Major,  4  th  M.G ,  Bn. 


battalion 


C  omdg . 


16  June,  1918.  The  Chief 


of  St af f  r e tu r n mg  f r om 


llrOO  A.  M. 

tm  4  tu  Brigade  ndqrs.  Brougnt  the  following  inf orwatioh; 

A  local  attack  against  the  northern  edge  of  the 
CIS -d e-PELLLAU  at  4:4-5  A. I",  -,Tas  easily  repulsed. 


11:40  A.M.  16  June,  19  18. 

Tne  Commanding  General,  3rd  Brigade-,  who  has  just 
aj.  rived  at  Division  headquarters ,  states  that  COUPRU  is  Being 
neavily  snelled  at  the  present  time* 


P 

J~  *  jv.L  « 


June  16,  1918. 


4:45  P.M.  16  June,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  reports  every thins 

i  s  qu  i  et . 


4:50  P.M,  16  June,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade: 

Everything  Is  quiet  along  their  entire  front 
Mothing  to  report , 


Prom:  C.O.  23rd  Inf.  at  P.C.  Date  June  16,  1918..  Ho 

To  Colonel  Preston  Brown .  Hour  5:30  P .  e  . ■ 

Our  men  are  Beginning  to  sicken  at  the  French  canned 
meat  and  in  general  do  not  li-:e  the  French  ration. 

Some  diarrhoea  is  Beginning  to  appear.  Can  we  not 
get  fresh  meat  and  if  not  all  at  least  a  portion  of 
the  Arm r i can  ration . ? 


i.._  alone 


Colonel . 


L 


June  16 ,  19 18 


"D  %  !T 


6:00  P.::.  -June  16,  1918. 

The  officer  in  charge  the  Grave’s  Registration 
Bureau  who  was  at  Division  Headquarters  reported  that  up  to 
6;  00  P.H.  June  13th  he  had  records  of  440  Burials  Both  on 
the  Battlefields  and  those  who  died  at  the  hospitals  and 
dressing  stations  since  June  1,  1918. 


Casualties  2nd  Division  for  24  hours  ending  6:00  A.*?.  June  16, 
1918  -  380. 

Charles  E .  Harrow, 

Colonel,  Medical  Corps,  IT. A. 
Division  Surgeon. 


8:15  P.M.  16  June  1918.  Message  rec’d  from  Observer  Lt. 
Marinier,  Esc.  252  8:00  P.M* 

Surveillance  of  American  Sector: 

Enemy  artillery  activity  practically  nil  . 
nothing  abnormal  to  report. 

Marinier . 


9  : 4; 


T  ■>  , 


ne  16  .  19 18 


Telephone 


report  from  3rd 


brigade 


o thing  special  to  report. 


Ho  time  indicated  June  16,  1918. 

Memorandum  for  1st  Bureau,  21st  A.C.  (Trench)  June  16,  1918. 
Report  of  effective  strength  2nd  Division,  U.S. 

3rd,  Brigade  -  --  --  --  59  60  Rifles, 

4th  Brigade  -------  4250  " 

1  Bn.  7th  Infantry  -  -  -  800  " 

2nd  Engineers  ------1100  " 


A, 


Tv  ir 

-  f 


June  17  ,  19 18  . 


17  June  1918.  5:00  AH'. 

Tele  pi  1  o  n  e  me  s  s  ag  e  f  r  on  4 1  h  p  r  i  g  ad  e : 


the  7th 


Relief 
I  nf  ant  ~y 


of  Battalion  of  Marines  By 
w as  completed  at  4: 45  Ah. 


Battalion  of 
vithou t  i n c i d e  nt . 


17  June  1918.  6:00 


A  1\! 


Telephone  message  from  the 
train  t hat  3 0  t ru cks  h ad  Been  wa iti ng 
HOhTREUIL  for  the  Battalion  of  5th  T'a 
arrived . 


motor  se 
since  5 
.rines  wh 


c  t i o  n  ammu n i t i o  n 
o?  clock  at 
ich  have  not  yet 


17  June  1918.  6:30  A.  ' 

T  e  le- hione  me s  s i 


;e  from 

.L 


3rd 


; ad e  H e ad qu art  ers  : 


Nothing  unusual  on  our  front. 


A 


June  17  ,  19  18  . 


X  f 


Rec'd  17th  June  1918,  7:00  A.M. 

Fron  C.O.  4th  II. G.  Bn.  Ax;  LE  B0I3  GR03  JEA1T. 

Date:  16  June  1918.  8:00  P.M. 

The  battalion  remained  in  Divisional  Reserve  in 
LE  B0I3  GROS  JUAB.  A  working  party  of  67  men  from  A  Co., 
reported  to  2nd  Engineer  supply  dumps  at  9:00  p.M.  15 
June,  '18.  After  finishing  its  task  it  was  dismissed  at 
2.00  A.M.  A  working  party  of  50  men  from  A  Co.  reported 
at  2nd  Engineer  supply  dump  at  8:45  P.M.  15  June  ‘  18, 

Upon  arriving  at  work in gplace  it  was  sent  hack  as  the 
locality  was  too  heavily  gassed.  A  party  of  75  men  from 
P  Co.  reported  to  2nd  Eng.  Cup.  Dumps  at  1:30  A. 1C.  16 
June  '16.  Having  finished  its  task  it  was  dismissed  at 
-1;00  A.M.  16  June  '18.  Two  battalion  cars  carried  rations 
for  5th  Marines. 

ED"' U1  I'D  L.  ZANB, 

Mai  or ,  4th  M . G .  Bn . , 

C  o  md  <r . 


9:00  A.M.  June  17,  1918. 
Report  of  effective  stre 
(including  2  battalions 
2nd  Engineers-  -----  - 


i*e mo ra ndum  to  G - 1 . 
ngth,  2nd  Div  •  ,  U  .S  .  Imantry 
7th  Inf.)  11,459  Rifles 
-----  -  1,100  11 


9:45  A.K.  June  17,  1918. 

Extract  taken  from  memorandum  report  of  the  Division 
Inspector  dated  June  15th:  Casualties  sustained,  for  riod 

June  6th  to  June  15th: 

3rd  Bn.  5th  Marines  -  -  -  -  9  Officers,  418  men 
Replacements  -------4  "  205" 

1st  Bn.  23rd  Inf.  Casualties  9  "  121  " 

Replacements  -  --  --  --  ho  11  104  " 


10:00  A.M.  June  17,  1918. 

The  following  information  was  furnished  by  Major  Smith  of 
the  Headquarters,  4th  Brigade: 


1st  Bn.  6th  Marines  was  relieved  from  the  line, 
night  of  June  16-17,  and  went  to  the  vicinity  of  MERY. 

It  was  relieved  by  the  2nd  Bn.  7th  Inf. 


10:10  A.M.  June  17,  1918. 

Information  received  from  the  Division  Surgeon; 

Casualties  received  during  the  24  hours  ending 
6:00  A.M.  June  17,  '18. 

Wounded  Gassed  Sick  Gas  and  wounded  Total 

71  42  18  4  135 


10:20  A.M.  June  17,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade  headquarters; 

Intermittent  shelling  of  the  crossroads 
sensitive  points  on  reads  an  x  n  rear  of  brigade 
Very  heavy  shelling  of  LA  VOIE  DU  CHATEL  is  now 


and 
s  e  c  t  o 
going 


r. 

on 


# 


♦ 


June  17,  1918 


Date:  17  June,  *1£.  Hour:  3;  15  ?  .7 .  Ho:  16. 

To:  Sgt.  Anderson,  Div.  Observation  post ,  EALA3SISE  FITE. 

The  Division  Commander  directs  that  you  report  at 
once  with  Pvt.  But t nan,  to  your  Regimental  Connander  for 
duty. 

A.L.  Conger, 

Lt.-Col.  Gen.  Staff, 

A, C .  of  S.  G- 2 , 


4:00  P.H.  17  June,  '1C.  phone  message  form  4th  Brigade. 

Supposed  to  be  machine  guns  or  One-pounders  at  these 
co-ordinates  174,44  -  262.75  -  174.20  -  262.75. 

(Artillery  notified) 


4:45  P.H.  June  17,  1918.  Report  from  3rd  Brigade. 
Ev e ry th in g  qu i e t . 


6:00  P.H.  June  17,  1018, 

Information  received  from  the  Graves  Registration 

Officer: 

22  burials  made  today  on  the  battlefield. 


9:00  P.M.  17  June,  1913. 

Information  received  from  G-l. 


Replacements  received  today: 

9th  Infantry  -  -  -  -  173 
23rd  »  -  -  -  -  220 

4th  H.G,  Bn.  -  -  -  -  46 

5th  H.G.  Bn.  -  -  -  -  17 

2nd  Engineers  -  -  -  3 

Ammunition  Tr,  -  -  -  147 

16th  Amb.  Co.  -  -  -  1 

Total  -  -  607 


ry 


at  H ,  E .  ex  t  r  em  i  t  y 
AS 


17  June  ’  18 .  9:00  P  HR. 

Prom  A  Co.  reported  to  Lt.  Hines,  2nd 

of  woods  .  oi  Eng.  Camp  at  9:00  P.H.  17  June  ’18.  After  finish¬ 
ing  its  task  it  was  dismissed.  A  working  detail  of  1  officer, 
3  Sgts,  and  75  men  from  B  Co.  reported  to  Lt .  Barrens,  2nd 
w-nn-  at  exit  of  path  from  4th  M.G, 


nig . 


hi.  to  PARIS  ROAD  at  8;  30 


sen  of 


P.H,  17  June  '18.  After  completing  its  task  it  was  dismissed, 

E  Co.  report 
4th  E.G. , 
task  it  was 
A  Co.  , 


A  working  detail  of  1  officer  2  Sgts ,  ad  40 
ed  to  Lt .  Barrons,  2nd  Eng.  at  Eng,  Dumps  II. L.  of 
Bn.  at  6:30  A.H.  18  June  '13.  Upon  finishing  its 
dismissed.  A  working  detail  of  1  Sgt,  and  20  men  of 
reported  to  Lt .  O' Heal,  2nd  Lnr 


i g,  on  PARIS  ROAD  at  Eng.  Camp 
at  9:00  P.E,  17  June  '1C.  After  finishing  its  task  it  was 
dismissed.  One  battalion  car  carried  rations  for  5th  Eari-nes . 
One  car  also  reported  to  9th  Inf,  Rhile  inspecting  some  gun 


emplacements  18  Jum  1  18 


or  Zane  was  slightly  wounded  and 


Gapt.  Stanton  Co,  A  was  wound. ed  in  leg  and  evacuated, 
replacements  were  received, 

Edmund  L,  Zane, 
Maj or ,  4th  H ,G ,  Bn .  , 
C  omdg . 


46 


9  :  50 


June  17,  1918.  'idqrs.  3rd  Brigade  reports: 
Everything  quiet . 


5 


Tune  17,  1918.  Kdqrs.  4th  Brigade  reports; 
Everything  quiet. 


» 


P.  M 


June  17 ,  19 18 . 


June  17,  1918.  11:30  P,M. 

Telephone  -es^a-c  fro??.  4th  Brigade  Headquarters; 

We  just  heard  that  at  about  8:00  p.,r,  machine  gun' 
fire  was  opened  on  the  northern  border  of  BOIS-de-BELLEAU 
against  some  of  our  platoons  which  were  slightly  forced  back 
by  that  fire.  The  wires  appear  to  be  down  and  the  only  com¬ 
munication  is  by  runner.  No  message  from  that  company  as  yet 
has  been  received. 


A.  M.  June  16,  1918. 

5:45  A.M.  June  18,  1918. 

Telephone  message  to  3rd  Bureau,  21st  A.C.  that 
"Night  was  very  quiet”. 


6:05  A.H.  June  18,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade; 

Everything  quiet.  It  is  believed  that  an  enemy 
plane  came  over  about  4:35  A.M.  The  Commanding  Officer, 
1st  Bn.  5th  Marines  reported  at  5; 00  A.M.  that  the  relief 
was  completed  satisfactorily. 


6:20  A.M.  June  18,  1916. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade: 

Everything  quiet. 


6:55  A.M.  June  18,  1918, 

Telephone  message  from  21st  A.C.: 

Body  of  an  American  soldier  believed  to  be  an 
American,  discovered  by  the  French  at  6:45  A.M,  it  is  $up- 
posed  that  he  was  drowned  while  in  bathing.  He  had  no 
clothes  on.  Body  is  now  in  a  house  500  metres  south  of 
SAUSS0Y  ER1DGE  (this  is  between  3T .  AUEDE  &  CKAMXGNY) . 

The  French  reoxuest  that  we  have  the  body  buried. 


7:43  A.M.  June  18,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade: 

No  trucks  at  M0NTREUIL.  Men  relieved  last  night 
are  waiting  at  MONTREUIL.  Where  are  the  trucks? 


v  : 

i  *• 

From:  0.0.  23rd  Inf.  At:  P.C.  Date;  18,  June  ‘18.  Hour:  9:30  A.M. 
To:  Colonel  Preston  Brown. 

Would  it  not  be  advisable  for  all  of  our  batteries 
to  change  their  positions  somewhat  to  prevent  the  enemy  from 
getting  fire  upon  them  should  attack  be  launched?  1  suppose 
this  has  been  attended  to  but  if  not  it  should  receive 
consideration. 

Malone , 

Colonel, 


A.  K. 


June  18,  1918, 


The  Artillery  states  that  the  batteries 
frequently  that  they  have  difficulties 
then. 


change  positions  so 
in  keeping  track  of 


u 


9:35  A.M, 


June  18  ,  19  18 . 


Wm™TTT1;,evtelephone  operator  at  MOiTTREUIL  states  that 
MOLTnLUIL-AUX-LIQTTS  is  no;?  being  shelled. 


9:40  A.M.  June  18,  1918. 

Data  taken  fron  Memorandum  report  of 
dated  June  17th. 

2nd  Battalion,  5th  Marines. 


the  Division  Inspector 


Of  f  i  c  e  r  s 

Strength  of  Battalion,  May  31st  -  36 

Present  strength  ___  qg 

Casualties  June  1  to  16th  -  -  -  -  -  20 

Replacements  ___________  "p 


Men 

1051 

556 

617 

122 


9  :  50  A.M.  June  18,  1918. 

Memorandum  to  G- 1; 

Heport  of  effective  strength,  2nd  Div.  U.S. 

Infantry,  including  3  Bns,  7th  Inf.-  -  12532  rifles. 
2nd  Lngineers  1103  " 


June  18,  1918.  10:16  A.M. 

Telephone  ness age  from  4th  Brigade: 

Bo  written  reports  have  yet  been  received  about  the 
machine  gun  fire  against  the  northern  edge  of  the  B0I3-De- 
iJS-uLEALJ  at  8:00  o’clock  last  night.  Verbal  reports  indicate 
that  it  probably  was  simply  a  raid  by  a  strong  German  patrol, 
which  was  easily  repulsed. 

LA  V0IB  DU  CliATLL  is  being  heavily  bombarded  at  the 
present  time. 

There  has  been  very  marked  enemy  air  activity  since 

daylight. 


11:45  A.M.  June  18,  1916, 

Report  from  3rd  Brigade: 

Shelling  on  CCUrRU  and  D0T’PTI1T.  The  Frenchman  who 
was  captured  in  ITo  Man’s  Land,  and  who  stated  that  he  had 
passed  through  VAUX  and  had  found  it  unoccupied  was  mistaken. 
It  was  MC1TMEAUX  that  he  had  passed  through. 


11:45  A.M.  June  18,  1918. 

Report  to  ;21st  A.C. 

Mo thing  to  report  except  that  the  shelling  of  the 
back  area  continues. 


■ 


P.  K 


June  18 ,  19  16 


2; 20  5?.'\  June  18,  1913. 

Message  from  Artillery: 

Report  of  enemy  traffic  on  road  from  13?  C KARRI,  to 
EPAUX  PEZ.U .  L&rge  column  of  trooyas  on  road,  impossible  to  tell 
which  direction  it  was  moving* 

Heavy  artillery  notified. 

G-2.  , 


4:45  P.M.  June  18,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade: 


Everything  0.  K. 


4:45  P.M.  June  18,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade: 

Everything  quiet,  nothing  special  to  report. 


Pie Id  Message  from  C.O.  4th  M.G.  Bn.  Rec'd  June  18,  1918. 

At:  LE  BOIS  GROS  .TEAR,  Bate;  17  June,  1918*  Hour:  8:00  P.M. 

The  battalion  remained  in  Divisional  Reserve  in  LE 
BOIS  GROS  JSAF.  A  working  detail  of  2  officers,  4  Sgts . , 

100  Men  from  B  Co.  reported  to  Capt *  Steiner,  2nd  Engineers 
Dump  at  9:00  P.M,  16  June  '18.  .After  finishing  its  task  it 
was  dismis  -eel .  A  working  detail  of  7  5  men  from  A  Co., 
reported  to  Capt,  Chisholm,  2nd  Eng.  at  exit  of  4thH.G,, 

Bn.  Hdqrs,  to  PARIS  ROAD  at  9:00  P.M.  16  June,’ 18.  After 
1-b  hours  work  the  detail  was  shelled  and  was  dismissed. 

One  man  seriously  and  three  slightly  wounded.  A  working 
detail  of  75  men  from  A  Co.  reported  to  Lt .  Barrens,  2nd 
Eng.  at  4th  M^G.  Bn.  Gamp  at  9:15  P.M.  16  June,  ’ 18. ^  After 
finishing  their  task  it  was  dismissed,  A  working  detail  of 
50  men  from.  B  Co.  reported  to  Lt .  Miller,  2nd  Eng,  at  East*- 
ern  exit  of  woods  on  road  V  GIL  DU  GHAT  EL  -  LUGE  at  3:00  w ..  . . , 
17  June,  *18.  After  working  a  short  time  it  was  Shelled  and 
was  dismissed,  Ho  casualties.  Two  oat t alien  cart;  carried 
rations  for  the  5th  and  6th  Marines.  One  car  carried  rations 
for  7th  Infantry.  One  car  was  used. by  the  9th  Infantry. 


ED.v  UiCD  L. 

Maj or ,  4th  M *G * 
Comdg . 


Bn, 


'Message  rec’d  from  Aeroplane  service  hour  7t$0  P*M*  June 
Aero,  report  rec’d  8:50  P.M* 

Observer;  2nd  Lt .  Moroux 
pilot:  Lt .  Mohteil 

Mission;  Surveillance  of  2nd  Div.  U*S.  Sector* 

Sector  calm.  Nothing  to  report. 

OBSERVER  ’"OR CUE . 


June  16 ,  19  18 . 


T  T 


Telephone  message  from  Division  G.p.  Rac’d 
June'  1C  ,  19  16  . 


15 


t  o^ard s 


600  nen 
our  line. 


at  7:50  P.T".  moving  over 
80.25  -  6  6.75  to  80.70  - 


hill  towards  GIVRY 
66.95  there  was 


increased 
in  groups 
rob  iles. 


movement  all  day  along  this  road,  ’.'/agon  Trains,  nen 
of  ten,  12  and  up  to  20,  and  a  great  number  of  auto- 
Greatest  number  of  lalloons  seen  at  one  time  was  7. 


Aeroplane  activity  was  about  normal.  There  was 
shelling  on  our  front  line  when  he  was  going  up 


quite  a  lot  of 
t  o  the  t  e lephone . 


6T  - 


2. 


8:26  p.T.  June  13,  19  16. 

Rhone  message  from  Chief  of  Staff  to  4th  Brigade: 

Our  Observation  IJ o s t  reports  column  of  about  600 
men  moving  south  to  GIVRY.  h overrent  observed  at  present 
moment .  4th  Brigade  should  be  on  its  guard  tonight. 

Also  telephoned  to  3rd  Brigade. 


9:05  iVh  June  18,  1918. 

Telephoned  from  Division  : •’ARCBAllJ) : 


the 


south  of 


1AU 


Report  from  an  observation  post  one  (1)  Km.  to 

An  important  movement  of  Germans 
^---rrc  (  B0I S  DES  BRULITS  and  BCIS 
in  the  course  of  the  day  in 


rr 

V.i  i 


.  il. 


JERRY 


in  the  region  B0IS  DrS  P0o  m  o 


VI1TCELL3,  and  other  movement 
the  roe  mien 
the  region 
T  e lemhoned 


of  BIZU-STE.  GEPJ'AJ. 


to  the  south 
EEAUX-BEZU  . 

immediately  to  3rd  and  4th  Brigades 


Likewise  in 


Memorandum  from  Division  Surgeon:  June  18,  1918. 


Casualties  for  24  hours  ending  6:00  A  A.  June  18 ,  '  1 C 

131. 


9  : 45 
Tele 

P.h. 

pi:  on  e 

June  18  ,  19  18  . 
m s s a g e  from  3 r d  3 r i g ad e : 

Everything  Quiet  in  Bri 

gad  e  sector. 

June 

18, 

1918.  11:25  j?.?:. 

that 

the 

T-e  lephone  nessage  from 
167  th  D iv is i on  ( Pr  en ch ) 

Cart a in  GAUTHIERS  states 
on  our  left,  is  being 

heavilv  shelled  by  mas.  This  information  was  telephoned  to 


the 


4  fcii 


ad 


II  o  t  i :  ne  i  nd  i  c  at  ed 


June  18,  1918. 


Rem  lac  em.ent  s  t  oday ;  Ju ne  18 ,  19  16  . 

9th  Infantry  ------ 

23rd  Infantry  ------ 

6th  Ta:_ine3  -  -  -  -  - 

5th  7 /amines  ------ 


12th  E.A. 
15  th 
2nd  A 


.A. 


135 

116 

16 

6 

30 

2 

2 

2 


No  time  indi cate d  Ju ne  18 ,  19  18 . 

June  18  ,  19  18  . 

Information  received  ^rom  G-2. 


June  1st: 


Number  of  prisoners  captured  by  the  Division  since 
5  Officers,  541  men. 


Memorandum  from  the  Adjutant,  June  18,  1918. 

A  total  of  3916  replacements  have  been  received  and 
forwarded  since  the  division  arrived  in  this  area.  This  includes 
322  sent  forward  this  date.  Replacements  have  been  assigned 
as  follows: 


9th  Inf  antry 

474 

23rd  Infantry 

885 

Marines 

1810 

4th  TT.G.  Bn. 

63 

5th  M.G.  Bn. 

37 

Trains 

157 

Hq.  Troop 

o 

"ilitary  Police 

30 

Signal  Bn. 

o 

Tr.  I ".or tar  Bty. 

3 

Med.  Dept. 

117 

12th  E.  A. 

25 

15th  E.  A. 

37 

17th  r.  A. 

71 

Engineers 

203 

1 

O  ,z  a 

Av  Xt 

2682 

Total  -  -  - 

1234__ 

Total  -  -  - 

39  iu 

¥.7/.  B. 
Adjutant . 


A.  M.  June  19,  1918. 

June  19,  1918.  12:37  A.M. 

Telephone  message  f rom  4th  hr i_ gade  Headquar t ers  : 

Everything  quiet  bn  our- front .  There  has  been  a 
little  shelling  but  nothing  uncommon.  Some  shelling  heard 
on  the  extreme  left  of  our  Brigade  in  front  of  the  Ire-un 
Division,  but  appears  not  unusual. 


6:25  A.K,  June  19,  1918. 

3rd  Brigade  reports  everything  O.X. 


9:55  A.M.  June  19,  19  18. 

Memorandum  for  G--  1 : 

Report  of  effective  strength,  2nd  Division,  U.S.: 

Infantry  including  3  hns ,  7th  Inf.  126^3  rifles 
2nd  Engineers  1200 


e-port  from  Division  Surgeon  June  19,  19  18: 

Casualties  for  the  24  hours  ending  6  A/u  June  19  ,  ’  18  . 
115. 


Pi  eld  message  from  0. 0.4  th  i'bu.Bn.  June  19,1918.  .ec'd  10:1c 


A  -  - 
I  'x.  r 


A  • 
X 


BO  IS  GR OS JEAN  . 

Pursuant  to  your  instructions  I  reported  to  the 
(  C  o  n t 1  d  o  n  n  ex t  p  ag  e ) 


>  ' 


*  i 


A.  il 


Juno  19,  1918. 


(Cont'd  from  last  page) 

Gomdg .  u-en'l,  4th.  Brigade  in  regard  to  relieving  a  company 
of  the  6th  TT.G.  Bn.  He  directs  the  relief  take  place  to- 
nignt ,  June  19  -10,  1918,  and  that  the  equipment  there  in 
place  remain  there  to  he  used  hy  us. 


Edmund  L.  Zane, 
Major,  4th  d.G.  Bn. , 
C  omdg . 


11:15  A.M.  June  19,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade: 

The  entire  night  was  very  quiet,  nothing  has 
happened  so  far  during  the  forenoon.  So  far  as  known, 
the  gassing  on  our  left,  the  167th  French  was  not  extended 
over  into  our  Brigade  sector. 


11:40  A.M.  June  19,  19  18. 

Telephone  message  from  1.0.  23rd  Infantry. 

A  wounded  prisoner  from  the  109th  Body  Gren.  Regt., 
28th  Division,  taken  in  a  local  raid  on  B  CURBS  CHE'S  early  this 
morning  is  Being  forwarded  to  .Division  Headquarters. 

G-  2 


11:54  A.M.  June  19,  1918. 

Message  from  3rd  Brigade  11:45  A.M. 

All  quiet. 


P ,  M.  June  19,  1918. 

1:15  P.M.  June  19,  1918. 

Message  received  from  3rd  Brigade: 

There  has  Been  circulation  of  our  own  artillery 
in  front  of  Headquarters  of  9th  Infantry.  Today  two  trains 
came  up  and  they  wepe  stopped.  They  were  finally  allowed  to 
proceed,  hereafter  they  will  Be  stopped.  These  trains  Belong 
to  the  French,  supposedly  regiments  (1359-37?)  and  333. 


2:15  P.M.  June  19,  19  18. 

Message  received  from  4th  Brigade; 

From  7:00  o'clock  on  constant  stream  of  men  in 
groups  of  10,  12  and  as  high  as  28  moving  west  from  woods 
73.95  -  65.50  to  ravine  73.60  -  64.60,  Movement  still 
continuing.  Evidently  a  rei'.ef.  Artillery  and  21st  French 
A.G,  notified. 


'  ; 


/ 


P,  M. 


June  19  ,  19 18  . 


4:48  P.M.  June  19,  1918. 

Message  rec’d  from  2nd.  Bureau,  21st  A.C. 

Ac  core-  ing  to  ini  o  mat  Ion  received  from  Amy  Head- 
Quarters  ,  the  200 tn  Division  is  in  the  rear  area  and  prisoners 
O;  the  5th  Guard  Division  stated  that  they  expected  to  he 
relieved  “by  the  200th  Division. 

G-2. 


6:30  P.M.  June  19,  1913. 

Telephone  message  from  Graves  Registration  Service: 


Reports  74  burials  today. 


9:45  P.M.' 
Telephone 


June  19  ,  19  18  . 
mes  sag e  f rom  3 rd  Dr i gad  e : 


N o th j  ng  speci al  to  report. 


9:55  P.M.  June  19  ,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade; 

There  seems  to  he  a  heavy  barrage  on  or  near  the 
left  flank  of  the  Brigade.  Have  had  no  reports,  arid  am  trying 
to  find  out  from  5th  Marines  what  this  barrage  means. 


10:55  P .  M .  June  19  ,  19 18  . 

Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade; 

Everything  quiet  in  our  Brigade  sector.  The  heavy 
firing  going,  on  is  on  our  left  and  outside  of  .the  brigade  sector 
It  does  not  touch  us. 


11:30  P.M.  June  19,  1918.  From  G.O.  4th  Brigade. 

To  C.  G.  2d  Div,  U , S , 

The  French  Colonel  whose  Regiment  was  to  relieve 
the  2d  Batt ,  5  Reg. (Kaiser)  lias  made  reconnaissance  and 
liaison  on  our  left  and  found  that  the  French  had  advanced* 
this  afternoon  and  occupied  a  line  to  the  Forth  and  Fast  of 
Kaiser's  position  and  were  connected  up  with  the  left  of  the 
6th  Beg. 

2.  This  makes  Kaiser  occupy  practically  a  second 
line  and  the  French  Colonel,  Wild,  6th  Tiralleur,  says  that 
it  is  unnecessary  to  relieve  Kaiser  by  his  troops.  The 
Colonel  ..as  just  left  here  for  BLAURFPAIRE  FARM  to  report  to 
his  C.0,  for  change  in  the  order. 

3.  If  agreeable  to  you,  will  direct  Kaiser  to  with¬ 
draw  his  Battalion.  Kindly  telephone  Yes- 

( Reverse )  C . G , ,  2nd  D ivis ion . 

Seville . 


. 


' 


. 


. 


. 


June  19  ,  19  18 . 


P.  I'l « 

11:55  P.M.  19  June,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade; 

Eve ry th ing  qu i e t . 


ho  time  indicated  June  19,  1918. 

Irom;  Chief  of  Staff,  Prance,  19,  June  '18. 

To;  C.G.,  4th  Brigade, 

Subject;  Relief  of  7th  Infantry. 

^  1*  The  Division  Commander  directs  me  to  inform  you 

that  in  the  relief  of  the  7th  Infantry  due  to  begin  tomorrow 
nighu ,  June  20-21,  no  trucks  will  be  available  for  transpor¬ 
tation  o^  troops,  He  desires  that  the  Karine  battalion  be 
marched  in  small  groups  to  the  rendezvous  appointed  for  the 
relief,  and  that  the  7th  Infantry  be.  withdrawn  in  a  similar 
manner .  The  officers  concerned  must  be  enjomed  to  take  every 
precaution  to  avoid  aerial  observation. 


P REST Ob  BROTH, 
Colonel,  General-  Staff, 
Chief  of  Staff. 


June  19  ,  19  18  . 

Memorandum  from  G-l. 

Replacements ; 


4th  k.  G.  Bn.  -  -  -  15 

6th  Narines  -  -  -  25 
5th  Karines  -  -  -  3 
9th  Infantry  -  -  -  4 
23rd  Infantry  -  -  -  8 
15th  Field  Arty.-  -  2 
6th  M,  G.  Bn.  -  -  -  2 
1st  Field  Sig .Bn.  -  1 


June  19,  19  18. 


Extract 

from  memorandum  renort  of 

th.e  Divi 

of  an  Inspection 

of  the  1st  Battalion,  5th 

Karines , 

19,  1918: 

Of  f icers 

Ken 

Strength  May  3 ± 

.  27 

1040 

Present  strength 

824 

Casualties 

------  16 

544 

Rep  lac  e.men t  s 

------  14 

318 

2nd 

Battalion,  6th  Marines ; 

Of  f icers 

Men 

Strength  Kay  31 

. -  31 

941 

Present  strength 

.  14 

466 

Casualties 

------  21 

836 

Rep lac  ement s 

------  4 

361 

lade  June 


. 


A.  M 


June  20,  19  18, 


3:45  A.M.  June  20,  1910. 
i  e  lephcne  we s s ag 6  from  3rd.  .Brigs.de; 

23rd  Infantry  reports  relief  completed  at  2:15  A.’!., 
without  incident. 


5:30  A.M.  June  20,  1918. 

4th  Brigade  reports  everything  quiet. 


5:45  A.M.  June  20,  1918. 
essage  telephoned  to  3d  Bureau  21st  Army  Corps: 

Night  very  quiet.  Some  shelling  to  our  right-  and 
left  "but  did  not  reach  us.  Everything  yrent  well  on  right. 
Nothing  to  report. 


5:50  A.H.  June  20,  1918. 
Message  from  23rd  Infantry : 

Nothing  to  report. 


8; 15  A.M.  Field  Message  from  C.0,  4th  M.G.  Bn.  June  20,  1918. 
At:  B0IS  GR0S  JEAN . 


I  report  that  pursuant  to  the  order  of  Oomdg .  General 
4th  Infantry  Brigade  given  in  pursuance  of  order  of  Comdg., 
General,  2nd  Division,  Company  B,  4th  Machine  Gun  Bn.  relieved 
23rd  Company,  6th  Machine  Gun  Bn.  in  BOIS-de-BELLE  ALT .  The 
relief  was  completed  at  4:40  A.M. ,  20  June,  1918,  with  no 
casualties.  One  officer  and  sufficient  soldiers  of  23rd 
Company  will  remain  24  hours  to  transmit  firing  data  and  in- 
f  ormation. 


EDMUND  L.  ZANE, 
Major,  4th  M.G.  Bn.* 
Comdg , 


From:  C .  0 .  23rd  Inf  .  At  *  I- .  C  .  Dat  e 
A>  M «  No:  23.  Ho,ir  Sent:  Motorcycle, 
To:  Adjutant,  2nd  Division  ( G-2) < 


20  Jun e ,  » 18.  hour :  11:45 


I  transmit 
the  dead  body  0j 


herewith  identification  tag  taken  from 
a  German  soldier  (  John  Juchter)  killed  on 

patrol  attempted 
in  last  night  by 


night  18/19  June  by  our  fire  when  hostile  patrol  attempted 


v. m r wrm r 1  •  -m m  Not  h aving  our  orders , 


.^^0  j.o/  i.?  junc  vy  our  i  ii 
to  raid  BOB  PEG  CHIBS .  His  body  was  brough't 
our  men. and  was  buried  in  E0URESCHES 

regulations,  etc.  I  do  not  know  the  exact  regulations  conc¬ 
erning  disposition  of  tags  on  enemy  dead  and  request  instr¬ 
uctions.  No  other  matter  was  sent  in.  I  have  sent  inquiry 
as  to  existence  of  other  matter  but  it  will  take  nearly 
24  hours  possibly  to  get  a  reply. 


the 


Te  hold 
line  in  rear 


B CURBS CHES  firmly  and  we  are  consolidating 
of  it  as  rapidly  as  conditions  permit. 


Malone , 
Colonel. 


4 


P.  M. 


June  20,  1918, 


3;  20  P.M.  June  20,  1918. 

Message  from  Col.  Mclndoe  to  Chief  of  Staff; 

‘^e  ^ave  wire  j.  or  5th  Marines  Headquarters,  as 
requested,  if  any  further  information  on  hand,  as  to  best 
place  to  deliver  notify  2nd  Engineers . 


3:40  P.M.  June  20,  1916. 


Col 

5th  Marines  or 
of  delivery  of 


JMcIndoe  advised  by  telephone  to  call  up  Hq,  , 
Kdqrs,  4th  Brigade  for  information  as  to  place 
the  wire. 


4;  35  P.M.  June  20,  19  18. 


The  following  information  was  received  verbally 
from  t.^e  Officer  in  charge  of  the  Craves  Registration  Bureau; 

.  6 ^  burials  were  made  today  on  the  battlefield, 
largely  in  the  BOIS-d e -BELLE AU  and  the  ravine  east  of  LXJCY- 
le-B0CAGE. 


4:45  irM.  June  20,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade; 

E ve ry t hi ng  quiet. 


5:35  P.M.  June  20,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  Comdg,  Gen’ 1  3rd  Brigade* 
To  the  Chief  of  Staff; 


*?he  result  of  the  patrol  that  he  spoke  to  me 
about . last  night  was  negative.  Uo thing  was  found  in  that 
locality.  Patrol  again  tonight  and  part  of  the  locality 
be  occupied. 


to 


VAUX  or  in 


( The 
the  woods 


patrol 


to 


wa.r 


front 


ascertain 

of  it). 


if 


Grec¬ 


ians  were  m 


9:45  P.M. 
T  e  lephone 


June  20,  1918. 

message  from  3rd  Brigade  Kdqrs; 


Very  quiet. 


ho  time  indicated.  June  20,  1918. 


June  20,  1918. 

Information  received  from  the  Division  Surgeon; 
Casualties  evacuated  through  our  dressing  stations  for 
24  hours  ending  six  A.Y .  June  20th; 

’Bounded 
Sick 
Total 


th  e 


. 


’ 


. 


' 

*  • 


■ 

- 


h  o  t  iine  ind.  i  c  at  ed. 


June  20,  1918. 


June  20 ,  19 18 . 

Memorandum  for  C--1: 

Report  of  effective  strength  of  2nd  Div.,  u.3.: 

Infantry,  including  3  Bns .  7th  Infantry  -  -  -  -  12579  rifles. 
2nd  Engineers  _  1200  ” 


A.  h.  June  21,  1918, 


6:00  A.M.  June  21,  1918. 

phoned  the  following  message  to  3rd  Bureau: 

The  night  passed  very  quietly  with  the  exception 
of  occasional  very  moderate  shelling  of  9th  and  23rd  Infantry. 


9  :  30  A.M .  June  21,  1918, 

Information  received  from  the  Division  Surgeon; 
Casualties  for  24  hours  ending  6:00  A.M. ,  June  21,  1918: 

2nd  Division  ---------  -90 

'  3rd  Division  ----------29 

4th  Division  ----------  1 


10:45  A.!'!.  June  21,  19  18. 

Message  received  from  4th.  Brigade  headquarters; 

ho  reports  yet  from  the  7th  Infantry  in  regard  to 
their  attempt  to  take  the  German  machine  gun  nest  in  the 
northern  part  of  the  BOlS-de- BELLE  AU .  nothing  else  happened 
during  the  night ,  everything  being  very -quiet. 


P.  K.  June  21,  1918, 


2 : 50  P ,M .  June  21,  19 18 . 

Message  rec»d  from  C.O.  4th  H.G,  Bn. 

Pursuant  to  instructions  of  Comdg,  General,  4th  Inf., 
Brigade  given  pursuant  to  your  instructions,  Co,  "A"  4th  U.G., 
Bn.  will  relieve  77th  Co.  6th  M.G.  Bn.  in  tJAe  3013-d e-BSLLEAU  • 
tonight . 


sage  rec’d  from  I.  0.,  5th  Marines,  June  21,  191c. 

Rec’d  7:25  P.M . 

Shortlv  after  noon,  this  date,  a  deserter  from  the  3rd 
Reserve  Ersatz  Regiment  of  the  87th  Division  came  over  to  our 
lines  in  the  southern  part  of  the  BO XS-de -BELLE AU.  He  s Gates 
that  his  unit  is  now  holding  the  line  opposite  B0UBE3CHSS, 
that  it  came  into  the  sector  on  15-16  June. 

The  nr isoner  is  being  forwarded  to  Division  i-.eadquartei  s 


ri  c 


Message  from  J.O. 


4  th 


Bri  ■ 


•ade,  Tune  21,  1918 


p.ec 1  d  7-.50  r  2M 


30  trade  loads  of  Germans 
and  marching  toward  Bh. LEGAL  ♦ 


seen  de- trucking  at  LICY 
G-2 


June  2  1,  19 18 . 


XT 


9:15  P.M.  June  21,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  Division  0,p.  "B”  Rec'd  9:15  P.M. 

Heavy  artillery  duel  now  going  on  -  apparently  in 
sector  on  our  left. 


10:09  P.,,1.  June  21,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  2nd  :  .A.  Brigade. 

2nd  P.A.  Brigade  reports  that  in  response  to  an 
inquir*.*  they  have  made  inquiries  of  artillery 
OJn's  who  state  that  there  is  no  enemy  artillery 
activity,  that  the  only  artillery  fire  at  the 
-ore sent"  time  is  our  own  artillery  concentration 
on  the  area  T OP CY -BELLE  AU  (Town) 

t  x  —  2  . 

>jn  time  indicated  -  --  --  --  --  -  "dune  21,  19  lo. 

June  21,  1913. 

Alport0  of 'effective  strength  of  2nd  Division,  U.S.  . 

Infantry,  including  3  Bns .  7th  Infantry - t, 

2nd  Engineers  -  --  --  --  -- . .  x» . ' 

June  21,  1918, 

Memorandum  from  G-l:  . 

vhc  following  replacements  received  . 

9  th  Infantry  -------  17 

0%y*A  T  nfa’lt  T,r  —  —  —  —  —  —  l  O 

5th. "Karines - 434  and  5  officers. 

/I  n.  r.  (1  O  II 

6th  Tarmes  1  <• 

6th  !•<[/.  .  Bn.  -------  60  1  1 

4th  .or,  x>n .  ----- 

2nd  Engineers  ------  .2 

A.  H,  June  22,  1918. 

3:25  A.M .  June  22,  1918. 

Message  from  4th  Brigade  Kq ;  x  ,  _„+e  the' 

G.O,  of  3rd  Battalion,  7th  Inf  ant ry^ reports  t^at  one 

move  of  Co.  "L!I  was  successfully  completed  about  2:00  A.  > •  » 
the  battalion  has  not  gene  quite  as  far  as  it  was^ expe 
go.  The  artillery  fire  is  to  the  left  of  our  secuOi . 

A*  ' Cautain  Prichard  telephoned  the  3rd  Brigade  hq. , 
and  tailing  to  Lieut.  Pierson  received  word  thai,  evu-  . 
tiling  was  quiet. 

5:45  A .11.  June  22,  1918. 

Message  from  3rd  Brigade  Lq:  .  VA.  p  a 

Everything  quiet.  During  tne  night  ouere  ga¬ 
slight  bombardment  against  the  9th  Infantry. 

6:50  A. 14.  Message  to  the  3rd  Bren  cm  A.O. 

Everything  quiet,  Nothing  to  report . 

9-00  API.  Report  from  the  Division  Surgeon,  June  22^  19  18. 
Casualties  for  the  24  hours  ending  at  o 

June  22,  1918:  no 

2nd  Division  -------  xlr' 

Other  Divisions!  3  "£-4 11  )  -  -  _hh_ — 

Tota.1  •  -  -  29  o 

Of  this  number  in  the  2nd  Divio  ion  -  wounded  and 
gassed  80,  Sick  92. 

mi  eld  Message  from  Commanding  Officer,  4  th  h.G»  Ln.,  at  .LAPS  ON 

BATOVS  22  June. 1 1918.  order  of  Condc.aen.4th  Inf., 

Brigade  given  pursuant  to  your  order,  Co.  "A"  4ln  i  -  .a . 

has  relieved  the  77th  Co.  6th  K.G.  Bn.  in  the  r  01 S  -  d  e  -  BELLE  AU  . 

(  C  ont T  d  on  next  p a; ; e ) 


4  »  A  (  /„ 


v  v  ,  (- 


A.  11.  June  22,  1918. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

The  relief  was  completed  at  2:00  A. I",  this  date  with  no 
c a su a  1 1 i e s  .  ? !y  P .  C .  is  now  at  HAISOTT  BL An  CHE  wh ose  tele¬ 

phone  code  call  is  "SAME" . 


ERIVJED  L. 
Ka  j  or  ,  4  th 
C  omdg . 


ZAIRE, 

Bn . 


k  a 

a  i  »  «JT 


Field  Message  from  Commanding  Officer,  4th  M.G.  Pn.  at  MA1S0H 
BLANCHE.  22  June,  1918.  11:30  A.M. 

I  report  that  for  the  24  hours  ending  at  8:00  p,M. , 
.Tune  21,  Company  "B"  4th  Machine  Gun  Bn.  remained  in  position 
in  B>OIS-de-BELLEAU .  One  German  soldier  surrendered  to  the  1st 
Platoon  of  Company  "B" . 


11:30  A.M.  June  22,  1918. 

Field  Message  rec’d  from  C.G.,  3rd  Brig,  at  DOEPTIU. 

One  patrol  from  9th  Infantry  under  Lt .  Cary  found 
enemy  in  southern  edge  of  small  wood  south  of  PARIS  road 
about  500  meters  west  of  VAUX  and  were  fired  on  by  rifles 
and  machine  guns.  Enemy  estimated  about  one  platoon. 

Patrol  replied  to  fire.  One  American  wounded . 

A  second  patrol  under  Lieut.  Zwicky ,  9th  Inf., 
reconnoltered  to  north  of  POUR BELIE  without  material  results. 
Saw  man  in  wheat  field.  7/ork  of  patrol  was  interfered  with 
by  conduct  of  w ork in apart y  from  Co.  D,  9th  Inf.,  which  in 
now  receiving  proper  attention. 


11:45  A. K,  June  22,  1918. 

3rd  Brigade  report : 

Frothing  to  report. 


P.M,  June  22,  1918, 


1:50  P.M.  June  22,  1918. 

Report  from  O.P.  "B" . 

Beginning  at  12:30  P.II.  22/150’ s  on  MAR  I  GEY  -  COUPRU 
road  to  the  left  of  this  road.  At  1:41  P.K.  8/ 77 ’s  in  the 
second  battery  woods  to  the  left  of  MARI  GEY  7/0  CBS . 

Visibility:  Poor. 


June  22,  1918. 


5:30  P.M.  Message  from  2nd  Artillery  Brigade: 


Enemy  wirless  message  intercepted 
states  that  enemy  fire  is  being  adjusted  on 
as  yesterday.  The  French  believe  that  these 
be  C PARLY  and  EAPTEUIL.  (4th  Brigade  and  Oth 

rTm  2 


by  the  French 
same  objectives 
objectives  will 
I'arines  notified) 


7:45  I.M.  June  22,  1918. 

Message  rec’d  from  O.P.  "E" . 

A  column  of  men  with  combat  wagons  observed  on  junc¬ 
tion  of  unimproved  road  with  main  road  PLAISAPCE  -  LA  TARTRE, 
at  80.75  -  67.00,  moving  in  direction  of  woods  just  south-east 
o  f  IES  V ALLIES  .  (  Art i 1 1 ery  notified) , 


8:05  I  ,M.  June  22,  1918, 

Message  from  O.P,  "B"  , 

2  groups  of  men  about  50  men  each  on  the  B0I3  BE 
B 01*1983  ROAD ,  79.40  -  68.35,  leaving  in  a  general  direction 
towards  R GHEES .  Seen  about  300  meters  from  the  woods  going 
toward  ECPHSS, 


S'  o  t  ine  i  nc!  j.  c  at  ed 


June  22,  1918. 


June  28,  19 If  . 

Tie ,nor aiidum  for  G  - 1 . 

Report  of  effective  strength  of  2nd  Division,  U.S. 


Infantry,  including  2  Bns .  7th.  Infantry  -  -  -  -  12457  rifles. 
2nd  Engineers  -----------------  -1202  ” 


A.  M.  June  23,  1918. 

6:42  June  23,  1918. 

He  ss  age  from  4th  Brig  ad e : 

nothing  unusual  during  the  night. 


Br  on 


*-pnv;rp  q 

JrU  v.  J.  jEU  i  O 


KEADQJJ 

AJLRIC 


Al’j 


SECOND  DIVISIOIT  (  REGULAR)  , 
EXPLOIT  I OVARY  FORCES , 

France,  23  June  1918. 
11:45  A. 1,1. 


Colonel  de  CLAVBRUL: 


Che  C omnand er  of  the  Artillery  of  the  Division 
!  TAJ  CHAR'D  and  onofficer  of  the  OPERATION  BUREAU  that  was 
called  in  while  we  were  there,  indicated  the  nanner  in 
which  they  intended  to  conduct  the  operation  in  case  the 
American  Division  would  take  VAUX. 

They  would  clean  up  the  west  edge  of  the  7/ood  204 
up  to  the  dirt  road  extending  from  that  KILL  to  VAUX.  They 
do  not  intend  to  go  further.  B3r  cleaning-up  I  understood 
they  did  not  intend  to  maintain  its  oc  cup  at  ion . 

E.H.L,  .P.B, 

L.3  .U  . 

P  .  E  .11 . 


11:50  A.H.  June  23,  1918. 

Report  from  0,r.  ,!B" 

1.  During  the  night  PETRET  E'ER! IE  caught  on  fire  and  this 
morning  was  still  smoking  -  -  -  this  was  apparently  the  result 


of 


wa 

rn 


our  artillery  fire. 

2.  This  morning  a  portion  of  the  PL AI SAUCE- LE  TARTE 
;  observed  to  have  veen  camouflaged  during  the  night.'  (rote 


Load 


This  road  was  shelled  by  us  last  evening).  As  far  as  trie 
has  gone  at  present  it  in  no  way  interferes  wit. 


camouflage 
our  view. 
R. 


Iraffic  on  this  road  continues  this  morning. 


excessive  aviation  activity  all 


during  the 

G-2 , 


nornin<; 


p.H,  June  23,  1918. 

June  23,  1918.  1:45  P.M. 

Hessage  from  O.p,  "B"  . 

Battery  was  observed  to  fire  on  Division  1190, 
pr  e  sumab ly  ET  REP I LLY . 


Telephone  Ilessage  from  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Division,  to  Colorni 
Ahrens,  Office  of  G-3,  3rd  Army  Corps,  2:05  P.X.,  June  23,  18. 

The  orders  we  issued  said  that  we  mould  do  certai-i 
things  on  "D"  Day,  and  certain  other  things  on  Day  "D-V:._ 

To  do  these,  certs,  in  preliminaries  are  necessary.  Does  that 
message  from  you,  suspending  movement  directed  in  Field  Orders 
Ho. 11,  3rd  Corps,  mean  that  what  was  to  be  done  at  7:00  o'clock 
on  the  evening  of  June  23rd,  will  not  be  done? 

A.  What  was  to  have  taken  place  at  7  o'clock  today, 

will  not  take  place . 


. 


June  23,  19 1C  .  3:23  PDA 

'  Memorandum  f  o :  C  „Q.  2 3 r cl  I nf  an 


June  22  ,  19 18 


llX 


Tne  4tli  Brigade  is  endeavoring  this  afternoon  to 
clean  out  the  German  position  in  the  north  end  of  the  BCIS- 
de-BB  L-  jAL  .  The  Commanding  General  thereof  requests  that 


you  loo:  out  along  the  line  B  CURBS  Cl  A3  -  BBLLB.AU  and  have  your 
machine  guns  fire  on  any  German  target  that  presents  itself. 


Preston  Brown, 

General  Staff,  Chief  of  Staff 


4:05  B.Tr.  June  23,  1918. 

Telepho ne  me ssage  from  3rd  Brig ad e : 


Everything  very  quiet. 


P.H.  June  23,  1918. 
from  the  Division  Srrreoo ; 

Number  of  men  received  from  7th  Infantry,  since 
their  entry  under  2nd  Division  authority: 

'founded  and  gassed  -  --  --  --240 


4:10 

T  r  r\ 


Prom:  Hdqrs,  3rd  Brigade.  At:  Boston.  Date:  June  25,  .  ho. 27. 

Hour:  5:30  PDA 

To:  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Division. 


Borwarded  approved,  and  requesting 
whether  or  not  this  arrangement  mill  he  made 
eight  machine  guns  in  B CURES CHES . 


tc  he  informed 
There  are  now 


B . 7  A  L- 271 S  ,  C  ommand  in g . 

n  r: 

at  — • 


8:15  Phi.  June  23,  1918. 

Telephone  message"  from  4th  Brigade  Hdqrs . 

attach  against  the  machine  gun  nests  in  the 
of  the  BOlS-d e-BBBuhAU  is  making  progress. 


The 

northern  part 


9:20 


Hes  sage 

:  from 

.  0, 

1. 

Aar  he 

m  A  i  TV'~ 

1  A.*«  i  Klj 

ROAD 

sir 

Circula 

.t  ion, 

he 

BCD  1E3 

PC  AD . 

2, 

At 

9  : 

Sounds 

of  he 

ay 

June  22,  1918. 


our  registration  on  it  thi 
re r ,  has  :  r e at  1?  ■  inc r e  as  ed 


Jf  BA.1.  S  Ar  eh  *■  J-j-Ij 
c  afternoon, 
on  BOhhES-EOIS 

CCUPRU  ROAD. 


9:45  PDA  June  25,  1918. 

Telephone  report  from  3rd  Brigade; 

Everything  quiet  along  the. brigade  front.  Nothing 
special  to  report. 


10:05  PDA  June  22,  1918. 
lies  sage  from  Gen.  Bar  lord  : 

vYe  have  captured  5  machine  guns  and  made  satisfactory 
Have  suffered  some  losses. 


pr  ogress 


! 


Y.  June  23,  1918. 

11:10  B.H.  June  23,  1918. 

Yes  sage  from  General  Harbord * 


Observer  on  west 
rockets  going  in  and  noderate 
nen  so  close  to  the  Germans  tiled 
An  officer  who 


edge  BOIS-de -BELLE AU  reports 


has 


•rage  g 
the  bar 


o  ing  down.  Tiii: 


rage 


will  pass 


German 
,!cs  his 
over . 


been  through  the  BOIS-de- BLLLB  AL  report 


great  Quantify  of  stuff  to  be  salvaged  -  German  rifles,  anm- 

wagon  loads- 
’ort  to  get  it 


unit ion,  clothing, 
includes  white  sugar  and 


food  estimated  at  about  60 


s  o  a-. 


rill 


ou 


first  quiet  day. 


lak  e 


ef: 


11:55  June  23,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  Headquarters,  4th  Brigade: 

Latest  report  received  from  the  front  ad  11:20 
states  that  further  advance  was  held  up  at  tiled  hour  on  account 
of  darkness,  and  that  the  troops  are  digging  in.  Reports 
indicate  an  advance  of  from  400  to  500  meters. 

Ho  time  indicated  ------  -  -  -  -  June  23,  1918. 

June  23,  19  1G  . 

Report  from.  Division  Surgeon: 

Casualties  evacuated  for  the  period  ending  6:00  A.H., 


June  23,  1918: 

Wounded  and  gassed  -------  73 

Sick--------------  45 

Total  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  118* 

Other  Divisions  (7th  Infantry) 

Wounded  and  gassed  -------  5 

Sick  --------------  2 

Total  -  --  --  --  7 


A, 


T  F 

ih  » 


June  24,  1918, 


12:22  Ah'.  June  24,  1918. 

Tele  oho  ne  res  sage  f  r  on  3  r  d  Pr  i  g  ad  ej. 

The  rright  and  left  of  the  9th  Infantry  being 
shelled  with  mustard  gas.  Request  retaliation  by  our  artillery. 


Five  (5)  shell  struck  with  a  radius  of  1000  yards  of  Division 
Headquarters  between  2:20  AH',  and  2:55  A. IT . 


k  • 


> : 45  A. II.  June  24,  1910, 


Called  3rd  Bureau  at  CYA'JGHY 
t o  take- mes sage  .  All  moving  to  LA  1LRTL. 


no  officer  mere 


6:00  AYY  June  24,  1919, 

3rd  Brigade:  Yuch  gas  on 
T h e  9th  Inf.  s aw  one  p at r o 1  re t u r n i n g 
inf  orma  •;  i  or.  lat  e  r  . 


9 1 h  I nf ant  ry .  Yperite, 
to  their  woods.  Yore 


A.  M. 


June  24 ,  19 18 . 


June  24,  1918.  6:30  A .11 . 


Called  2nd  Bureau  (French).  Ivo  response.  Also 
"loving  to  LA  FERTS. 


7:15  A.M.  June  24,  1918. 

Gave  morning  message  to  3rd  A.C.  after  they  had 
found  s one  one  and  called  up. 

8:30  A.M.  June  24,  1918, 

Following  data  rec'd  from  Division  Surgeon: 

The  following  casualties  passed  through  our 
Dressing  Station  for  24  hours  ending  June  24,  1918  -  6:00  A.M. 

2nd  Division 

Sick  39 

Wounded  and  gas  104  .  .  .  .  143 

Other  Divisions 

(7th  Inf.)  13  15 

156 


9:15  A.M.  June  24,  1918.  From  CL.  0.  4th  M.G.  Bn. 

Report  for  24  hours  ending  8:00  P.M,  23  June  19  18. 

Artillery  -  the  enemy  put  a  "barrage  of  artillery  and  nacnine 
gun  fire  on  south-eastern  edge  of  the  BOIS-de-BLLLLAU  fiom 
11:50  P.M.  to  Midnight .  intermittent  harassing  artillery  fire 
was  put  on  BOIS-de-BEILLAU  and  LUOY-le-BOCA  IE  during  24  hours . 
Bo  balloons  have  been  seen. 

Airplanes  -  from  5:00  P.M,  to  8:00  P.M.  two  enemy  observation 
planes  flew  over  the  southern  part  of  the  PGlS-de-ReTJ.E.Ah 
and  XU GY.  Our  Infantry  attacked  ene  ry  In  northern  portion  of 
B 01 S-de- BELLE AU  commencing  at  7:00  P.M.  and  were  supported  by 

Co .  B,  4th  M.G.  Bn.  _ 

Casualties:  Pvt.  John  Smith,  Co. A,  was  killed;  Pvt.  9 cnn  J. 

Mikrut,  was  slightly  wounded. 

Ed  mu  n  d  L .  Z  an  e , 

T'raj  or ,  4th  T  - .  G .  Bn  * , 

C  omd  a  . 


9:45  A.M.  June  24,  1918.  Following  Memo  sent  toG-1: 


Strength  of  2nd  Division: 

Infantry . H.097  rifles. 

-  -  -  •  . i  1,202  " 


2nd  Engineers 


9  :  55  A.M.  June  24,  1918. 
Message  from  Artillery  Brigade: 


Lnejny  artillery  fire  . 
means  of  hostile  aeroplanes  on 
12th  T.A.  Fire  for  destructio 
personnel  has  been  withdrawn. 


ias  been  carefully  adjusted  by 
the  emplacements  of  11  A”  Battery 
:i  has  begun.  The  battery 
Counter  battery  work  under  way . 


June  24  ,  19  18 . 


10:20  A.M.  June  24,  1918. 

Information  received  from  a  wounded  corporal  of  the 
5th  Karines,  who  stated  that  at  9:00  o’clock  last  night  a 
German  attack  issuing  from  T ORGY  and  moving  Eiouth,  attacked 
tiie  Company  in  position  south  of  the  T OR CY- BELLE ALi  road,  and 
west  of  the  TORCY  -  LUCY- le-ROCAGE  road,  that  the  Company 
Commander  called  for  a  barrage,  and  with  rifle  and  machine  gun 
fire  and  the  barrage,  drove  back  this  attack. 


June  24,  1918.  11:30  A.M. 

Phone  message  from  3rd  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

"B"  Co.,  9th  Inf.  —  Front  of  TKIOLET  has  been 
shelled  by  mustard  gas  7  hours  since  midnight.  Area  evac¬ 
uated  but  held  by  patrols.  Another  Co.  --  ready  to  move  in 
in  case  emergency. 


M.  June  24,  19  18. 

3  :  bo  P.K.  June  24,  1918  . 

Report  from  4th  Brig. 

I 

At  5:30  A*M« ,  the  Intelligence  officer  5th  Marines 
saw  the  missing  plane  flying  low. 


6  :  00  P.M.  June  24,  1918. 


Forwarded  ------  29 

5th  Marines  -----  2 

2nd.  Engineers  -  -  -  -151 
Ammunition  Train  -  -  1 

Sanitary  Train  -  -  -  55 
T  otal  —  —  —  —238 


From:  C.G.,  4th  Brig.  At:  P.C.  Date:  June  24 ,’18.  Hour:  8:10 

P.M.  Ho.  2. 

To:  Commanding  Officers,  5th  and  6th  Regiments. 

!•  For  the  greater  conveniences  of  handling  the  sectors 
of  which  you  are  in  charge,  you  will  exchange  P.C.’s,  the  change 
to  take  effect  tomorrow  morning. 


Copies  to:  C.G.,  2nd  Div. 
C.O. .  5th  Karines 
A.P.M.,  2nd  Div,- 


HARFORD  . 

C.G. '2nd  Art.  Brig.  C.O. 
0 . 0 .  ,  6th.  Mar  ine  s  .  M .  G . 


12th  F.A. 
Bn. 


Message  from  2nd  Artillery  Brigade.  Rec’d  8:50  P.M.  June  24. 

Beginning  about  9:15  P.M.  ,  D  and  E  Batteries  of  the 
15th  F.A.  were  bombarded  with  210’ s  and  150’s.  Destructive 
f  ire . 


Message  from  0.  p,  "B” 

Reed  8:50  P.M.  June  24. 

Owing  to  poor  visibility  nothing  was  observed  after 
5:90  P.M,  Ho  sounds  of  action.  Only  shelling  noticed  was 
9/105 's  at  PYRAMIDS. 


I  i 


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Jun 

t  24 

> 

19 18 . 

From  C 

.0.  4th  F.G. 

En .  At : 

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4  June  ’ 

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Da 

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Tlif:  enemy 

shelled 

X 

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woods 

with 

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inter-"' 

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and 

heavily  at 

nigl  t . 

Co  .  B 

supported  the 

attack 

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11 

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these 

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5th  I:  6 

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to  10 

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i"  * 

y.  June 

Ene-y’s  aeroplanes  observed  these  -:oods  quite  constantly 
durirr:  tl.e  day.  Gun  y  8  of  Co.  B  reports  that  they  lei  lied  15 
Boch.es  in  the  to  in  field. 


Edmund 
qi  or ,  4th 


one , 


•"  Cl  U- 

.  •  u  f  -  -  -  f 


10:10  hv.  June  24,  1010, 

"c pert  from  3rd.  Brira.de  relative  to  latest  report  of  casualties 
due  to  "'as  shellin',  of  last  night : 


10:25 


9  th 

I  nf  -ant  ry 

*•>  *-* 

■oe1..  *• 

•’  ii 

-  -  -  -  -  162 

S  f 

•  ♦  .i  ■  11  • 

_  „  _  _  _  p5 

Total  -  -  339 

,ne 

;4,  1318. 

age 

f  on  3rd 

Brigade  Hdqrs 

The  23rd.  Infantry  reports  heavy  artillery  f ire  on 
their  left,  apparently  a  barrage  which  appeal's  to  he  approach¬ 
ing  the  left  of  th.e  23  rd  Infantry  position. 
h.A.  Iri  .  notified.  10:10  if. 


fro  :  Comdg,  Gen.  3rd  Brigade.  At:  Boston.  Date:  June  24,  ’IS, 
.’.our:  3:25  I.*  .  . -o,  30,  Rec’. d.  10:25  E.'T, 

3  o ;  C omdg .  G e n .  2nd  Divisi *n. 


ns  mg  Officer  twenty- third  Inf  entry  reports 
one  hundred  and  sixty- two  casualties ,  gas,  last  night . 

Eroper  actio:  taken  hy  1  in  to  limit  results,  he  urgently 
request  replacements.  He  relieves  third  battalion  hy  second 
to- or :-o,-T  night  according  to  schedule  which  it  is  understood 
has  amor  oval  Division  head  ruartTS . 


Levis , 
Co’~dg . 


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one  message  from  4th  Brigade: 

a  ma  ch  i  n  c  gu n  h  or r  ag  e  w  as  pu  t 
the  E 01 o - d e - BELLE  AU .  It  did  not 
uiet  no-*. 


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June  25,  19 IB. 


June  25,  1918. 

1:^5  A.  M. 

Phone  call 

Has  new  identification  of  German  Regiment  of  the  402nd 
±Hj  .  Regt .  Id ent il ication  taken  from  one  of  two  Germans 
.ml lev.  about  3  A.  M.  June  24,  in  front  of  Co'.  E,  9th  Inf¬ 
antry  and  53rd  Colonials  (Prench).  Identification  sent  to 
u-c  Hdqrs.  2nd  Div. 


^  *  05  A.  .1.  message  from  23rd  Infantry: 
Reports  ”3 very thing  quiet". 


5:42  A.  M.  Phone  message  3rd  Brigade: 
Reports  "Everything  quiet". 


5:45  a.  M.  Report  telephoned  to  3rd  jureau.  3rd  A.  C. 

Everything  quiet.  Identification  of  402nd  German  Inf. 
negt,  obtained  by  2nd- Bn,  9th  Infantry,  Identification 
taken  iron  one  ol  two  Germans  killed  about  3  A.  M.  June  2:4, 
in  front  of  Co.  E.  9th  Inf.  and  53rd  Colonials  (French). 


8:00  A .  11 .  ,  June  25,  19  18. 


June 


ij?.'LQjh4g-tL.i.on  received  from  _the_  Division  3ur p. eo nj_ 
Casualties  for  the  24  hours  ending  6:00  A.  II 

25  th: 


Wounded -  68 

Gassed - -414 

Sick - - _65 

TOTAL - 547 


7th  Infantry - - -  3 


9,15  A. j.._ ,  J une  25,  1918, 


message _ f rom  L ivis ion  Q .  p . 


Enemy  artillery  more  active  during  nigh 
5/150’ s  in  the  direction  of  ISSORC  FARE .  At 
8/150's  in  direction  of  V01G  Lb  CHAbEL .  11: 

on  the  road  from  VO  IE  LU  CKATEL  to  PYRAMID. 
6/150' s  on  battery  position  to  our  left.  At 
arently  gas  shells  in  the  direction  of  LUCY. 


t .  At  9:20  P  .M 
9:20  P.il.  , 

20  P.il*  7/105’ s 
At  3:00  A. Id, 
8:40  A .  Li .  app  - 


10:20  A. II.  ,  June  25,  1918. 

Telephone  lies  sage  from  4th.  Brigade  Hdqrs. 

T^o  ammunition  wagons  have  just  been  reported  entering  EELL- 
EAU. by  the  road  to  the  right  of  KILL  182. 


PRO  a.  :  B-l  AT:  P.C.  Late:  25  June  18. 
EG:  15.  TO :  Colonel  Conger; 

Can  you  let  the  bearer  have  a  copy 
which  you  showed  me  the  other  day? 


HOUR:  11:30 

of  the  captur 


Hal one , 

Colonel . 


une 


o 


•  -  •  » 


icia . 


1:30  P 


u  une 


IS  18  .  me ssage  fro:::  4th  I- 


ii  m  ue  . 


,iessa.;;e  received  f rom  0.0.  2nd  kn .  5th  ..marines:  The 
Adjutant  said  t...at  w.ien  he  last  saw  the  plane  ( G-e naan 
aeroplane)  it  was  descending  in  flames  at  an  angle  of 


about 


4  5 


ds 


in  the  direction  of  the  road  runn: 
north  of  the  road  wnicn.  runs  east  and  west  through  LUCY. 


°gre. 


inning 


Thi  s  plane  va  s  b e  in 


closely  followed  by  s  second  plane, 


which,  however,  flew  a  way.  This  second  plane  was  closely 
followed  by  a  third  plane ,  presumably  a  Trench  machine, 
message  from  C.O.  5th  marines  :  Aboux  an  hour  ago  an 
enemy  airplane  shot  down,  apparently  by  French  aviator, 
at  point  75  .80-62  .70 ,  northeastern  part  of  IFLL.TAb . 

-  u  s t  into  f 1 ame s  just  before  s t r i k i n c  ~  r o u nd ,  p r  o * 
landing  within  enemy  lines . 


a  b  1  v 


20 


T> 


.  ivi  < 


une 


p  p. 

V.  f 


1918.  Uessage  from  3rd  Brigade. 


Intelligence  Officer  3rd  Brigade,  reporting  to  0-2, 
stated  that  German  aviator  came  down  within  our  lines  and 
was  taken  alive  and  is  being  sent  in  to  headquar oer s . 


3:00  P.IJ.  Telephone  message  from  2nd  Bureau,  10th  C.A.O. 

A  deserter  from  402nd  Inf.  Regt .  (2Qlst  Div, )  taxen  cy 
corps  on  our  right  stated:  201st  Division  relic \ ed  <wlsv 
Division  and  elements  of  175th  Division  night  18-19 _ dune. 

A  large  scale  operation  was  planned  here  for  June . 25 tv^  a 
shock  division  was  to  assault  through  201st  Division,  but. 
operation  was  called  off.  Considerable  artillery  fi om  tnis 
sectcj.  has  been  sent  to  Flanders 


4:10  P  .1:1 .  June  25th,  1918.  f.essage  received  from  G-2. 

Heavy  shelling  for  the  past  two  hours  on  Otn  Ini.  I.C. 
Otherwise  everything  quiet. 


4:10 


P.m 


June  25th,  1918.  Message  received  from  G-2 


nq 


Troop  2 


Div- 


5TATSH1HT  OF  PRIVATE  E.  GaUTTIER , 

ision.  .  ,, 

-  An  old  lady  that  lives  up  here  on  the  hill  where  tney 

are  digging  trenches  told  me  that  she  saw  a  man  arounc^her 
farmhouse .  She  said  thaw  when  she  saw  him  he  looked  so  , 
and  when  she  looked  at  him  he  walked  off.  The  key  said 
that  he  looked  suspicious  to  her.  She  said  he  had  on  a 
pair  of  white  corduroy  pants.  Pis  hat  was  small  but  she 


co 


ild  nor  explain  what  kind  of  a  hat  it  was. 


V  P  V,  p  'i 


on  mix¬ 


ed  garments,  neither  French  nor  American.  <Jhen  he  le.'  - 
house  he  came  down  the  road  and  the  old.  lady  followed  *-i--* 
Then  he  ducked  off  into  a  field  along  the  road  and  me  ola 
lady  lest  track  of  him". 


4  : 30 


M. 


June  25th,  1918.  ’message  received  from  G-2 


The  pilot  of  the  enemy  aircraft,  which  was  shot  down 
within  our  lines  in  the  BOIS  Dm  BELLEAU  this  morning, .and 
who  was  first  reported  to  have  been  taken  alive  was  killed 
by  his  fall  and  the  flames  from  his  machine. 


June  25,  1918. 


From : 
At : 
Date : 
To  : 


C . 0 .  2nd  Bn.  23  Inf. 

V/oods  500  meters  G.S.  LA  LANGUID  F3RMS . 
6-25-18  Hour:  5:00  P . M .  How  Gent:  Runner 
C.G.  2nd  Division  A.3S.F. 


.  Th * s  Bn-  was  to  have  relieved  the  3rd  Bn.  23  Inf. (Major 
iilliottj  in  the  first  line  to-night.  V.O.  from  the  C.O.  23rd 
In;  .  have  just  been  received  to  the  effect  that  the  relief 
wi:l  not  take  place  as  contemplated  &  that  the  Bn.  will  re- 
mo.in  wiere  it  is  as  part  of  the  Div.  Reserve,  until  further 
orders . 

Whiting , 

maj or . 


5:45  P.li.  June  25th.  1918.  Telephone  message  from  a.ero 
squadron  280. 

An  infantry  aeroplane  left  our  station  at  4:55  P.M. 
(Artillery  notified.) 


6:30  P.M.  June  25th.  1918.  Message  from  4th  Brigade  Kdqrs, 

At  5:25  I  . HI .  five  Germans  were  seen  running  out  of  the 
Northwestern  corner  of  the  BOIS-DjBS-KSLLSAU.  We  opened  up  on 
them  with  rifle  and  machine  guns,  killing  four  and  drove  the 
filth  one  back.  Nothing  else  to  report. 


7 :  0o  P.1I.  June  25th.  1918.  Message  from  2nd  Artillery 
Brigade . 

0.1  .T  .  1  reports  heavy  German  fire  on  the  B013-DF-  BJLL- 
3AU  during  the  last  hour  and  a  half. 

O.I.T.  2  reports  Germans  filtering  in  northern  portion  of 
BO I S -DS - BLLLBAU . 

I'-th  Field  Artillery  reports  that  our  artillery  is  now 
concentrating  on  this  point. 


7:50  P.M.  June  25th.  1918.  Message  from  C.P.  l'Br‘ 


Traffic  appeared  to  be  normal.  Circulation  on  BON:  FS- 
B0IS-B0NNES  road  continues  at  about  the  same  rate  as  during 
the  past  three  days.  Between  5:00  and  5; 30  all  balloons 
opposite  our  sector  descended  as  if  by  prearranged  time,  a 
5 : a0  heavy  mist  came  down  over  area  visible  from  this  Q.p. 
At  first  it  appeared  like  smoke  screen  or  cloud  but  its  ex¬ 


tension  does  not  warrant  this 
edly  only  atmospheric. 


assumption  and  it  is  undoubt - 


8:15  P.M.  June  25th.  1918.  Telephone  message  from  General 
Harbor d . 

Things  are  going  0 .1C.  The  filtering  into  the  woods  of 
Germans  is  believed  to  have  been  stopped.  Some  prisoners 
have  been  captured.  A  German  captain  and  six  or  seven  other 
prisoners  are  reported  to  be  on  their  way  back  together  with 
some  wounded . 


8 : 30  P ,M .  June  25th .  19 18 . 
Har  Dord .  We  have  a  report 
of  hi 3  companies  have  read 
estimated  number  of  one  hur 


.  Telephone  message  from  General 
from  Shearer,  7:00  P.M.,  that  two 
•ed  their  objectives;  that  he  has 
if red  and  fifty  prisoners;  that  more 


prisoners  are  coming  in  now  too  fast  to 
one  of  his  companies  is  still  meet  in  w 


be  counted;  and  that 
th  some  resistance. 


/  , 


* 


P .  M . 


June  25  th,  1918. 


8:32  P.M.  June  23th,  1918.  Telephoned  to  A. P.M. 

n  n  one  officer  and  twenty  ;.ien  at  once  to  report  to 

^ .  G- .  4  Brigade  to  take  care  of  prisoners. 


8:45  P.M.  June  25th,  1918.  Mes 

3  companies  of  the  2nd  Battalion 
woods.  Pvt.  Pfeifer  vras  of  the 
to  talk . 


sage  from  I.O.,  5th  Marines 

of  the  347th.  Regt . ,  in  the 
5th  Company;  he  is  inclined 


8:50  P.M. 
ade . 


June  25,  1918.  Message  from  Adjutant,  4th  Brig- 


companies  have  reached  their  objectives  -  just  a 
little  held  up  on  left  flank.  That  was  an  hour  and  a  half 
ago.  Small  Counter-attack  made  and  repulsed. 


9  :45 


*n  t.  " 

•L  •  idl  • 


June  25,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 


Everything  quiet. 


10:15  P.M.  June  25,  IS  18 


Message  phoned  by  Chief  of  Staff  to  C.  G.  4th  Brigade. 

The  artillery  have  just  stated  that  no  artillery  fire 
be  put  in  the  northern  part  of  the  BO I S- d  e - B3LLEAU  -  that 
you  are  sending  patrols  in  there.  Just  want  to  get  the 
matter  straight,  v/e  have  information  from  prisoners  that 
the  reserves  of  the  companies  are  in  cellars  in  the  BGIS- 
de-EBLLBAU .  If  that  is  the  case  it  might  be  advisable  to 
pound  the  cellars  with  some  155* s. 


Answer  from  C.  G.  4th  Brigade: 

xhe  only  place  I  told  the  artillery  not  to  fire  is 
south  of  X  line  262  and  east  of  BO I S - d e ~ BBLLEAU  as  far  as 
the  railroad  and  I  sent  word  to  the  3rd  Brigade  telling 
tnem  that  I  was  sending  patrols  in  there  and  asked  them  to 
refrain  from  firing  on  them.  The  prisoners  state  that  the 
reserves  are  in  caves  by  the  Chateau  where  the  artillery 
can't  reach  th em . 


10:50  P.M. 


sssage 


from  C.  G.  3rd  Brigade  (General  Lewis) 


I  informed  General  Bundy  this  afternoon  that  23rd 
Infantry's  plan  for  tonight  would  have  to  be  postponed  on 
account  of  the  4th  Brigade,  for  this  reason.  The  23rd '•Inf¬ 
antry  cannot  play  with  the  2nd  Engineers  tomorrow  night. 


( i'o  t  ime  ind  icat ed ) 

25  June  1918. 

Hobody  answered  in  2nd  Bureau  3rd  A.G.  for  the  6:30 
Requested  3rd  Bureau  to  transmit  to  2d  Bureau  the  sa 
port  furnished  to  them  at  5:45.  The  officer  on  duty 
said  he  would  do  so. 


report 

me  re- 
there 


% 


A, 


June  26,  191*3. 


1:40  A  .H .  June  26,  1916.  Phone  message  fro.1  Hq.  4th  Brig¬ 
ade:  G- 3 

L  message  fro:;.*  the  front  lines  by  runner  issued  at 
12:56  stated  the  action  so  far  as  the  Americans  is  concern¬ 
ed,  is  over.  The  artillery  activity  is  all  American.  No 
German  artillery  activity  or  machine  gun  fire.  66  prisoners 
have  passed  through  these  headquarters  so  far,  and  there 
are  ..lore  coning  in.  At  the  present  moment  there  is  some 
artillery  fire  on  our  back  area. 


1:47  A. LI.  June  26.  Phone  message  from  Hq .  3rd  Brigade. 

Nothing  special  to  report.  Only  the  usual  artillery 
activity  in  our  back  area.. 


3:35  A.. IP.  June  26.  Phone  message  from  Hdqrs.  3rd  Brigade: 

Ho  unusual  activity.  Enemy  artillery  action  normal. 
Nothing  of  particular  importance  to  report. 


3:45  A  .LI.  -  June  26. 

A  dispatch  rider  from  the  2nd  Battalion,  2nd  Engineers 
brought  in  a  message  taken  from  a  rider  of  the  6th  Liar ines , 
injured  in  a  collision  with  an  ammunition  truck.  The  mess¬ 
age  had  been  addressed  by  the  C.G.  6th  marines  to  the  C.O. 
of  the  engineers  at  the  Ferine  Paris.  Ho  engineers  were  at 
the  Feme  Paris.  The  message  read:  "Require  50  picks,  50 
shovels  and  25  axes  for  immediate  use  this  front.  Can. you 
deliver  at  this  P.  C?  If  so,  how  many? 11 

The  division  engineer  was  sent  the  above  message  and 
said  the  need  would  be  supplied  at  daybreak.  The  C.  0.  6th 
marines  was  notified  by  phone  of  the  action  taken. 


5:05  A.Z.  June  26,  1918 
4th  Brigade. 


Phone  message  from  Headquarter s 


56  prisoners  are  on  the  way  down  to  Division  Headquart¬ 
ers.  A  little  later  we  will  send  down  about  70  more  and  4 
o  f  f  i  c  er  s . 


5:40  A. Li.  Jure  26th  -  Phone  message  from  Headquarters, 
3rd  Brigade: 

Everything  quiet.  Ho thing  to  report. 


6:40  A. If.  June  26th. 

Night  report  phoned  to  3rd  Bureau,  3rd  French  Army 
Corps . 


All  the  details  of  the  attack  in  the  BO 1 3 - d e - BELLE AU 
are  not  yet  known.  The  action  so  far  as  Americans  are  con¬ 
cerned  v-as  over  by  shortly  after  midnight.  V/ e  took  prison¬ 
ers  of  which  80  have  already  passed  through  division  head¬ 
quarters  and  are  on  their  way  to  the  Corps.  The  total  num¬ 
ber  is  not  yet  definitely  known.  Towards  3  o’clock  fairly 
violent  artillery  action  on  both  sides  on  the  left  part  of 
our  divisional  sector.  On  the  rest  of  our  front  all  was 
calm  during  the  night. 


' 


. 


, 

■ 


■ 


■ 


/ 

A.  LI. 


June  26,  1918. 


9:00  A.  M.  June  26,  1918. 

Information  received  from  the  Division  Surgeon: 
Casualties  for  24  hours  ending  6  A.  21.  June  26  - 

^.^r  about  160  are  casualties  from  the 
BOIS  de  BELLEAU . 


-  260. 

fight  in 


Memo.  for 

Strength  of  Divisio n : 


Infantry - 10,354  rifles 

2nd  Engineers -  1,335  !l 


Received  11:00  A.M,  June  26th,  1918 

-rom.:  C.O.  4th  LI.  G.  Battalion  at  BOIS  de  BELLEAU,  sent 

"  runner  to  EAlSOH  BLANCHE  at  6:50  A.M.  26th  June  1918. 

-o :  C.  G.  2nd  Division. 


I  report  for  24  hours  ending  8:00  P.K.  25th  June  1918. 

a™4?iane  was  bought  down  afire  near  north 
ed*f  °f  ^0I&-de-BEL^aiAU  about  12:30  P.M.  and  the  enemy’s 
aerial  observation  over  these  woods  then  seemed  to  de- 

+  12e®S!my  shelle^  us  very  little  during  the  day 

mrt.il  about  4:00  P.M.  He  then  fired  a  general  harassing 
fire  on  these  woods  •  °  & 

these  woods  heavily 


until 

until 


were  captured  coming  into 
Co.  A,  4th  M.  G.  Battalion  at 
i.ield  north  of  it.  The 


about  '6  :4o 
after  8:00 


Sp  e ' 


;rnic 


P.M.  He  then  shelled 
P.LI.  4  enemy  prison- 
these  v/oods  near  P.  C,  of 
about  8:00  P.LI.  from  wheat- 
names  of  these  prisoners  are: 
Pheeder  uartsch,  Marx  Kapp  and  Hans  Korr 

of  87th  Division.  The  2nd 
LI.  G,  Battalion  held  the 

-  -  — --  across  these  v/oods  until 

t.e  advance  of  the  infantry  at  5:00  P.  M .  The  battalion 
supported  the  infantry  e.ttack  and  consolidated  positions 
as  directed.  ^Our  casualties  are  as  follows:  Killed,  Pvt. 

e  e  L,arCi.n^,  Eran'e  Barnes,  Pvt.  Albert  Popp.  Wounded 

seriously,  xvt.  John  “Viola  and  Pvt.  Joseph  Wasser.  Wounded, 
siigmtly,  Sgt.  Joseph  Richthammer,  Sgt.  John  W.  Bates,  Cpl. 


Vernon 

of  the  347th  Infantry  regiment 
and;  3rd  Platoons  of  Co.  B,  4th 
line  <;62  running  east  and  west 


George  ji.  miller,  Cpl,  Joseph  Albert 
Pvt.  mime  Cole,  Pvt.  Anthony  Slanta, 
I  g  Dalphy  ar  o  clcman  and  Pvt.  Vernon 
4tn  ,v.  G.  Battalion.  The  totals  are 
wounded  c,  and  slightly  wounded  10. 


,  Cpl.  James  C.  Made, 
Pvt.  Sam  llusbuichof f , 
Martin,  all  of  Co.  B, 


Killed  3 


Seriously 


E  .  L  .  Ze.ne  , 

Major,  4th  M.  G.  Battalion. 


\ 


A.  M. 


Juno  26 ,  1918 . 


11:25  A.  M.  June  26,  1918. 

5  officers  and  enlisted  men,  German  prisoners, 
passed  through  Division  Headquarter s ,  captured  in  last 
night's  operation  in  the  BQI 3- de- BELLEAU . 


P.  M.  June  26,  1918. 


5:30  P.M, 

Latest  report  as  to  the  number  of  prisoners  captured 
in  the  BO I S - d e - BELLEAU . 

Number  passed  through  Division  Hdqrs.--  7  officers  256  men. 
wounded  passed  through  dressing  station-  22  " 

Enroute  from  4th  Brigade  Hdqrs.’ -  4  » 

With  battalion  at  the  BOIS-de- BELLEAU 20  » 

TOTAL  - -7  officers  302  men. 

Verbal  report  of  II.  p.  stationed  at  Div.  H.O.  Total 
prisoners:  5  officers,  266  men. 


Prom:  C.  0.  2nd  Bn.  23rd  Inf. 

At  :  Woods  500  meters  S  E  .  LA  L ANGUS  PERILS . 

Late:  June  26,  1918.  Hour:  7  P.  M. 

To:  G.  G.  2nd  Division,  A.  E.  P. 

This  battalion  effects  the  relief  of  the  3rd  Bn.  23rd 
Infantry  in  the  first  line  tonight  per  V.  0.,  C.  0.  23rd 
Infantry . 

Request  that  my  two  liaison  agents  now  at  Div,  Hdqrs.  be 
returned  to  me  at  once. 


WHITING , 

Major . 


9:05  P.u.  June  26,  1918. 

Telephonic  Message  from  Division  O.P.  "B". 

3:45-  -  81/150’s  on  marigny  road. 

6:45-  -  20  men  crossing  field  to  BOIS  LAN ONE  81.30-65.95. 
6:45-  -  10/150' s  on  PETITE  CORMONT  ROAD. 

6:45-  -  8/77  's  PEFLuE  PARIS  road. 

7:04-  -  30  men  in  formation  on  road  to  BOIS  DE  BONNES. 
8:10-  -  30  men  over  same  road. 

22  enemy  planes  over  since  3:00  o'clock. 

Balloons  went  down  at  the  usual  time . 


. 


r.  m. 


June  26,  1918. 


Telephone  this  to  Chief  of  3d  Bureau,  VI th  Army. 

9:00  P.M.  -  June  26,  1918. 

Replying  to  your  telephone  mess  ace  of  8:20  - 
.he  Chief  of  Staff  of  the  Hath  Division  infer/, 13  ne 

FnrtmnJi ond  <!lvlsional  troops,  88th  Division,  t 
oUhiJ^viLLI^Ro.;  one  brigade  just  behind  the  125th  Division. 
iJiviSicnai  Headquarters  to  SAULCHERY .  Movement  to  begin 
June  29 th .  Other  than  that,  he  has  no  orders. 

9:2Z/£’  ~  The  above  Party  now  wants  to  know  when  the  Chief 
oi  otaff  oi  the  28th  Division  THINKS  hi: 


that 
go  to 


to  go  into  the  front  line. 


s  troops  will  be  able 


9.45  P.M.  -  ing  phoned:  Heady  inside  7 


days 


P.B. 


^.45  P .M .  J une  26 ,  1918. 

Telephonic  report  from  3rd  Brigade  Hdqrs, 

everything  quiet.  Nothing  special  to  report. 


Message  from  Division  0.  P. 
Kec’d  at  9:47  P.M. 


v/ha.t  seem  to  be  gas  shells,  quite  a  number, 
oi  PARIS  FARM  for  the  past  one-half  hour.  10/77 
rARIGNY  and  PARIS  FARM . 


in  directionn 
s  between 


A.  M.  June  27,  1918. 

3; 00  A.  M. ,  June  27th,  1918. 

P.  reported  with  nine  prisoners.  Lieut.  Head  was 
notified . 


6.45  A. A.  June  27th,  1918.  Message  sent  to  2nd  &  3rd 
3rd  A  .C  . 

Nothing  new  to  report;  everything  very  quiet. 


Bureau 


7:45  A .11.  June  27,  1918. 
A.C.  American 


Message  sent  to  2nd  Bureau  1st 


Nothing  new  to  reoort .  Night  calm, 
arrived  at  H.Q.  at  3:00  a.M. 


Nine  prisoners 


8.00  A.M.  June  27th,  1918.  Memorandum  from  Div.  Surgeon. 

Casualties  for  24  hours  ending  6  A.M.  27  June. 

Sick  52 
Wounded  42 

Gassed  _ 1_2 

Total  luS 


’ 


A  .Li. 


June  27,  1918. 


9:30  A.M,  June  27,  1918.  Memorandum  for  G-l. 

Strength  of  Division. 

Infantry  10,253  rifles. 

2nd  Engrs,  1,334  " 


10;10  A.M*,  June  27,  1918.  Message  from  2nd  Bureau,.  1st  A.C. 

The  3rd  French  A.C,  have  information  that  the  Germans  may 
immediately  shell  the  field  100  meters  north  of  LUCY-le-BOCAGE. 

(4th  Brigade  H.Q,,,  Artillery  Brig.  H.Q.,  G-2  notified) 


11;00  A.M,,  June  27,  1918,  Message  from  4th  M.G»  Battalion  to 
2d  Div. 

I  report  for  24  hours  ending  8:00  P.M*,  26  June  1 18  *  Co. 
"B” ,  4th  M,Gfr  Battalion  supported  the  attach  on  the  enemy  in 
these  woods  25  June  and  assisted  in  consolidating  the  positions 
gained.  This  was  done  as  ordered  in  a  very  correct  and  effi¬ 
cient  manner.  The  enemy  shelled  these  woods  heavily  from  a^out 
6:45  P.M.  to  about  1:00  P.M.  25  June,  He  shelled  very  little 
after  3:00  A.M.  26  June.  Aeroplanes  of  enemy  flew  over  woods 
intermittently  during  the  day.  Co.  "A”  remained  in  the  same 
position  except  that  they  extended  their  line  to  the  left  about 
300  yards  about  6:00  P.M,  25  June  as  directed, 

E.  L.  Zane, 

Ma j .  4th  M.G,  Battalion. 


No. 

Sent  By 

T  ime 

Received  by 

Check 

1 

C 

11:05 

5 

54 

From; 

Custer  C. 

Date : 

6/27/18.  Hour: 

10:40. 

To  : 

All  stations. 

It  has  been  reported  hour  ago  that  a  woman  wearing  a 
red  cross  uniform  has  come  into  the  lines  saying  she  had  es- 
caped  from  the  Germans.  Reported  riding  on  a  ration  cart.  She 
is  to  be  taken  into  custody  and  handed  over  to  American  Author¬ 
ities  , 

Custer  C. 


11:45  A.M.  June  27,  1918.  Report  from  Lieut.  Meyers,  Graves 
Registration  Unit. 

711  burials  up  until  6  P.M,  June  25,  1918, 


12:10  Noon,  June  27,  1918.  Message  from  23rd  Inf.  to  2nd  Div. 

C.Q.  3rd  Battalion,  23rd  Infantry,  has  arrived  in  Divi¬ 
sion  reserve  camp. 


2; 25  P.M,,  June  27,  1918,  Message  from  G-2. 

Message  from  2nd  Field  Artillery  Brigade  states  that  tne 
shelling  now  going  on  is  directed  against  the  BEZU-3T.  AULDE 
road  just  outside  of  BEZU  with  remarkably  good  range.  The 
shells  used  are  150’s  long,  at  intervals  of  about  6  minutes. 


t  f 


P  TjT 


June  27,  1918. 


4:4o  P.M.  June  27th,  1918.  Message  sent  to  3rd  French  A.C. 
Everything  quiet;  nothing  to  report. 


From:  G.  0.  4th  Machine  Gun  Bn. 

At  :  BO I S- d  e - BELLEAU 

Bs.te:  June  27,  1918.  Hour:  8:00  p.m. 

To  :  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division. 


1  report  for  24  hours  ending  8:00  p.m.,  27  June  <18. 

ire  enemy  fired  at  this  wood  his  usual  evening  "straf- 
ing-  iron  8:00  p.m.  26  June  to  1:50  p.m.  27th  June,  and  from 
b:e0  to  7:00  p.m.  27  June;  this  firing  was  quite  mild.  The 
enemy  lined  about  600  one-pounder  shots  at  61.50-76.20. 
Sever:.!  enemy  observation  planes  flew  over  the  BOIS-de-BELL- 
.iwm  intermittently  during  the  day.  The  companies  occupied 
their  assigned  positions. 

EDMUND  j_>  .  2ATTE  , 

Major,  4th  II.  G.  Bn. 


8:15  P.M.  June  27th. 


Message  from  4th  Brigade. 


x* our  German  sausages  have  just 
flames  north  of  the  P.C,  of  the  6th 
was  brought  down  at  8:05. 


been  brought  down  in 
Marines.  The  last  one 


9:45  P 


June  27th,  1918. 


message  to 


3rd  French  A.C. 


All  quiet;  nothing  to  report. 


Telephone  Report  from  0.  P.  *‘B". 
Rec'd  9  : 55  P.M. 


At  4:00  9/77 's  near  PARIS 
du  CHA7EL .  At  5: 00-5/105 !s  in 
5: 40-7/77 !s  (shrapnel)  over  Lm 
77 's  in  both  LA  V0IB  du  CHATBL 
north  of  LA  VO IT  du  CHATEL. 

16  planes  up  since  3:00  o 


FaRM .  4 : 

10-7/77 1 

s  on  LA  VOID 

direction 

of  PARi 

o  i  A.:  8  x  . 

aim  au  a. 

’:**  ,  rr.  ■  — 

5:53,  lu/ 

and  woods 

.  9:40, 

2/77 ' s 

clock 


From: 

B-l 

At  : 

P.C  . 

Date : 

27  ^une  18 

To  : 

Commanding 

Received  10:30  P.M.  June  27. 

Hour:  9:45  P.M.  No.  9.  How  Sent: 
General,  2nd  .Division.  Motorcycle. 


( 105 


Capt.  Jourdon,  5th  Btry .  2nd  Group e ,  103rd  Heavy  P  . A  • 
s)  has  just  arrived  to  install  his  batterv  in  the  heart 
ox  this ^ town  where  we  have  our  T.P.S.,  T.3.F.  and  all  our 
means  oi  niaison.  Any  firing  by  him  would  comoletely  rupture 
my  means  of  communication  at  once.  The  C.O.  of  this  Bn/  is 

LA  BAUD I ERE  and  is  subordinate  to  Haj . 

V  ILL'S  who  is  at  Division  Hq .  at  Genevrois. 

H  is  battery  be  ordered  out  of  this  tor.rn  at 

of  ammunition  caissons  be  stopped  till 


Commandant  CAMUS 
ST.  CLAIRE  D.M'TT 

r.cqu 


;  c  t  +  1- 

'  K>  L 


once  and 
a  or o per 
lor  ray  P 
town . 


that  arrival 

place  tor  the  battery  is  fixed.  It  is  impossible 
.0.  to  remain  here  with  the  battery  firing  in  the 


Malone 4 


Colonel  . 


Dear  j.,alone  :  It  is  fixed,  merci'. 
A.J.B.  12  midnight. 


p  .  June  27,  1918. 

11;  15  P.M.  June  2'/,  19..3  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  to 
2nd  Ic'v, 

Telephone  message  just  received  from  9th  Infantry  re¬ 
ports  an  enemy  aeroplane  i lying  low  over  back  areas  of  3rd 
Brigade  sector,, 


11:50  P.M.  Jane  27,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd 
Biv , 

Intelligence  Officer,  9th  Infantry,  reports  rocket  sig¬ 
nals  still  being  seat  on.  They  recently  went  up.  Also  a 
balloon  is  signalling  by  flashes. 


Received  at  64  A  BW  42  OB 

G  Hq  ABF  June  27  18 

Commanding  General  2nd  Field  Artillery  Brigade  US  APO 

Bo  710  Caster .  . 

C  of  A  number  532  request  you  furnish  this  office  with 
a  list  of  surplus  second  Lieutenants  in  the  2nd  F  A  Brigade. 

Hinds . 

910  pm. 


A.M.  June  28,  1918. 

12:10  A.M.  June  28,  1918, 

1.0,  -  23rd  Infantry. 

Balloon  is  in  direction  of  BPAUX  and  is  signalling. 
Plane  flying  low  over  this  neighborhood. 


5:45  A.M.  June  28,  1918.  From  3rd  Brigade  (Aide)  to  2nd 
Div . 

The  9th  Infantry  reports  that  their  patrol  met  enemy  pa¬ 
trol  this  morning  and  killed  some  of  them.  There  were  no 
identifications* 

At  4:15  an  enemy  plane  was  seen  being  shot  at. 

At  present  everything  is  quiet.  ^ 

A  more  detailed  report  will  follow  at  8;o0  A.M. 


6:10  A.M.  June  28,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  (Aide) 
to  2nd  Div. 

Runner  with  maps  due  them  at  about  midnight  has  not 
showed  up  yet . 


8:00  A.M.  June  28,  1918,  Memorandum  from  Division  Surgeon. 

Casualties  that  passe  I  through  our  dressing  stations  for 
period  ending  6:00  A.M.  Jane  28,  'Ols . 


S irk  - 

Wound  ed - 

Gassed  - - 

TCTAI 


29 
41 
2  9 


June  28,  1918. 


i 


A,  LI 


8:30  A. Li 


June  28,  1918. 


Memo.  for  G-l. 

\ 

Strength  of  2nd  Division. 


Infantry  ----- 

2nd  Engineers 


10,183  rifles. 
1,334.  11 


11:15  a. LI. ,  June  28,  1918.  Report  from  Division  G.P.  "B" . 


P.M. 

10:50  searchlight  BGIS  de  BELLEAU. 

10:50  enemy  plane  in  direction  of  L1ABIG23Y. 

10:55  to  11:05.  10  white  rockets  direction  of  BOIS-de- 

BELLEAU . 

11:10  search  light  and  4  white  rockets  region  of  BOIS-de- 
.bELjuBAU  . 

11:12  enemy  aeroplane  circling  to  the  right  and  over  post. 
11:15  4  white  lights  in  the  direction  of  BOIS-de-BELLEAL . 

11:20  aeroplane  over  post  circling  around  sector. 

11:55  enemy  plane  over  post  flying  toward  LUCY  firing 
machine  gun. 

12:00  1 5/1 5  0  '  s '  LIAR  I  GUY . 

A  .M . 


12:05  5/77’ s  v/oods  of  LA  VOID  du  CHATEL . 

12:05  20/77’ s  MARI  GEY  -  VO  I E  CHATEL  road  near  MARI  GUY  . 

12:07  2/150' s  woods  north  of  post  region  of  battery. 

2:25  4/150 1 s  LA  VOIE  du  CHATEL  road. 

3:35  enemy  shell  our  line  in  region  of  Division  900  north 
of  BO IS  de  BELLEAU. 

4:30  2/150's  LA  VOIE  du  CHATEL. 

5:45  6/150 's  region  of  PARIS  FARM. 


P.  M. 


June  28,  1918. 


12:10  F. 


message  from  3rd  Brigade. 


Very  quiet  morning 


4:05  I.H.  message  from  0.P."'5!‘. 

Everything  is  quiet.  There  is  nothing  to  report. 


4:35  Phi.  June  28,  1918.  Telegram  from 

Fourteenth  reserve  division,  an  attack  division,  re¬ 
ported  June  twenty  three  at  Saponay  Forth  Fere-En-Tardenois 
Was  engaged  Vauy.buin  sector  southwest  Soissons  nay  thirteen 
Last  contact  identification  June  first  at  Vierzy.  Probably 
never  very  heavily  engaged  should  be  in  from  fair  ro  good  a 
condition . 

Bo lan . 


4:45  PEL.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 
All  quiet. 

4:45  P.M.  Message  to  3rd  French  A.C, 
All  quiet. 


\ 


p.  is. 


June  28,  1918. 


6:40  P.M.  June  28,  1918.  Message  from  2nd  Artillery  Brigade 

Plash  Ranging  Section  reports  200  men  just  seen  enter¬ 
ing  the  BOIS  de  BONK S3  at  the  point  K  89.93. 


7 : 40  P.M. , 

Message  from  I.O.  5th  Marines. 

Estimate  that  between  75  and  100  -  150 ^s  have  been 
thrown  in  the  region  of  batteries  in  this  vicinity  during 
the  last  half  an  hour.  A  french  plane  has  been  flying 
around  during  the  whole  period  of  the  shelling  over  their 
vicinity,  and  giving  machine  gun  signals, 


8:30  P.M.  Telephone  Message  from  Plash  Ranging  Section. 

For  the  last  hour  and  15  minutes  there  has  been  a  con¬ 
tinuous  line  of  troops  in  march  order  with,  horses,  wagons 
and  equipment  entering  the  BOIS  de  BONNES  at  k  89-93. 


9:45  P.M,  June  28,  Telephone  message  from  Third  Brigade. 

Everything  quiet.  A  German  airplane  was  brought  down  by 
anti-aircraft  fire  opposite  23rc’  Infantry. 


9:45  P.M.  June  28.  Telephonic  report  to  Third  Amy  Corps. 
French . 

Everything  quiet  in  the  Second  Division  sector.  Nothing 
special  to  report. 


9:50  P.M.  June  28.  Memo,  from  0-1. 
Replacements  received; 


5th  Marines - o 

6th  Marines -  12 

23rd  Inf.  . - . .  14 

4th  M.G.  Bn.  . 1 

5th  M.G.  Bn,  -  4 

1st  Fid.  3ig.  Bn.  -  2 

6th  M.G.  Bn.  - 1 

9th  Inf.  -  8 

2nd  Engrs.  - 1 

Ammunition  Train  -  1 


10:45  P.M.  June  28.  Message  from  2nd  Artillery  Brigade. 

There  is  a  heavy ‘bombardment  of  the  division  on  our  left 
going  on.  They  state  they  require  no  artillery  assistance 
from  this  division. 

G-2 . 


A.  II.  June  29,  1918. 

5:45  A.K.  June  29,  1918.  Message  from  4th  Brigade. 


Everything  quiet 


Nothing  to  report. 


A.M, 


June  29,  1918, 


* 


6:40  A.M,  June  29,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 
Everything  quiet,  nothing  special  during  night. 


6:45  A.M.  June  29,  1918,  Message  phoned  to  3rd  Bureau, 

3rd  A.C* 

The  night  was  quiet  and  no  event  of  special  importance 
took  place.  Usual  artillery  activity,  nothing  further  to 
report  . 


6:45  A.M.  June  29,  1918.  Message  phoned  to  2nd  Bureau, 
3rd  A.C. 

(Same  as  that  to  3rd  Bureau). 


8:00  A.M,  June  29,  1918.  Memo,  for  G-l, 

Strength  of  Division. 

Infantry  -  10,182  rifles. 

2nd  Engineers  -  1,335  " 


8:00  A.M.  Memo,  from  the  Division  Surgeon. 

Casualties  for  24  hours  ending  6  A.M,  June  29,  1918. 

Sick - 1  officer,  29  men. 

Wounded - 1  ”  23  " 

Gassed - - _ 18  11  _ 

TOTAL - 2  officers,  70  Men, 

Casualties  reported  too  late  to  include  in  report 
for  6  A.M.  June  28th -  14  men. 


9:45  A.M.  June  29,  1918.  Report  from  3rd  Brigade  Hqrs . 
Everything  quiet. 


p.M.  June  29,  1918. 

2:35  P.M.  June  29,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Bureau,  3rd 
French  A.C, 

The  Balloon  B-2  is  going  to  arrive  this  evening  at 
V I LLI ERS  -  sur  -MARNE . 


5:00  P.M.  June  29,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  4th  Brig. 

Everything  quiet  on  this  sector.  Nothing  special  to 
report . 


5:03  P.M.  June  29,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brig, 

Everything  quiet.  Normal  artillery  fire  hy  enemy  in 
our  hack  area.  Nothing  special  to  report. 


June  29  ,  1918 


Message  from  2nd  Eureau,  3rd  French  Corps. 

Received  5:55  P.M. 

Information  has  just  been  received  stating  that  the 
enemy  is  preparing  a  heavy  hurst  of  Mrs  on  Kill  201  (west 
of  TKIOLET) . 


: 30  A.M 


June  30,  1918. 


A.  M.  June  30,  1918. 

Message  from  0.  P.  “B1*  . 


Enemy  firing  heavily  on  our  front  line  trenches  from 
the . direction  of  TORCY  and  the  south  of  the  BO I S - d e - BELL3AU . 
Firing  has  now  almost  ceased. 


3:30  A.M.  June  50,  1918.  Message  from  4th  Brigade. 

The  4th  Brigade  had  received  no  information  concerning 
the  firing  then  going  on  in  the  BO I S- d e - BELLEAU . 


3:35  A.M.  June  30,  1918. 


Message  from  O.P.  S,E" . 


En  emv 
farther  to 


has  started  his  operations  again  but  this  time 
the  south  of  the  BO I S - d  e -  BELLEAU  v/oods  . 


8:00  A.M.  June  30,  1918. 


Memorandum  from  Division  Surgeon: 

Casualties  for  24  hours  ending  £:00  A.M.  June  30th, 
1918. 

Sick -  22  men. 

Wounded  - - -  1  officer  -  25  men 

Gassed  -  -  2 


9:00  A.M.  June  30,  1918. 

Memorandum  for  G-l: 

Strength  of  Division: 

I  nf aui try  -  10,142  rifles. 

2nd  Engineers  -  1,333  ,r 


P .  M . 


June  30,1918. 


( HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  01 VI SI OK  (REGULAR) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 


CONFIDENTIAL  MEMORANDUM :  For: 


f: 

ra: 

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c 

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,  ,  3rd 

Brigade . 

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c 

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c 

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,lJ"  day,  "H 11  hour 


Division  Signal  Officer 
Division  Surgeon 
A.  P 


•  XVX  • 


ll  ,  -  v  '  ^  I  A  A  -L  C 

vi  ese  deadquarters,  June  30  19 

at  which  hour  the  attack  ordered 
he  given. 


i Ox  erred  to  in  Field  Orders  No.  9, 


18 .»  is  6:00  P.M.  ,  July  1. 
d  in  the  Field  Order  will 


BY  COMMAS  OF  MAJOR  GENERAL  BUNDY : 


P RE  STOP  BROWN, 

1*21  p  i ■  Colonel,  General  Staff, 

June  50/10.  Chiex  of  Staff. 


Hec’d  0:00  P.M. 

Froi:  C.O.  3rd  Btn.  eth. 
To  •*  C.G.  2nd  Div. 


Kdqrs.  3rd  Btn. 
6th  Marines  A.E.F. 
30  June  1910. 


Btn . 

JEAN 

5  Oth 
is  on 


this 

GROS 


h*  d  ?-"7lth  Hegtl*  IIemo  *  29 th  May  1910, 

as  divisional  Reserve  in  BOIS 
sou  th  of  the  PARIS -METZ  road  at  170.5  -  256.4. 

June' AiBQ?itqUirJdT?y  communication  from  C.G.  4th  Brigade 
off  icp^frn^^+T  * ->  do^ovan  Wilmot  is  detailed  as  lia- 

m  tins  oattalion  at  division  Headouart ers . 


B.  W.  Sibley, 
Major ,  U.S.M.C., 
Btn.  C  orrmia  nd  er  . 


Received  10:00  p.il, 


From 

A  ^ 

Date 

To 


C.O.  4th  Machine  Gun  Batta.lion 
BQIS-de- BELLEAU . 

30  June  10 .  Hour 


15 


"D 


r^A  ; - *  •  ^  •  amu  ,  _l  •  Aunner  mi 

Comdg .  oeneral ,  2nd  Division  to  RAISON  BLANCHE . 


do :  1 


Hoy/  sa 
Runner 


nt : 

ivilTCHEL 


The  eneriy*1  shelled  the  L>:?°  hK*  50  June 

+V,Q  j  0  .  "  .  ea  xriC  FUiS-v.e-B^ijn^AU  intermittently  during- 

“T*  *‘-*>*»**  new  over  Me  woo! 

of  MIG-de-BELMuMboufi :  ME  YIMppEEfto 

^ere0p?Mn7yavieme.100°  fMt  ^ 

EDMUND  L .  BARE . 


A .  M 

2 :  CO  A.lvl.  ,  July  1,  1918. 


July  1.  1910 


^Corporal  Busick  reports  from  C.R.1^” 
eiie-‘-  out  three  times.  Enemy  shelled  LA 
and.  cattery  position  near  the  O.P, 


that  he  has  been 
VO  IE  du  CHATEL 


3:00  A. Li.  ,  July 

3rd  Brigade 
ance,  just  befor 


1,  1910.  Telephone  Message  from  3rd  Brigade 

reports  interdiction  fire  of  slight  import- 
e  ^ : 0 0  A .M .  on  the  left  of  9th  Infantry. 


A.  'JL.  .  i  July  1,  19 IB. 

A-.,...  July  l,  19 IB.  Telephone  Report  from  3rd  Brigade. 

0i,(  Brigade  reports  everything  quiet.  Domptin  was 
shell ea  at  12  and  again  about  3:10. 


^ : °0  A.M.  Report  to  3rd  Corps,  French. 

Both i ug  special  to  report.  Only  moderate  artillery 
activity  during  the  night. 


8:30  A.M.  July  1,  191B. 


Memorandum  from  Bivision  Surgeon. 


Tr e  following  additional  sanitary  arrangements  are  being 
made  lor  the  operation  of  the  3rd  Brigade  on  the  evening  of 
July  1st. 


.Ambulance  Co.  #1  will  establish  a  dressing  station 
30  litter  oearers  and  one  officer  to  reenforce  battalion 
stations  of  the  9th  Infantry  at  1 I0HNEAUX . 


■  r  i  th 
aid 


Additional  litter  bearers,  24  men,  will 
personnel  of  the  23r:1  Infantry,  being  placed 
ion  of  the  Surgeon,  23rd  Infantry. 


reenforce  the  preseni 
at  the  disposit-- 


B:aO  A.M.  ,  July  1,  191B.  Memorandum  from  Division  Surgeon 

Casualties  for  24  hours  ending  6  A.1I.  July  1,  1918. 

Sick  - -  3  officers  19  men. 

Wounded  . 1  »  36  men. 

Gassed - -  —  - -  - -  5  men. 

TOIhJ  - 4  officers  60  men. 


9:00  A. 


July  1,  19  IB.  Memo.  for  G-l : 

Effective  strength  of  the  Division: 

Infantry  -  10,255  rifles. 

2nd  Engineers  -  1,401  rifles. 


MhbSAGE  .L'bvOj  *  0  ,P 
Rec'd  9:15  A  .If 


"A  si 


t 


Our  batteries  firing  on  VAUX  and  several  shots 
about  25  -  30  yards  beyond  our  1st  line  trenches, 
shells  dropped  between  O.P.  and  front  line.  Think 


1 5  0  1  r 


falling 
2  of  our 
th ey  are 


July  1,  19 IB,  10:50  A. I, I. 
Memo,  for  C-2; 


I-lea.se  call  up  the  Division  O.P.  and  tell  him  that  the 
artillery  observer  reports  all  155’ s  well  in  enemy's  lines, 
and  that  several  enemy  Salvos  of  150's  have  been  fired  on 
our  line.  The  Flash  Ranging  Station  reports  150  battery  has 
been  in  action,  and  artillery  field  officer  is  going  to  div¬ 
ision  C.P.  to  be  there  the  rest  of  the  day,  giving  all  ass- 
i s  t anc e  in  ar  t i 1 1 ery  o b o er vat ion. 


G-3 . 


A.  11. 


July  1,  1918. 


July  1,  1918. 

Message  fro..  French  Aviation 
Rec!d  11:00  A.  11 . 


There  is 
T1 IC  jET  , 
that  there  is 


at  present,  a  very  heavy  horn  Aar  Ament  of  LI] 
a  great  deal  of  snoke.  It  is  not  relieved 
any  gas  being  used. 


2  3rd.  i :  if  an  try  i : 


ports 


row  investigating,  fad  heard  no  re* 


Message  from  1,0,  23rcl  Infantry, 

Roc’d  1.1:15  A.M. 

States  that  the  shelling  and  the  snoke,  reported,  by 
French  Aviation  as  in  the  vicinity  of  L3  TKIOLET,  comes 
from  the  west  of  B0T7RESCH2S. 

11:00  loon,  July  1,  1918.  message  from  3rd  Brigade. 

lard  infantry  phone  that  shelling  was  on  their  left. 

P-  M.  July  1,  1918. 

July  1st,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from 
Division  O.P.  nB-'  . 

At  2:45  P.M.  enemy  started  he^yy  shelling  of  our  front 
lines  in  vicinity  o.  BOIS-de-LELL'MMU,  continued  interval 
burst  of  about  ten  minute  duration. 

At  L : 43  P.M.  eighteen  7?’s  shrapnel  and  gas  just  north 

of  O.P.  !1B“. 

July  i,  1918. 

Message  from  Division  0 .1 . "IK 
Rec’d  4:06  ?.M. 

Crowd  of  men  at  3:53  P.M.  troops  moving  in  single  file 
at  about  10-15  pace  interval  toward  BODIES  fro  :  30TS  30111.23 , 
40  seen  so  far  still  coming. 

G-2. 

Rec'd  at  4:19  P.M.  Message  from  Division  0.1.  "B”  , 

Enemy  plane  overhef d .  4:14  firing  three  signal  rockets 

i or red  to  return  under  heavy  anti-aircraft  fire. 

4:23  P.M.  Message  from  Balloon  44. 

Many  enemy  lies  in  action  in  small  woods  between  PETITE 
MARL I ERE  and  LAUOCLNOIS  line  (Small  calibres). 

-  ~  -  -  -  -  ~  0-2 , 

5:10  P.M. ,  July  1,  1918.  Message  from' 57th  French  Artillery 

Report  from  37th  French  Artillery  states  that  the  enemy 
counter-offensive  artillery  preparation  has  become  quite 
strong  along  Kill  304  and  on  MGhlEABm  and.  road  running  north 
from  iICNi.EALX . 

(  Cant  ’  d  rent  page ) 


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- 


July  1,  19 113  . 


iCont'd  from  last  page). 

Counter  battery  is  now  in  progress. 

G-2  . 

xote:  The  above  has  been  verified  by  reports  of  our  own 

ai t illery  O.P . 's,  which  state  that  the  fire  extends  as  far 
south  a  a  IIGITLEAUX. 


5: 1C  P.M.  lies  sage  from  O.PM'B". 

Cl  el  ling  south  of  BO  1 S - d s - BELLE AU  stonped  two  r.iinutes 

age, 

G-2. 


5:13  P  *M .  ,  July  1,  191b.  Message  from  O.P. ”3". 

_ Troop  movement  commencing  again  on  BOIS  BOHLES  to 

MjiMhiS  road  the  same  as  before  in  single  file. 


5:10  D.M.,  Message  July  1,  1910. 

Deport  from  Lieut.  Gulliver,  Liaison  Officer  v/ith  the 
39th  Division,  that  he  has  arrived  at  his  post. 

5:C4  P.LI.  Message  from  Division  O.P.  ”3“  . 

Enemy  heavily  shelling  our  lines  in  region  of  BQURESCHES. 

G-2. 


5: £9  P.II.  ,  Message  from  Div.  O.PM'B”. 

^Shelling  east  of  3QURESCFES  has  stopped.  It  lasted  in 
all  for  five  mi nut e s . 

G-2. 


c  .  i  r 
w  .  _L  ^ 


MI. 


July  1,  1910.  Message  from  Balloon  7,-44. 


well 


Rolling  barrage  very  good  no  blank  spaces, 
covered  Barrage  has  reached  VAuX . 


•aear  areas 


6:15  P.M 


uly 


o  i  n 


from 


w  /  L 


Artillery  ( Dr - 


•R-: 


Me  s sag 
ench ) . 

;en  YALX  and  MmLL  £04  they  are  progressing  because 
enemy  barrage  is  light.  Between  VAUX  and  the  left  limit 
we  cannot  see  because  dust  and  smoke. 


!tWP<=’ 


CO 


•M  •  July  1,  1910 


Message  from  Lt.  Gulliver,  Div. 


At  6:05 
At  6:10 
with  wounded 
a  m  z  e  d  • 


.Liaison  Oil  . 

Message  from  0.0.  39th  51  Attack  well  started”. 
Observer  of  this  Corps  saw  Germans  retreating 
down  the  northern  slopes  of  HILL  004 ,  disorg- 


July  1,  1910.  Message  from  1.0.,  23rd  Infantrv. 


Slight  machine  gun  fire  on  our  left  which  terminated 
short lv . 


July  1,  19  18. 


6:40  P.M.  Message  fron  Lt .  Gulliver. 

Aviator  reports  friendly  trocos  north  of  EAST -TEST 
path  m  wood  204. 


6  .  2  x- .  ;.i ,  Ju  ly  1 ,  19  18 .  He  s  sage  f  r  on  Col.  Her  bs  t . 
A o  news  as  yet. 


6:4 5  f ,K,  July  1,  1918.  Hessa.;e  from  Lt,  Gulliver,  Div. 

Liaison  Officer. 

■  eSoaHe  a<t  6:30:  One  platoon  of  French  attained  their 
objectives,  the  bridge  east  of  VAUX  on  the  railroad  and 
est  a  dished.  liaison  with  Americans  on  their  left.  They  hear 
heavy  firing  in  the  woods  of  304. 

(Above  message 'phoned  to  3rd  Brigade  ,  7  ;  00  l  .?••!. ) 

6:76  P.M,  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  Gen.  Lewis,  3rd  Brim. 

UF ■'  Co.  9th  Inf,  cleaning  up  company,  -oing  intc  VAUX 
6:lo.  './lute  rocket  east  side  of  LA  ROCKS  at  6:25,  meaning 
JE  ARL  HERE.  5 


7:00  1  .  July  1,  1918,  Message  from  3rd  Brigade, 

Casualties  prior  to  attack  2  and  30.  The  2  are  Capt. 
opaulaing  of  the  Engrs .  and  a  Lieutenant  of  "E"  Company. 


7:15  P.M.  July  1,  19  18.  Message  from  Lt . 


Gu  1  liver . 


Radio  reports  friendly  troops  should  be  in  their 
advance  at  present  on  East -Test  path  of  Wood  204. 


7:15  P.M.  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  Auxiliary  command 

post . 

Elliott  has  12  prisoners.  Ho  other  details. 


7:15  P.H.  Message  from  Balloon  44. 

At  6:50  P.M,  small  groups  of  enemy  moving  towards 
front  FKRME  GRAND  RUE  were  caught  in  our  artillery  fire 
and  destroyed,  G-2. 


7:22  P.M.  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  Colonel  Herbst. 

Two  German  prisoners  are  bein’  brought  in  by  9th 
Infantry . 

Reports  there  are  more  enroute.  Battalion  male  in ■*  ~ood 
progress . 


7:o0  PV.  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  General  Lewis  (  3rd 

Bri  ,ade) . 

'E"  Co.  9th  Inf.  in  position  and  digging  in.  Prisoners 
so  far  1  officer  and  25  men.  "H"  Co.  23d  entered  LA  RCCHE 
woods  without  resistance.  23rd  held  up  on  left.  2  prisoners 

(Cont'd  on  next  page) 


. 


(  C ont ’ d  from  last  page) 


P.M. 


July  1,  1918. 


sent  in.  70  more  coming  f rom  BCIS-d e- la-ROCHE.  BOIS-de-la- 
R  CC  HE  h  e  Id  1  i  ght  ly  with  probably  one  company  in  ravine  back 
of  it.  Interrogation  of  prisoners  not  complete  yet.  This 
comes  from  Intelligence  Officer  and  Signal  Ian,  who  went 
through  barrage  to  get  it.  They  got  a  whiff  of  gas. 


7:30  P.II.  July  1,  1918,  Message  to  3rd  Brigade  from  Chief 

of  Staff. 

We  have  just  received  a  message  from  Lt .  Gulliver,  our 
Liaison  Officer  with  the  39th  Division.  The  Drench  have 
reached  the  east  and  west  path  running  through  HILL  204. 

There  they  are  practically  stopped.  They  should  be  carefully 
looked  after  by  the  right  of  the  9th  Infantry,  They  have  a 
platoon.  You  must  investigate  that  at  once  and  see  that 
there  is  no  gap  there  by  which  you  could  be  hit  on  the  right 
f lank : 


7;30  P.II,  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  Lieut.  Gulliver. 
Great  resistance  in  the  WOOL  204  north  of  the  path. 


7:32  P.M.  July  1,  1918.  From  Col.  Herbst . 

Information  received  from  prisoners  indicates  LOIS-de- 
la-ROCHE' is  lightly  held  but  that  a  company  is  in  support  in 
the  ravine  east  of  the  Y/ocds. 


7:40  P.M.  July  1,1918.  Message  from  Col. Gouvy, 37th  F. A. (French) 

Reports  72  prisoners  returning  from  LOIS-de- la-ROCHE. 
Probably  in  addition  to  10  already  reported. 


7:40  P.M.  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  Lt .  Gulliver. 

Liaison  being  established  by  French  with  American  line 

on  their  left..  French  .have  hardly  able  J9  re-ocoupy 

front  line  position  which  they  vacated  -o  permit  artillery 

prepoarat  ion . 


Replv  by  Colonel  Brown,  Chief  of  Staff: 

We  expect  liaison  to  be  established  and  maintained 
between  the  right  of  our  line  and  HILL  204. 


7:50  P.M.  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  Col.  Herbst. 

C.O.  2nd  Bn.  9th  Inf.  reports  "h"  Co.  in  position  at 
6:40  P.M.  and  consolidating.  They  are  in  iiaison  with  the 
French  on  the  right.  1  German  officer  and  25  ®en  taken  pr is 

oners.  Have  not  yet  arrived  at  and  line 

Scout  officer  in  position  m  cen.e.  cf  I AtX  . 

pushing  forward. 

7:52  P.M.  July  1.  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brig,  to  2d  Div. 

Telephone  message  received  from  Chief  of  Staff  has  been 
forwarded  to  23d  Infantry. 


y  'f  ■ 


?T 

m.  • 


July  i,  1918. 


8.05  I  .x.. . ,  v>ulj'  1,  1918.  ..ecsa^s  frori  Di-y.  Observation  Post 

"B'1  . 

Steady  stream,  of  camions  coming  from  BOIS  BO  LUES  to 
iMiijb.  Still  coning. 


BQKKtpq 


8:17  P.M.,  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  Colonel  Herbst . 

,  .  8.0.  2nd  Bn .  9th  3  nf .  reports  left  company  reached 

objectives  t,  :40  Pj.li .  LA  ROCHE  woods  taken  without  resistance, 
Also  states  <c3rd  Inf.  held  up  on  left.  16  additional  pris- 
oners  taken  jointly  by  9th  and  23rd  Infantry,  arrived  here, 
local  prisoners  received  here  18. 


I-.L.,  uuly  1,  1918.  Message  from  Lieut.  Uarsching. 

Enemy  division  very  weak ,  not  in  fighting  condition. 

^  Co.  402  Regt .  -  201  Division  (normal ) 

5  Co  . 

2nd  Bat.  in  line. 

1  Bat .  in  VAUX . 

2  Bat.  on  right. 

3rd  Bri.  in  BMEZY  --  Lo  other  divisions  in  rear. 

oil  Brigade  nor  believed  in  condition  to  make  counter 
attack  on  account  of  severe  losses. 


r\  r\ 

jO 


8:3,.  P.M.,  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  Kdqrs. 

Gen.  Lewis. 

ytn  -nfantry  reports  he  has  with  him  now  3  officers  and 
i.ien .  Lt.  Vigder  reports  through  him  that  during  the  ad¬ 
vance  only  one  machine  gun  opened  and  that  was  nut  out  of 
action.  Attack  a  complete  surprise.  2nd  Bn.  of  the  9th  Inf. 
tnin.cs  oat  tali  on  lost  not  more  than  3  0  men.  Behavior  of  men 
splendid.  Lt.  .  Bender,  Co.  "E:'  reported  as  one  of  two  wounded 
before  action.  Lot  serious.  Heard  from  23rd  Inf.  message 
sent  from  Lt.  ilannigan  to  Lt.  Dorey  that  23rd  has  reached 
objectives.  ^  23rd  reports  heavy  firing,  large  calibre,  on 
PARIS  road  iron  201  to  TRIANGLE.  I  think  it  desirable  that 
artillery  continues  playing  on  back  areas  during  night.  The 
only  program  i  know  is  one  commencing  at  11  o'clock  tonight. 

I  donBt  thing  they  should  stop  now.  One  other  thing,  9th 
I m an try  reports  that  his  observers  say  that  apparently  the 
irencn  have  taken  KILL  204.  However,  acting  on  the  infor¬ 
mation  sent  here  from  the  Chief  of  Staff,  he  is  securing  lia¬ 
ison  tnrough  platoon  next  to  him  up  to  the  left  of  the  main 
French  line. 


8:40  P.M.,  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  Lt.  Gulliver. 

At  8:25  phone  from  Renard  stating  that  advance  in  center 
ok  woods  had  been  stopped  by  numer  duo  machine  gun  nests. 
Liaison  with  Americans  on  3.eft  is  established. 

Message  delivered  to  Lt .  Gulliver  concerning  our  actions: 

All  the  o  eject ives  seem  to  have  been  obtained.  Over  100  pris¬ 
oners  taken  and  more  to  come  in.  Our  casualties  believed  to 
be  extremely  light.  Attack  a  complete  surprise. 

Additional  message  from  Lt.  Gulliver. 

About  9  prisoners  thought  to  be  coming  in. 
ions  of  their  identification. 


No  indicat- 


p.  II 


8: 42  P.M. 


July  1,  19 1 8 


July  1,  1918. 
Message  from  Colonel  Herbst. 


3  officers  and  50  men  taken  prisoner 
VAUX  have  .just  arrived  here.  This  make  a 
and  €8  men  that  have  been  received  here  so 
there  is  nothing  special  to  report. 


by  9th  Infantry  in 
total  of  3  officers 
far.  Otherwise 


e:05  P  .M .  July  1,  1918.  Message  to  .Col.  Herbst. 

86  prisoners  taken  by  23rd  Inf.  have  just  arrived.  So 
far  all  prisoners  taken  belong  to  the  402nd  P.egiment  .  Total 
prisoners,  3  officers,  94  men. 


9  : 06  h  nw  .  July  .1,  1918  Hdqrs.  3rd  Brigade. 

3rd  Brigade  repeats  message  from  C.O.  23rd  Infantry, 
received  at  9  P.M.  that  e.ll  objectives  taken.  Our  casualties 
slight.  Conso lidat ion  in  progress. 


9:10  P.M.  July  1,  1918.  Message  to  3rd  Brigade,  Gen.  Lewis 
continuation  of  above. 

heavy  stuff  Army  Corps  and  Army  is  shelling  the  back 
areas. 


9:10  P.M.  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  -  Gen. 

Lewis . 

Additional  information  from  23rd  Observation  station 
lepons^  large  number  hostile  av.ions  hovering  over  our  posit- 
lLon’i  .J.n^s  reP°rted  with  a  view  of  having  them  eliminated, 
ihe  Adjutant  ,  9th  Infantry  went  out  with  the  attack  and  has 
juso  returned .  he  lollowed  the  entire  advance  line  in  their 
objective  and  finds  them  well  located  and  consolidating  their 
positions.  The  left  platoon  is  in  touch  with  the  right  plat¬ 
oon  2^>rd  ,  but  when  he  left  that  platoon  was  out  of  touch  with 
the  rest  oi  the  23rd.  He  gave  orders  to  connect  up  which  hr 
thinks  will  be  done  at  once. 


1,  1918*  Message  from  Division  OiP."B". 

23  -  105’ s  on  MARI GEY. 

75  -  105 « s  on  LA  VOIE  du  CHATEL 

4  Air  planes  up . 

5  balloons  up . 

33  men  from  B01S  BONNES  to  LB  TARTRE. 

4:40  P.M.  10  men  from:  BO JS  BONNES  to  LE  TARTRE. 

From:  8:05  to  8:15  -  50  trucks  from  B01S  BONNES  to  BONNES. 

G-2  . 


9:10  P.M.  July 
6:15  P.M. 


Headquarters,  3rd  Army  Corps. 

9:15  P.M.  July  1,  1918. 

No.  22.  From  Staff,  3d  Corps,  to  2nd  Division  U>S. 


The  3rd  Corps  send  its  congratulations 
ision  f J  .  S .  •(.  n  its  complete  success.  It  begs 
2nd  Division  convey  them  to  the  3rd  Brigade 
troops  . 

Telephones  to  3rd  Brigade,  at  9:35  P.M. 


to  the  2nd  Div- 
tlie  Staff  of  the 
and  its  splendid 


i 


P .  M  . 

^  .  lo  P.M.,  tj  uly  1,  19.18.  Message 

3  ofi leers  94  men  prisoners 
is ion  message  center  from  1  -  2  - 
402 . 


J uly  1 ,  19 18  . 

from  Lieut,  liars  chi 

have  passed  through 
3  -  4  -  5  -  6  -  7th 


ng 


div- 
Co  s 


4  men  from  7  Co.  Trench  mortar. 

4  men  iron  8  Co.  Trench  mortar.  Gome  machine  gunners 
402nd . 

Battle  order  N.to  S.  402nd  -  401st  -  403rd. 


Cur  troops  went  right  through  VAUX  to  N.  outskirts. 

i-o  counter  attack  because  division  "Stellung"  (posit¬ 
ion)  division  not  capable  of  attacking. 

r*  r- 

8-  a  . 


'^:23  P.m.  July  1,  1918.  --  Message  from  Lt.  Gulliver. 
Identifications  in  VAUX  region: 


9  prisoners,  402nd  Regiment. 

About  30  prisoners  wounded. . .  401st  Regiment  in 
the  region  of  KILL  204. 


Liaison  on  tight  on  left. 

9:30  I  .M .  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  Division  0  .P .  "B”  . 


2:05 

P.M. 

25 

-  105 

’  s  --  200  yards  ba 

2:10 
woods  . 

P .  . 

15 

-  105 

's  --  300  yards  to 

2^5 

P  .M . 

25 

-  105 

1 s  --  300  yards  in 

3:25 

PPM. 

15 

-  77' 

s  --  78.0  -  58.0. 

3:45 

P  M:. 

5 

-  7  7 

's  --  78.0  -  58.0. 

4:05 

P 

25 

-  77 

's  78.0  -  58.0. 

4:05 

P  'T 

•  X  ..  • 

15 

-  105 

's  --  78.0  -  58.0. 

lo  -  4 

:  35  P 

*  • 

180  - 

105's  --  woods  in 

35-6 

:  00  F 

•  .1  « 

Heavy 

fire  all  along  fn 

positions  c 

bout 

1200 

shells . 

6:00  P  .M  .  Infantry  moved  . 

6. 4 1  P.R..  40  prisoners  in  charge  2  men  brought  in  along 

Paris  road  from  left  df  line. 

to  8:30  P.M.  Artillery  still  active  but  cuiet  now  except 
machine  gun  fire  along  line. 

G-2. 


10:10 
To  : 
Prom 


July  1,  1918.  Message  delivered,  to  runner  fro: 

T"»  ^  I  "»  .  ..  • 


rc  Bn.  6th  Marines 


..;.ajor  Sibley,  C,G,  3rd  Bat.  6th  Marine* 
9-3  Division  Headquarters. 


The  9th  and  23rd  Infantry  have  taken  all  their  obj¬ 
ectives  and  are  consolidating  their  positions.  Attack  a 
complete  success,  four  officers  and  ninety-four  men  taken 
p.  —  •  Oiioi  ,.i ,  ..xOi  s  i  epOi  tea  coming  in.  Our  casualties  extre¬ 
mely  slight.  German  Reserves  very  weak  and  incapable  of  z 
counter  attack. 


10:10  P.M.  Jujv  1,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  2nd 
Every th j. ng  quiet. 


Battalion , 


9  th 


Infantry 


G  -  2 


p 


P.  M.  July  1,  1918. 

10:20  P  .K .  July  1,  1918.  Message  fron  Lieut  Marsching. 

Regular  Lieutenant  of  402nd  Regt.  2nd  Company  gives 
following  identifications : 

1.  He  has  seen  one  nan  of  the  129th  Regt .  105th  Div¬ 
ision  near  FEKS-en-IARDJILOIS  5  days  ago. 

2.  Also  saw  several  men  of  101st  Gren.  Regt.  (23rd  Liv.) 
south  of  IHiiRX-en-TAKDELOIS . 

3.  £ eard  rumor  that  33th  Division  is  also  in  this  neigh¬ 
borhood  . 

The  officer  is  a  permanent  officer  of  Cadet  School 
near  BERLIl.  He  .Know 3  nothing  of  any  offensive  but  says • 
there  are  a  ^reat  many  troons  near  FER3- en- TARDEMOI S . 

Or  —  ej  . 


C-2  . 


10.30  P.'M 

iuiy  1  . 


1918  . 


iessame  from  Col.  Herbst 


53  prisoners  taken  by  23rd  Infantry  arrived  at  10:23 
P.II.  Also  39  taken  by  9th  Infantry.  2  officers  and  83  men 
left  here  at  10:25  F  .M .  enroute  for  Division  Headquarters. 
The  reports  indicate  that  2 or 6  Infantry  obtained  its  object¬ 
ives  and  are  digging  in.  A  total  of  4  officers  and  196  en¬ 
listed  men  prisoners  have  arrived  here  (Division  Advance 
Report  Center)  to  date. 


10:40  P.M.  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  2nd  Lattal .  9th  Inf. 

1 very thing  fine.  German  prisoners  say  that  rocket 
dropped  from  aeronl&ne  means  counter  attack. 

C-2  . 


11:15 


July  1,  1918.  Message  fron  Lieut.  Marsching. 


The  total  number  of  prisoner r  is  now  estimated  at  4  officers 
and  250  men. 

There  appear  to  be  no  plans  of  any  sort  for  any  offensive 
action.  The  nen  . 


T7  A 


4UX  had  received  orders  to  dig  in  and 
a  supply  of  wire  for  their  positions  arrived  three  days  ago 


11:28  P.M.  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  Col.  Herbst. 

75  prisoners  of  3th  Infantry  arrived  here  about  10:40 
P.M.  Messenger  from  9th  Infantry  stated  that  their  losses 
were  very  light . 


1 : 


_  A . M  . _ July  2  ,  1918 

Advance  Report  Center 
12:06  A ..11.  2  July 
(By  Bear  R.  messenger). 

Please  send  me  a  concise  written  report  of  your 


action  for  transmission  to  Custer  1 . 

fbw  .  you  attained  your  full  objective  and  are  you  digging  in? 
Dad  you  have  much  opposition?  What  are  your  losses  in  Milled 
and  wound od?  ( appr oxime/'  ely )  .  Are  you  having  any  difficult¬ 
ies  now,  if  so  let  me  mviow  and  ve  will  do  what  we  can  to 

( Cant ’ d  nex t  p age) 


X 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 


Jul  v 


1918  . 


v; 


Ju?y  2, 


remedy  them.  4  officers  and.  271  men  (prisoners)  have  pass¬ 
ed  through  here  so  far .  Just  give  me  a  short  concise  state¬ 
ment  in^ pencil  on  the  above  points  and  anything  else  you 
wish .  How  was  our  Arty,  barrage?  Did  you  have  much  trouble 
with  German  M.  Guns. 

Custer  6 
( G-5 ) 


1:45  A.M.  July  2,  1918.  message  from  Colonel  Herbst  at 
advanced  message  center  LA  FOUETTS  FERHE. 

One  officer  and  14  men  arc  reported  as  additional 
prisoners.  I  have  a  brief  report  from  G.O.  9th  Infantry 
and  am  waiting  for  a  report  from  C.O.  3rd  Battalion, 
23rd  Infantry.  As  soon  as  this  is  received,  I  shall 
send  them  in  by  special  messenger,  I  shall  return  soon 
myself.  Everything  is  practically  over. 


2:53  A.M.  July  2,  1918.  Message  from  Colonel  Herbst  at  ad¬ 
vanced  message  center  -  LA  NOUETTE  FEHkE. 

Two  officers  and  185  men,  prisoners,  started  for  Div¬ 
ision  Headquarters  at  2:35  A.M.  Hour  wounded  prisoners  were 
evacuated  by  ambulance  at  the  same  hour .  Six  more  prisoners 
have  just  arrived. 


3:10  A.M.  o  uiy  8,  1918.  message  from  O.P.B.  (Observation 
Post  in  fourth  Brigade  Sector.) 

There  seems  to  be  round?  of  slight  infantry  action  in 
the  region  of  BO IS  d e  BEL BEAU  bu-  owing  to  the  noise  of  our 
own  artillery  in  this  vicinity  it  is  impossible  to  judge.  1 
am  sure  however  of  machine  gun  and  trench  mortar  activity. 

It  is  net  heavy. 


3:15  A  .11 .  July  2  ,  19 18  . 

Interpreter  Blum  of  Army  Headquarters  who  had  been  ex¬ 
amining  prisoners  requested  that  15  prisoners  be  selected 
from  those  announced  at  2:53  A.M.  and  that  they  be  sent 
down  to  Army  Headquarters  in  a  true!:  to  be  supplied  oy  the 
Army . 


O  .  <2 


•r0  \.M.  July  2,  1918.  Message  from  O.P.B.  (Observation 


Post  in  Fourth  Brigade  Sector) 

Our  own  guns  have  quieted  down.  The  Germans  seem  to  be 
lay inn  down  a  barrage  apparently  from  south  of  the  BOIS  de 
BMLLEAi;  to  CHATEAU  THIERRY. 

(The  above  message  was  immediately  phoned  by  the  officer 
on  r.-.rht  service  at  Headquarters  to  the  Third  Brigade,  .de 
was  informed  that  as  far  as  the  Brigade  knew  everything  was 
o  —  o  c . ) 


3; 25  A.M.  July  2,  1918.  Phone  message  from  O.P.B.  (Obser¬ 
ve.  tio n  Post  i : i  F o ur t L  Br i g ad e  Lector.) 

Action  around  BOIS  Be  rnai.FAJ  has  quieted  down  and 
practically  ceased.  3,uito  a  fov;  shells  are  falling  on  back 
areas  in  this  sector  but  M  n: . .  ...s  no  c lel.iing  oi  any  part¬ 
icular  point. 


■ 


July 


^  9 


19113  . 


n 


4:00  A.M, 


ul’ 


.9 18 


Hone  message  from  the  Third  Brig¬ 
ade  . 


The  23rd  Infantry  reports  that  enemy  firing  has  become 
quite  normal  and  the  situation  has  quieted  down.  The  9th 
Infantry  reports  that  the  woods  have  been  heavily  shelled 
with  gas  and  that  some  of  its  men  are  coming  in.  The  sit¬ 
uation  is  not  considered  serious  as  ;>  et . 


4:40  A.M.  July  2,  IS  18.  Captain  Doherty  and  guard  arrived 
at  Division  Headquarters  with  18.5  prisoners  including  2  off¬ 
icers.  The  prisoners  were  lined  up  and  a  representative 
selection  made  by  companies,  to  be  sent  to  Army  Headquarters. 


5:35  A.M.  July  2,  1918.  Phone  message  from  Third  Brigade. 

Major  Elliott  of  3rd  Battalion  23rd  Infantry  reports 
that  his  area  has  been  heavily  shelled  with  gas.  He  needs 
ambulances  which  have  already  been  arranged  for.  Arrange¬ 
ments  for  Counter  battery  work  are  also  under  way. 


6:05  A.M. ,  July  2,  1918. 

Truck  from  Array  Headquarters  called  and  16  prisoners 
(3  officers  and  13  men)  were  given  to  the  french  Military 
police  in  exchange  for  receipt. 


6:05  A.M.  July  2,  1918. 

Seven  more  prisoners  arrived  at  Division  Headquarters 
under  guard . 


6:30  A.M.  July  2,  1918. 


of 


the 
e  Third 


French  Army  Corpi 


The  follov/ing  is  a  translation  from  the  French 
morning  report  made  to  the  2nd  and  3rd  Bureaux  of  th 

at  j_i  'i  FEB  iE  ij/  JO  BA  THE  . 

All  the  objectives  of  the  operation  of  last  evening 
have  been  attained.  Approximately  250  prisoners  have  arriv¬ 
ed  at  Division  headquarter s ,  among  them  five  officers.  Six¬ 
teen  of  these  prisoners  ( 13  men  and  three  officers  have  been 
sent  to  Corps  Headquarters.  Some  wounded  prisoners  have 
also  been  evacuated  direct  from  the  front 


At  about  5  o’clock  it  was  r 
vat ion  posts  that  the  enemy 
of  the  HIS  do  I ELLEAU  w i th 


sported’ fr on  one  of  our  ooser- 
was  bombarding  the  neighborhood 
ar t i 1 1 ery  and  ma chine  gun s . 


S.  io r  b  ly 

barr a g a 
poBitio  ;* 

v_s  •_  u  *.■  -  * 


afterward 


i-  V 


sane  observation  post  reported  an  enemy 


from  the  BCIS  de  B2LLEAU  to  CHATEAU  THIERRY. 

4:00  o’clock  the  Third  Brigade  telephoned  that  our 
.s  on  the  right  of  oar  line  had  been  heavily  bombard - 
gas  shells  but  that  at  the  hour  of  telephoning  enemy 
y  a  c  t : .  vi  t y  wa  s  n o  r la  1 . 


? 


■rt.  , 


.4e;  .at 


2,  1918. 
Police  j.  z  c 


Phone  message  from 

.ml  i.  0  CJjj  u.  j  iii  Ji  EnME  • 


Lieutenant 


17 o  more  prisoners 
~c  pear  names . 


will  be  sent  along  as  soon  as 


can 


get 


. 


. 

■ 


7:30  A.M. 


A.M.  July  2,  1918. 

July  2,  1918,  Report  from  Division  Surgeon. 


Casualties  for  24  hours  ending  6  A.M.  July2,  as  follows; 


Sick - 2  officers  30  men 

Wounded - 7  "  234  " 

Gassed - - - -----  10  11 

TOTAL - 9  officers  - -  294  men. 


In  addition  to  the  above  45  wounded  Germans  passed  through 
the  sorting  station  at  EEZU  ♦ 


9:45  A.M,  July  2,  1918,  Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brig. 
Hqrs . ,  General  Lewis,  to  2nd  Div. 

At  3 ; 34  Germans  made  counter-attack.  A  barrage  signal 
was  given  by  aeroplane  as  predicted.  The  attack  was  broken 
up  early  and  about  200  prisoners  taken. 


9:50  A.M.  July  2,  1918. 

Present  compilation  of  figures  on  prisoners  as  follows: 


1 ;  30 

A.M. 

Div,  A,, P, 

2 

officers 

83 

men 

4:40 

A.M. 

Div.  A,P, 

2 

it 

183 

ti 

6:05 

A.M. 

Div,  A.P. 

1 

n 

7 

<i 

7:17 

A.M. 

TOTAL 

Lt .Mead  phoned 

5 

officers 

273 

men. 

he  had  175  men 

(will  be  sent  in  as  soon  443  men, 

as  names  are  taken) 

Evacuation  from  hospital  45  men 

T OT AL  5  off  j.c ers  49  3  men. 

GRAltD  TOTAL:  Officers  and  men  498 

(This  number  not  final) 


10:12  A.M.  July  2,  1918.  Message  from  Lt ,  Reynolds,  at 
Division  Report  Center, 

There  are  about  98  prisoners  here  now  taken  in  a  German 
counter-attack,  made  about  3:30  A.M.  The  following  informa¬ 
tion  was  obtained  from  the  prisoners; 

They  left  some  place  in  the  rear  area  at  6:30  P.M.,  Ju¬ 
ly  1,  and  marched  13  kilometers.  They  attacked  about  dawn 
and  got  across  to  our  lines  and  were  fired  on  and  cut  off  by 
our  barrage  and  machine  guns ,  A  good  many  were  killed  there 
in  the  attack.  Then  when  our  barrage  fire  became  less  they 
threw  up  their  hands  and  surrendered.  A  number  of  wounded 
prisoners  were  evacuated  by  the  ambulances.  Exact  number 
not  known,  among  them  2  officers,  Between  75  and  100  pris¬ 
oners  are  still  with  the  front  line  companies  and  are  being 
worked . 


10:50  A.M.  July  2,  19  18.  Message  from  Division  0.P."BM. 

At  10:00  P.M.  last  night  red  and  green  rockets  on  front 
north  part  of  BELLEAU : 

11:25  -  11:52  P.M. --83  105* s  battery  north  of  post.  11:57 
P.M. --2  105 1  s  over  the  LAVOIE  DU  CHATEL.  2:15  A.M. --4  105’s 
on  the  BOIS-de- BELLEAU.  3;C6  A.M. --Barrage  by  our  artillery 
on  front  line,  south  of  BELLEAU  machine  gun  and  artillery  fire 
heard.  3 :  25  A.M. --2  88’ s  ;.n  region  of  post  aoout  25  enemy  aero¬ 
planes  over  this  morning  between  6.15  A  M.  and  10:20  A.M.  At 
present  time  dropping  150'  s  into  MARIG-liY, 

G  •  2 


A.  21. 


July  2  ,  19 12- . 


11:00  A. SI.  July  2,  1910.  lies  sage  from  39  th  French  Division. 
50  prisoners  taken  in  last  night’s  operation. 


12:00  Noon.  July  2,  1910.  Telephone  message  from  Lt .  Meade 

at  LA  N0U3TTE  FERAE. 

At  11:00  A.U.,  95  German  prisoners  left  here  enroute 
for  division  headquarters  .  He  understands  there  are  20  more 
prisoners  with  the  front  line  companies  working  around  the 
aid  stations  and  burying  the  dead.  There  is  a  possibility 
of  more  prisoners  but  nothing  definite. 


P.  M •  July  2,  1910. 


j-2:15  P.M.,  July  2,  1910.  Telephone  message  from  Chief  of 

Staff  to  3rd  Brigade. 

By  direction  of  the  division  commander,  all  German 
prisoners,  without  exception,  including  those  with  the  front 
line  companies,  will  be  sent  to  division  headquarters  immed¬ 
iately  . 


2:45  P.M.,  July  2,  1910.  Report  from  Lieut.  Mulve,  HQ..  Amb. 

Sect . 

71  prisoners  have  passed  through  these  HQ.  up  to  2  P.M. 
2  July. 


3 : 30  P iH  .  ,  J uly  2 ,  1910. 

Fresent  compilation  of  figures  on  prisoners  is  as 


follows: 

Before  6:05  A.M.,  Division  Advance  Post,  5  off.  273  men. 

Report  submitted  by  Lt .  Meade  states  that: 

At:  7:17  A.H.  about  Div.  Advance  Post  and 

working  in  lin^s  -  125  men. 

2:00  P.M.  report  of  wounded  prisoners  at 
Ambulance  Section -  1  Off.  71  men. 

TOTAL:  -  6  off.  469  men. 


4:40  P  .11 .  ,  July  2,  1918.  Message  received  from  2nd  F  •  A . 

Br  i gad  e  . 

50  men  coming  out  of  BGIS-de-BOLHES  at  K  9  6.84. 


4:56  P.M.,  July  2,  1918.  Phone  message  from  3rd  Brigade. 
All  calm. 


5:00  P.M. ,  July  2,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 

2  detachments  of  6  officers  and  250  men,  marking 
al  of  12  officers  and  500  men  vmll  be  sent  from  this 


a  tot- 
Br igade . 


I 


P.  M. 


July  2,  19 18 . 


7:15  P.M.,  July  2,  1918.  Message  from  O.P.HBn. 

3:50  P.M.  to  4:35  P.M.  -  15/105 ’ s  burst  in  air  over  batt¬ 
ery  in  woods  north  of  post. 

5:30  P.M.  to  5:35  P.M.  -  4/150’ s  and  105 ’ s  on  the  road 

MARI GEY  -  LA  VO IE  du  CHATEL . 

6:15  P.M.  to  6:45  P.M.  -  25/105’ s  and  77  fe  in  MARIGNY . 


Aeroplanes 

4:00  P.M.  2  enemy  planes  southwest  over  our  lines  forced 
1  allied  plane  to  descend. 


Wagons : 


3:15  P.M. 
3:20  P.M. 
3:25  P  .M. 
3 : 30  P.M. 
5:10  P.M. 


1  wagon  to  BO IS  BONNES 
1  ”  to  BONNES 

1  wagon  to  BO IS  BONNES 

1  wagon  to  BONNES 

2  "  from  PLAISANCE 


from  BONNES . 

»  BO IS  BONNES. 
"  BONNES. 

"  BC I S  BONNES, 
to  LE  TAR THE. 


From  6:30  on  there  was 
thing  through  glasses. 


a  blue  haze 
G-2  . 


unable  to  see  any- 


7:30  P.M.,  July  2,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 

Laying  it  down  very  heavy  on  new  front  line  of  the  23rd 
in  the  BOIS-d e-LA-ROCHE .  Request  counter  battery  work.  Art¬ 
illery  notified. 


7:30  P.M.,  July  2,  1918.  Report  of  Lt.  Meade  -  M.P.  in 

charge  of  prisoners. 

The  names  of  387  men  and  6  officers  have  been  recorded. 
20  others  are  reported  still  with  the  front  line  companies. 


From:  C.O.  4th  M.G .  Bn . 

At  :  BOI S- d e- BELLE AU .  How  ^ent : 

Bate  :  2  July  18.  Hour:  8:20  P.M.  No:  1.  runner  MITCHELL  to 

To  :  Comdg .  General,  2nd  Division.  MAI SON  BLANCHE. 

Enemy  continued  harassing  fire  on  BOIS-de-BELLEAU 
heavier  than  usual.  P.C.  HALE  was  shelled  heavily  with  105’ s 
from  11:30  P.M.  to  12:30  A.M.  Thei e  was  a  rather  heavy 
shrapnel  barrage  on  entire  woods  from  3:30  to  4:30  A.M.  Wag¬ 
oner  William  Cole,  Co.  A,  was  evacuated  for  slight  wound  in 
neck.  At  9:00  P.M.  enemy  airplane  flew  over  these  woods 
about  1000  feet  high.  His  black  crosses  were  plainly  visible. 

EDMUND  L.  ZANE, 

Major  4th  M.G.  Bn. 


8:45  P.M.,  July  2,  1918.  Figures 

Names  on  record  at  Div.  Kdqrs. 
Still  with  front  line  companies, 
Wounded  in  hospitals 

TOTAL  - 

(Total  prisoners  officers 


on  German  prisoners. 

6  officers  387  men. 

20  men . 

1  »  71  “(Esti- 

_ mated ) 

"  478  " 

and  men -  485 . ) 


Jr  . 


1918  . 


8:50  P.M.,  July  2,  1918.  lies  sap  e  fro  r.  2nd  F.A.  brigade 


The  french  report  that  American  aviators  have  observed 
a  large  concentration  of  enemy  troops  north  of  CKATEAU- 
TKIERRY  at  MOUSSEAUM.  The  french  believe  it  to  he  a  relief. 
Artillery  fire  now  on  the  way.  G-2 . 


9:30  P.TI.,  July  £,  1918.  Message  from  Division  O.PM'B"  . 

At  the  left  of  us  there  is  a  heevy  barrage  now  going  on. 
The  Germans  started  it  and  the  french  immediately  put  over  a 
counter  barrage. 

2nd  f  .A .  reports  at  10:00  1 .11.  ,  that  the  German  fire  is 
practically  over. 


9:45  P.il.  ,  July  2,  1918.  message  from  1.0.,  3rd  .Brigade: 

Conflicting  reports  concerning  number  of  prisoners: 

9th  Infantry  has  reported - 8  officers  397  men. 

23rd  "  "  100  men,  of  whom  several  were 

off icers .1 .0 . ,  himself,  saw  6  officers  and  knows  definitely 
of  4  others. 

(Report  of  9th  Inf.  found  to  be  inaccurate v 


9:47  P  July  2,  1918. 

Casualties  of  the  5 
wounded ,  1  missing. 


Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 
li.G.  Bn. - 2  men  killed,  3  men* 


10:40  P  .M .  ,  Lies  sage  from  3rd  Brigade. 


One  prisoner  has  just  been  received 
quarters  from  the  23rd  Infantry  And  is 
to  Division  Headquarters. 

The  shelling  on  the  23rd  Infantry 
at  th e  pr e sent  t ine . 


at  3rd  Brigade  Kead- 
now  being  forwarded 

line  i s  f  a i r lv  h e a vy 


from:  3rd  Bat.  Cth  - 

At  :  P .  C  . 

Date:  2  July  18.  Hour:  9:21  P  .II. 


Rec’d  10  :  5o  P.J-i. 
July  2,  1918. 


C.G.  2nd  Div 


Two  (2)  companies  of  t1  is  battalion  which  went  to 
RIVER  MARNE  to  bathe  returned  to  this  camp  at  8:10  P. II. 
Plans  are  being  made  to  send  (2)  two  remaining  companies 
RIVER  MARNE,  (near  ST.  AL LDE }  tomorrow  to  bathe. 

In  compliance  with  orders  from  Regiment  have  sent  80 
men  8c  4  officers  to  PARIS  to  take  part  in  parade. 


SIBLEY  ,  Major  c  .  S .II . C . 
Commanding . 


11:05  P.IL.,  July  2,  1918.  Message  from  O.PJ’B" 


The  heavy  firing  that  has  been  previously  reported  in  the 
vicinity  of  the BGIS-de-BEL BEAU  has  increased  in  intensity  and 
for  rhs-  last  10  minutes  has  been  intense.  Have  heard  reports 
that  the  French  on  our  left  are  firing  across  our  sector  but 


am  unable  to  confine 
is  the  enemy  firing 


th  i  s 


The  onl 


near  BCIS-de- 


4B 


-tr- 

th  ing 
;AJ  . 


I  can  distinguish 


G-2 


' 


- 


' 


July  2,  19 It. 


11:25  p  .12 .  Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 

Very  heavy  bombardment  on  entire  front  of  23rd  infantry, 
especially  on  new  line  in  the  BOIS-de-la-ROCHE .  Further  re¬ 
port  states  that  1st  and  2nd  Bns .  23rd  Inf  -  under  gas  bom¬ 
bardment  at  present.  Counter  barrage  requested.  Gas  use  3 
is  mustard  gas. 

Artillery  notified  and  putting  down  a  barrage  in  front 
of  the  23rd  Inf. 


11:30  P  .11.,  July  2,  19 IB. 

The  following  data  was  obtained  from  the  Regimental 
Intelligence  Reports: 

easy  na  t  e  r  i  a  1  captured: 


1st, 


Report  of 
and  enemy 


6  heavy  machine  guns 
IB  light  machine  guns 

1  motorcycle  machine  gun. 

«  6  Trench  mortars, 

2  grenade  throwers, 

200  rifles, 

Large  amount  of  ammunition  and  equip¬ 


ment-  . 

casualties  from  operation  of  6:00  P.m., 
counter-attack  of  3:30  A.M.,  -July  2nd: 


July 


1  officer - 45  men,  killed. 

e  •>  264  men  wounded. 

1  »  11  men  missing. 


No  time indicated 


COPY  OF 


TEL3GRAM 


H.A.S.F.,  July  2,  IS 10 


C.G.  2nd  Division:- 


Ho .  M  12B0  IT  June  20th  The  French  Parliament,  by  Unanimous 
vote,  decided:-  "That  July  4th  the  anniversary  of  the  -dec¬ 
laration  of  Independence  of  the  United  otates  will  De  ^e 
ebrated  as  a  French  national  Holiday,  ft i thin  the  limi'.o 
permitted  by  the  military  situation  July  4th  will  be^o joei .e 
in  the  Armies  among  the  troops  at  rest,  and  more  particularly 
in  the  sectors  neighboring  those  where  American  uni  is  are 
stationed.  The  Units  should,  by  organizing  contests  con¬ 
ferences,  sports,  etc.,  demonstrate  to  their  Brothei  c  m 
arms  their  friendship  and  gratitude." 

The  Commander  in  Chief  desires  local  commanders  ,0  cora 
ially  cooperate  in  any  celebration  planned  by  the^irenc 
authorities',  ana  that  they  make  this  an  occasion  iOi  increas 
and  cementing  the  cordial  relations  existing  between  -.e  r- 
ench  and  the  American  Armies. 


DISTRIBUTION  "B" 


DAVIS 


July  3,  19 IB. 


A.  M.  3  July  1918. 

12:01  A. It.  Message  received  from  0-P."B". 


The  very 
BSLLEAU  still 

time . 


heavy  firing  in  the  vicinity  of  the 
goes  on.  It  has  lasted  1  or  ^1  mxnut 


BOlS-de- 
es  this 


r  o 


July  3,  1918. 


A . 


iU  • 


12:05  A . M . ,  ouly  3,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 

All  kinds  or'  curious  rockets  going  up  at  VAUX,  that 
nobody  can  explain.  There  is  nothing  definite  but  we  think 
a  fight  is  going  on  there. 

Artillery  requested  to  put  down  a  barrage. 


12:30  A. LI.  ,  July  5,  1918.  Message  from  2nd  Art.  Brigade. 
Enemy  firing  practically  stopped. 


12:40  A.M. ,  July  3,  1918.  Message  from  O.P.MB". 

Reports  barrage  on  BOIS-de-EELLEAU  HAS  DIED  down  to 
practically  nothing.  Only  occasional  shell. 


12:50  A.M.  ,  July  3,  1918. 

One  prisoner  arrived  in  charge  of  .P  .  *  s  . 


12:50  A.U.,  July  3,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 

States  that  the  120  Germans  reported  out  there  and  who 
refused  to  surrender  during  the  day  have  increased  to  about 
300  and  are  digging  in.  Their  location  by  co-ordinates,  is: 
80  .10  -  '59.15 

on  the  1/10,000  or  the  1/5,000  maps.  This  point  is  approx¬ 
imately  300  yards  northeast  of  the  original  objective  (VAUX) 
Arty,  requested  to  get  busy  with  them. 


1:28  A.M. ,  July  3,  1918.  Message  from  Third  Brigade. 
A  few  gas  shells  dropped  on  AULXOIS  BOILTEMPS . 


1:30  A.M.,  July  3,  1918.  Telephone  Message  from  3rd  -Brigade 

Report  just  received  that  the  enemy  are  dropping  a  ie^ 
yperite  shells  on  LBS  ALL1TOIS  BOIL  TEMPS  (9  th  Inf.  Kdqrs)  . 

They  do  not  know  what  it  may  mean.  Some  shells  have  also 
been  thrown  into  DOMPTIH  (3rd  Brig.  Hdqrs.),  not  known  yet 
whether  they  are  gas  shells. 


2:30  A.: 


July  3,  1918.  Message  from  Third  Brigade 


Report  received  from  Second  Batta] 
every think  o.k.  Counter  attack  broken  by 
same  doing  excellent  work.  Enemy  artillery  active 
EAUX  Ravine  and  BOIS-de-ROCKE.  This  P.C.  heavily  s' 
high  explosive  and  gas. 


tali on,  9th  Infantry. 

firg  t 

on  MGNN 
el led  by 


artillery  ^ 


35 


A .  ~ 


July 


1918.  Message  from  Third  Brigac 


Everything  o.k.  except  a  few  heavies  on  9th  Infantry 
front;  otherwise  front  is  quiet  at  this  time.  This  place 
was  shelled  intermittently  during  the  night . 


5:45  A .11.,  July 


3,  1918. 


report  of  liessage  to  Third  Bureau 
and  second  Bureau,  Third  Army  Co¬ 
rps  . 

Last  night  there  '7a s  a  courier  attack  on  our  right  which 
^ oke  down  under  artillery  fire.  During  the  night  there  was 
rather  intense  shelling  along  the  whole  front.  Both  high 
explosive  and  gas  shells  were  used.  At  this  time  everything 
is  comparatively  quiet. 


8:29  A.M.,  July  3,  1918.  Report  from  O.P.(,B". 


8:45  -  8:55  V.ll. 
8:00  -  o;oo  p.H. 

9:40  -  10:15  p*ic. 


10:20  P.M. 
11:50  "  " 
12:30  -12:45  "  11 
11:  a  P.LI.  -1,30  A 


15  105 1 s  LA  VO  IE  du  CHATEL 

Heavy  artillery  fire  from  BOUR3SCHES  to 
CHATEAU  THIERRY 

Heavy  artillery  fire  on  sector  northwest 
of  us.  20  red  rockets  and  5  star  rockets 
were  sent  up  during  this  artillery  act¬ 
ivity  . 

10  105's  on  Ii ARIGHT 

€  105* s  "  » 

5  105’s  "  « 

.‘•I.  Heavy  artillery  Barrage  on  B0 IS  de  BELL--* 
EAU .  At  2:20  A .11.  a  big  explosion 
was  heard  and  the  flashes  were  seen 
near  30ITHE3 ,  presumably  an  ammunition 
dump  of  the  enemy. 

2:29  A  .LI .  another  at  the  same  place  and 
of  the  seme  character . 


9:00  A.M.  ,  July  3,  1918. 


Memo .  for  G-i: 

Effective  strength  of  the  Division: 

Infantry  - -  8,855  rifles. 

2nd  Engrs  . -  1 , 356  " 


3-1 

P.C. 

3  lulv  18.  Hour  :  10:05  A  .11.  Ho:  10. How  Sent  :Uo tor cycle 
Coionel  Preston  Brown. 

Chief  of  Staff  2nd  Piv.  God  bless  him. 
many  thanks  for  your  handling  of  my  message  I  will  see 
you  when  I  got.  out.  Bless  your  old  soul. 

To  effect  a  relief  in  my  sector  it  will  be  necessary 
for  platoon  guides  to  arrive  or.  the  night  preceding  the 
relief  night,  that  I  know  in  advance  that  they  are  coming 
so  that  i  nay  have  then  met  and  conducted  to  their  oroper 
places . 


Prom 

At 

Date 

To 


.if  you  will  designate  the  r 
ation  and  date  of  relief  I  will 
ieus  routes  away  from  casualties 
a  bed  corner,  Preston  Brown,  and 
putting  in  ny  successor. 


eginent  an d  give  me  its 
be  able  to  guide  then  by 
and  avoid  confusion.  1 
must  exercise  dire  care 


1 


oc~ 

dev- 

own 

in 


God  bless  you  Preston  Brown. 


Hal one , 

Colonel . 


i1.  :45  Ax.!.,  July  3,  1918.  Report  from  3rd  Brigade. 
..everything  quiet.  Ho  thing 


to  reuort. 


.  fc 


••i 


P.  M  .  July  3,  1918. 

4:45  P.M.,  July  3,  1918.  Report  to  3rd  Bureau,  3rd  A.C. 
All  quiet.  Nothing  to  report. 


From : 

Kdq.  3rd 

Inf  . 

Brigade 

At  : 

Boston . 

Late : 

July  3  . 

Hour 

:  5  P.M. 

To 

C.G.  2nd 

Li  v . 

The  following  extract  fro:n  memorandum ,  Adjutant 
3rd  Bar.  to  his  Chief,  10:30  A .11 ,  July  3. 

"Can  you  make  situation  clear  to  Division  that  in  spite 
of  claims  of  the  French  the t  thev  reached  their  objectives, 
the  Eoche  are  on  the  north  slope  of  KILL  204.  They  have 
machine  guns  placed  .and  are  enfilading  "E"  Company  lines. 
They  can  make  our  position  nearly  untenable.  We  certainly 
wish  the  French  would  finish  up  their  end  of  the  job.u 

Lewis  , 

Br .  Cdr  . 


5:10  P.M.*  July  3,  1918.  Message  from  2nd  Art.  'Brigade. 

Since  about  3  P.M.  this  afternoon  columns  of  infantry, 
trucks  and  wagons  have  been  observed  on  the  road  south  from 
EPAUX  passing  79.53  -  £5.75.  All  artillery  units  concerned 
have  been  notified  and  heavy  fire  has  been  begun. 

r  o 


Fr  om : 

3r 

d  Bat.  6th  Marines 

At  : 

X  . 

C. 

How  Sent : 

Da  t  e : 

*•7 

o 

July  18.  Hour:  7:15  P.M.  No :  2. 

Runner 

lO  . 

n 

o 

G  .2nd  Div . 

Two 

companies  of  this  Battalion  (82  & 

84th)  which 

to  RIVER  MARNE  today  to  bathe  returned  to  this  camp  at  7:00 

P.M. 

B.W.  Sibley, 

•*  ,  •  Y  T  r~\  ir  /* 1 

j  •  u  •  o « -A  ®  •  , 

Commanding . 


8:00  P.K. 


July  3,  1918.  Message  from  9th  Inf. 


Between  7  and  7:30  P .  11 .  ,  104  men  observed  going  from 
KILL  201  to  BO I S - d e - EO RLE - AGRO N .  Intermittent  movement  has 
been  observed  since  that  time  over  same  route. 


8:25  P.M. ,  July 

Part  of  the 
to  have  been  set 


3,  1918.  Message  received  from 

buildings  comprising  SQUILL ARE 
on  fire  by  our  artillery  fire. 


0 .P . UB" . 


FERM2  appear 


vj—  • 


'or 


C.0.  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 

How  sent : 

8:35  P.M.  Ho:  1 .Runner  CURTIS  TO 
2  nd  .’Division  .  M  A I  SO  II  BLaP  Ci  IE 

hours  ending  8:00  P.M.  5  July  ’18. 
harassing  fire  and  aerial  activity  was  much 


At 

BCIS-de 

-BE 

T  T  A  “r 

Dat 

e : 

3  July 

18. 

Hour 

To 

Comdg . 

Gen 

oral 

I 

r  ep  o  r  t 

for 

r h 

The 

en 

emy  s  ’  he 

*V-« 

4.  ct  b 

sing 

dec 

rea 

s  ed  .  Ca 

t  • 

G  H 

H  Clark  repo 


o 


and  was  assigned 

(Cont'd  next  page) 


P.  M. 


July  3,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

Go.  A.  Lt .  W  .H  .Fitzpatrick  rejjorted  and  was  attached  to  Co. 
A.  Lt .  T .  v/ .  Thorne  reported  and  was  attached  to  Co.  3. 

Major  Harvey  K.  PI etcher,  N.A.  4th  Divisional  Machine  Gun 
ofiicer  is  present  here  with  this  battalion  for  observation. 
2nd  Lt .  Oswald  H.  Moore  107th  M.G.  Bn.  is  attached  to  Co.  B; 
he  has  no  written  order  or  credentials. 

EDMUND  L.  ZA1IE, 

Kaj  or  4th  M.G. Bn . 


9:15  P.M.,  July  3,  1918.  Message  from  2nd  Art.  Brigade. 

Message  from  French  batteries  in  the  vicinity  of  AZY 
(attached  2nd  Div.)  states  that  enemy  aeroplane  which  was 
adjusting  enemy  fire  on  these  batteries  has  just  been  brought 
down  by  a  French  aviator  . 

Gr—  2  . 


9:20  P.M.,  July  3,  1918.  Message  received  for  the  Officer, 
commanding  the  Graves  Registration  Unit. 

47  dead  were  buried  throughout  the  division  in  the  last 
few  days. 


9:45  P.M.,  July  3,  1918.  •  Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 
Nothing  to  report. 


10:40  P  .11.  , 


July 


.918 


Memorandum . 


At  2:00  o’clock  this  afternoon 
dur  lines  north  of  VAUX  penetrated 
secured  2  prisoners  from  the  MIlvElPJ 
3rd  battalion  402nd  Regiment  (201st 
were  part  of  an  enemy  advanced  post 


a  patio  1  of  2  men  from 
the  enemy’s  lines  and 
LEPER  detachment  of  the 
Division).  The  prisoners 
which  was  engaged  in  pre¬ 


paring  an  emplacement. 


G-2 . 


A .  M  .  July  4 ,  19 18 . 

12:06  A.M.  ,  July  4,  1918.  Phone  message  from  3rd  Brigade. 

Gas  on  extreme  left  of  9th  Infantry  lines,  --ind  un¬ 
known  . 


5:45  A.M. ,  July  4,  1918.  Phone  message  from  3rd  Brigade. 
Everything  calm.  Nothing  to  report. 


6:45  A.M.,  July  4,  1918.  Report  to  2nd  &  3rd  Bureaus  3rd 
■French  Army  Corps. 

Light  calm.  Nothing  of  importance  to  report. 


7:00  A.M.  1 uly  4,  1918.  Message 


Heavy  troop  movement  reported 
during  the  night.  It  is  requested, 
be  paid  to  all  roads  leading  south 
BO  NI'M  3  d  ur  i  n  g  the  cl  ay  . 

G-2. 


from  2nd  Bureau,  3rd  a. C. 

from  FERE- enTAEDENOI S 
that  particular  attention 
from  BOX 3-d e- BONNES  and 


July  4,  1918. 


A . 


7  'T 

I1*. 


9:00  A.M.  ,  July  4,  1918. 


Memo .  fro;.  Division  Surgeon. 


Casualties  passed  through  dressing  stations  for  24 
hours  ending  6  A. II.  July  4,  1918. 


Sick - l  officer,  29  men. 

'founded - 2  officers,  50  men. 

Gassed -  86  men. 

Injured . --- . 10  men., 

3  officer,  155  men. 


Sr  om :  th  e 

29  th 

Engineers  - 

1  man, 

sick 

n  ii 

4  th 

Infantry  - 

1  man , 

sick 

9 : 10  A.M . , 

July 

4.  1918.  Memo,  for  G-l . 

effective  strength  of  the  division. 


Infantry  -  10,090  rifles. 

2nd  Engrs .  -  1,3<±2  rifles. 


10:55  A.M. ,  July 

Reports  by 
French  markings 
short  bursts  of 


4,  1918.  Message 

4th  Brigade  that  a 
f  1  ew  o  ver  th  e  P .  C  . 
fire  on  P.O.’s  pos 


from  5 th  liar i n e s  . 

Germs.n  aeroplane 
in  R0 COURT  WOODS, 
s . 


wi  th 
firing 


n  rv 

MT  —  . 


3:25  P.M.  ,  July  4,  1918. 
Everything  quiet. 


P.M.  July  4,  1918. 

Message  from  3rd  Lrigqde. 


8:25  P.M.,  July  4,  1918.  Message 

The  buildings  of  LSS  PRESSES 
due  to  our  artillery  fire. 

G-2 . 


from  2nd  Art. 
PERMS  ar e  now 


Brigade . 
in  flames 


8:45  P.M 


July 


1918 


message 


from  G.P.(’-B" 


Since 
the  BONNES 


4  P.M.  the  following  traffic  has  been  noted  on 
-  BOX S-de -BONNES  road: 


3  Caissons, 

6  trucks , 

4  automobiles, 

35  wagons , 

6  cyclists, 

15  Horsemen,  and 
174  Men  in  small  groups. 

G-2 . 


9:10  P 


II 


July 


4, 


1918.  Message  from 


2n: 


iir 


llery 


Br i gad < 


During  the 
ed  a  point  78.80 
VALLES S . 


least  ten  minutes  more  than  100  men  have  pass- 
-  6$. 00,  north  of  Hill  201  and  west  of  LES 


Mr 


P.  M. 


July  4,  10  IP . 


9:45  r’ .J.,  July  4,  .19 IP.  I lessape  from  3rd  Brigade 
Everything  quiet .  Nothing  to  report . 


10:00  P.-ii  ,  July  4,  1910.  Message  from  2nd  Artillery  Brig¬ 
ade. 

.  harassing  fire  (77's)  has  been  put  dorm  on  BGIS- 

de-*£3LLEAU . 

G  —  • 


10:27  P.U. ,  July  4,  1916.  Telephone  Message .  Colonel  Brown. 

According  to  the  order  gotten  out  by  us  only  one  reg¬ 
iment  of  <~6th  Division  to  conie  up  tomorrow,  but  2€th  Div¬ 
ision  has  made  known  his  intention  of  bringing  up  an  entire 
brigade  and.  has  asked  for  transportation  for  it  from  the 
army.  What  do  you  think  of  it  and  what  is  to  be  done.  Call 
up  Captain  de  Causans ,  3rd  Bureau,  3rd  Army  Corps,  Drench . 

(Taken  by  C .H .Livingston ,  1st  Lt.  C.  of  I . ) 


11:55  P.li.  ,  July  4,  1916. 
message  from  G- 3,  1st  Armv  Corps. 

To :  Chief  of  Staff. 

Information  from  sure  source  states  that  a  German 
attack  will  be  made  within  4  davs.  Point  not  definitely 
located . 

CRAIG. 


A.  k .  July  5,  1916. 

12.30  A ..  . ,  ,  July  5,  1916.  G-3  . 

telephone  report  from  4th  Brigade  announcing  capture 
of  two  prisoners  from  GSOth  Kcg’t  (4  Srs.  Div. ) .  Prisoners 
were  called  for  and  Interrogatory  is  attached. 


2:30  A.M. ,  July  5,  1916. 

T el eph oned ,  1 s t  A . C . 
ed  to  tele gr aph  to  G . K  .  o, . 
Ersatz  Division. 


capture  of  2  prisoners  and  request- 
for  eight  copies  of  history  of  4 


4:00  A. If.  ,  July  5,  1916  . 

i el eph ones ,  3rd  A.C.  that  360  Reg't  of  4  Ers.  Div.  was 
identified  opposite  TORCH  by  two  prisoners. 

6.^0  A.M. ,  July  5,  1916.  3rd  Brigade  report, 
had  a  very  quiet  evening. 

c : 30  A.p.,  July  5,  1916.  Report  to  G-2. 

mo tning  to  add  ro  12:30  A.  if.  report.  Q,uiet  night. 


A.M, 


July  5,  1918, 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


C.O»,  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
BCIS  GROS  JEAN. 

5  !  18.  8 ;  25  A.M .  Ho.  1. 

Comdg.  General,  2nd  Division, 


How  Sent: 

Motorcyc le , 


^  report  that  pursuant  to  your  orders  this  battalion 
w.  re.reved^ in  the  BOIS-de~LELLEAU  by  Companies  A  and  B,  103 
Machine  Gun  j.attaDion.  The  relief  was  comuieted  at  3:00  A,M. 
o  July  18,  This  battalion  is  now  in  30IS*GR0S  JEAN,  except 
tnose  detailed  to  remain  24  hours  in  BOIS -de-BELLEAU .  The  re¬ 
lief  w as  accomplished  without  casualties. 


EDMUND  L.  ZAl'IE, 
Major,  4th  M.G.  Bn., 
Comdg. 


8:o0  A.M,  July  5,  1918,  Report  from  Major  Lay. 

o  0*D*  reports  at  8:15  A.M,  a  balloon  went  up  at  SOMME- 
LANS  and  0,P.  "Y"  at  8; 40  reported  an  aeroplane  coming  down 
in  flames  N,  of  COURCHATtPS  ,  Six  of  our  machines  went  up  that 
way  and  six  returned. 


C.O.,  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion, 
uOIS  GROS  JEAN,  How  Sent: 

5  July  ’18.  Hour:  8;35  A.M,  No,  2.  Motorcycle. 
Comdg,  General,  2nd  Division. 

I  report  for  24  hours  ending  8:00  P.M.  4  July  ’18, 

The  enemy's  harassing  artillery  fire  was  intermittent  and  com¬ 
paratively  light,  One  aeroplane  marked  with  Allied  circles 
flew  over  the  northern  part  of  the  BOIS -de-BELLEAU  about  200 
feet  high  about  8:00  A.M,  4  July  ’18,  It  fired  with  machine 
gun  into  the  wood  and  was  fired  at  with  rifles.  It  evidently 
contained  an  enemy  aviator. 

EDMUND  L.  ZANE, 

Major,  4th  M»G.  Bn., 

Comdg, 

8:55  A.M.  July  5,  1918. 

0,P.”Y"  r exports  that  3  U.S.  and  3  German  planes  had  a 
fight.  O.P,  to  the  north  of  his  post.  That  1  U.S.  plane  oame 
down  in  flames,  1  U.S,  plane  came  down  disabled  on  German  soil 
and  one  returned.  The  3  Boche  are  still  uj). 


-i1  ±  UIII 

At 

Date 

To 


No.  2. 

9:00  A.M,  July  5,  1918,  Memorandum  from  the  Division  Surgeon. 


Casualties  passed  through  our 
hours ^ end ing  6  A.M.  July  5th, 

bick - 2  officers  - 

Mounded -  1  officer  - 

Injured  - 

Gassed  - 

TOTAL - 3  officers  - 


dressing  stations 

-  IB  men 

- 31  " 

-  9  " 

- 119  " 

- 177  men. 


f  or 


24 


From  other  Divisions 


5  men . 


9:00  A.M.  July  5,  1918,  Memo,  for  G-l, 
effective  strength  of  Division: 

Infantry  - - - -  9,9  50  rifles. 

2nd  Engrs,  - - -  1,342  " 


A 

JTt.  • 


July  5,  1518. 


9  : 15  A  .11 .  ,  July  5  ,  19  18 


II . 


3 upp  1  era  en t al  A  e  p  o r  t . 


,  Adjutant  4th  Brigade  reports  that  O.P.“YJ*  in  talking 

01  .  ,t: e  experienced  French  observers  was  assured  by 
.  °^er  A  the  two  planes  which  c ■  me  down  were  Boche 
machines  ana  net  American  machines  as  previously  reported. 

9.15  A.i.i,.  ,  July  5,  1918.  message  from  2nd  Art.  Brigade. 

j lash  ranging  section  reports: 

8:4o  A .  .  ,  Plane,  identity  un’enown ,  fell  in  flames 
just  east  of  HaUTE VESNES . 

•  4 c  A  h.,  I  lane  ,  identity  unknown ,  fell  just  north 
of  COUROKAhPS . 

G--2  . 


P.II.  , 


July  5,  1918. 


1.15  P.m,  ,  July  5,  1918'.  message  from  Lt .  ICing,  who  asked 

for  Raj  or  Lie  deal  1. 

_ . ....  .  -ff  -  r er.ch  division  on  our  left  made  a  raid  v?est  of 

BU  , SI ArdS  and  obtamned  5  prisoners  belonging  to  the  3€6th 
Aegt.  (4th  Ers.  Division). 

v  (This  confirms  the  regimental  order  of  battle  given  to 
us  by  the  prisoners  taken  by  our  own  tth  Marines  on  the  night 
of  July  4th  -  5th.) 

G-2 . 


2:u0  P.-;-  ,  July  5,  1918.  Res  sage  from  2nd  Artillery  Brigade 


“--e* e  xp  very  heavy  circulation  of  trucks  and  wagons 
moving  south  on  the  BONNES  -  B01S  de  BOl’l  53  t;nd  the  1ARTRE- 
EPAUh  roads. 


G-2 


3:15  P  .11 .  ,  July  5  ,  1918  . 


.essage  iron  3rd  mioade 


Th.er e  is  a  plane  with  French  mar.mn._sf inng  on  23rd 
Infantry  1  s  front  line.  It  has  two  red.  stars  cn  ^a  h  p^de  o r 
the  motor  . 

G-2  . 


4:00  P.Ih,  July  5,  1918.  message  from  Third  Brigade. 
Everything  quiet. 


4:45  P.Ih,  message  from  3rd  Brigade.  (July  5,  1918) 
Everything  quiet.  Nothing  to  report. 


6:15  P.Ih,  July  5,  1918.  Message  from  0.P.”B,‘ . 

i.vo  groups  of  men,  about  30  men  in  each  bunch,  have  iurt 
come  out  of  woods  at  the  BONNES-BQIS  BO  PRES  road  and  come' 

across  field  parallel  to  the  BORNEO  -  TOUSLAbX  Road  comine 
til  i  s  wav  . 


G-2 


>  •  V  »  . 


P.  21. 


July  5 ,  19 IB 


8:^0  P.i.a.  ,  July  5,  1918.  Message  fro:1,  end  Artillery  Brigade 

TKeavy  concentration  of  all  calibers  has  been  put  dorm 
on  TAUX  and  .‘ILL  204.  Apparently  offensive  preparations. 

Our  C.O.P.  is  under  wry. 

G-  2 

All  Artillery  notified. 


8:35  P.M.  July  5,  1918.  hessa.e  f r on  Third  Brigade  Hdqrs  . 

second  Battalion  9th  Infantry  reports  no  heavy  artillery 
fire  on  VAUX.  If  anything,  activity  of  enemy  artillery  a 
little  below  normal. 


9:00  P  ,M .  ,  July  5,  1918.  Message  from  General  Lewis. 

Enemy  firing  heavily  on  KILL  204.  Normal  registration 
up  and  down  the  line  of  9th  Infantry. 


Prom 

At 

Bate 

To 


18 


C.O.  4th  M.G.Bn.  Rec'd  9:35  P.M.  July  5  ’18. 

BOIS  GAOS  JEAN  C.  of  S,  G-3. 

5  July  18.  Hour:  8:50  P.M.  Bo:  2  .How  Sent  :llotorcycle . 
Commanding  General  2nd  I)iv. 

I  report  from  8:00  P.M.  4  July  18  to  8:00  P.M.  5  July 
This  Battalion  on  Divisional  orders  was  relieved  in 
BO 1 3 - d e - 3ELL2AU  by  companies  A  &  B,  10 5  M.G.Bn.  The  relief 
was  completed  at  3:00  A.M.  5  July  18.  This  Battalion  is  now 
in  BOIS  GRCS  JEAN.  The  relief  was  accomplished  without  any 
casualties . 

EDMUND  L.  ZAKE , 

Ma  j  or  ,  4-th  II .  G .  Bn  .  , 

Commanding . 


10:09  P.M.  ,  July  5,  1918.  Report  from  General  Lewis.  • 

Report  from  23rd  Infantry  just  received  -  Eve r3r thing 
quiet  along  their  front.  There  was  some  firing  on  the  BOIS- 
de-BELLEAU . 


10:40  P.M.  ,  July  5 

Message  from 
ing  on  their  front 
apparently  boyond 


,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brig.  Hq . , ( Gen¬ 
eral  Lewis). 

23rd  Infantrj  states  that  there  is  no  fir- 
bu t  they  hear  firing  to  t h e  IT o r  thw e s t , 
the  Division  sector. 


10:50  P.M. ,  July  5,  1918. 


10:15 

P  .M . 

10:21 

p  Tr 

-i-  •  -U.  • 

10:25 

P  .M . 

10:29 

P  .  jaI  . 

10:30 

T-,  -  T 

r  ,.l  . 

10:30 

P.M. 

10:45 

i  .  ;•!  . 

10:45 

P  KI . 

1 9  :  5  5 

P.M. 

1  white  rocket  from  KILL  204 
Red  and  white  flare  from  KILL  204 
1  white  rocket  KILL  204 
1  white  rocket  KILL  204. 

1  white  rocket  HILL  204 
5/77 's  BOIS  DS  LA  KaRETTE 
K.G.  Eire  on  VAUX  from  HILL  204 
1  white  rocket  from  KILL  204 

Enemy  plane  over  23rd  Infantry  sector  flying  low 


G-2  . 


. 


. 


« 

' 


■ 


No  time  indicated. 


July  5,  1918. 


Liemo ;  from.  4th  Brigade,  Marines.  July  5,  1918. 

The  1 .  C  .  of  this  Brigade  will  close  at  9:00  P.M.  this 
date  and  open  at  BOULEURS  July  6,  1918, 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  ENGINEERS . 
July  5,  1918. 

kemo.  to  the  Sect.  General  Staff,  2nd  Div. 

Reported  casualties  up 


Soldiers  Officers 

hilled  1  0 

Wounded( severe)  1  0 

Gassed  1  0 

Missing  1  o 


o-3 


to  noon  July 
5  th  . 


Entered  . 


Alexander  Kennedy  Jr  . 
Personnel  Officer. 


No  .  5  . 

The  following  units  appear  as  attached  to  the  2nd 
Division . 

Graves  Registration  Unit  303. 

M.S.T.U.  363 
Laundry  Unit  306  *  309 

lie  sh  Ranging  Section  No.  2,  C.o.  B.  29  th  Engrs. 
Sound  Ranging  section  No.  2,  Co.  B.,  29th  Engrs. 

Cos.  B.&.D.,  30th  Engineers  (Gas  Section) 

Co.  B.,  Balloon  Squadron 
313  Labor  Bn.  Cos.  A.B.&  C. 

Salvage  Co .  #2 

extract  from  Memo,  from  Chief  of  Staff  to  Adjutant, 
dated  July  5,  1918. 


A.  M.  July  6,  1918 


3:30  A.M.  July  6  ,  1918  . 


Message  from  C.O 


4  th  M . G . Bn 


I  report  that,  pursuant  to 
battalion  to  report  to  9th  Inf. 
9:45  P.I1.  July  5,  and.  2  trucks 
Inf.  Fdq .  at  C0UPRU;  the  latter 
back,  trucks  left  for  9th  Inf. 


order ,  2  trucks  left  this 
at  IE 3  AULN01S  BON TEMPS  at 
left  at  same  time  for  23rd 
were  not  used  and  were  sent 
and  tracer  at  3:15  A.M. 


3:55  A.M. ,  July  6,  1918.  Message  from  4th  Brigade. 
All  quiet . 


3:55  A. 


T  >T 

1  x 


Jur 


1918 


Message  from  .3rd  Brigade. 


23rd 
d  own . 


Everything  quiet.  About  2:30  firing  heard  in  front  of 
Infantry  far  to  right,  probably  birrage,  but  soon  died 


5:4o  A . ii .  ,  July  6,  1918.  Message 


from 


3rd  Brigade 


very thing  quiet. 


A.M. 


7:00  A.M,  July  6, 
BOIS  GRCS  JEAN,  to 


July  6,  1918. 

1918,  Message  from  C.O*,  4th  M . G .  Bn., 
2nd  Div, 


Rumors  reach  me  that  the 
2nd  Division  are  rescinded  or 
please  advise  me. 


orders  for  the  relief  of  the 
altered  in  some  manner.  If  so, 


8:15  A *11,  July  6,  1918, 
KA1TEUIL,  to  2nd  Division 


Message 


from  C . 0. , 


4th  Brigade, 


Fifth  regiment  arrived  in  rear  of  position,  led  by  French 
gu l  as,  c,nd  Bn*  on  right,  3rd  Bn.  on  left,  1st  Bn*  in  reserve 
ln  '  °5K  °  rear-  Trenches  are  well  concealed  with  grass  and 

are  about  three  feet  deep.  Do  not  think  it  advisable  to  occu¬ 
py  trenches  during  day  time  or  do  work  in  them  when  observa- 
tion  is  possible.  Reconnaissance  by  battalion  commanders  with 
rench  officers.  Request  that  Division  engineer  officer  be  in- 
structed  to  find  out  number  of  picks,  shovels  and  axes  that 

■o'be  • required . anci  distribute  same.  Have  had  no  report  from 
u  ;h  Regiment,  Will  submit  sketch  of  position  as  soon  as  re* 
ports  are  received. 

„  _  Neville  * 


8:30  A.M,  July  6,  1918, 

Casualties  24  hours  ending  6  A.M.  July  6,  1918, 

Sick -  56. 


8:30  A.M.  July  6,  1918.  Memo,  for  G-l* 

effective  strength  of  Division: 

Infantry .  10,860  rifles. 

Engineers  -  1,382  " 


9 : 00  A.M,  July  6,  1918. 

Casualties  for  the  24  hours  ending  July  6,  1918,  at  6 

A.M, 


Sick - 

56 

Injured  - 

20 

Wounded  - 

12 

Gassed  - 

27 

115  men. 

Gassed  &  Wounded 

-  2  officers. 

Sick -  2 


Evacuated  from  26th  Division - 14* 

P.M.  July  6,  1918. 

1:15  P.M*.  July  6,  1918. 


Message  from  2nd  Art.  Brigade  to  2nd  Division. 

Two  German  planes  have  just  attacked  our  balloon,  forc¬ 
ing  the  two  observers  to  descend  in  parachutes.  They  did  not 
destroy  the  balloon,  and  ascensions  will  be  resumed  at  once. 

Balloon  further  reports  a  fire  in  BOIS  des  ROCHETS. 


*• 


P  .  M . 


July  6,  19 1C. 


1:45  P  *M  ♦  ,  ou.ly  C,  1918.  Message  from  Balloon  Central. 

The  American  balloon  which  was  attacked  a  short  time 
ago  by  two  German  planes  lias  been  burned.  The  observers  are 
uninjured . 


1:55  P  *11 .  ,  July  6,  1918.  Message  from  French  39th  Div.  to 

2nd  Art.  Brigade. 

All  objectives  have  been  reached. 


Rec*d  2  P .  Li .  From  Lieutenant  Vo  illenont . 

12:25  Rolling  barrage  opened  up.  Our  infantry  following, 
12:40  General  impressions  good. 

1:10  We  have  taken  a  footing  in  the  BOIS  CO.URTEAU 
Further  information  will  follow. 


3:25  P  .aC  . ,  July  6,  1918.  Telephonic  report  to  G-3,  1st  A.C. 


Weather  fair. 

Our  infantry  and  the  enemy  were  active  with  the  usual 
duel  of  machine  gun  and  rifle  firing  and  sniping.  Our  Inf¬ 
antry  active  in  petrolling  but  no  reports  received. 

Enemy  and  our  own  artillery  normal  in  our  own  sector, 
increased  in  sector  on  our  right . 

Aerial  activity  normal  by  both  sides.  One  of  our  ball¬ 
oons  was  shot  down,  the  observers  uninjured. 

Lo  troop  movements  of  enemy  reported.  An  internal  re¬ 
lief  by  our  troops  took  place  during  the  night  without  event. 
The  2nd  position  was  occupied  by  part  of  our  forces  during 
the  night . 


General  impression  of  the  day  quiet. 
Following  required: 

February  and  Lay : 

Sick - 

Following  estimated: 

February  - 

May - 

Sick - 

Injured  - 

No  change  in  position  of  our  line. 


Beef , 

Beef , 

shoes,  beef, 
belts  bread, 
Coats  ham, 
Belts  bacon. 


3:30  P.I.I.,  July  6,  1918.  Message  from  Lt.  Voillemont. 

At  3:00  P.M.  to  the  east  and  west  objective  attained  at 
the  same  time.  Resistance  and  fighting. 

At  3:20  P.M. ,  a  German  counter-attack  at  the  elbow  of 
the  VAUX- CHATEAU -THIERRY  route  at  point  187.  reported.  The 
General  requests  the  support  of  the  2nd  Division  by  maohino 
gun  and  artillery  against  this  point. 

Artillery  notified  and  action  taken. 


2:45  P.M. ,  July  6,  1918.  -  Message  received  from  3rd  Brigade, 

Received  from  Infantry  -  Given  to  9th  Inf.  by 
French  Major.  Rec’d  3:45. 

2:45  P.M.  still  fighting  on  HILL  204.  All  objectives 
have  been  reached  except  a  small  part  of  the  northeast  cor¬ 
ner  of  the  woods  where  fighting  is  still  ro 5 wt .  on-  pris¬ 

oners  is  reported  bo  have  hoo-a  token 


' 


■ 

Mjsg 


. 

■ 


■ 


p»  *£•  July  6,  19113. 

3:4o  P*M.f  July  S,  1911'-.  Message  from  I.O.  23rd  Inf. 

our  Jt°JlJ,er8l0f  LVONi3TRI3  b^ning  as  a  result  of 

f  f;  Thlck  clouclB  of  black  smoke  and  a  few 
ward.  ^  ln  the  air.  Wind  blowing  gently  to  the  north- 

G-2 .  -  ~ 

"•1°  d  *'x*  *  ^  L*y  6»  1910.  Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade 
1  officer,  6th  Marines  --  1  man  --  5th  Marines, 
reported  seriously  wounded.  No  particulars  received. 

4.45  f  •-a  •  i  a  uiy  f  ,  1910.  Message  from  4th  Brigade  Hq  . 

w 'ods^ith11! ire°d  men  slightly  wounded.  Enemy  raking  Marine 
Barrage  asked  for  and  given.  Casualties  from  shell  fire 

4:50  P.M.,  July  6,  1910.  Message  from  3rd  Brig.  Hq. 

.p-i  Message  from  1.0.  23rd  Inf.  states  that  enemy  aeroplane 
a. e  whole  length  of  line  coming  from  north  between 
i-Sv-iS  r,v0AD-nfna  C0UPRU»  going  in  direction  of  VAUX- CHATEAU - 

+  i  X!iyxng  very  10 w»  Probably  200  or  300  meters  high  - 
^  fbotographing.  Was  not  hit,  although  anti-air¬ 
craft  guns  were  after  it. 

4:  ob  I  .M .  ,  July  €  ,  1910.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  Hq . 

Pnfiv10rtly;after  one  today*  there  was  registration,  appar¬ 
ent.^  ior  a.  defensive  barrage,  west  of  BOIS-de-la-ROCHE  and 
on  down  to  the  BOIS-de-la-MARETTE . 


o.OG  B.M.,  July  6,  1910.  Telephonic  Report  to  1st  Army  Corps 


the  east  and  west 


The  French  report  from  our  right  that 
objectives  were  attained. 

of  the  &ermans  counter-attacked  at  the  elbow 

of  ijhe  ^bX-ohATEAU  THIERRY  road  at  point  107  , repo r ted .  The 

support  by  the  2nd  Division  machine  guns  and  artillery  asked 
i or  and  given. 

.  , ,  T^e  eneray  raked  the  BO  I B  -  d  e  - 1  a  -  BR 1 GADE  -  d  e  -MAR  I  HE  with 
sneii  fire  shortly  before  4145  P.M. 

.  A  -;iessage  from  ford  Infantry  states  that  an  aeroplane 
i lying  only  300  or  400  meters  high  proceeded  along  the  length 
°ULllne  -  evidently  photographing.  Was  not  hit. 

_  2:00  P,M*  t0(?-aY*  there  was  registration  apparently 

?v,d  -A?r,1ye  barraSe  west  of  BOIS-de-la-RO CHE  and  on  down  to 
the  BOIS-de-la-MARETTE . 


£.60  I  .M. ,  July  6,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 

;e  French  have  reached  their  objective  excent  in  north- 
corn?r.of  woods.  Fierce  fighting  in  right  center  and 
fTi11?  +nd+  ln  front  of  the  little  section  of  woods  which  they 

itlt  i  1°  ta-e:  At  5:30  P‘M’  heavy  fighting  still  going  on. 
hc*  ^..ent  opposing  the  French  the  401st  and  403rd. 


!  t 


P.  M. 


Jul;>  6,  1918. 


7:15  P.M 


July 


6,  1918 


Message  from  23x'd  Infantry. 


About  5:45  an  aerial  battle 
high  it  was  almost  impossible  to 
place  about  over  the  front  lines 
could  not  be  observed. 


with  4  or  5  planes,  so 
distinguish  them,  took 
near  B0URESCH3S.  Result 


G-2 . 


8:25  P ,M . ,  July  € , 

At  5:45  P.M., 
NON ,  by  th  e  way  o  f 
At  7:00  P.M. , 
At  7:30  P.M. , 


1918.  Message  from  .French  Regt .  on  our 
left . 

100  trucks  moving  south  towards  LICY  CLIG- 
P .3 TRET  FERME  . 

30  men  with  packs  at  LICY  STATION. 

40  men  moving  towards  LICY  CLIGNON  from 
the  north. 


At  7:u0  P.i,;.,  50  men  entering  TORCY ,  with  full  equipment 
ocrne  circulation  entering  BUSSIARES;  exact  number  could 
not  be  determined. 


All  artillery  notified: 


G-2  . 


9:oo  P.M.,  July  6,  1910.  Message  from  4th  Brigade. 

^This  battalion  is  in  position  and  is  in  liaison  with 
t  :e  olst  Brigade  on  its  left  and  the  French  on  its  right. 
Request  300  shovels  and  150  picks. 


10.00  P  .M .  ,  July  6,  1918.  10:00  o’clock  report  to  1st  Corps 

Nothing  special  to  report. 


From : 

C  .0  ,4th  Machine 

Gun 

Bn . 

At  : 

BOIS  GROS  JEAN 

Date : 

6  J uly  18.  8 : 

10  P 

•a 

•  J  ,i  • 

To  : 

Comdg.  General , 

2nd 

Di  v 

Sent  by  Runner 


I  report  for  24  hours  ending  8:00  P.M.  6  July.  This 
battalion  remained  in  bivouac  at  BOIS  GROS  JEAN.  "  There  is 
nothing  special  to  report. 

ZANE  , 


(Rec’d  10:05  P.M. ) 


EDMUND  L. 
Major,  4th 
Comdg . 


■nr 

X  '1  « 


G. 


in . 


10:07  P 


July 


6 


1  officer  and 


1918.  Message  from  52nd  Brigade. 
5  men  slightly  wounded. 


10:50 


July  6,  1918. 


Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 


All  quiet  on  the  front  of  the  23rd  Infantry.  Up  until 
10 ; oO  very  heavy  shelling  on  the  right  of  the  9th  Infantry, 
wnich  is  very  quiet  at  this  time. 


No  time  indicated 
26th  DIVISION  HEADQUARTERS: 

Tel  epho ne  name  :  11  SANTIAGO  "  . 


July  5,  1918 


(Cont'd  next  page) 


. 


Ju  ly  6  ,  19  18  . 


IT  o  t  i me  j  nd  j.  c  at  ed 
(Cont'd  from  last  page) 


General  Edwards  is 
0.  of  S.  is 
Operations  (G-3)  is 
G-2  is 
G- 1  is 


"EAGLE"  at  Santiago  38. 
"  OKI  OLE  "  at  S  ant  i  ag  o  39  . 
"SANTIAGO"  36 
"SANTIAGO"  35 
"SANTIAGO"  37 


SECRET  MEMO: 
July  6,  1918. 


The  following  code  names 
Division  occupying  the  second  or 
the  information  of  this  command. 


of  the  units  of  the  26th 
Army  line  are  published  for 


26th  Div.  Hdqrs.  at 

51st  Inf.  Brig.  at 

101st  Infantry  near 
1 02nd  I nf  ant  ry  " 

51st  Art.  Brig.  at 

101st  "  Regt .  near 

102nd  "  »  ,  it 

103rd  "  »  .  ii 


Chamigny  ------ 

Grand  Champ  Farm  -  - 
Cocherel  -  _  _  _  _ 
Cochere 1 

CHAMIGNY  -  . 

NANTEUIL  . 

Cocherel  . 

CKAHIGNY  . 


CODE  IT  A?  EE, 

"SANTIAGO" 

"VATERLOO" 

"DUCK" 

"BIRD" 

"3 ASTI  AGO- A" 
"HARE" 

"FISH" 

"MOLE" 


By  C c wmand  of  Major  General  Bundy; 

PRESTON  BROTH, 
Colonel,  General  Staff, 
Chief  of  Staff. 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR.) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 


SECRET  fflO. 


6  July  1918. 


fell  ows 


The  following  code  names  are  hereby  assigned 


as 


"BODY" 
"BACK" 
30NE" 


Hdqrs.  4th  Erigade( Marines  -  ~  - 
5th  Regt.  Marines, 

6th  Regt.  Marines,  _ _ 

The  code  names  formerly  assigned  will  be  discontinued 
and  these  above  prescribed  will  take  effect  at  once.  The 
number  scheme  ^or  individual  officers  will  continue  in  force. 

By  Command  of  Major  General  Bundy; 


PRESTON  PROTN , 
Colonel,  General  Staff, 
Chief  of  Staff. 


26th  Division 


it  q  A’  • 
o  j  u-. 


TIAGO" . 


Emerson  20 
2nd  Divn. 


6  JYRBn  On 


No.  Seventy  Four  G- 
Divn.  P.C.  moves  to  PSTANGE 


G-3 

F 


Three.  Change  in  P.C.E,  32nd 
at  noon  todav. 

By  Command  of 

TIaj .  Gen.  Hines, 
Campbell  King,  C.  of  S. 

10:50  a . 


A'  —  July  7 ,  1918. 

12:35  A.H.  July  7,  1918.  phone  nessoje  from  3rd  Brigade. 

fe-v  ,heii!°Lhi!?L8peClaJ1  t0  reP°rt*  They  are  drooping  a 
the  u“ual  sheJi  head  quarters  occasionally.  There 'is 

special  to  report ?  fr0at  Uac  *ositi°as-  Nothing 


12:38  A 


?  * 

•  i  i  • 


July  7,  1918.  Phone  message  from  General  Lewis. 


As  far  as 
on  our  front  line 
in  over  two  hours , 
there  is  normal. 


shelling  there  is  nothing  special  happening 
positions.  Me  have  had  no  report  from  VAUX 
which  seems  to  indicate  that  everything 


12:4-  A.H,  July  7,  1918.  Phone  message 

.  ^  Our  own  artillery  seems  to  be  a 
right  now.  Xo  reports  received  frnn 
as  to  anything  unusual  going  on. 


from  52nd  Brigade. 

little  more  ac fc i ve 
t  l^ne  battalions 


9:55  A.H ,  July  7, 
C.P.S.  1, 

the  woods  southeast 


1916,  Message  from  2nd  Artillery  Brigade. 

reports  several  squads  of  men  have  entered 
of  PETRLT  EERME, 


11:55  A.H,  July  7,  19  18.  Message  from  Ad  j . 

There  was  some  gas  thrown  in  north 
early  this  morning,  Ho  caualties  -  gas  of Pi 
cleared  up  -  gas  unknown. 


3rd  Brigade. 

of  MOFHEAUX 
ce”  on  the  job  - 


M.  July  7,  1918. 

3.15  P.L.  July  7,  1918.  Message  from  O.p,  "B"  . 

1  Plane  flying  in  direction  of  MARIGKY. 
11: Oj  A.M.  1  enemy  plane  very  high  -  behind  clouds. 


.05  ?»II.  July  7,  19  lo .  Message  from  2nd  Artillery  Brigade, 

vpt  ^eavM  .  iring  on  HILL  204.  Ho  actual  barrage  has  as 

reported  although  the  firing  is  very  heavy. 


4:05  F.M. 


July  7,  1918. 


Message  from  2nd  Artillery  Brigade. 


150  men  just  left 
of  LL  TART RE  at  78.70  -  67 
of  B0HHES  78,70  -  67.73 


the 

00 


northern  edge  of  the 
and  went  to  the  small 


woods 

woods 


west 

east 


IT 

1  -  • 


p. 


Ju  ly  7,  19  16 . 


Ju^y  7,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade 

the  lines  just  tooths'  eMt^C^St5?4  d0wa  on  KILL  204  and 
available  at  present  whether  or  net  1°  8ur?  frra  the  reports 
One  of  the  9th  Infantry  Q  y  1  t£iere  18  barrage  fire, 

prisoner  to  the  re^  ~yT  .  *  ’  S.  w  a  henchman  marching  a 

here"  observed  fro-  a  point^elsWf  t0  be  "  *  am 

lienee  of  ficer  of  the  9th  Inf  Et-h  .> U'  2?4  ‘  The  i«tell- 
as  possible.  '  Gantry  is  investigating  as  rapidly 


July  7>  19 1£-  Message  from  4th  Brigade. 
Everything  going  0.  K. 


4 : 50  P.H.  July  7 1  19  is. 


near  VAUX. 


essage  from  O.P,  "B,f. 

.here  seeas  to  be  a  great  deal  of  artillery  fir, 


Craig£c'hiefUo?  Staff ^Firs^C^™6  rtessage  froa  Lionel 

C omaod er-  be-LrS  has  in~tructed  the  Corps 

to  have  part  of  their  guns  -oved^0  aB  °f  iiis  batteries 
rient s  to  a  nearby  position  to-  LI  lr  re8ular  ^place- 

sensitive  points  between  the  parpose  of  tiring  upon 

to  return,  to  their  regular**  nours  of  nine  and  eleven:  then 
of  causing  the  eneny  'in  css^c*6  v”*8’  This  for  the  purpose 
his  destruction  fire  a^ainS  bah  ?6S  an  attac’<.  to  direct 
that  are  the  real  emplacements? tterJf  >os itiona  other  than  thos 


8:20  P.y.  July  7i  i9xe. 


Message  f roa  2nd  Artillery  Brigade 


COURCKAtlPS  -UtttLflndalho°Ur  heavy  traffio  BOOTS  to 

t.oops  and  wagons  -  passing  point  76.00  -  60.72. 


9:45  x'-7'’  July  7,  1918. 


Report  from  Fourth  Brigade. 


Everything  0.  K, 


9'4'  J'  ■  July  7'  1918-  Report  to  G-3  Birst  Ar-y  Corps. 

Oerman  artillery  f ir ins 6 lust °t ®dlJgly  quiet,  except  for  heav; 
o04 .  From  7*30  until  f  +  G^ie  eas^  °f  our  sector  on  HI] 

from  BOHEES  ic  COURCKJms^8  wag0ns  were  seen  passing 


11:30  p.w. 


July  7 ,  1913  . 


Major  Smith  phoned  that 
was  occurring  on  the  line 
de-KELLSAU  and  LUCY,  as  a 

has  been  seriouslv 
notified)  .  17 


p  •**.  July  7,  1913. 

Message  from  52nd  Brigade. 

a  very  heavy  gas(  shelling 
somewhere  between  the  BOIS- 
consequence  of  which  one 
wounded.  (Artillery 


Ho  time-  indicated  July  n*  1915, 

CASUALTIES  FOP  THE  24  HOURS  EBDIHG  6  A.M.  Jt'LY  7; 

Sick  55 
Injured  7 
Wounded  38 

Gassed  19  llg 

34 


Of  f icers ; 


Gassed  2 

Sick  _ 1 

5 


104th  Infantry 
\ 

103rd  Infantry 

103rd  M.  G.  Bn. 
102nd.  H.  G.  Bn. 


11  wounded 
8  sick 
2  injured 
4  wounded 
4  sick 
2  injured 
1  wounded 
1  injured 
1  sick 


Less  34 


85  2nd  Division. 


12:20  A.?T. 
shelling. 


A.  M. 

July  Q,  1.918,  Message  from 
no  further  reports  of  any  gas 


July  8,  1918. 
52nd  Brigade, 
or  other  unusual 


'  Bate:  8  July ,  >18. 

i°*  b*  now  sent:  Runner. 

10:  Chief  of  Staff.-  "Custer" 


Hour:  3;50  A.M. 


relief  «f  -Vf  °  '7addl11  has  J^st  personally  reported  that 
Commanv  wY  Yr  ‘  was  entirely  completed  at  2:30  A.M,  each 
r  a  Co  n?  ?XSd  by  a  Co-  of  the  3rd  Bn.  102nd  Inf.  A 

201*  T'*e  restenr°?fd  Jnf*  13  ln  Position-  One  Plat,  at  HILI 
aissanee  n? T  f  ^?e  Co*  at.P°int  shown  in  sketch.  Recon- 
morrow  -vi +  r°nt,  llne  P°si'tion  with  view  to  relief  to- 
is  sat isfact orvm  ”  Started‘  1  «=  satisfied  that  situation 


Malone , 

Col. 


A.  M.  July  8,  19  18. 

*10  A  »T'-- ,  July  8,  1918.  lies  sage  from  0.F,  "Bl)  * 


direction  of  VAUX  and  south  there  is  heavy 
artillery  firing.  J 


5:45  A.U,  July  8,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 
All  quiet. 


6:30  A‘?T*  JulB  6>  1918.  Message  to  G-2  and  G-3,  1st  A.C. 

3n,  *  ,A  Bight  calm.  A  short  shelling  of  VAUX  between  5:00 
and  5:30  orcur^  3  casualties  reported  from  left  sector. 


A:!I-  Aliy  8,  19  18.  Memo  for  G-l. 
■^f 1  ective  strength  of  Division: 


Jnf  antry 
Engineers 


10,760  rifles 
1,370  »» 


Brigadel"*  JUly  6’  19 1G*  Memorandum  to  G-3, from  Kdq.  2nd  D.A.  , 

2  Batteries  of  the  102nd  F.  A.  are  bivouacked  in  the 
VILIEH3n  p°rti0n  0f  the  P0IS  Ds  FILLERS  between  KEZU  and 

~  -  after  ies  of  the  15th  F.A.  are  still  entirely  in 
puoinon.  • 

...  p  Battery  of  the  17th  F ,A.  is  still  entirely  in 
position. 

1  Battery  of  the  12th  F.  A.  is  still  entirely  in 
position,  J 

1  Blatoon  of  all  remaining  batteries  have  been 

relieved  by  1  Platoon  of  batteries  of  the  51st  F.A.  Brigade 

a/10‘  tii0Se  platoons  have  taken  up  position  in  the  rear  of  the 
army  line. 


P.  H.  July  8,  1918. 

2:,-°  P.M.  July  8,  19  16.  Message  from  O.P.  "B" 

or,  At  2 :  10  wagons  left  BOBBIES  and  moved  out  to  78.50- 
*  ’  ^:ie  BOixh-ES  -  SCriMELAUS  ROAD,  where  they  halted, 

.rnout  o°  men  seemed  to  be  with  the  wagons. 

(Artillery  notified) 

G-2 


4:45  r.M.  July  8,  19  18,  Message  from  4tH  Brigade. 
All  qu i et .  IT 0 th i ng  to  repo r t . 


4:4j  i-.B.  July  8,  1918.  Message  to  G-3,  1st  A.C, 
All  quiet,  nothing  unusual  to  report. 


July  6,  1918. 

.10  P .?  .  July  8,  1918.  Ties  rape  fro;n  3rd 
Nothing  to  report. 


Brigade . 


5:20  P.H.  July  8,  19i8.  Message  from  Q.p,  ..E„ 

east  of  LA  VOIE  tot*’ I-’atvt  M'6  S?s,shells  nortr‘  and  north- 

vuil  oo  CnATEL.  8  have  fallen  in  the  pant  15  minute: 


0j.iy  8,  1918.  Message  fron  2nd  Artillery  Brigade. 

and  3-s)  S*  8" 

G-2. 


9:00  P.M.  July  8,  1918.  Message  from  O.P.  "B"  . 

poat  ( littlfg^^f^rin^i^hlgh^p^sLe0)?116  ^  °f  «** 

G-2. 


Date!  Va/l^goSro-asPT1116  ^  of  ™ASTILEE. 

To:  C  of  Staff  Div.  Hdqrs,  *  *  1"°*  4’ 

hold ing^right  Mf  ouMa^ce^LMihe  7^  *****  th^  were 
4th  M.  G.  Bn.  already  in  the' f i^ht . 1  ontlnues  t0  advance.  • 

hack  of  the  C'C  P''  °r  engineers  advances  immediately 

s o lidat e  as^Ts °E9ces sary °.  SUpP°rt  the  line  °r  -co'n. 

thereafter  tKviBRZAA  °  iiavine  east  of  VAUXC  AST  ILLS  until  10  P.M-, 

Kitchell, 

Col.  2nd  Engrs . 


looted 

H.h.  Ply, 


9:45  P.H.  July  s,  1918.  Report  to 

e,-  +  T  ,  ,lLerythi,V!  GUiet.  Some 

e  ,J,  LA  y0IE  DU  CHAJ11.  At  8-50 
from  M03THIERS  To  TORCY 


C-3,  1st  Army  Corps. 

gas  shells  north  and  north- 
sma.ll  groups  of  passing 


9  : 55 


July  c,  1918.  Message  from  4th  Brigade  Hq. 
Everything  quiet.  Nothing  to  report. 


No  Time  Indicated 


July  8,  1918. 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

France,  8th  July  1918* 

MEMO,  for  C.G.  51st  F.A.  Brigade: 

Submit  to  these  headquarters  disposition  of  all  units 
of  your  command  down  to  and  including  battalion  headquar¬ 
ters,  as  located  at  10:00  A.M.  July  9th. 

By  command  of  Major  General  Bundy; 

PRESTON  BROWN, 
Colonel,  General  Staff, 
Chief  of  Staff. 


No  Time  Indicated.  July  8,  1918. 

Evacuations  from  Hospitals  for  24  Hours  ending  6  A.M. 


July  a. 

Officers  wounded  and  gassed  1 

"  sick  1 

2 

Men  wounded  18 

sick  34 

injured  0 

gassed  7 

59 


No  Time  Indicated.  July  8,  1918.  DAILY  REPORTS  REQUIRED  BY 
1st  A . C  « 


Telephonic  report  at  6:30  A.M.,  4:30 
Telegram  of  reports  of  events  from  8 
be  sent  before  12  midnight. 

Daily  report  on  work  done  on  defensive 
Daily  situation  map  to  be  sent  by  2:30 


P.M. ,9:30  P.M. 
P.M.  -  8  P.M.  To 


works , 

P.M.  -  Courier. 


No  Time  Indicated.  July  .8,  1918.  DAILY  REPORT  REQUIRED  BY 

G.K.Q. 

Telegram  of  report  of  events  from  8  P.M.  -  8. P.M.  to  be 
sent  before  12  midnight. 


No  Time  Indicated.  July  8,  1918.  To  G-3,  2nd  Division. 

Report  that  relief  of  2nd  Engrs  was  made  night  July  7-8 

as  follows;  _  _  .  „  + 

1st  Battalion  101st  Engrs  relieved  1st  Bn- J^LEn^s'  at 

LA  CROISETTE. 

„  «.  ii  «  2nd  Bn.  2nd  Engrs.  at 

BOIS  GROS  JEAN.^ 

101st  Engr  Train  relieved  2nd  Engr  Train  at  COTONT  & 

CHATEAU  LA  RUE. 

Heirs .  101st  Engrs.  at  CHAKIGHY  awaiting  departure  Heirs. 

2nd  Engrs.  from  MOUTREUIL,  hut  have  2  officers  on  duty  at 

MCNTREUIL  at  2nd  Engrs.  Hqrs.  who  will  handle  there  au 

natters  that  may  come  up  and  keep  in  touch  with  R  S  1 

at  CHAKIGNY.  , 

Geo.  -V.  Bunnell, 

Col.  101st  Engrs. 


G-3,  2nd  Division. 


ho  tine  i nd i c at e d 


July  8 ,  19  18. 


iLBADQUARTBRC 
A7  CRT.  CAR 


SPOOR'D  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
LXPLDITI Q  i  ARY  FORCES . 


France  July  8,  19  18. 

Memo.  for  C.G.  51st  Inf.  Brigade ; 

submit  to  these  headquarters  two  disposition  naps 
showing  the  location  of  all  units  of  your  command.  at  10  A.M., 
July  9th. 


It  is  suggested  you  put  on  one  nap  the  location  of 
your  2  Infantry  Regiments ,  showing  position  down  to  and  incl¬ 
uding  Battalion  Headquarters,  and  that  you  place  on  the  second 
map  the  location  of  your  Machine  Sun  Battalion,  showing  posit¬ 
ion  of  Company  Headquarters,  machine  guns  and  field  of  fire. 


By  Command  of  Major  General  Bundy: 


jJrlst OH  mow. 
Colonel,  General  Staff, 
Chief  of  Staff. 


HE  ADQ.U  ART  IRS  SBC  ON  0  DIV 1 3 1  Oh  (  RBCrU  BAR ) 

AMERICAN  BXKEDI F 1  CHARY  FORCES. 

France  July  8,  19  18. 

»  for  Chief  E:iaineer_jpf  f. i cer : 

F e  are  required according  to  instructions  from  1st 
A.C.,  to  submit  a  daily  report  on  work  done  on  Defense  position 
Kindly  provide  us  with  this  information  daily, 
have  report  cover  period  from  12  Noon  to  12  Noon.  Submit  this 
report  before  8:00  F.M,  on  day  on  which  report  terminates. 


G.F.  parsons, 

2nd  Lieut.  Infantry, 
C-  -  3. 


A.  h.  July  9,  1918. 

FIGHT  Kill  CRT  JULY  6-9.  G-3. 

1:10  A,. a.  July  9,  1918.  Tessa.ge  f  i  on  3rd  Brigade. 

23rd  reports  everythin;  going  nicely.  3rd  Bn., 
9th  Inf.  relieved  from  front  line  at  12:35  AH'. 


1:25  A.h.  July  9,  1918 
0,0,  Custer. 

Report  that 

ordered . 


1st 


From  Division 
Bn.  23-rd  has 


Signal  Officer  to 
occupied  position  as 


4:01  A, FT,  July  9,  1918. 

Everything  quiet  in  our  sector.  Firing  still 
continues  on  the  French  on  our  left. 


A,  M, 


July  9  ,  19  18. 


4:22  A.M.  July  9  ,  1918. 

All  relief  complete , 

5:45  A.  M.  July  9  ,  1918. 

52nd  Brigade  reports  six  of  103rd  Infantry  slightly 
wounded.  Shelling  slightly  heavier  than  usual.  In  BOIS-de- 
la-BRIGAHE-de-MARIlFE3  and  N.W.  of  LUCY  LE  BOCAGE. 


6:15  A.M.  July  9  ,  19  18. 

51st  Brigade  reports  in  Regular  Sector,  operations 

completed . 


6:30  A.M.  July  9,  1918.  Phoned  G-2  and  G-3  1st  Corps. 

Allrelief  complete  without  incident  by  3:50  A.M. 
Shelling  on  BOIS-de- la-BRIGADE-de-MARIIIES  slightly  heavier 
than  usual.  Six  of  103rd  Inf.  slightly  wounded. 


7  :  10  A.M.  July  9  ,  1918. 

Eourth  Brigade.  Everything  quiet.  Some  rather 
heav3r  gun  firing  up  to  the  northeast  around  4:00  A.M. 


From:  o,0.  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  At:  S.E.  side  of 

woods  400  meters  west  of  CHAM  OUST .  Date:  9  July  '18. 
nour:  7:45  A.M.  Mo:  1.  How  sent:  Motorcycle  (J0RRIS). 

xo;  Comdg.  General,  2nd  Div. 


^  I  report  for  24  hours  ending  8:00  P.M.  8  July  ’18, 
this  battalion  remained  in  bivouac  in  this  place  and  there  is 
nothing  special  to  report. 

EDUUUD  L.  ZAUE, 

Major, 4th  M.G.  Bn. 


Supplementary  report:  After  dark  ...on  8  July  ’18,  pursuant  to 
02V  er  of  Comdg.  Gen.  26th  Division  j  reconnoitered  the  position 
wAlBARBY  inclusive  to  LF1  ERULIS  inclusive  accompanied  by 
Lo.  Col.  Brown,  2nd  Engineers  and  my  two  company  commanders. 


Ed  mu  nd  L .  Z  an  e  . 


11:40  A.::,  July  9,  1918.  Message  from  G-3,  4th  Brigade. 

, ,  Reports  everything  going  fine  except  one  man  acciden¬ 

tally  wounded. 


'  *  V\v. 

v  «jV  -  ■ 


>  Tf 
J-  •  J  • 


July  9,  1918. 


ICES 3 AGE  ERG!!  G-2,  1st 
Rec  '  d  4:05  P  ,M. 


I-  HEADQU  ARTER  3  SEC  Oil  D  D I V 1 3 1  ON , 
Second  Section,  G.  3,, 

9  July,  19  18. 

ARMY  CORPS 


A  shoulder  strap  of  the  93rd  Regt.  (  8tii  Division) 

•vas  foundry  the  Division  on  our  left  on  7  July. 

,  .  -L-ie  J  3rd  Regt.  Delongs  to  the  4  th  Corps  District, 

’Aiich  nas  a  recruit  depot  for  the  -360th  Regt,  (4th  Ersatz 
,,1V* 'jLas  well  as  for  the  93rd  Regt.  It  is,  therefore,  possible 
t-ift  one  4th  Corps  District  has  a  clothing  depot  in  common  ' 

-Or  t.xe  9  3rd  Regt.  and  the  360th  Regt.  and  that  in  this  way 

a  .an  fro m  tne360th  Regt.  had  a  shoulder  strap  from  the  93rd 
■Regt.  x 

-"ie  ^th  hi  v<  olonwas  in  line  in  the  4th  Army  in 
R LARDERS  on  4  July. 


G-2. 


From:  C.G.,  4th  Brigade,  Marines*  At:  P.C,  Date:  9th  July 
19 •  -  -  hour :  5:30  P.;i.  ho :  3  . 
io;  C ,  0,  ,  5th  Regiment, 

3rou  will  extend  your  left  to  the  north-westward  one 
thousand  yards  from  its  present  position.  The  Commanding 
ficer  of  the  6th  Marines  has  been  ordered  to  extend  his 


left  tohALCUP,  north  of  6 1 OFT REU I L*  aux • LI  OHS ,  (inclusive). 
Lis  rignt  will  form  liaison  with  you  on  your  left. 

Report  to  this  office  when  the  move  has  been  made. 

cy  Command  of  Brigadier  General  Karbord: 


(Sgd)  H,  Lay, 

Maj or,  Adjutant, 


4th  M.G,  Bn,  At:  S.E.  side  of  woods  400  m,  west 
of  CLA-0USTv  Date;  9  July  1918.  Hour:  8:00  P.M, 
o  :  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division. 


Tp  Report  for  24  hours  ending  8:00  P.M.  9  July,  *18. 
.  This  battalion  remained  in  bivouac  in  this  place, 

!  e i  on  Trom  CHAMBARDY  to  LED  LRULI3  was  reconnoitered 

cy  battalion  and  company  commanders  and  some  of  the  platoon 


commanders , 

9  th  of  Julv, 


i a is  rec onnai s  s an c e  was  mad e  on  the  8 1 h  and 


EDHUFD  L.  ZAME , 

Maj  or,  4  th  M.G.  Bn. , 
Command ing . 


ho  time  indicated  July  9,  19  18. 

HEADQUARTERS  SEC OLD  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 

AMERICA!!  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES 

nrr^nTTS ,  AT  France,  9  July  1918. 

rG-  t  I  DAFT  I  Ah  6IEH0RAHDUH  ; 

Division  Headquarters  cioses  GEFEVROIS  FARM  8:00  A.M.  July  10. 
Opens  same  date  and  hour  CHAU  GUY. 

By  Command  of  "'a j  or  General  Bundy: 

BREST  OF  BRCMN, 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 

Chief  of  Staff. 


•f 


) 


From: 
To  ; 


A.M.  July  10,  19 18 . 

C.O.  4th  M.G.  Bn  Date;  July  10,  1918.  8:00  A.M. 

C.G.,  2nd  Division. 

I  request  permission  to  move  the  bivouac  of  this 
battalion  from  this  place  to  the  woods  west  of  CHAMBARDY. 

This  would  enable  us  to  occupy  our  alert  position  at  any 
hour  screened  from  enemy  observation.  It  would  also  facil¬ 
itate  our  reconnaissance  and  the  preparat j.cn  of  emplacements. 

Edmund  L,  Zane , 

Major,  4th  M.G.  Bn., 

C  ommand ing . 


9;  00  A.M.  July  10,  1918. 

Memo,  for  G-l; 

Effective  strength  of  Division: 


Infantry  -  10,680  rifles. 

2nd  Engrs ,  -  1,364  " 

P.M.  July  10,  1918. 


9:45  P.M.  Report.  July  10,  1918.  Message  to  1st  A.C.  -  G-3. 

Nothing  to  report. 


From:  B-l,  23rd  Inf.  At:  STE.  AULDE.  Date;  10  July  *18. 
Hour:  9:45  P.M.  No,  8, 

To  ;  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Division, 

Major  Elliott  (3rd  Bn)  will  be  at  MONTREUIL  and 

Major  Waddill  (2nd  Bn)  will  be  at  tonight  his  house 

is  near  the  top  of  the  hill  or  the  east  end  of  the  town. 
Troops  of  the  2  Bn’s  will  be  in  positions 
tonight.  Motorcyclist  or  automobile  from  my  Hq,  in  STE, 

AULDE  can  reach  them  quickly. 

Malone, 

#N,B,  Colonel. 


10:00  P.M.  July  10,  1918. 

The  following  were  evacuated  for  the  24  hours  ending 
6  A.M.  July  10. 

Wounded  -- -  2  men. 

Gassed -  4  men. 

Sick -  18  men. 


No  Time  Indicated  July  10,  1918 

HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

France,  10  July,  1918. 

Memorandum  for  Division  Engineer  Officer: 

Please  start  some  sketching  parties  out,  and  in  as  in¬ 
conspicuous  a  way  as  possible  traverse  the  army  defense  l_ine 
(2nd  position)  now  occupied  by  the  troops  so  that  it  may  be 
accurately  placed  upon  the  ma.p.  Character  of  works  to 
indicated.  Suggest  scale  1/10,000. 

Preston  Brown, 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 
Chief  of  Staff, 


#N,B.  This  message  torn  and  writing  has  faded  so  that  part 
of  it  are  illegible.  F.J.G. 


July  11,  19  18 


Fx  cm;  8,9.,  4  til  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  At:  S  .h .  side  of  wood 
:  °0  ^£ter*o  west  of  ChA'CUJ- .  Date:  11  July  ’10. 

;*our:  c (  I'o:  1.  ho-  cent:  Pvt.  ~C3h.h 

-  0  :  ^ 0  — cl .  Jen.,  2 nd  Divioio n . 

,  ,  ,  J-  Report  For  24  hours  ending  8:00  B.".  July  11, ’IS, 

'  at  .,alion  r trained  in  Bivouac  at  this  luce.  There  is 
nothin p  special  to  report. 

BD  cn  D  u 


r?  \  r~ 

ro  i  n*'  /  •!■  ””  f*  V'.rt 

Cu0.  U.X.  |  \JX..  %  Kj  •  •  ; 


C  ondg . 


A*; 


Ju  ly 

12, 

19 18.  9 : 00  A. 

Evacuations  fr 

July 

12, 

at  6:00  Ah'. 

July 

■  r 

12, 

19 18 .  9;45  P 

to 

4th  Brigade: 

inning  July 

mrk 

Oil 

the  2nd  nsitio 

1 1 V 1  3 

ion 

I n g i nee r  Of f i c  e 

f  or 

the 

n e  c  e  s  s ary  r o  r k i : 

recess  r 

y  t oo Is ,  etc . , 

otal  -  -  -  - 


July  12,  1918. 

'or  the  24  hours  ending 

-  52 

Tuly  12,  1918.  ir.’T. 


ice 


-  vV  w  IS?  .'.u  ^JL  *.  '  g  U  h  tile 

’rill  c 3,1 1  on  the  4th  brigade 


ho  tine  indicated  July  12,  1918. 

July  12,  1918.  Telephone  report  to  1st  A.C.,  concerning 
work  done  on  defense  positio 
12  July: 


c  o  ns  t  ru  ct  ed  , 

4 7  7  r.e n  ttc  r  ki ng  i n  p a.rties  . 
S,2C0  ren  hours  ner  24  hours 


for  24  hours 

ending  18  noon 

.re  strung  on 

parts  already 

ties . 

hours  . 

47^  uen 

to 

23rd  Infantry 

10  nen 

to 

9th  Infantry 

8  c  rtien 

to 

5th  ’’urines 

53  ren 

to 

6th  "arir.es 

4 1  nen 

to 

5th  ’V-  .  Bn. 

11  sen 

to 

1st  Ih  Signal  rn. 

2  nen 

to 

4;h  B.h  Bn. 

2  re  n 

to 

2nd  Am.  Train 

4  -en 

to 

2nd  Tr.  "or tar  Patt. 

5  ren 

to 

2nd  8u  voly  hi. ( T morarv  ‘Totorcyle) 

100  re  n 

to 

12th  J.A. 

22  -en 

to 

15th  F .  A, 

25  ren 
£c  C~" 

to 

17th  F . A. 

Colonel  fridges; 

rn  >  r 

JL  110 

above  are  the  rep  lac  enents  vhich  e.r 

Judy  18,  19  18. 

.  •  j.  • 

July  12,  191.8, 
Memo  »  for  G-  1 . 


IT o  T  ime  I  nd  i  c at  ed 


July  12,  1918, 


Effective  strength  of  Division: 

Infantry  - -  10,880  rifles, 

2nd  Engineers  -  1, 504  " 


A.M.  July  15,  1918, 

8:30  A.M.  July, 13,  1918. 

Poliowing  casualties  for  the  24  hours  ending  6:00  A.M. 
July  12,  1918. 

Wounded - -  4  men  1  olficer 

Sick - - 30  " 

Gassed - -  8  " _ _ _ _ 

42  men  1  officer 

Above  are  in  Division  hospital  and  will  probably  re¬ 
turn  t  o  units , 

Total  evacuated  to  S.O.S.: 


Wounded -  1  man 

Sick -  5  men 

TOTAL - ’  6  men. 


9:00  A.M.  July  13,  1918. 

Memo,  for  G-l. 

Effective  strength  of  Division: 

Infantry  -  10,874  rifles. 

Engineers  -  1,504  " 

Replacements  received  for  July  12.  836. 


P.M, 


Ju  lv  13 ,  19 18 , 


4:30  P.M.  Report  to  G-3,  1st  Army  Corps,  for 
ending  Noon  -  July  13,  1918. 

Number  of  men  employed  - 

Number  of  Man  Hours  - 


the  24  hours 

2,348.. 

8,689. 


2,640  Lin.  Yards  barbed  wire  construction,  and  work 
on  deepening  and  improving  trenches,  building  fire  steps  an 
working  on  dugouts. 


Prom:  C.0.  4th  M.G.  En. 

At  :  Woods  400  meters  west  of  CHAM GUST .  nor  °ent. 

Date:  13  July  T18.  Hour:  8:00  P.M,  No.l,  Motorcycle, 

To  :  Commanding  General,  2nd  Div. 

I  report  for  24  hours  from  8:00  P.M,  11  July  *18  to 
8:00  P.M.  12  July  1 18. 

This  battalion  remains  in  position  in  -'ocds  400  meter 
west  of  CHAM  OUST .  Officers  of  the  battalion  reconnoiterec 
the  Corps  Line. 

EDMUND  L.  ZANE, 

Major,  4th  G.  Bn., 

Commanding , 


FROM 


MESSAGES  RECEIVED  IN  THE  OFFICE 
GEN.  STAFF  on  the  night  of  13-14 
INTELLIGENCE  OFFICER  9th'  INFANTRY. 
Rec’d  11:55  P.M. 


July  13,  1916, 
OF  THE  SECY 
Ju  ly ,  19  16 . 


There  is  very  heavy  firing  apparently  from  the 
direction  of  the  left  of  the  26th  Division  sector. 

Numerous  enemy  rockets  and  light  signals  have  been  visible 
during  the  evening  since  dark. 


A.M.  July  14,  1916. 

FROM  CUSTER  5  July  14,  1916. 

Rec’d  12:15  AMU 

Considerable  enemy  aeroplane  activity  over  our 
sector.  Shelling  appears  to  be  normal. 


FROM' ADJUTANT  4th  FRIGADE 
rec'd  1:20  A.M.  July  14,  19  18. 

A  bombardment  of  NANTEUIL  with  150’ s  is  now  going 
on.  Fetween  20  and  30  shells  have  already  fallen.  There 
seems  to  be  an  aeroplane  overhead,  adjusting  fire  possibly. 
There  has  been  considerable  noise  of  enemy  planes  in  vicin¬ 
ity  during  the  night. 


J  a  ly  14  ,  19  16  . 

Casualties  for  the  24  hours  ending  July  14,  1918  at  6:00  A.M. 


bounded  ------  1 

Injured  ------  3 

Gassed  ------  6 

Sick  -----  -66  80 

Evacuated  to  S.O.S;  Hospitals: 

Mounded  ------  1 

Gassed  ------  6 

Injured  ------  2 

Sick  . 37  46 


Officers  ...  1  remaining  under  treatment  at  J0UARRE-- 

F.H.  No.  16. 


FROM  4th  FRIGADE. 

rec’d  6:30  A.M.  July  14,  1918. 

There  is  some  shelling  near  this  town  but  it  does 
not  touch  us.  The  bombardment  of  NANTEUIL  stopped  about 
1:40  A.M.  this  morning. 


MESSAGE  TELETHON:  D  TO  C-2,  1st  ARMY  CORPS,  July  14,  19  18, 
at  7:30  A.M, 

The  night  passed  by  quietly  except  for  the  shelling 
of  NANTEUIL  with  150’ s  between  1:00  and  1:40  A.M.  Reports 
from  areas  farther  forward  indicate  that  enemy  aeroplanes 
were  active  over  both  our  areas  and  those  of  the  26th  Division. 


I 


. 


' 


A.M. 


July  14,  1918. 


MESSAGE  TELEPHONED  TO  G-3,  let  ARMY  CORPS,  July  14,  1918, 
at  7:35  A.  M« 

Same  as  that  telephoned  to  G~2,  1st  Army  Corps. 

E*  A.  Whiting, 

1st  Lt.  23rd  Inf, 


P.  M»  July  14,  1918, 

3:50  P.  M,  July  14,  1918, 


The  C,  0.,  2nd  Ammunition  Train  phoned  at  2:35  stat¬ 
ing  that  the  three  details  sene  to  three  different  ammunition 
dumps  arrived  as  follows: 


us 


No ,  1 , 

5:30 

P.  HE,  July  13. 

No.  2 , 

Same 

Hour. 

No ,  3 , 

6:30 

P.  11. 

That  he  had  “been  trying  to  get  this  information  to 
since  this  morning  hut  the  v/ires  were  out  of  order. 


from:  C*  0,  4th  M.  G.  Bn.  At:  'Woods  400m.  west  of  CHAMOUST • 
Date:  14  July  *18,  Hour:  8:00  P.M.  How  Sent:  Motorcycle. 

To:  C.  G« ,  2nd  Division. 

I  report  for  24  hours  from  8:00  P,M*  13  July  to  8:00 
P.  M,  14  July  ’  18, 

The  battalion  remained  in  bivouac  in  woods  400m, , 
west  of  CHAMOUST. 

G-3  Edmund  L.  Zane, 

major ,  4  th  G'»  Bn,  , 

Comdgft 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION, 

SECOND  SECTION,  G.  S. 

July  14,  1918. 

Report  from  0.  P.  of  26th  Division  at  LA  PETITE  BOULLOYS, 
rec’d  8:55  P.  M. 

The  entire  length  of  the  PLAISANCE-LS  TARTRE  ROAD 
has  now  been  camouflaged,  the  greater  part  of  the  work  having 
been  done  during  the  night.  Observation  was  therefore  very 
difficult  but  as  far  s.s  could  be  observed  traffic  on  this 
road  and  on  the  LE3  VALL3ES- BONNES  ROAD  was  very  heavy 
throughout  the  day.  Traffic  on  the  B0I3  BONNES-Road  was 
unable  to  be  observed  due  to  the  poor  visibility,  but  it  is 
not  thought  to  have  been  excessive. 

•Sneny  artillery  activity  has  been  normal  throughout 
the  period.  There  has  been  a  slight  resumption  of  shelling 
near  this  post,  presumably  due  to  the  constant  movement  of 
wagons,  etc.,  along  the  road  leading  past  it. 

Pvt.  Galbraith,  6th  Marines, 
Observer,  G-2,  2nd  Divisio:  . 


P.  M. 


July  14,  1918 


r* 

o  • 


of  3 . 


1ST  ArC/I Y  CORPS,  US., 
SECOND  SECT  I  Oil,  Q.  S. 


July  14,  1918. 
Rec’d  10:18  P.M. 
7/14 


RE  SUITE  CORPS  FRONT 


DURING  RIGHT  JULY  13-14. 


I.  EVENTS.  - 

Prom  8  to  9  P.M.  the  artillery  of  the  Corps  on 
our  right,  assisted  by  part  of  our  artillery,  concentrated 
a  heavy  fire  on  HILL  204. 

The  enemy  countered  with  their  artillery  approx¬ 
imately  17  enemy  batteries  being  seen  in  action  by  our  air¬ 
plane  observers. 

At  midnight  German  avions  flew  over  our  lines, 
and  it  is  reported,  dropped  bombs.,  but  the  latter  has  not 
been  confirmed. 

At  1:00  A.M.  and  again  at  2:30  A.M. ,  there  was  a 
total  of  about  40  shots  fired  on  NANTEUIL .  At  3:50  A.M., 
there  was  a  heavy  bombardment,  which  for  a  time,  looked  like 
a  barrage.  It  commenced  at  the  BOIS-de-la-BRIGADE-de-MARINE 
and  spread  to  S.  of  TORCY  and  BUSSIARES.  H.E.  and  gas  were 
fired.  Tills  fire  died  down  everywhere  except  at  TORCY  and 
BUSSIARES  by  3:58  A.M.  At  about  4:00  A.M.  there  was  a  heavy 
harassing  fire  on  HILL  201,  on  the  PARIS  road  and  VOIE-du- 
CHATEL.  By  4:40  everything  was  quiet.  The  26th  Division 
reports  having  made  several  strong  patrol  raids  near  BOURES- 
CKHS,  and  that  everywhere  they  found,  the  enemy  in  force  and 
that  the  patrols  had  considerable  fighting. 


CONCLUSIONS 


That  these  events  point  to  nervousness  and  an  ex¬ 
pectation  of  an  attack  against  them  on  the  part  of  the  enemy, 
due  to  the  heavy  concentration  of  fire  on  HILL  204. 

That  the  enemy  abnormal  artillery  fire  and  evident 
strength  in  front  lines  of  his  infantry  was  for  the  purpose 
of  breaking  up  such  an  attack. 


Copy  for  2nd 


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July 

14  , 

1918. 

July  14,  1918.  - 

Casualties  for  24  hours  ending  6:00  A.M. ,  July  13,  1918 

Of  fie crs  Men 

Wounded .  Officers  2 

Gassed  . •  .... 


Sick 


Remaining  from  last  report: 

Gassed . . 

Sick . 

Evacuated : 

Wounded  . 

Gassed . 


o_ 

5 


OlCl. 


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Remaining 


5 


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58 


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A.  M. 


July  15,  1910. 


From  G-2,  26th  Division,  Rec'd  1:30  A.  Id.  July  14-15,  '10, 

Heavy  artillery  firing  to  the  left  of  our  sector. 

Our  front  line  near  TORCY  and  VAUX  and  the  hatter les  in 
the  PARIS  FERIU3  region  have  been  shelled  with  gas,  A 
heavy  concentration  has  not  as  yet  been  reported. 


From  G-2,  26th  Division.  Rec'd  2:40  A.M,  July  14-15, '10. 

Call  for  barrage  at  VAUX  no  Boche  attack  and  everything 
quiet  again. 


From  Chief  of  Staff  26th  Division.  Rec’d  7:00  A.M,  July  14-15. 

The  Boche  attacked  VAUX  at  5:43  A. LI.  -  the  situation 
is  well  in  hand.  Have  counter  attacked.  Will  keep  you  in¬ 
formed. 


July  15,  1910, 

The  following  message  was  sent  to  G-2  and  G-3  1st  Army 
Corps  at  7:50  A. II. 

The  enemy  shelled  with  gas  our  front  line  near  TORCY 
and  VAUX  and  the  batteries  in  the  PARIS  FERME  region  at 

1:30  A.M. 

At  5:43  A.M.  the  Boche  attacked  VAUX.  Have  received 
reports  from  the  26th  Division  that  the  situation  is  well  in 
hand  and  they  have  counter  attacked. 

Max  Buckman, 

1st  Lt.  I.O.R.C. , 

G-3  G-2,  2nd  Division, 


July  10,  1910.  9:47  A.M. 

Telegram  addressed  to  Major  General  J.G.  Harbord,  2nd  Div. 

In  accordance  with  telegraphic  instructions  received 
today  from  Headquarters  American  E.F,  you  will  upon  being 
relieved  command  of  the  Marine  Brigade  by  General  Lejeune 
take  command  of  the  Second  Division,  relieving  General  Bundy. 

9:47  A.M.  BULLARD, 

Note:  Gen.  E3y  takes  command  of  the  3rd  Brigade >  Gen.  Lewis 

going  to  the  30th  Div.  Gen.  Bundy  goes  to  the  6th  Corps. 


July  15,  1910. 

Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade:  Rec:d  at  10:10  A.M. 

The  enemy  is  dropping  210’ s  on  LE  TKIOLET  at  10 
minute  intervals. 


G-3. 


p  f.T 

X  9  J  *  • 


July  15,  19 18. 


3:00P.M.  Hq,  23rd  Infantry, 

15  July,  '18. 

From:  C.O.,  23rd  Inf. 

To:  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Div. 

Following  message  dated  1:20  P.M.  July  15  dropped 
from  an  airplane  flying  over  MONTREUJL  has  just  "been  phoned  to 
me  "by  C.O.  3rd  Bn.  23rd  Inf, 

"  German  transport  bombed  and  thrown  into  confusion 
at  two  across  If  ARNE  at  TRELOUP .  Artillery  would  have 

great  effect"  . 

J.H.  Spence, 

Lt .  Royal  Air  FORCE,  B.E.F. , 

Squadron  No »  54. 

I  could  not  get  you  on  phone  so  send  by  cycle. 

Malone . 

Telephoned  to  G-3  1st  A.C,  at  3:02  P.M. 

Ilerbst . 


3:40  P.M. 


Message  from  1st  A.C.  July  15,  1918. 

The  173rd  French  Territorials  is  at  CAUMGNT . 


4:30  P.M.  July  15,  1918.  Telephone  message  to  1st  A.C.,  on 
work  done  on  the  2nd  position  from  noon  July  14,  to  noon, 

July  15th. 

3,644  men  worked  on  2nd  position  constructing  dugouts, 
machine  gun  emplacements  and  pits* 


Telephone  message  from  Division  Surgeon.  4:30  P.M.  July  15, *18. 


Reports  that 
motor  ambulances  and  1 
Commander  at  appointed 
The  9  animal 

mand . 


the  3  animal  drawn  ambulances  and  4 
field  hospital  will  report  to  Brigade 
place  this  morning. 

drawn  ambulances  accompanied  the  con- 
M.  Buckman, 


7:15  P.M,  July  15,  1918.  Message  from  6th  Marines. 

One  French  balloon  came  down  in  flames  after  having 
been  attacked  by  8  German  planes,  which  flew  in  the  direction 
towards  the  balloon  without  any  opposition.  Two  parachutes 
were  seen  descending  from  the  balloon.  The  balloon  hung  at  a 
point  approximately  northeast  side  of  the  4th  Brigade  head¬ 
quarters,  from  the  hill  beyond  the  town  where  the  5th  Marines 
are  located. 

i 

* 


Received  8:30  P.u.  A  shell  dropped  near  LE  TILLET. 
It  looks  like  a  210.  Dire cti on  about  northeast. 

G-2 


9:10  p.jja.  July  15,  1918.  Telephone  message  from 
1,0.  5th  marines  . 

The  enemy  planes  that  brought  down  at  7:30  P .  balloon 
44  bore  French  markings. 

G-2  . 


' 


. 


* 


. 


p. 


July  15,  19  18. 


■ft/r 

-  * 


TELI^HOITH  HESS  AGE  FROM  4  th  BRIGADE 
Pec’ cl  at  11:17  P.H. 

About  15  minutes  ago  one  two  star  rochet  and  one 
five,  star  rocket  mas  fifed  from  the  ground  while  at  the  same 
time  an  enemy  plane  -was  up. 

G-2. 


A.  H. 


July  16,  1913. 


1:30  A.ivi.  July  16,  1913.  G-3  26th  Division. 

\7e  have  information  of  enemy  cloud  gas  extending 
as  far  as  woods  of  PRESORT  and  PRSuOHT  and  mARIGNf. 


2:05  A,-!, 


July  16,  1913.  G-3  26th  Division. 

Above  traced  down  found  to  be  shell  gas. 


6:50  A.!' 


July 


16,  1918.  Reported  by 


r*  >'  o 
vJ  CtS 


Officer 


personne  1 


Our  dump  at  LA  PE PTE  blown  up  last  night, 
of  Gas  office  gone  there  to  salvage. 


Ent ire 


7:00  A.H.  July  16,  1918.  Reported  to  G-3  and  G-2,  1st  A.C. 
nothing  special  to  report.  Mounted  elements 

started . 


Rec1  d 
A . 
C.  of 
(18) 


8:30 

7/16/18 

Q 


Headquarters,  Twenty  Third 
A.E.F.,  Prance,  July  16, 


Infantry , 

19 18 ,  7:30  A.M. 


WTQRAiSnXJM:  Por  Chief  of  Staff, 


2nd  Division,  A.E.F. 


1,  Information  was  called  for  a  few  days  ago  as  to  the 


strength  of  the  Regiment  in  view 


of 


a 


possible  movement  by  bus. 


The  information  was  furnished.  Attention  is  invited  to  the  fact 
that  about  4 do  replacements  have  arrived  since  tnat  time  for 
wh ich  a  1  lew anc e  mu s t  be  mad e  wire n  bu sses  ar e  s en t . 


2.  It  ft  desired  that  each 
bandoliers  of  armumt  ion  or  will 
extra  ammunition  by  bringing  up  t 


soldier  carry  two  extra 
arrangements  be  made  1  or 
he  Divisional  ammunition 


Train? 


C.  Is  it  possible  to  furnish 
ma  chine  \u n s  and  t heir  amwu nit  ion 
the  companies,  animals  with  other 

C 0 ny  f urn Ashed  G-3 . 

Oi/FlCi AL  , 

.  e  ad  quart  ers  23d  Inf  antry  . 


truck  transportation  for  the 
s.O  as  to  practically  motorize 
transport  following  with  t rain? 


Paul  3.  Malone, 
Colonel,  23rd  Infantry, 
Commanding. 


p 


July  If-,  1918. 


LA  FER?  E-SOUS-  J  OJ  AF.RE . 

16  July,  '16.  7:15  p.M. 

To:  C.G.,  Trains. 


The  C.G.  directs  that 
transport  on  BETZ  via  USSY-LIZY-MAY- 
to  leg  in  at  once.  Co --rand  ad  11  halt 
und  er  cove'.-  of  woods  (b)  "-of  or  trans 
UAHTEBIL-CREIY-  vicinity  of  BOHhEUIL 

You  will  establish  you 
where  you  will  receive  further  order 


you  move  ( a)  all  animal 
ET AV I CrUY-  Ih::z  .  Movement 
in  the  vicinity  of  BETZ 
port  via  TPJLPORT- MARC  ILLY- 

'  • 

r  Headquarters  at  BETZ 

s  to-morrow. 


J . C .  Montgomery , 
Major,  Cavalry. 


A.  M.  July  17,  1918. 

Hear  USSY .  17th  Ju ly ,  ’ 18 .  1 : 00  A.M . 

Major  Lewis,  5th  M.g.  Bn. 

TTove  youi  command  in  CAMIONS  to  ST.  SOUPPLETS 
via  TRILPORT  MEAIX-PEtTCHAPJ) .  You  will  get  orders  at  ST. 

S  CUPP  LPT  for  movement  fiom  there  on.  Call  on  French  C.R.A., 
if  they  have  no  orders  for  you  oush  ahead  to  BQMBEUIL  via 
FAFTEUIL-CREPY  en  VALOIS. 

M.G.  Co's  Lord  Inf.  and  5th  Marines  will  join 
you  at  ST.  JEAN, 

By  Command  of  Maj .  Gen.  Harbord ; 

J.C.  Montgomery, 

Maj.  Cavalry, 

In  charge  trains. 


hear  LIZY  ,  17th  July,  '18. 
Maj or  Mailer ,  C.G.  6 th  U . G . 


2:30  A.M. 
Bn . 


l'ove  youi  command  by  CAT'I0US  via  LIZY-ETREPILLY- 
MARCILLY  to  ST.  SCUPP LETS where  you  will  receive  further  move¬ 
ment'-  from  the  French  C.R.A.  In  case  there  are  no  orders  for 
you  there  push  ahead  via  UANTEUIL- CREPY  en  VALOIS  to  BOHLEUIL 
where  you  will  report  to  your  Brigade  Commander. 

It  is  important  that  you  make  the  best  possible 


speed . 


By  Command  of  Maj.  Gen.  Harbord: 


J.C.  Mo nt gome ry , 
Maj.  Cavalry, 

In  charge  Movements. 


Fear  USSY.  17th  July,  '18.  4:00  A.M. 

C.O.,  M . G .  Co .  6th  Marine s . 

Move  your  company  by  C AMI  OHS  via  LIZY-BTREPI LLY- 
MARCILLY  to  ST.  SCUPPLETswher e  you  will  receive  further  orders 
from  the  French  C.R.A.  In  case  there  are  nc  orders  for  you 
there,  wove  to  BOFHEUIL  via  HAUTEUIL-CREPY ,  at  BOHFEUIL  report 
to  your  Regimental  Commander. 

It  is  important  that  you  move  rapidly. 

By  Command  Maj.  Gen.  Harbord; 

J.C.  Mo ntg one ry , 

Maj.  Cavalry, 

In  charge. 


P.  M •  July  17,  1918. 

BETZ.  17th  July  '18.  1:00  P.M.  C.C.,  Train. 

The  J.G.  directs  you  move  all  horse  transport  at  once 
v i a  E ARGNY-  ORM OY -  G OITDREVI LLE- V  ALIM  91 3E -V AU C I  ELITES - VLZ -El ILV I LLE - 
HARATONT  to  "bivouac  in  the  vicinity  of  the  cross  roads  about 
2  kn.  north  of  HARAMOHT . 

Motor  transport  to  remain  in  bivouac  vicinity ' BOHiTEUIL. 

Establish  your  Headquarters  at  HAP,  AM  OUT .  Expedite  move¬ 
ment.  P,eport  to  Division  Headquarters  "before  midnight  location 
oj  all  units  of  your  command. 

Direct  all  unit  Commanders  to  get  in  touch  with  their 
Commanding  Officers  as  quickly  as  possible  after  arrival. 

Division  Headquarters,  HILL  221  (MAISOH  PER’ "E  3  Km., 
north  VI LEERS - G  OT TERET  S . 

By  command  Maj .  Gen.  Harbord: 

J.C.  Montgomery, 

Maj.  Cavalry,  in  charge. 


July  17,  1918.  9:40  P.M,  Train  Hdqrs.  2nd  Division. 

Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Division, 

The  ammunition  Co.  G  has  just  arrived  -  Combat  wagons, 
5th  Marines  arrived  9:12,  All  ammunition  units  of  trains  are 
nearby  andw ill  be  in  place  soon. 

I  will  arrange  to  send  them  to  Division  Headquarters  as 
I  understand  is  desired  unless  you  inform  me  to  contrary, 

L,J.  Fleming, 

Col.  Cavalry. 


A. 


M. 


July  18,  1918. 


July  18,  1918.  12:05  A.M. 

Col.  Feland; 

You  must  march  with  all  possible  speed  to  your  attack¬ 
ing  pos it ion-send  an  officer  to  report  your  status, 

(Sgd)  Preston  Brown 
C  •  of  S  • 


Field  Message. 

Fron:Bl-P.C.  near  CARREFCUR  de  MOHTOGBERT .  Date;  18  July  *18. 
Hour:  1:55  A.M,  Ho:  1,  How  sent:  Runner. 

To:  Comd'g,  Gen'l.,  2nd  Div.  (Thru  Brigade  Comdr) 

All  my  battalions  are  en  route  to  their  posts.  The  roads 
are  blocked  with  traffic. 

M.G.’s  have  not  arrived  and  probably  cannot  get  through 
the  roads . 

S.A.A.  has  been  distributed. 

Hope  that  all  will  come  out  all  right. 

(3gd)  Malone, 

(Col  23d  Inf) 


I 


18  July,  1918 


A.  M, 

2  A,  M.,  18  July,  1918. 

Telephone  conversation  -  Chief  of  Staff  -  2nd  Div,  and  Hq. 
20th  Army  Corps  -(French). 

Col.  Brown*.  "Hello,  Headquarters  of  20th  Corps? 

Hq.  2nd.  D.  I.  U.  S.  speaking:  Our  machine  guns  haven!t 
arrived  yet . n 

Hq.  30th  Corps:  "In  that  case  count  on  them  no  longer; 
the  terrible  storm  now  on  has  caused  the  ditching  of  a  great 
number  of  lorries,  the  circulation  is  absolutely  stopped  and 
we  attack  at  4:35  A.  M." 

Col.  Brown:  "All  right,  we?ll  take  the  Eoche  machine 

n 


guns . 


A.  M. 


July  18,  19  18. 


5:50  A.M.  July  18,  19  18.  Message  from  O.p.  "A". 

Everything  going  satisfactory.  The  men  went  over 
in  perfect  order.  Tanks  have  reached  BEAU  REP  AIRE  FARM. 
Enemy  artillery  fire  extremely  weak.  Only  few  scattered 
shots  have  been  able  to  be  observed  from  this  post. 


6:00  A.M.  July  18,  1918.  Ties  sage  from  Major  Hall,  3rd  Brigade. 

Just  got  word  from  the  artillery  that  the  Infantry 
had  gone  past  BEAU REP  AIRE  FARM.  He  got  it  from  Major  Bailey. 


Hq.  23d  Inf.  P.C.  west  of  CHAVIGHY 
6:11  A.M.  18  July,  ’18. 

To:  C.G.,  3d  Brig.  &  C.G.,  2nd  Div, 

( Transmit ) 

Attack  began  as  scheduled.  2nd  Bn.  advanced  as 
ordered.  I  followed  with  troops  of  1st  Bn.  which  is  now 
behind  the  2nd  Bn. 

Information  ju&t  received  from  French  on  my  right 
that  friendly  troops  are  in  VAUXCASTILLE,  I  have  advised 
my  artillery  liaison  officer  and  expect  artillery  to  ad¬ 
vance.  I  will  advance  my  P.C.  to  BEAU REP AIRE  at  about 
6:45  A.M. 

Tanks  go  forward  about  same  time.  Many  prisoners 
coming  in.  Casualties  appear  to  be  slight. 

(Sgd)  Malone, 

( Col- 23d  Inf) 


6:25  A.M.  July  18,  1918.  Message  from  Major  Hall,  3rd  Brig. 

Major  Waller,  6th  M.G.  Bn.  ordered  to  proceed  by 
marching  and  report  to  Colonel  Feland  at  AMELIE  cross  roads. 


6:35  A.M.  July  18,  ’18.  Message  from  Major  Hall. 

"/anted  to  know  if  some  of  the  machine  gun  men  could 
be  used  for  carrying  parties.  Given  the  affirmative. 


Hq.  23d  Inf.  P.C.  West  of  CHAVIGHY 
6:35  A.M.  18  July,  *18. 

To:  C.G.,  3rd  Brig,  and  2nd  Div. 

(  Transmit ) 

Ambulance  service  not  functioning.  My  P.C.  is  west 
of  CHAVIGHY  where  wounded  are  accumulating. 

Recommend  that  additional  ammunition  be  forwarded 
to  BEAUREPAIRE  by  trucks.  Ho  combat  train  with  Regiment. 

We  have  captured  some  field  pieces  at  BEAUREPAIRE . 

Following  shoulder  straps  noted:  Red  521,  Grey  139,  218, 

220,  Ho.  14  (Arty) 

(Signed)  Malone  (Col. 23d  Inf.) 

Hote:  Map  here  with  taken  from  Boche  officer. 

Malone . 


A.  M. 


Ju  ly  18 ,  19  16 


6:50  A.M.  July  1C,  1916.  .  .. 

French  report  the  capture  of  VAUX  CAST  I LT  £ .  Every¬ 
thing  going  snoothly. 


7:17  A.M.  July  16,  1918.  Message  fron  C.P.  "A" 

One  white  rocket  from  VILIERS-HELOITS  --  objective 
attained.  At no spheric  conditions  improving. 


7:20  A.M.  July  18,  1218.  Message  from  Colonel  Te  CHAMERUIT . 
On  the  right  and  left  they  are  on  time. 


7:30  A.M.  July  18,  1218.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade- Adjutant . 

At  7:30  A.M . ,  we  moved  P.C.  to  M OUT G OBLRT  CROSS  ROAD. 


7:50  A.M.  July  18,  1918. 

Horse  section,  ammunition  train,  with  75  ammunition, 
ordered  to  VERTE  FEU I LIE  FERMS. 


From:  C.O.,  4th  M.G.  Bn.  At:  MAT le  Mo  2  DEPARTS  1/2  Km.  K.E., 
of  PTE  de  la  MAI  SON  MEUVE .  How  sent:  Runner  Reg  EH. 

To:  Comdg.  Gen.,  2nd  Division.  2:C;C  A  M, 

Pursuant  to  your  orders  I  Have  reported  to  C.O.  5th 
Marines  and  am  taking  Co.  "A",  4th  M.G.  Bn.  into  the  line 
with  that  Regiment  Co.  n3H,  is  in  reserve  at  this  point. 

ED' MED  L.  ZAIRE' 

1.1  rj  or,  4th  M.G.  Bn.  , 

Comdg. 


From:  Adjt.  3rd  Brig.  At:  P.C.  Date:  IB  July,  ’18.  Hour: 
6:30  A.M.  Ho:  4.  How  sent:  Runner. 

To:  Custer  3  (2nd  Div.) 


Many  prisoners.  Marines  held  up 
FME .  T anks  c oming  to  ass  i s t  anc e . 

Malone  captured  field  pieces  at 
Identification  shoulder  straps: 
159,  218,  220.  Eo.  14  Arty. 

Map  taken  from  Boche  officer. 


at  VERTE  FEU I  LIE 

BEAUREPAIRE . 

Red  521,  Grey 


Kail 
Maj  . 


8:45  A.M.  July  18/18.  To:  C.G.,  2nd  Div. 

Lt ,  Gulliver  will  return  as  soon  as  P.C.'s  of  Bns , , 
are  determined . 

Gulliver 


/ 


A.  M.  July  10,  1910. 

0:55  A.M .  ,  July  10  . 

The  following  wireless  message  was  picked  up  by  the 
wireless  of  the  4th  Brigade: 

A  German  division  is  located  about  1-g-  miles  northeast 
of  MISSY-aux-BOIS  following  Route  Nationals  in  making  a, 

relief . 

Signed:  SHERMAN  A.R. 

(probably  a  wireless  message  from  an  aeroplane.) 


9:14  A.M . ,  July  10,  1910.  Telephone  Message  from  4th  Brigade 
Hdqr s . 

Report  just  received  states  that  the  Marine  Brigade  has 
advanced  seven  (7)  kilometers.  20  prisoners,  under  several 
men  of  the  1st  Division  who  got  lost  and  fought  with  the  2nd 
Division  are  enroute  to  2nd  Division  Headquarters. 


To  3rd  Brigade 
From  Malone. 


2nd 


Division,  9:50  A.M.  July  IS,  ’18 


We  will  advance  as  soon 


as  it 


b  • 


Our  artillery  advances. 

comes  up  if  ammunition  las - 

You  shove  that  ammunition  to  those  people  with  all 
possible  speed;  shove  them  9  trucks  right  away  and  if  necessary 
hold  them  there  to  see  how  she  goes 


Send 


wo: 

A 


rd  that  all  the  machine  guns  are  being  shoved 
up  under  command  of  Major  Lewis.  Major  Lewis  has  got  4,000 
rounds  per  gun  with  him. 

Get  that  ammunition  to  those  people  with  all  possible 
spe'ed  and  get  the  artillery  together  in  liaison  with  our  in 
antry  and  nass  the  town  of  VIERLY  and  the  trenches. 

Be  sure  that  they  get  it.  It  is  too _ important . 
are  going  to  change  and  come  out  there  in  a  little  while. 

Notify  the  troops  we  are  coming.  ™-TTT-tr  tta-dw 

Headquarters  is  coming  to  the  VERTE  lEDILLE  FARii 

a  little  while. 

You  might  just  as  well  stay  there. 

Get  word  to  the  artillery  some  way  or  other. 


7/e 


in 


Field  Message  from  B-l.  At:  P.C.  near  CAR REF OUR  de  ^ONTGOBERT 
To:  Commanding  C-en.,  2nd  Div.  (Thru  Brig.  Comdr.)re 

7  /  1ft  /l  P 

All  my  battalions  are  en- route  to  their  posts.  The 

roads  are  blocked  with  traffic. 

M.G.’s  have  not  arrived  and  probably  cannot  get 

through  the  roads. 


S.A.A.  has  been  distributed. 

Hope  that  all  will  come  out  alright. 

( signed)  Malone, 

(Col.  23d  Inf.) 


A.  M. 


July  18,  1918. 


10:40  A.  M.  July  18,  1918. 

Lt .  Dorsey,  Wireless. 

To:  Colonel  Brown,  Chief  of  Staff. 


Heed  at  once  one  "battalion  marines  report  to  me  at 
BEAU  REP  AIRE  FERME.  Answer. 


UPTON. 

My  left  needs  reinforcing  and  is  suffering  from  M.G.  fire. 


From:  Bird  5  (23rd  Inf.  Information) 

Date:  July  18,  1918.  Hour:  11:15  A.M. 

To:  Intelligence  Officer,  2nd  Division. 

Can  you  get  a  truck  to  transport  the  machine  guns 
of  the  23rd  Inf antry  up  at  once  as  they  are  needed.  The 
bearer  of  this  note  knows  where  they  are. 

Intelligence  Officer  -  23rd  Inf. 


11:30  A.M.  July  18,  1918.  Message  from  4th  Brigade. 


Major  Keyser,  2nd  battalion,  Marines.  We  need 
water  and  ambulances  badly.  If  you  send  them  they  can  go  into 
the  field  in  front  of  my  P.C.  and  pick  up  wounded  with  safety. 
Can  you  have  an  ammunition  dump  located  here,  and  hot  food  for 
men  at  noon  today.  They  will  have  gone  48  hours  without  any¬ 
thing  hot.  51st  Company  has  called  for  reinforcements  and  I 
have  asked  the  3rd  battalion  for  two  platoons.  No  positive 
news  yet  from  Companies. 

Keyser. 


His  P.C.  at  LA  VSRTE  FEU IDLE  FERME. 


11:50  A.M.  July  18,  1916.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 

Order  on  the  way  which  tells  the  division  commander 
that  he  can  use  the  BOI S- de- CONOR 01 S  and  the  town  of  HARTENNES 
that  line. 


From:  C.O.,  2nd  Engrs.  At:  VSRTE  FEU I  LIE  FARM . 

Date:  7/18/18.  Hour:  11:59  A.M.  No:  3. 

To:  C  of  Staff,  Div.  Hdqrs. 

1.  The  4th  M.G.  Bn.  left  my  control  o/bout  7:32  A.M., 
and  started  to  join  5th  Marines.  On  my  way  to  VERTE  FEUILLE 
FARM,  I  passed  Co.  "B"  ,  4th  Mach.  Gun  Bn.  Its  Captain  said 
that  !'A"  Co.  was  ahead,  and  he  had  a  note  from  Major  Zane  to 
join  him.  at  VIERZY  to  consolidate  it  for  5th  Marines,  I  did 
not  change  its  orders. 

2.  The  2nd  Engrs.  will  be  at  VERTE  FEUILLE  FARM  by 
12:20  P.M.,  one  company  will  be  clearing  the  road,  but  ready 
to  move. 

3.  Met  about  400  German  prisoners  on  my  vrp-y  here. 

4.  I  have  two  officers  since  yesterday  trying  to  get 
up  my  engineer  train.  No  news  whatever  about  it.  please 
he In  me  on  this  train  question, 

Mitchell,  Col.  2nd  Engrs., 
Div.  Engr. 


. 


F.  M. 


July  18,  1918. 


From:  M.  Singleton,  Jr.  At:  PORTE  de  MAISON  NEUVE. 

Date:  July  18.  Hour:  12:20  P.M,  How  sent:  Hot  or  cycle. 

To:  Col.  Mitchell. 

Engineer  train,  motor  section,  now  at  C.R.  .  AISCN 
NEUVE.  Shall  I  leave  it  here  or  bring  it  to  VERTE  FEUILLE. 

Singleton,  Jr. 


12:55  P.M.  7/18/18. 
C . of  3  . 


I  have  ordered  this 
to  VERTS  FEUILLE. 


(equal  about  half  of  my  tools) 
Mitchell,  Col.  Engrs . 


From:  C.O.,  4th  M.  G.  En.  At:  VERTE  FEUILLE  FERME, 

Date:  18  July,  1918.  Hour:  12:30  P.M. 

To:  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division. 


pursuant  to  your  orders,  I  reported  my 
duty  to  C.O.  5th  Marines.  The  6th  M.G.  En.  has 
and  relieved  me  by  order  of  C.C,  5th  Marines, 
reported  by  message  to  Col.  Mitchell  2nd  Eqgrs . 
Divisional  Reserve.  My  battalion  remains  nere 


battalion  for 
since  arrived 
I  therefore 
,  Commanding 
until  orders 


to  move  else  where. 


EDMUND  L.  ZANE> 
Major,  4th  M.G.  Bn, 


From;  Upton.  At:  P.C.  Date;  July  18,  1918.  Hour:  1:15 

P  .M . 

To:  Commanding  Gen.,  2nd  Division. 

Due  to  lack  sleep  3  nights,  lack  food  2  days,  no 
water  2  days,  lack  ammunition  -and  worn  out  condition  Oi  f  icers 
and  men,  it  is  necessary  that  the  23rd  and  9th  Infantry  and 
Marines  be  relieved  tonight  and  allowed  to  nave  food ,  water 
and  rest.  After  a  magnificent  fight  all  objectives  attained; 
officers  and  men  are  dead  on  their  feet.  Losses  j airly  neavy. 


UPTON. 


1:30  p.M.  July  18,  19  18.  Message  from  Lt .  Gulliver. 

I  have  just  intercepted  a  letter  from  the  9th  Infantry, 
which  was  being  relayed  back  to  the  3rd  Brigade.  Following 
message  just  received: 

Have  division  send  food,  water, 
grenades,  flares  and  ammunition. 

Upton  -  Colonel. 


1:55  P.M.  July  18,  19  18.  Telephone  message  from  the  4th 
Brigade . 


Repeating  a  message  from  the  5th  Marines.  PARIS - 
METZ  ROAD  has  a  who le  lot  of  trees  chopped  off  and  laid  across 
it  where  the  old  German  line  used  to  be.  I  think  it  would 
be  a  good  thing  if  they  were  c leaned  ujj  so  that  the  road 
could  be  used. 

B eland . 


With  the  request 
Division. 


that  the  message  be 


transmitted  to 


the 


. 


P.  H. 


July  18,  1918. 


2:00  P«M.  July  18,  1918.  Message  from  Lt.  Gulliver  at  3rd 
Brigade . 

Col,  Malone  and  Upton  now  have  advanced  P,C.  at 
BEAUREPAIRE.  Thev  want  machine  guns  and  ammunition.  18 
trucks  of  ammunition.  Am.  sending  9  to  BSAURePAxRE  FSR1-  or 
distribution  and  holding  9  at  VERTE  FEUILLE  lERi-t-m. 

I  have  "been  with  Colonel  Malone.  I  got  to 

BEAUREPAIRE  PERI' IE  with  him,  ,  ,  ^ 

The  2nd  &  3rd  in  your  left  was  on  the  west  edge 

of  VIERZY  -  west  edge  of  the  rarine  on  the  eastern  euge  o 
the  ravine.  ^  battalions  of  the  9th  are  in  a  line  north 


of  that. 


who  stated  that  resistance 


C aptu red  Bo che  pr 1 s oner , 

would  probably  be  heavy  there. 

^he  Marines  are  oroerea  to  Toll ow  tn~  9tn. 

We  have  just  get  a  message  that  there  are  strong 
forces  in  trenches  east  of  VIERZY .  The  co-ordinate,  of 

trenches  are  70.66  -  70,64  -  72.66.  tHem 

Get  word  to  the  artillery  to  turn  the  hose  on  them. 

The  General  wants  to  know  what  is  the  spirit  o. 

They  are  in  good  condition, 
ammunition.  The  last  device 
better  to  shove  on  a  new  divi- 


Boche 

those 


the  troops  on  the  line.  Ans . 
but  short  on  water,  food  and 
was  they  thought  it  would  be 
sion  beyond  where  they  are. 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES, 

Prance,  18  July,’ 18. 

2*50  Pi 

Meno.  for  Colonel  Mitchell.  C.Q.,  2nd_gr^.ineersj_ 

Your  message  stating  that  you  had  ordered  the 
no  tor  section  of  the  engineer  tram  to  A/Efti'E  LE\oth 

just  received.  Please  order  one  entire  engineer  train,  ho,h 
motor  and  horse  drawn  to  VEPTE  FEU I LEE  FERuE. 

Suggest  that  you  order  your  field  and  combat  trains 
of  your  regiment  to  near  your  present  station  wnere  you  can 
make  use  of  them. 

I  presume  you  received  the  attack  order  for  this 
afternoon  by  this  time. 

G.A.  HERB3T , 

Lt.  Col,  General  Staff, 

•  A.  C .  of  S.  G-3. 


'  0.«U 


. 


: 


July  18,  1918 


P.M 


To:  C.  G.  2d  Div. 

From:  Brig.  Gen,  A. 


VERTS  FEUILLE  PTE, 
3:05  P ,M , 
July  18/18, 


J.  Bowley,  2d  F. A.  Brig, 


I  met  Gen.  Ely  going  to  your  Hdqrs,  Told  him  of  your 
cuange  of  Hdqrs ,  and  difficulty  of  traffic.  Also  told  him 
that  you  would  probably  order  advance  of  Infantry  to  road 
south  from  SCISSORS.*/).  Told  him  liaison  officer  to  Moroc¬ 
can  Division  stated  that  Div.  was  attacking  V I LLEKCilT C I RE  and 
that  1st  Div.  was  on  hills  overlooking  SCISSORS*  At  this 
place  I  met  Col,  Mitchell  of  Div.  Reserves.  I  have  ordered 
Machine  Cun  Battalion  (Div,  Reserve)  to  proceed  to  VAUX- 
C AS TELLE  and  to  report  to  C.O,  23rd  or  9th  Inf.  To  send  li¬ 
aison  ciiicer  ahead  ar.d  to  make  right  flank  sure.  Engineers 
are  near  here,  P.C.  2nd  Bn,  5th  Marines  and  17th  F.A,  here. 

Am  putting  17 th  F,  A.  in  position  here  and  12th  F,A,  on  Forth 
and  South  line  half  way  between  EEAGREPAIRE  PTE  and  VAUXCAS- 
TILLE.  12th  is  here  and  is  starting  to  new  station.  The  268 
F,A,  French  are  ordered  to  BEAJREPAIRE  PTE.  They  have  not 
passea  here  yet.  A  French  Cavalry  Brigade  is  -passing  thru  here 
now,  ^  They  attack  to  the  southeast  toward  LOLLATRE  and  VILLERS- 
HELQF  and  beyond.  This  makes  our  right  f.iar.k  safe.  Their  or¬ 
ders  take  them  to  VI PEERS -HE LOR  -  BLAFZY  and  southeast.  Other 
cavalry  expect  to  come  from  1st  Div,  Front  south  on  SCISS0F3- 
CHAiEaU  ThPFRRY  road.  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion  now  moving 
forward,  Strongly  recommend  advance  to  new  objective  desig¬ 
nated  by  corps  . 

A.  J.  Bowley. 

#  j7  \  .  B .  G . 

\tr)  he  complained  of  lack  of  water,  etc. 

3:50  P.M. 

F«S.  C.O.  2d  Bn  5th  Marines  states  normal  line  of  our  objec¬ 
tive  is  lightly  held  by  French  Moroccans  (2:00  P.M. ;  from  our 
Forth  Division  line  to  point  south  east  edge  of  VIERZY.  C.O. 

2d  Bn.  5th  Marines  saw  this  himself  at  2  P.M,.  He  put  100  men 
into  this  line  and  ordered  50  more  to  west  line.  From  point 
65.74  -  (300  meters  west  of  149)  18th  and  28th  and  23rd" Inf, 
have  built  line  of  rifle  pits  extending  northeast  for  a  dis¬ 
tance  of  1  Kilometer.  (saw  only  one  company).  VIERZY  is  not 
occupied  by  Boche.  A  few  Moroccans  or  Colonials  were  in  VIER- 
Zf .  Saw  Americans  (heard  they  were  Marines  and  9th  Inf)  (Con¬ 
firmed  later)  in  line  just  south  of  VIERZY  in  combat  group  and 
skirmish  line  standing  up.  (About  2  P.M,)  Heard  some  machine 
guns  fire  south  of  VIERZY  2  P.M.  C.O.  2d  Bn  5th  Marines  says 
there  will  be  little  opposition  in  an  advance  to  SCISSORS-  CHA¬ 
TEAU  THIErpy  road  especially  if  tanks  precede  them.  These 
tanks  were  3  kilometers  southeast  of  VIERZY'  2  P.II. 


A.  J.  Bowley, 

3.G. 


3:  55 

Some  tanks  (about  10)  are  here  now.  Some  reported  headed  South 
East  across  field. 


A.  J.B. 


July  18,  1918. 


X' .  M . 

Prom:  Upton,  9th  Infantry.  To:  2nd  Div.  Hdqrs. 

Rec’d  "by  Matthews.  3:00  P  .11  •  nec’d  b  v  Harbord.  4:41  P.M. 

We  need  rations  and  water  and  ammunition  at  once.  Need 
urgent  as  men  are  all  in.  Not  a  drop  to  be  had  locally.  I 
asked  for  one  Bn.  Marines  over  3  hours  ago.  Our  line  is 
beyond  ravine  east  of  VAUXCASTILLE  but  reports  are  conflict¬ 
ing.  Am  sending  sketch  of  position.  Malone  concur  in  above. 
We  are  at  BEAURSPAIRE  ^arm .  Ambulances  urgently  needed. 

Many  wounded.  Ambulances  can  come  via  MAUBEUGE  road  in  woods. 
18  July  -  12:30  P.M.  No:  1315 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

France,  18  July,  1918. 

4:50  P.M. 

Memo,  for  Colonel  Brown:- 

The  attached  message  was  given  me  by  Major  Matthews  who 
received  it  at  GREPY  about  3:P.M.  The  message  was  delivered 
to  Major  Matthews  by  messenger  from  1st  Division,  who  rec¬ 
eived  it  by  carrier  pigeon. 

Colonel  Bridges  states  that  he  has  directed  the  Comm¬ 
ander  6f  trains  to  push  forward  the  field  trains  of  all  units 
to  the  front  to  camp  tonight  in  vicinity  of  cross  roads  of 
SAUT  du  GERE  near  the  ration  dump.  The  water  carts  were 
ordered  to  proceed  direct  to  the • front  to  the  troops. 

The  exact  present  status  of  the  trains  is  not  known 
here  but,  undoubtedly,  the  commander  of  trains  is  using  every 
means  to  push  them  to  the  from,.  Some  allowance  in  delay 
must  be  expected  due  to  the  heavy  traffic. 

I  have  tried  to  call  ypu  up  by  phone  several  times^but 
was  unable  to  make  connections  .  Perhaps  you  can  connect 

from  your  end. 

Colonel  Bridges  and  Major  Matthews  will  both  camp  on 
the  trails  of  the  field  trains  to  push  them  forward  as  lar 
as  the  cross  roads  SAUT  du  CERE. 

G.A.  MEREST, 

Lt .  Col .  ,  General  Staff, 

A.  C.  of  S.  0-3. 


Rec’a  8:25  P.M. 

18  July  1918. 

Kq.  23d  Inf.  P.C  . 

To:  C.G.  2d  Div. 

I  am  sending  herewith  12  unwounded  prisoners  with  papers 
4  or'  5  wounded  will  be  in  later.  The  following  new  identi¬ 
fications  made  -  138  &  141  I.R.  making  total  of  8  I.R.  and 
3  of  Artillery  or  ordnance.  Many  machine  guns  have  been 
captured,  number  not  known.  We  must  have  food,  water, ^med¬ 
ical  supplies .  Machine  Guns,  ammunition  in  large  quantities 
sent  to  us  in  trucks  at  once.  Urgent.  Please  inform  me  as 
to  whether  reouests  will  be  complied  with.  ^.Iso,  send  to¬ 
night  picks,  shovels  and  axes.  Please  inform  if  troops  will 
be  relieved  tonight,  they  are  utterly  exausted. 

Reverse:  Hq.  2d  Div.  Malone. 


p 


July  18,  1918. 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 

American  expeditionary  forces. 

France,  18  July,  1918. 

8:25  P.M. 

^UMTORAKDUT '  FOR  COLONEL  BROTH: 

The  enclosed  note  was  just  received,  Drought  in  by 
a  member  of  the  Hdqrs.  Troop,  who  took  it  from  the  runner 
coming  in  also  with  prisoners  and  who  was  on  foot. 

About  5:00  P.M.  I  saw  5  rolling  kitchens  near  here. 
Learned  they  belonged  to  the  23rd  Infantry  and  immediately 
sent  them  out  to  Division  Headquarters  with  instructions  to 
stop  enroute  and  fill  up  with  rations. 

Colonel  Bridges  and  Major  Matthews  are  doing  everything 
possible  to  push  field  trains.  The  conjestion  on  the  roads 
is  still  very  serious  and  progress  is  slow. 

I  saw  the  lieutenant  in  charge  of  the  horse  section 
(small  arms)  ammunition  train,  who  stated  that  the  wagons  Vo 
loaded  with  ammunition  were  at  the  dump  near  VLRTE  FEUILLE 
FERTEE,  Lieutenant  Proctor,  the  ammunition  officer  of  the 
artillery  brigade  headquarters  should  handle  this  ammunition 
question.  I  can't  do  anything  from  this  end.  Have  tried 
repeatedly  to  get  telephonic  communication  with  you  but  with¬ 
out  success. 

I  had  a  note  from  Colonel  Mitchell  stating  that  the 
motor  section  of  the  engineer  train  had  been  ordered  to  VERTE 
FEUILLE  FERME.  I  sent  him  a  note  asking  him  to  order  the  horse 
section  engineer  train  to  the  same  place  so  that  there  should 
be  a  goodly  supply  of  engineer  material  at  that  dump. 

In  regard  to  medical  supplies,  I  don't  see  what  I  can 
do  here  as  I  cannot  get  in  touch  with  the  surgeon. 

Early  this  afternoon,  I  direct ed'  Maj or  Broadhurst  to 
send  one  company  of  military  police  and  3  officers  to  the  new 
division  headquarters. 

Colonel  Bridges  just  reports  that  the  23rd  Infantry 
trains  passed  this  point  in  good  order  over  half  an  hour  ago. 

(Bgd)G.A.  HERBST , 

.  Lt.-Col.  General  Staff, 

A. C  .  of  S.  G-3 . 


From:  Brig.  Comdr  4  Brig.  At:  VAUXCASTILLE .  Date;  18  July 
Hour:  8:30  P.M,  Ho.  4.  How  sent:  Motor cycle. 

To:  Comdg.  Gen.,  2nd  Div, 

VIERZY  only,  partially  ours.  Me  are  now  attacking 
with  tanks  and  Infantry.  Have  established  my  P.C.  at  VAUX- 
CA3TILLE  on  road  to  VIERZY. 

NEVILLE 

per 

Lay. 


From:  C.C.,  2nd  Sngrs .  At:  Ravine  east  of  VAUXCASTILLE. 

Date:  7/18/16.  Hour:  9:25P.M. 

To:  Cnief  of  Staff,  Div.  Hdqrs. 

Enemy  finally  cleaned  out  of  VIERZY",  where  they  were 
holding  right  of  our  advance.  Cur  line  continues  to  advance, 
4th  M.G,  Bn.  already  in  the  fight. 

Entire  regiment  of  engineers  advances  immediately 
back  of  the  whole  line  to  support  the  line  or  dig  in  and 
consolidate  as  is  necessary. 

■’"es sages  to  ravine  east  of  VAUXCASTILLE  until  10:00 
P.M.  -  thereafter  to  VIERZY. 

'ritchell,  Col.  2nd  Engrs. 

Noted  -  H.E.  Ely. 


> 


P.M 


.July  18,  19  18 . 


From:  C.O.  3rd  Frig,  At:  VIERZY.  Date:  18  July  '18. 

Hour:  9:30  P.M.  Ho.  1.  How  Sent:  Courier. 

To  :  Comdg,  Gen,,  2nd  Div. 

Col.  Upton,  comdg  N.  sector  with  9th  Inf.  and  jr  the 
5th  Marines  (they  were  so  mixed  they  could  not  he  separated 
in  time),  also  4  Co’s  M.Guns.  Col.  Malone,  S.  sector  with 
23rd  Inf*  4  Co's  M.Guns ,  and  4s-  5th  Marines.  Malone's  com- 
mand  now  east  of  this  place,  near  as  I  can  he  sure,  about  3 
kilometers  and  still  going.  Enemy  driven  from  here  abou 
two  hours  ago.  Enemy  now  shelling  this  town  with  snrapne 

and  H.E,  (not  severe).  r 

Engineer  Regiment  is  due  to  arrive  here  at  10:00  R.^. 

but  it  is  not  under  my  command, 

Ely,  Comdg, 

Col*  Upton’s  report  herewith.  Amn.  Train  cleared  here  an 
hour  ago,  Ely. 

Reverse : 

Ma,1 ,  Geiic  Harbord. 


July  18,  1918.  Gen.  Ely  -  VIERZY  or  BEAUREPAIRE  FARM. 

To  Chief  of  Staff  for  information  of  C.C-. 

All  my  troops  have  been  assigned  to  Col.  Upton's  & 
Col.  Malone  except  1  M.G.  Co.  now  here.  I  have  none  to 
give  them.  H.  E.  ELY,  C.G.,  3rd  Trig. 

VIERZY  -  9:30  P.M. 


Ho  Time  Indicated.  July  18,  1918. 

The  runner  has  reported.  Feland  has  already  Zane  with 
him  with  the  Division  machine  gun  battalion.  He  nas  or  er 
Zane  to  withdraw  the  battalion  to  a  place  well  c<?''er® 
directed  him  to  report  to  the  Chief  of  Staff  (me), 
also  ordered  the  6th  M.G.  Bn.  to  join  the  Regiment. 

Turr ill  says  that  the  ammunition  can  come  direct  z o 

his  P.C.  by  camion, 

_  t.  U  4* 

No  Time  Indicated  .  ,  nrmiT  ap  \ 

—  HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DXVlblON  (REGULAR) 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES . 

France,  18  July  1918. 

From:  Commanding  General.  _  . 

To  :  Brigadier  General  H.  E.  Ely,  3rd  Brigade. 

Subject:  Reports  from  3rd  Brigade. 

1.  No  reports  from  you  today.  As  far  hao- 

cerned,  we  are  in  complete  darkness  as  to  what  has  been  1  p 

pening  in  your  front.  .  v.„r 

2.  Reports  from  other  sources  xndrcatetnaty  ^ 

troops,  with  the  Marines  on  your  left,  are  occupyi  b 
objective  just  beyond  VIERZY.  Is  this  true. 

3  What  is  the  condition  of  your  troops  h  - 

list  enough  To  seriously  cripple  you?  We  have  instructions 

from  the  Corps  to  pass  on  to  the  Rcure  National  ^  ^ 

( So  is sons -Chateau  Thierry  Road,  on  tne  map  1/20,000) 
we  have  liaison  with  troops  on  right  ana  ieiti. 

(Cont'd  cn  next  page) 


P.M. 


July  18,  1918. 


(Contd  from  last  page) 

4.  Germans  are  reported  in  disorder  and  the  division 
on  ycur  right  reports  as  being  some  distance  ahead  of  you 
pursuing  Germans  now.  Is  the  spirit  of  your  men  such  that 
you  can  push  on  and  take  that  road,  either  by  using  troops 
now  in  your  front  line  or  by  passing  some  of  your  rear  bat¬ 
talions  through?  The  front  on  the  road,  if  attack  is  ordered, 
would  be  that  portion  included  between  prolongations  of  the 
present  right  and  left  boundary  of  division  sector, 

5.  The  C.O.  of  the  4th  brigade  has  been  ordered  to  ad¬ 
vance  his  brigade  to  the  vicinity  of  BEAU  REP  AIRS  BARM,  and  it 
is  desired  to  move  your  headquarters  at  the  same  time  at 
BEAUREPAIRE  FARM  or  immediate  vicinity. 

6.  What  liaison  have  you  with  the  marines  on  your  left 
and  the  division  on  your  right? 

J  AMES  G.  H  ARB  ORB, 

Major  General,  N.  A, 

A,M«  July  19,  1918. 

2:10  A.M,  July  19,  1918.  From  C,0.  2nd  Engrs .  At:  VIERZY. 
#4.  By  motorcycle.  To:  Chief  of  Staff. 

15  men  M.G.  Co.  77th  M G ,  Co.  and  2  Cos.  from  5th  M.G. 

Bn,  (4  M.G.  Cos.  in  all)  which  were  to  support  Col.  Upton  are 
disconnected  in  wheatfields  1T..W,  of  VIERZY.  I  have  ordered 
them  to  the  large  road  junction  HIE,  of  VIERZY  to  await  orders 

of  Br :  g Hqs  .  , 

Unable  to  determine  location  of  present  line  in  tne  dark, 
but  believe  it  is  weak  in  many  places  and  will  need  artillery 
support  at  daybreak. 

Message  to  Brig.  Has. 

Mitchell, 

Col.  2nd  Engrs. 


U.  3.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

Time  -  July  19/18. 

From:  C.O.  2nd  Engrs.  At:  V  JERZY.  Date:  7/19/18.  6 : 00 

A.M.  Ho.  5.  How  Sent:  Motorcycle.  To:  C  of  Staff  Div. 
Hqrs . 


Field  order  ITo,  16  just  received. 


It  is  impossible  to  use  any  of  the  2nd  Engrs  .  as  re¬ 
serve  because  it  is  now  holding  the  present  _me;  m  fact,  is 
about  half  of  the  troons  on  that  line.  The  4th  Mach  Gun  In 
is  also  already  in  to  the  best  of  my  knowledge.  Last  night  ^e 
gathered  7  M.G.  Cos.  in  VIERZY  and  1  hare  recommenced  to  Gen. 
Ely  that  these  comet  i tut e  Col.  Lee  s  reserve,  but  he  says 
this  plan  has  been  disapproved.  I  will  get  1st  Bn.  2nd  ngrs . 
together  as  soon  as  attack  passes  and  follow  up,  reporting  po 
sition  to  Col.  Lee. 


Mitchell. 

Col .  2  Engs . 

C  .  of  S  , 

BEAUREPAIRE  FARM, 


/ 


A.  M. 


Ju  1  y  19  ,  19  18 . 


HEADQUARTERS 

AMERICAN 


SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
5X1  EDIT I ON ARY  FORCES. 


8:30  A.M. 


France,  19  July  1918. 


Memorandum  for  Chief  of  Staff: 


Your  message  by  two  runners  relative  to  sending  a 
representative  of  G- 1  to  division  headquarters  and  to  push 
forward  the  water  carts  in  spite  of  everything  to  the  various 
regimental  headquarters  was  received  at  1:00  A.M ,  I  delivered 
it  to  Ooionei  Bridges  at  6:00  A.M.  •  Colonel  Bridges  left  some 
time  ago  to  look  up  the  water  carts  and  to  join  you  at  .Divi¬ 
sion  Headquarters. 

During  the  night  a  telephonic  message  from  Head¬ 
quarters  Bernard  advised  that  rations  and  rations  and  meat 
would  be  issued  on  the  39  th  at  VAITMOISE;  mail  at  Annoy  Vi  Hers, 

The  message  from  the  division  commander  to  the  3rd 
Army  Corps  was  delivered. 

Colonel  '-arrow  left  a  little  while  ago  enroute  to 

LA  FER7E . 


About  2:00  A.M.,  570  prisoners  were  received  here. 
.Rank,  names  and.  regiments  of  over  2,500  German  prisoners 
were  obtained,  reported  mostly  from  the  23rd  Infantry. 

Aeroplanes  were  busy  last  night  bombing  the  rear 

area . 


G  A.  MEREST, 

Lt .  Col,  General  Staff, 
A.  C  .  of  k?»  G-  o  . 


From:  C.0.  6tn  p.egt.  At:  P.C.  200  yards  north  of  X  roads 
112  o.F.  of  VIERZY .  Date;  July  19,  19  18.  8:45  A.M. 

To:  C.O.,  2nd  Division. 

Attack  moving  nicely.  Four  casualties  from  shell 
and  shrapnel. 

Lee. 


9  : 20  A.M.  ,  July  19  ,  1918. 

DOTH  HERS 

The  French  attacked,  this  morning  at  4:30  intending  to 
reach  VILLE.I0NT0  IRE  and  the  road  SO  IS  SO  NS  to  CHATEAU  T. 

North 

They  have  been  held  up  however  to  the  west  of  CH^ZELLE 
by  a  great  many  II. G. 

South 

No  news  at  all  except  that  the  ^eg.  Cored,  asked  for 
more  runners  as  the  line  of  runners  was  gradually  extending- 
The  opinion  here  is  that  they  are  going  forward  but 
slowly - 

What  is  the  news  from  our  line? 
e  sp  e  c  i  a  I  Iv  o  nr  left  ( th  e 9 *  11 * * 14  rench  right)  - 
Send  message  bade  by  the  same  man  that  brought  this  - 
So  far  the  French  have  taken  1000  prisoner.  . 

German  Divisions  identified  f  r  cm  north  to  south  34-28- 

14  DR.  > 

Williams  - 


9:25  A.M.  July  19,  1918. 


A.  M 


Ju  ly  19  ,  19  18 . 


.  .  1Iews  Just  received  -  French  left  &  right  of  1st  Div.  , 
nemg  attacked  v'ith  force  and  have  been  forced  to  draw  back  a 
little . 


19  Ju  ly  *  16  . 

(Reverse)  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Div. 
VERTE  FEUILLE  FARM. 


Willi ams . 


EEAUREPAIRE  FARM  via 


Rrom:  C.C.  5th  Regt.  At:  P.  C.  Date:  July  19,  1918. 

Hour:  9:50  A.M. 

To;  C.O.  2nd  Div. 

We  are  advancing  nicely.  Think  TIG2JY  ours.  Tanks 
a_  e  doing  fine  work.  The  enemy  are  retiring.  Things  going 
well.  Casualties  normal . 

Lee. 


From:  Frig.  Gen.  K.E.  Ely.  At:  VILRZY.  Date:  19  July  *18. 

He  he :  10:15  A.M. 

To:  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Div. 

Enclosed,  message  just  received  dug  in  line  about 
^  12m.  east  of  TiERZk ,  Col,  Upton  on  ORTH  Col.  Malone  on 
SOUTH . 

Two  Bn*s  5th  Marines  in  reserve  S.E.  exit  VIERZY. 
VIERZY^  being  gassed  and  shelled  not  serious.  Shell 
.nocked  of:  car  cureter  of  car,  .request  car  be  sent  ne  at 
once . 

Ely. 


From:  C.O.  2nd  Engrs .  At:  VIERZY.  Date:  July  19,  1918. 

nour:  10:57  A.M. 

To;  Chief  of  Staff: 

Conflicting  reports,  but  following  is  true: 

(a)  5th  Marines  are  near  or  in  TIG15Y. 

(b)  1st  Bn.  2nd  Engrs.  is  just  behind  them  and 
probably  by  now  is  in  the  line. 

(c)  Col.  Upton  says  that  Moroccan  Division  is 
net  connected  with  his  left  and  that  it  is 
in.  the  air  and  is  weak. 

(d)  2nd  Bn.  Engrs.  is  in  400  yds.  of  trenches 
dug  last  night  about  100  yds.  back  of  Upton 
and  1500  meters  east  of  northeast  entrance 
to  VIERZY.  2nd  Bn.  Engrs.  not  yet  ordered 
t  c  move . 

Plenty  of  tools  in  VIERZY  and  each  engineer  in  line  carried 

one  tool. 

T 'ess age  to  VIERZY. 

Mitchell  -  2nd  Engrs. 


A.  X.  July  19,  1918. 

Fron:  C.O.  4th  Brigade.  At:  P.C.  VIERZY.  Date:  July  19, 

1918.  Hour:  11:25  A.M. 

To:  C.G.,  2nd  Division. 

The  enclosed  have  just  come  in  from  Holcomb  and 
Hughes  and  the  French  tanks.  Have  forwarded  originals  to 
Lee.  His  P.C.  is  now  at  cross  roads  178.2  -  286.  McClosky 
gave  orders  sometime  ago  for  artillery  fire  on  TIGNY.  I 
don’t  Believe  the  Moroccans  have  advanced, 

SEVILLE .. 


HEADQUARTERS  SEC  OLD  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 

AI -ERIC AN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

France,  19  July  1918. 

11; 45  A.M. 


From:  Commanding  General. 

To:  Commanding  General,  3rd  Brigade. 

1.  It  is  understood  that  Major  Elliott’s  battalion 
of  the  23rd  Infantry  is  in  VIERZY.  If  the  Commanding  Officer 
23rd  Infantry  is  there  please  direct  him  to  at  once  send  this 
battalion  to  cover  the  left  of  our  attacking  line.  It  is 
desired  that  it  should  go  into  position  Southwest  of  CHARAN- 
TJGHY  and  face  in  that  direction.  It  may  occupy  the  former 
French  trenches.  Its  mission  is  confined  to  covering  our 
left  and  it  is  not  expected  to  advance  beyond  the  old  French 
trenches  assig:ned  to  it  unless  necessary  to  accomplish  the 
task  of  covering  our  left  flank.  If  the  Commanding  Officer 
23rd  Infantry  is  not  near  you  please  cause  this  order  to  be 
given  direct  to  the  Battalion  Commander. 


HARFORD. 


From:  C.O.,  6  th  Regt .  At;  P.C,  Date:  July  19 ,  1918. 

Hour:  11:45  A.M. 

To:  C.O,  ,  2nd  Division. 

Reports  indicate  growing  casualties  amounting  heavy 
say  about  30 %.  78th  Co,  by  runners  say  only  have  one  Plat,, 
left.  All  are  requesting  reinforcements  and  M.G.  and  Chau chat 
ammunition.  1st  Bn.  reports  no  French  troops  on  right  and 
are  held  up  300  yards  in  front  of  TIGNY.  Have  in  line  from 
right  1st,  3rd  and  2nd  Bn’s.  Reserve  Bn.  engineers,  Hdqrs,, 
Co.  and  2  Cos.  M.G.  6th  Bn.  Have  ordered  line  dig  in, 

Lee , 


P.  M,  July  19,  1918. 

From:  C.O.,  4th  Brigade.  Date:  19  July,  tl8.  Hour:  12:40  P*M 

To:  Chief  of  Staff. 

Request  copies  of  all  these  orders  you  get.  We 
need  ammunition  and  ambulances. 


Lay . 


Ho  time  to  copy. 


p .  M  •  Ju  Xy  19  ,  19  18  . 

From:  C.O.,  3rd  Brigade.  At:  VIERZY.  Date:  July  19,1916. 

Hour:  12:40  P.M. 

To:  C.G.,  2nd  Division. 

Maj or  Elliott* e  Bn.  is  not  in  VIERZY  but  in  the  line, 
distributed  in  other  battalions.  I  can  send  in  a  battalion 
5th  Marines  if  desired.  Hone  of  5th  TTarines  in  line.  Last 
Bn.  just  located.  Upton  reports  French  moving  forward  in 
his  left.  Halone  reports  Horrocans  advancing  on  his  right. 

Ely. 


1:50  P.M.  July  19,  1918. 
Lt .  Col,  Lee: 


The  Division  Commander  desires  that  you  dig  in  and 
entrench  your  present  position  and  hold  it  at  all  costs, 

Ho  further  advance  to  be  made  for  the  present.  He  desires 
me  to  congratulate  your  command  upon  its  gallant  conduct  in 
the  face  of  severe  casuals. 

P.B.  (Preston  Brown) 


Fror.  C.G.  3rd  Brigade. 

At:  VIERZY.  Date;  19  July  *18.  Hour:  4:25  P.H.  Ho.  12. 

How  sent:  Motorcycle. 

To:  C.G.,  2nd  Division. 

Receipt  your  letter  of  instructions  date  3:15  P.TH  , 

19  July,  '18,  instructions  have  been  given  for  the  carrying 
out  of  par.  2  by  4th  Brig.  Comdr.  concerning  par.  4  line  of 
liaison  between  sectors  recommended .  Co-ordinates  7268  down 
road  to  8063  thence  north  edge  of  wood  0155  ( latter  point  is 
on  beyond  front  line  -  if  arrangements  of  3rd  Brig,  on  right 
&  4th  Brig,  on  left  is  directed  the  25rd  Inf.  Coli  Halone 
will  be  given  front  line  right  sector  &  9th  Inf.  Col.  Upton, 

2nd  line  right  sector  near  sunken  road  trenches  already  dug, 
co-ord.  7654,  8160.  Front  line  left  sector,  with  6th  Marines 
now  occupying  it;  2nd  line  continuation  north  of  2nd  line 
south  sectcp,  already  dug  to  5th  TTarines  now  in  reserve. 

liront  line  being  ve±y  irregular  I  deem  it  inadvisable 
to  move  this  division  tonight  as  relief  would  have  to  be  done 
after  dark  and  reconnaissance  made  hry  daylight  in  close  proximity 
of  enemy.  Engineers  are  now  in  line  Sc  consolidating.  This 
will  be  continued.  TIGHY  not  in  our  possession  but  small 
wood  300  meters  north  reported  held  by  group  of  Marines. 

Marine  Brig.  Comdr.  reports  himself  in  liaison  with  French 
in  PARTY- TIGHY. 

Lly , 

Brig.  Gen. 

(He) 


From:  C.O.,  4th  M.G.  Bn.  At:  Ravine  east  of  V  AUXC  AST  I LLL 

and  P.C.  100  yds.  north  of  VAUXC  AST  I LLE-  VIERZY  ROAD. 

Dat e  :  Ju ly  19  ,  19 18  .  Hour :  6:50  P, M . 

To:  C.G.,  2nd  Division. 

I  report  that  pursuant  to  orders  Brig.  Gen.  Bowley , 
Co.  "A",  of  the  battalion  reported  to  C.O.,  23rd  Infantry  on 
18  July  and  Co.  "B" ,  to  C.O.,  9th  Infantry.  Pursuant  to 
orders  by  Condg.  Gen.  3rd  Brigade,  they  supported  the  attack 
of  those  Regiments  and  assisted  in  consolidating  the  positions 
and  thev  remain  now  on  the  line  with  those  Regiments. 

F.FTJFD  ZAHE 
a  j  o  r ,  4 1 .  _  .  vj  •  Bn  • , 

Command ing . 


/ 


p.  HE. 


July  19,  19  IB. 


11:35  P.M.  July  19  ,  1916. 

From:  C.O.,  4th  Brigade. 

To:  C.G. ,  2nd  Div.  U.3. 

The  French  Colonel,  whose  regiment  was  to  relieve 
the  2nd  Bn.  5th  Regt .  (Keyser)  has  made  a  reconnaissance  and 
liaison  on  our  left  and  found  that  the  French  had  advanced 
this  afternoon  and  accupied  a  line  to  the  North  and  East  of 
Keyser’ s  position  and  were  connected  up  with  the  left  of  the 
6th  Regt . 

2.  This  makes  Keyser  occupy  practically  a  second  line 
and  the  French  Colonel  Wild,  6th  T ir'ailleur ,  says  that  it  is 
unnecessary  to  relieve  Keyser  By  his  troops,  The  Colonel 
has  just  left  here  for  BEAIJRLPAIRE  FARM  to  report  to  his 
C.O.  for  change  in  the  order. 

3.  If  agreeable  to  you,  will  direct  Keyser  to  with¬ 
draw  his  battalion.  Kindly  telephone  nYes". 

NEVILLE. 


ITo  time  indicated  July  19,  19  18. 

From:  Lay.  At:  P.C.  VIERZY.  July  19,  1918. 

Tor  Colonel  Brown. 

Send  one  truck  of  chauchat  and  one  truck  machine 
gun  ammunition  to  this  P.C.  at  once.  Need  it  badly.  Motor 
cyclist  will  show  trucks  way  here. 

Lay . 

Note:  No  ambulances  here. 


A.  Iff.  July  20,  1918. 


July  20th,  ’18.  11:00  A  .Iff. 

The  20th  A.C.  would  much  appreciate  if  the 
G-eneral  Comdg.  the  2nd  Div.  A.  Ex.  would  kindly  give 
him  information  on  the  following  points: 

o  . 

10  Casualties  (by  Regt.  if  possible) 

2q  Present  condition  of  the  men. 

3  State  of  supplies  (food,  amrn.  for  art. and  Inf.) 

4  Losses  and  deficiencies  in  material. 

5°  Number  of  prisoners  (Officers  and  G.R*)  and 
material  (guns  and  M.G.)  captured. 

By  order  of  the  Cen* 1.  Comdg.  2ft h  A.C. 
the  liaison  officer, 

Bertie* . 


P.  M. 


July  20,  1918, 


Prom:  C.  0.,  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  At:  Camp  in 

FORET  DE  RETZ  near  V1VIERES.  Date:  £0  July  *18. 

Hour:  12:30  P.  M.  No.  1  How  sent:  Motorcyclist  Q,ueen. 

To:  Comdg  General,  2nd  Division  at  VIVIERES. 

1  report  that  pursuant  to  order  of  Comdg.  General 
3rd  Infantry  Brigade  this  Battalion  has  withdrawn  from  the 
positions  near  VIERZY  and  is  in  shelter  tent  camp  ir^the 
FORET  DE  RETZ  in  the  square  hounded  by  CHEMIN  DE  L* ARCHEVEQUE 
LAIE  DE  CABARET,  LAIE  DE  LA  MARS  ROUGE  and  the  northern 
edge  of  the  forest.  / 

Major  Edmund  L,  Zane, 

4th  M.  G,  Bn.  Comdg. 


From:  C,  0.,  6th  Regt.  At:  P.  C.  Date:  20  July  '  18, 

Hour:  12:45  P.  M.  No  1  How  sent:  Motorcycle. 

To:  Commanding  General,  2nd  Div.  A.E.F, 

Have  taken  position  in  eastern  edge  of  FORET  DE 
RETZ,  600  meters  north  of  VERTE-FEUILLE  FARM,  and  in  the 
vicinity  of  LA  TRANSLON  FARM  in  accordance  with  orders 
received  from  C.  G. ,  4th  Brigade  last  night. 

Lee, 


Hdqrs,  2nd  F,  A.  Brigade.  BEAUREPAIRE.  1:30  P«  M.  July  20th. 
From:  C,  G. ,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade. 

To:  C.G. ,  2nd  Division. 

Subject:  Receipt  of  Army  orders  directing  2nd  F.  A.  to  remain 

on  duty  with  58th  Division. 

1.  Attached  hereto  copy  of  orders  dir ecting_ this  Brigade 

to  remain  in  place.  The  Adjutant  of  the  2nd  F.A.  brigade, 

So.  of  VIVIERES.  He  will  make  all  arrangements  for  return 
of  Brigade  to  this  point.  12th  F.A.  and  Batteries  E  &  F 
17th  F.  A.  are  in  place.  Other  organizations  should  be  ordered 
to  return  here  immediately.  All  artillery  ammunition  trucks 
and  wagons  should  be  held  for  the  exclusive  use  of  hauling 
ammunition.  If  the  infantry  of  division  is  moved  away  the 
Mobile  Repair  Shop  should  be  kept  in  this  vicinity.  Request 
necessary  orders  covering  above  points  at  once. 

A.  J .  BO'. /LEY  , 

Brig.  Gen.  N.A. 


From:  C.G,,  3ru  Bngaae.  ^  „ 

At:  30UCY.  Date:  July  20,  1918  -  ■t'.M. 

To:  '  C.G.,  2nd  Division. 


1  Order  for  withdrawal  3rd  Brigade  (  reinforced  )  from 

advanced  lines  enclosed  herewith,  including  assignment  to 

billeting  geas.  Colt  Malone  at  CARREFOUR  M0NTG0LI0L , 

at  12:45  P.M  enroute  to  VIVIERES  via  CARREFOUR  de  NEMOURS 

(  where  packs  will  be  picked  up  ) .  +v,^Mrr+Vl  __ 

3.  23rd  Infantry  reports  reorganized  strength  as 

_  Officers  .,Men_ 

f0llOWS-lot  Bn . . 635 

2nd  Bn . 

3rd  Bn .  — ±± —  y  — 

4,  No  other. report  yet  received  from  other  elements  rein- 

forced  Brigade.  ELY  .  Oo-ndg. 


p. 


M. 


Tuly  20,  19  18. 


Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade,  July  20,  1918.  4:10  PM'. 

Front  Co ""mand ing  General ,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade . 

To:  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Division,  Am.  E.F. 

Subject:  Return  of  Mule  Ambulances. 

1.  Bequest  that  all  mule  ambulances  of  the  2nd  F.A. , 
Brigade,  which  were  loaned  temporarily  to  the  medical  corps, 
he  sent  bach  immediately  to  their  organizations. 

2.  Ambulances  which  have  not  been  returned  snould  report 
to  these  headquarters  at  BE  AU  R  EP  AX  EH  for  instructions  as  to 
how  they  shall  reach  their  units. 

A.J.  Bowley, 

Jot  es  ;  Hospitals  at  T  AI LLBF  CUT  AT.  HE 

Also  informed  of  many  wounded  at  CFLPY  without 
medical  attention.  Message  delivered  to  Col.  Hanna  at 
T  AI  LIEF  OPT  AI  HE  at  6:55  P.M.  HERBST  , 


From:  C.O.,  3rd  Prig.  Date:  July  20,  1918.  5:30  P.M, 

•o:  C.O.’s  23rd,  9th,  4th  K.G.  Bn.,  5thM.fr.  Bn.,  2nd 

Engrs . 

Copy  for  2nd  Division. 

1.  The  3rd  Brigade,  2nd  Engrs.,  and  4th  I'.G.  Bn.  will  he 

marched  from  the  sector  tonight.  Initial  point  for  leading 
elements:  The  west  exit  of  VIERZY;  hour  of  departure  and 

direction  of  march  given  later.  _ 

2.  Order  of  march,  23rd  Inf.,  9  th  Inf.,  2nd  ungrs . ,  ..  tn 

M.G.  Bn.,  5th  M.G.  Bn.,  Artillery  formation  will  he  taken  for 
first  five  miles. 

3.  Trains  will  follow  M.G.  Bn.  in  order  of  march  with¬ 
out  distance. 

Ely  -  Condg. 


July  20,  1918.  8:40  I.M.  From: 

To:  C.G.,  2nd  Division,  U.S. 


C.C.,  4th  Brigade, 


The  P.C.  of  the  4th  Brigade  has  beer,  moved  from 
Li,  JARDIB  to  the  P.C.  5tli  Marines,  as  neither  LE  JARDX1T  or 
ST  PIERRE  L’AIGLE  offered  any  shelter  whatever. 

The  P.C,  of  the  4th  Brigade  is  on  CARREFCUh-de- 
FORUEAU,  1600  meters,  west  YERTE  FEU  I LIE  F3RME  -17  0.4- 
288. 

W.C.  HEY  I  LIE. 

July  21,  19 18. 

Yo .  1 . 

From:  C.O.,  4th  Machine  Cun  Battalion.  At:  Camp  in  woods^ 

south  of  T  AI  LLEF  OUT  AIFTE .  Date:  21  July  ’18,  hour:  5:  30  A.M. 

how  sent :  7/agoner  EG  AIT .  _  .. 

To:  Comdg ,  General,  2nd  Division  at  PIERREFCUDS . 

I  report  that  pursuant  to  your  field  orders  No .^17, 
this  battalion  broke  camp  in  FORET  DE  RETS,  near  7x\IERno 
immediately  on  the  receipt  of  the  order  at  10: oo  ^ 

July  ’18,  and  proceeded  to  camp  in  woods  soutn  of  1  AIL^EFOhi.  AI  , 
as  ordered.  For  unavoidable  reasons  this  bai/talion  i  a*0 
clear  YIYIERES  until  12:57  A.M.  21  July  ’IB  instead  of 
before  12:15  A.M.  as  ordered. 

Edmund  L.  Zane, 

M.aj or  4th  T I . G .  Bn., 

Comdg . 


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July  21,  19.18. 


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Hour 

To 


Asst.  C.  of  Staff,  G-3,  2nd  Div.  Date: 
11:45  A,M.  HoW  cent:  Runner  from  4  M. 
C  .  0  .  5  Mach .  Gun .  Bn . 


21  July  18 
(1 .  Bn  • 


Move  your  Bn.  from  its  present  camp  to  the  east  of  the 
4  M.G.  Bn /  between  the  latter  and  the  road  running  approx¬ 
imately  N-3.  Park  your  transportation  and  camp  your  Cos^. 
into  a  more  compact  space  than  at  present.  Tho  Love  will  oe 
completed  by  4  P.M.  21  Jul3r  ’18. 

By  Command  Maj  .  Gen.  Harbor d , 

G.  A.  Herbs t  . 

Lt .  Col •  G  .S  . 

A  .C  .  of  S  .  ,  G-3  . 


P  .M  .  July  21,  1918 . 

Prom:  C .0  .  4  Brigade.  170.4  -  288.2 

At  :  p.C.  at  (5th  Regt )  Cross  roads  2  Kil .  south  of  BE 
Date:  21  July  Four:  1:30  P  .M .  No:  4.  Hot?  Sent:  JARDJN 

To  :  C.G.  2nd  Div.  PIERREFONDS .  Motorcycle 


STRENGTH 


5th  Regt.  81  officers,  2150  men;  6th  Regt. 
officers  2000  men;  6th  M.G.  Bn.  27  officers 
611  men;  P.C.  5th  Rewt .  as  above.  6  Regt .  % 
mile  to  westward;  6  M.G.  Bn.  100  yards  north 
west  of  cross  roads  gonservateur ,  168.7  - 
288.5.  Supply  trains  near  Regiments.  Draw¬ 
ing  rations  to-day. 


Memorandum 

For  Message 


OEEICE  OP  CHIEF  OF  STAFF. 
July  21,  1918. 

Rec  ‘d 

Center . 


7:45  P.M. 


1.  Give  following  information 
Division  by  means  of  telephone  if  po 
send  by  courier. 


to  Commanding  General  2d 
ssible,  if  not  possible, 


20th  Army  Corps  (French)  informs  these  Headquarters  that 
orders  heretofore  issued  for  tie  movement  Oi  the  **  dF  Brigade 
are  amended  by  prescribing  that  the  meridian  west  of  PTJISEUX 
must  be  crossed  before  9  p.m.  instead  of  11  p  .m  •  as  origin¬ 
ally  ordered  .  _ 

AAV.  Bjorns tad,  Brig.  wen.  .G.o. 

Chief  of  Staff,  3d  Corps. 


The 

requests 


20th  Army  Corps  has  notified  the  4th  Brigade  and 
these  Headquarters  to  give  you  the  foregoing. 


HEADQUARTERS ,  SECOND  DIVISION, 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

France,  July  21,  1918. 


MEMORANDUM  for  the  Commanding  General, 


Fourth  Brigade: 


The  Commanding  General,  Fourth  Brigade,  will  cause  a 
detail  to  be  made  of  two  (2)  officers,  five  (b)  non-comm¬ 
issioned  officers  and  forty  (40)  men  from  each  of  the 

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4 


No  time  indicated 


July  21,  1918. 


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Infantry  Regiments  of  his  Brigade  for  the  purpose  of  salvag¬ 
ing  material  on  the  ‘battlefield  and  in  the  area  that  has  been 
occupied  by  the  troops  of  this  Division.  The  details  will  be 
organized  and  ready  to  entruck  at  the  respective  regimental 
headquarters  at  7:00  A.M. ,  July  22,  1918.  Trucks  will  repor.. 
at  the  regimental  headquarters  for  this  service.  Details  will 
carry  rations  for  the  day. 

By  Command  of  Major  General  Harbord. 

PRESTON  BROWN, 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 

Chief  of  Staff. 


HEADQUARTERS,  SECOND  DIVISION, 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES, 

FRANCE,  July  21,  1918. 

MEMORANDUM  for  the  Commanding  General,  Third  Brigade: 

The  Commanding  General,  Third  Brigade,  will  cause 
a  detail  to  be  made  of  two  (2)  officers,  five  (5)  non¬ 
commissioned  officers  and  forty  (40)  men  from  each  of  the 
Infantry  Regiments  of  his  Brigade  for  the  purpose  of  salvag¬ 
ing  material  on  the  battlefield  and  in  the  area  that  has 
been  occupied  by  the  troops  of  this  division.  The  details 
will  be  organized  and  ready  to  entruck  at  the  respective 
Regimental  Headquarters  at  7:00  A.M. ,  July  22,  1918.  Trucks 
will  report  at  the  regimental  headquarters  for  this  service. 
Details  will  carry  rations  for  the  day. 

By  Command  of  Major  General  Karbord: 

PRESTON  BROWN, 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 

Chief  of  Staff, 


P.  M.  July  25,  1918. 

Rec’d  8:50  P.M. 

From:  6  M.G.B.  At:  BREGY.  Date:  7/25/18.  hour:  8:05P.M. 

No  .  1. 

To:  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division. 

6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion  billeted  in  BREGY. 

Billets  for  officers,  and  men  totally  inadequate. 

Wal  ler . 


A.  M.  July  26,  1918. 

From:  C.O, ,  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  At:  OGNES . 

Date:  26  July  ’18.  Hour:  9:50  A.M.  No.  1.  How  sent; 

Motorcyclist  QUEEN.To:  Comdg.  General  2nd  Division  at 
N  ANT  EM  I L-  LE-  h  A'JD'OU  I M . 

I  report  that  pursuant  to  your  order  this  battalion 
has  moved  from  SILLY- LS- LONG  to  OGNIS  and*  is  now  here  in 

billets . 

Edmund  L.  Zane , 

Major  4th  T I. G.  Bn., 

Comdg . 


»-3  m  ^ 


July  30,  1918 


P. 


K, 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  HE S SAGE 

rom:  C-3.  At:  VIVIERES.  Date:  30  July.  Hour  9:00  P.M. 
ow  sent:  Hotorcycle. 
o:  C.G.,  3rd  Brigade  SOUCY. 

The  C.  G.  directs  that  you  prepare  your  "brigade 
(4th  L.  G.  Bn.  and  2nd  Eng.  attached  )  to  move  at  once  to  the 
vicinity  of  PIERREFQHDS.  Detailed  orders  w ill  follow. 


J.C.  Montgomery, 
Major  Cav. , 

A.  C.  S. 


P.  M.  August  1,  1918. 

Fleville  9:25  P.M. 

From:  C.O. ,  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 

To:  Comdg.  Gen.,  2nd  Division. 

Subject:  Location  report. 

1.  I  report  that  pursuant  to  your  order  the  4th 
Machine  Gun  Battalion  (  both  the  part  that  came  by  train 
and  the  part  that  came  by  Fords  )  is  in  billets  at 
FLEVILLE. 

Edmund  L.  Zane, 
Major  4th  M.G.  Bn.,  Comdg. 


Ho  time  indicated  August  4,  1918. 

Headquarters,  4th  Brigade,  Marine  Corps, 
A.E.F,  France,  August  4,  1918. 

MEMORANDUM  for  G-3,  2nd  Division,  A.E.F. 

1.  One  battalion  and  one  machine  gun  company  from 
the  5th  and  6th  Regiments,  Marines  moved  in  accordance  with 
instructions  contained  in  Field  Order  Ho.  20,  2nd  Division, 
A.E.F.  The  1st  Battalion  and  the  8th  Machine  Gun  Company 
moved  from  the  5th  Marines  and  the  1st  Battalion  and  7ora 
Machine  Gun  Company  moved  from  the  6th  marines. 

C.R.  Dietrich,  2nd  Lt.  for  and  in 
the  absence  of  r.  Lay. 

Major , 

Adjutant. 


p.  M.  August  7,  1918. 

From:  C.O. ,  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  At:  CAMP  VAUROT 

2  l/2  kilometers  west  of  L1VERDUH ,  Date:  7  Aug.  '18. 

Hour:  3:30  P.M.  Ho.  1.  How  sent:  Motorcyclist  Q.UEEH . 

To:  Comdg.  General,  2nd  Division. 

I  report  that  pursuant  to  your  orders  this 
battalion  left  FLEVILLE  at  8:00  A.M,  this  date  and  arrived 
at  CAMP  VAUROT  at  3:30  P.M.  this  date,  going  into  cantonments. 
Hdqrs.  2nd  Div.  A.E.F. 

Rec'd:  7  Aug.  1918. 

To  G-3  HP. 


Edmund  L,  Zane, 

Lt.  Col. ,  4th  M.G.  Bn. , 
Comdg. 


No  time  indicated 


August  9 , ’ IB . 


Headquarters  5th  Regt.,  Marine  Corps, 
American  Expeditionary  Forces, 

France,  August  9th,  19 IB. 

From:  Commanding  Officer: 

To:  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division,  American  E.  F. 

Subject:  Report  of  Fatrols. 

1.  I  propose-  to  send  the  following  patrols  out  on 
the  nights  of  August  9-10  and  10-11,  1918,  one  of  (8) 
eight  men  from  E  Company,  F  Company  and  H  Company  respect¬ 
ively  for  the  purpose  of  observation  and  ambush.  These 
patrols  will  go  out  in  front  of  the  sector  of  their 
respective  companies. 


LOGAN  FELAND . 

G-3 

Notify  the  Arty. 


SCRAM 


August  fl,  1918. 


No  17  OU  Z  B  Ck  950B 
Neuf chateau  Aug  11  1918 
C  C-  2nd  Divn  SY 

G3  Number  three  fifty  seven  period  following  for  your 
information  colon  Ida  will  relieve  Peggy  comma  relief 
beginning  August  fifteenth  period  Movement  of  Ida  from 
present  sector  to  be  accomplished  by  marching  period 
Artillery  of  Peggy  to  remain  in  sector  to  support  Ida 
until  relief  by  artillery  of  Ida  which  is  being  sent  for 
the  purpose  as  rapidly  as  possible  period  Incoming  artillery 
of  Ida  will  be  utilized  for  relief  promptly  upon  their 
arrival  period  Further  emplacement  of  Peggy  will  be  subject 
of  later  orders. 

Heintzlenan 


P,  M.  August  15,  1918. 

G-3 

3:50  P.  M.  August  15,  1918. 

Phone  message  just  received  from  the  Third  Bureau  of 
the  Eighth  Army  states  that  LAIOEUF  .and  the  three  little 
villages  in  its  immediate  area  cannot  be  used  by ^ the 
Second  Division  and  were  not  given  in  the  list  o±  towns 
submitted , 

Further,  SAULXEROTTE  has  been  taken  away  and  PAREY- 
St-CESAIRE  (5th  Marines)  substituted.  Exact  figures  of 
the  capacity  of  the  latter  could  not  be  given  but  it  was 
estimated  that  there  were  half  again  as  many  as  were  given 
for  SAULXEROTTE- 

by  phone  (5th  notified  )  7:05  P.M.  Aug  15. 

(6th  "  )  C.C.  Gulliver 

1st  Lt,  A. S.  Sig.  R.C. 

Overflow^  BARI ZEY-aux- PLAIN  (6th  Marines) 


p.  M*  August  16,  1918, 

From:  C.O.  ,  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  At:  CAMP  DP  l£> 

BOIS  DE  L»LVEQ,UE.  Date:  16  Aug.  ’18.  Hour:  6:00  P.M., 
ilo.  1*  How  sent:  Motorcyclist  QUEEN. 

To:  Comdg.  General,  2nd  Division  at  MAR  PACK , 

I  report  that  pursuant  to  your  order  this  batta- 
lion  has  proceeded  this  date  from  CAMP  V ADR OT  TO  CAMP  DE  LE 
E0I8  DE  L’ EVEQUE .  1  Pave  made  subject  to  your  approval  ar i 

assignment  of  billets  for  2nd  Engineers  and  for  all  machine 
gun  organizations  of  the  Division, 


R.C. 


Edmund  L,  Zane, 

Lt.  Col.  4th  K.G.  Bn,, 
Comdg. 


IT o  time  ind i c at ed 


August  16,  1918. 


Headquarters  Second  Division, 
American  Expeditionary  Forces,  France, 
Office  of  the  Division  Surgeon, 

16  August,  1918. 


MEMO.  FOR  G- 3 : 


The  following  casualties  passed  thru  our  dress** 
ing  stations  for  the  24  hours  ending  12  Noon,  August  It,  1G -*■  ■; 


Killed 

Wounded 

Gassed 

Sick 


Officers 

ii 

ii 

ti 


0  Men  0 

0  "  10 

0  "  o 

0  "  8 


J,W.  HAJNER, 

Colonel,  Medical  Corps,  IT, A., 
Division  Surgeon. 


A,  K.  August  17,  1918. 


From:  C.O.,  6th  Marines.  At:  P.C.  Date:  8/17/lT  . 

How  sent:  Motorcycle.  9:00  A.M, 

To :  C ,G . ,  2nd  Div, 


Relief  of  2nd  En.  in  front  line  by  2nd  Bn.  °08th 
Inf.  completed  this  morning  at  3:00  A.M.  Two  companies  ord 
Bn,  328t.L  Inf.  arrived  here  this  morning  at  daylxgi Pt.  v r 
two  companies  took  cover  in  woods  on  road  near  - •  • 

Relief  of  our  1st  En.  not  made.  Unless  you  direct  othervi  , 
will  move  our  2nd  and  1st  Bn.  from  this  point  by  marcung 
night  about  9:00  P.M.  for  the  EOIS-de-L’  EVEQJJE  for  .  pre 

Then  by  marching  night  18-19  for  new  station,  arrivi  g 
a.n.  19th.  7  3rd  M.G.  Co.  Hq.  and  Supple  Cos . .marched 

night  at  nine  P.M.  for  new  station.  Request  information 
to  arrangement  for  rationing  organizations  yet  to  ezv  . 
Movement  of  our  1st  Bn.  tonight  contingent  upon  its  being 
relieved  by  3rd  Bn.  328th  Inf. 


last 


as 


Lee . 


. 


. 


. 


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•  .* 


»  • 

. 

• 

•  . 

•  . 

p,H,  September  9,  1916. 

7:30  P#M* ,  Sept.  9,  1916.  Telephone  lies  cage  -  1st  Army 
Corps . 

Stick  to  Boundary  Line  F.O.  49. 


A.  IT .  September  10.  1916. 

From*.  1st  Corps.  A.M.  2:20  H.  10  Sept.  ’18.  To.  2d  Div. 

Everything  O.K,  Artillery  reports  no  reply  to  our  ar- 
t illery  . 


ho  Tine  Indicated 


September  10,  1916. 


Headquarters ,  4th  Brigade  , 
Marines,  American  E.F., 
10th  September,  ’18. 

Memo  for  G-3,  2nd  Division: 


t  ary 


3.  The  4th  Brigade  P.C 
huts  across  the  ravine 


#  #  #  #  #  #  # 

.  has  been  moved  to  the  mili- 
to  the  north- ’vest  of  MANONVILLE. 


By  Command  of  Brigadier  Gen.  Neville 
Fl/ 5  EARL  H  .  ELLIS  , 

Noted  by  Secretary  1:30  P.M.  9/ll  Lieut.  Col.,  USMC . 

Ad.i  utant . 


N o  T 1  me  I nd  ic  at  ed 

Headquarters,  6th  Regiment, 
Marine  Corps,  A.E.F., 
France,  10  Sept.  18« 

From:  Regimental  Commander. 

To  :  Commanding  General.,  2nd  Division. 

Subject:  position  of  Regiment  9:00  A.M.  this  date. 


1.  The  organic  at  ions  of  this  regiment  enroute  fion 
B0IS-3TS.  GENGOULT  to  BOIS-de- la-RAPPE ,  in  accordance  with 
March  table  Annex  1,  Field  Orders  $ 26,  Headquarters,  2nd  Di¬ 
vision,  8  Sept  18,  were  delayed  to  such  an  extent  by  the  con 
gestions  on  the  road  that  day-light  made  it  imperative  for ^ 
them  to  halt  and  take  cover  in  the  woods  along  the  route  ao 
follows:  1  _ 

2nd  and  3rd  Battalions  in  the  BOIS  C HAL DE ,  one-nail 
kilo  me  ter  north  of  1  TAN  ONC  OTJRT  . 

73rd  Machine  Gun  Company  along  the  stream  one-halx 
kilometer  south  of  ADRAXNVILLE. 

1st  Battalion  and  Headquarters  Company  in 
PIETRE,  one  (1)  kilometer  south  of 
Supply  Company  in  position  assigned 
RAPPS. 


the  BOIS-le- 
ADRAINVILLE . 
in  the  BOIS-de-la- 


2.  Orders  have  been  issued  with  the  permission  oi  i^-e 
Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade,  for  the  1st,  2nd,  3rd  F  at- 
talions,  Headquarters  and  Machine  Gun  Companies  to  march  ro 
the  BOIS-de- la-RAPPE  this  evening  when  light  conditions  per¬ 
mit  . 

3.  Position  report  was  rendered  to  the  Headquarters, 
4th  Brigade,  to  this  effect  this  morning. 


S/ 


(  S  gd )  H .  Le  e  , 

H.  LEE, 

Colonel,  U.S.M.C. 
C  ommand ing. 


II 0  Time  Indicated.  September  10,  1918,1 


Headquarters  4th  Brigade, 
Marines,  American  E.  F., 
10th  September  8’18. 


Memorandum  for  G-3,  2nd  Division:- 

I  have  to  report  that  4th  Brigade  P  »C  .  was  established 
in  Billet  #11,  town  of  MANONVILLE ,  at  8  100  P.M.,  9  th  oeptem- 
0  r  • 

5th  Regiment  P  .C  .  is  located  in  Billet  #32,  6th  Regi¬ 
ment  P.C.  in  Billet  #23,  both  in  town  of  MANONVILLE . 

(Sgd)  Earl  H.  Ellis, 

EARL  H.  ELLIS, 

Lieut  .Col.,  UST£C  . 

E/s  Adjutant. 


P  M .  September  11,  T9ltR 


September  11,  1918.  1  P.M.  Headquarters  Ninth  Infantry, 

A.E.P.  Prance,  11  Sept.  19 18. 

From:  C.’O.  9th  Infantry. 

To  :  G-3*  2nd  Division. 

Subject;  Ammunition, 

Information  asked  for  in  Memorandum,  2nd  Division, 

10  Sept.  1918,  the  combat  wagons  of  this  regiment  are  full, 
and  two  extra  bandoliers  have  been  issued  to  each  man. 

G*  ¥ »  STUART. 


Rec'd  3  p.M.  Sept  11 

c  .c  .  g 


Headquarters,  Sixth  Regiment, 
Marine  Corps,  Am.  E.  F •  * 
France,  11  Sept.  1918. 


MEMORANDUM  for  G-3;- 

This  regiment  now  has  the  prescribed  number  of  ^ounas 
in  the  combat  trains.  Trucks  have  been  sent  to  me  Divisio 
Ammunition  Dump  and  will  return  with  sufficient  ammumcio 
to  furnish  all" members  of  this  command  with  two  extra  o ana  - 
leers  of  60  rounds  each,  and  in  addition  ICO  rounds  per  ma> 
for  all  replacements  who  arrived  yesterday. 


(Sgd)  Harry  nee 
HARRY  LEE, 

Colonel,  U.3.M.C., 
C  ommand ing. 


From:  2nd  Enmr.  Arty  Liaison  Officer. 

At  :  12  F  A  Hdq  LIMEY .  Date:  11  Sept  18. 

Hour:  10:25  No.  1.  How  Sent:  Runner. 

To  :  Division  Engr  2nd  Div. 


11:50  P.M. 

PB 


1-2-4  No  information. 

Roads  leaving  LIMEY  cleared  thru  town. 
5  Messages  12  F  A  Hdq  LIMEY . 


Chase 

1st  Lt . 

(Cont’d  next  page) 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 


P.M 


September  11,  1918. 


Rec’d  11  P.M.  Sept.  11. 

Sent  to  Col.  Mitchell. 

Ret'd  to  be  shown  to  Gen'l 
Brown  in  the  morning,  C.C.G. 


Col.  Mitchell  sent  word 
that  this  was  a  barricade 
that  had  been  cleared  away 


to  G-3 


from  one  of  the  roads.  C.C.G. 


he  Time  I  nd  ic  at  ed  .  Sept.  11,  1918.  From:  2nd  Div.  To: 

1st  C  orps  . 

Have  been  obliged  to  send  2nd  Engineer  forward  to  work 
north  of  METZ  Road,  LIROMVILLE  and  LIMEY  have  several  stone 
wall  barricades.  I  have  opened  them  wide  enough  for  wagons 
to  Pass.  Please  have  them  removed. 


3ex)t  ember  12,  1918. 


A.M. 


12’- 08  A.M,  September  12,  1918.  To  Commanding  General,  2nd 
Division,  From  3rd  Brigade, 

Troops  going  into  position,  all  quiet,  liaison  estab¬ 
lished  everywhere. 


(Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade). 


0:20  A.M.  9/15/ 18.  Hq.  3rd  Brigade. 

Sent  message  to  Div.  by  telephone  that  all  quiet,  troops 
coming  in,  liaison  completed  everywhere. 


1:30  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Telephone  Message  from  Chief 
of  Staff,  2nd  Division,  to  Chief  of  Staff  1st  Corps. 

ITothing  coming  over  our  way.  All  quiet  along  our 
front.  H - of  a  lot  going  over.  Hothing  coning  back. 


h  - 


A.M. 


Sept.  12,  1918. 


8:10  A«H.  Sept.  12,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  G-3,  2nd 
Division,  to  G-3,  89th  Division. 

I  want  to  know  if  you  understand  fully,,  the  same  way 
we  do,  about  that  200  yard  strip.  Montgomery  was  here  this 
afternoon  and  said  that  he  explained  it  to  you  -  the  same 
way  he  had  to  us.  That  is  all  arranged  for,  is  it?  We 
ought  to  be  very  careful.  Are  you  sure  that  our  ideas  of 
line  are  the  same?  We  are  a  little  bit  worried  about 
that  off  set  up  there  you  know.  Caution  them  to  be  very 
careful  about  that,  will  you?  How  is  it  going  over  there? 
Anything  coming  back? 


2:40  A.M,  Sept.  12,  1918,  Telephone  message  from  Chief  of 
Staff,  2nd  Division,  to  Chief  of  Staff,  1st  Corps. 

nothing  coming  over.  I  have  not  heard.  I  don't  think 
it  is?  I  can't  hear  it.  All  right,  good-bye, 

(Reply  from  Colonel  Craig,  89th,  the  same) 


2:45  A.M.,  Sept,  12,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  5th  Divi¬ 
sion  P.C.  Testing  liaison. 

Reports  his  lines  out  to  the  front. 


2:50  A.M. ,  Sept.  12,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  C.G.,  3rd 
Brigade,  to  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Division. 

Enemy  artillery  does  not  shell  front  lines.  Troops  will 
be  in  place  soon.  My  visibility  poor. 


9/12/18.  Hq.  3rd  Brigade.  2:50  A.M. 

Message  to  Division  reporting  all  quiet  here  and  stat¬ 
ing  that  troops  will  soon  be  in  place, 


3:24  A.M,  Sept.  12,  1918,  G-3,  2nd  Division,  to  Chief  of 

Staff,  5th  Division,  Telephone  message. 

I  call  you  to  report  that  our  artillery  brigade  head¬ 
quarters  has  just  talked  to  us.  In  case  your  wires  are  cut 
and  you  wish  to  eommunicat e  with  them  you  may  get  them 
through  this  exchange.  They  report  very  little  coming  over. 


3:25  A.M.  12  Sept.  1918,  Telephone  message  from  Chief  of 
Staff,  2nd  Division,  to  Chief  of  Staff,  1st  Corps. 

Slayer  -  you  know  who  Slayer  is  -  Slayer  wires  artillery 
wires  cut  to  the  front.  Artillery  wires  and  wires  cut  to 
the  front.  Very  little  coming  over.  Some  slight  reaction  on 
him. 


Rain  stopped  at  3  hours. 

4;  00  A.::.  Sept  12,  ’18,  Stars  are  out.  Clear,  Very  muddy 
under  f  00 1 . 


r 


A.M. 


September  12,  1918. 


4:15  A.M.  Slayer  5  to  Surprise  3. 

Very  little  coming  over.  Wires  not  up.  Have  not  heard 
from  Malone  for  two  hours. 


4:30  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  G-3, 
Second  Division,  to  Adjutant,  3rd  Brigade. 

Adjutant  reports  everything  lovely.  All  set. 


4:35  A.M,  9/12/18,  Hq,  3rd  Brig,  to  Surprise. 
Troops  ready  for  attach. 


4:50  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Unable  to  get  Fourth  Brigade 
Headquarters.  Probably  have  started  forward. 


4:56  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  0,P. 

Throwing  up  smoke  clouds  in  Ho  Man’s  Land,  Nothing 
further  to  report. 


5:00  A.M.  September  12,  1918. 

Cloudy,  drizzling  rain,  not  yet  light;  very  muddy.  No 

wind. 


5:02  A.M,  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  O.P. 

Barrage  increasing  in  intensity  and  a  great  deal  of 
machine  gun  fire  on  the  first  line. 


5:03  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Telephone  Message  from  Chief 
of  Staff,  2nd  Division,  to  Chief  of  Staff,  1st  Corps, 

All  over  the  top.  All  gone. 


From:  4  Brigade. 

At  :  P.C.  THIAUCOURT. 

Date:  12  Sept.  18.  Hour:  5:10.  How  Sent:  Aide, 

To  :  Chief  of  Staff. 


The  6th  is  well  closed  up  in  rear  of  23rd  and  is  pre¬ 
pared  to  form  guard  for  left  flank.  The  fifth  is  being 
quickly  gotten  into  proper  position.  The  6th  require  ra¬ 
tions  soon  as  possible.  4th  Brig,  and  6th  P.C.’s  in  THIAU¬ 
COURT. 

Neville. 


5:15  A.M.  9/12/18.  Hdq,  3rd  Brigade. 

Phoned  9th  and  23rd  -  Both  reported  everything  all  right. 


A.  M.  September  12,  1918. 

9/12/18 

Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  5:17  A.M. 

Notified  Division  of  above. 


5:20  A. LI.,  September  12,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Adj¬ 
utant  3rd  Brigade  to  G-3,  2nd  Division. 

Everything  going  lovely.  Off  on  time.  Visibility 

poor  . 


5:24  A.M.,  September  .12,  1918. 

O.P.  reports  rockets  being  sent  up  by  the  Boche.  Too 
dark  to  see. 


5:25  A.M. ,  September  12,  1918.  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Div¬ 
ision  to  Chief  of  Staff,  1st  Corps. 

R.O.P.  reports  Boche  rockets  being  sent  up  in  our 
front . 


5:29  A.M.,  September  12,  1918.  Conversation  between  G-3, 
Second  Division,  and  Chief  of  Staff,  5th  Division. 

Got  off  in  good  shape.  They  simply  said  that  they  got 
off  on  time,  visibility  poor,  everything  lovely.  Got  off 
on  time,  everything  lovely.  Had  your  outfit  got  started. 

You  have  not  heard  from-  them  in  three  hours.  We  got  a  mess¬ 
age  here  that  no  barrage,  as  we  know  of,  yet,  but  Boche  sent 
up  signal  rockets  just  a  minute  ago.  Do  you  want  me  to  see 
if  I  can  get  your  people.  We  got  your  artillery  a  while  ago. 
You  are  tracing  the  line,  are  you?  Call  up  every  once  in  a 
while  and  we  will  tell  you  how  it  is  going. 


5:35  A.M.,  September  12,  1918. 

O.P.  Reports  rockets  being  sent  up,  apparently  from 
Boche  second  position. 


Prom: 

SISTER 

At  : 

P  .C  . 

Rate : 

12  Sept.  Hour:  4:50 

No:  1.  How  Sent:  Runner 

To  : 

SURPRISE 

4th  Brigade  in  position. 

Neville 

Rec’d.  5:45  A.M. ,  Sept.  12,  1918.  E 


5:48  A.M.-,  September  12,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Adj¬ 
utant  3rd  Brigade,  to  G-3,  2nd  Division. 

Cur  machine  guns  were  making  so  much  noise  that  he 
could  not  tell  whether  our  troops  were  under  much  fife  or 
not,  but  judged  that  they  were  not  from  the  way  they  were 
going  forward.  Reports  that  the  tanks  are  not  up;  that  he 
has  men  cut  looking  ■''or  them  wich  orders  not  to  return  until 
they  find  them.  They  were  reported  very  close  to  the  posit¬ 
ion  early  tonight;  and  he  will  call  up  wh.en  the  tanks  are 
located  . 


September  12,  1918. 


A.M. 

5:50  A. II,  9/12/18.  Hdq .  3rd  Brigade. 

Phoned  "Surprise  7"  that  no  tanks  arrived.  French  sent 
to  look  them  up .  Troops  still  moving  up. 


5:52  A. II.,  September  12,  1918.-  Telephone  message  from  Ad¬ 
jutant,  3rd  Brigade,  to  G-3,  Second  Division, 

There  are  two  small  fires  in  the  open  near  the  woods 
just  to  the  north  of  RELEEN  AJVILL2 .  The  Boche  are  shelling 
our  front  lines  heavily.  Have  you  found  your  tanks  yet? 
Hof  definitely.  Too  much  smoke.  Hot  light  enough  to  lo¬ 
cate  tanks  yet.  Still  looking. 


6:00  A. II. ,  September  12,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Ad¬ 
jutant,  3rd  Brigade,  to  G-3,  Second  Division. 

Our  troops  have  just  been  observed  on  top  of  the  Prom¬ 
enade  Des  M0II7S.  How  is  your  artillery  fire?  I  mean  the 
enemy's.  Not  very  much.  We  got  about  10  shells  in  going 
over  the  top.  But  from  what  we  observe  from  here  there  is 
very  little  artillery  fire.  We  shall  move  our  P.G.  forward 
very  shortly .  Will  call  you  up  before  we  move  and  give  you 
our  exact  coordinates  and  will  find  out  who  reported  that 
there  was  heavy  artillery  fire  on  our  front  line. 


6  100  A.M.  Sept.  12,  1918.  From.*  2nd  Div.  To*.  1st  Corps. 
Light  tanks  ready  and  in  position  at  5  A.M. 


6105  A.M.  September  12. 
over  LIMEY . 


c-v 


or  Keyser  reports  -1  aeroplanes  seen 


6; 05  a.rn.  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brig,  to 
2d  Div. 


3rd  Brigade  moved  to  P  .0  .  365. 
It  will  be  25  or  30  minutes  before 
Everything  going  fine.  No  tanks, 
enading  des  M0INS. 


5  -  235.5  at  this  hour, 
we  get  another  report. 
Last  seen  of  troops  prom- 


6:06  A.M,  Sept.  12,  1918.  Message  to  1st  .Ax  mg  Corps. 

3rd.  Brigade  reports  no  tanks  anywhere.  Our  troops  got 
about  12  shells  going  over  the  top.  Are  now  seen  going  over 
the  Promenade  des  MOINES.  Everything  fine. 


6:15  A.M.  Sept.  12,  19  18, 
P.G.  3rd  Brigad„e  Mo.  1, 
235.5).  No  barrage  has  as 
Boche  shells  drop.  So  far 


Message  from  Colonel  Herbst: 
has  gone  forward  as  No.  2  (365.5 
yet  c owe  down.  We  saw  a  few 
as  known,  nobody  hurt. 


6:20  A.M.  September  12,  1918. 

G-3  observed  5  of  our  planes  over  our  front;  4  of  our 
balloons.  Troops  in  line  of  skirmishers  on  Promenade  des 
MOINES,  probably  1st  line  of  3rd  Brigade.  One  Boche  bal¬ 
loon  up.  Many  rockets  from  the  BOIS  du  FOUR  and  BOIS  de 
RAPPE.  Large  smoke  observed  near  MOUSSON. 


6'- 23  A.M.  Sept.  12,  1918.  Message  from  G-2, 
Int.  O.P. 

A.  body  of  troops,  about  100  men,  seen  on 
Retreated  about  100  yards;  fell  into  a  prone 


2d  Div.,  from 

the  horiion. 
position  -  hand 


(Cont'd  next  page) 


. 

. 


' 


A.  11.  September  12,  1918. 

'Cont’cL  from  lust  page) 

to  hand  struggle  Is  going  on.  A  Boche  balloon  just  been 
seen . 


C  :  30  A  I..,  September  12,  1918.  Lessage  to  8-2,  89  th  Biv¬ 
ision,  rec‘d  Brig.  Station  12:50. 

One  of  our  planes  has  been  shot  down  to  the  right  of 
FLERY ;  evidently  struck  by  one  of  our  own  shells.  It  had  just 
signalled  "Where  are  you.  LcGrath . 

C:40  A  .III .  ,  September  12,  1918.  From  plane  to  S.A.  Division 
Station . 

Battalion  Headquarters  in 
Message  from  Division  O.P. 

Hour  6:40 

Enemy  is  throwing  shrapnel  on  supporting  troops  which 
is  about  1  kilometer  from  the  horizon. 

G-2  . 

lies  sage  from  Div..  Aeroplane- 
Hour  8:40  A. LI. 

Our  troops  at  364.5  -  238.5  to  365.5  to  238.9  to  366,2  - 
239.4  to  366.9  -  2  39.9. 

Enemy  battery  at  336.2  .-  239.9  abandoned  . 

Prisoners  captured  at  364.9  -  239.9  abandoned. 

Prisoners  captured  at  364.9  -  238.3  (trenches) 

Can’ t  find  P . C . ' s  . 

C.  of  S. 

At  t .  Brig. 

0-3  . 


£  ,  A  (A  A  >  t 

C  .  O  A  «  -  L  • 


September  12,  1918.  Lessage  from  89th  Division. 


Lieutenant  Hudson,  89 th  Division , says  that  the  Chief  of 
Staff  won't  answer  the  phone.  Does  not  know  where  his-  troops 
are  on  our  left.  Was  xven  the  position  of  our  troops  as 
passing  the  Promenade  :.e:  LIO IDES. 


6:47  A.U.,  September  12,  1918.  Intelligence  O.P. 

From  G-2,  2nd  Division.  Troops  evidently  met  with 
heavy'  resistance  on  Promenade  des  LOIHES .  There  has  been  a 
hand  to  hand  struggle  for  the  past  five  minutes. 


6:50  A. Id.,  September  12,  1918.  Chief  of  Staff  2nd  Division 
to  Chief  of  Staff  1st  Corps. 

Prisoners  taken  from  the  419th  Infantry  Regiment,  now 
being  sent  back  from  LIliEY ,  confirming  ordei  of  battle.  Our 
troops  apparently  met  with  stubborn  resistance  on  Promenade 
dcs  LOUIES.  Apparently  the  line  is  lined  up  now  over  the 
crest  of  the  Promenade' des  LIOINES. 


6:51  A .11.,  Adjutant  3rd  Brigade. 

Promenade  des  LOUIES  evidently  in  our  hands.  Small 
groups  of  men  marching  by  the  flanks  across  hill  for  the  last 
five  minutes.  Groups  of  men  all  over  crest  of  hill. 


AHf 
«  i'.l  • 


September  12,  1918. 


6  5  56  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  "Message  from  Colonel  Herbst. 

I  c an  see  from  my  position  here  small  groups  of  German 
prisoners  streaming  b  ack.  1  also  see  about  8  or  9  small 
tanks,  which  are  approximately  due  north  of  LIJCEY  -  possibly 
1  kilometer  -  and  not  making  very  much  headway.  Enemy  artil¬ 
lery  firing  once  in  a  while  -  stray  shells.  Our  troops  mak¬ 
ing  good  progress.  No  Boche  planes  and  no  Boche  balloons. 

A  number  of  our  aeroplanes  but,  of  course,  it  is  very  diffi¬ 
cult  for  them  to  get  down. 


7^00  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  Div,  O.P. 

Pour  white  rockets  on  other  side  PROMENADE  des  MOINS. 
Several  long  lines  of  men  returning  to  the  rear,  evidently 
prisoners.  Going  toward  LIMEY. 


7:05  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Field  Message  from  C.G.  3rd 
Brigade  at  P.C.  2  by  runner  to  G-3. 

Attack  moving  forward  west.  Have  taken  BOIS  de  FOUR 
and  ( Me  s  s age  i  nc  or.ipl e t  e ) 


7105  A.M.  9/12/18 ,  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade. 

P.C.  3rd  Brigade  established  at  No.  2.  Div.  Hdq.  noti¬ 
fied  of  our  arrival.  9th  and  23rd  Inf,  notified  thru  Liai¬ 
sons  , 


7^05  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  Liaison  Offi¬ 
cer,  5th  Division, 

Chief  of  Staff,  5th  Division,  has  not  heard  a  word  since 
5:35.  Tanks  have  cut  all  the  wires  to  the  front. 


7:10  A.M.  Message  from.  5th  Division  -  Chief  of  Staff. 

Intermediate  obj  ective  taken  by  5th  Division  at  HH" 
plus  9  5.  (  6  :35  A.M.) 

7:20  A.M*  September  12.  Message  from  Div.  Aeroplane. 

T  E  U  W  1  W  H 

Friendly  troops  advancing  in  364.2  -  237  to  367  -237. 


7:22  AkM*  September  12,  1918.  7:21  -  G-3,  2nd  Division, 

to  G-3,  1st  Corps. 

5th  Division  reports  they  took  intermediate  objective 
at  6 ; 35  A.M. 

4th  Corps  reports  they  have  met  very  little  resistance 
and  have  captured  the  towns  of  FMCHECOURT  and  ST.  BOUSSOIT  - 
42nd  Division  has  advanced  l-g-  kilometers.  The  1st  Division 
has  one  brigade  across  RUPE  de  MAD.  Avions  report  camions 
across  PANNES,  All  divisions  report  slight  artillery  resis¬ 
tance,  Enemy  infantry  now  apparently  to  HILL  258.4  running 
east  and  west  along  the  ridge. 


. 


September  12,  1918. 


A. II. 


7.25  A. II.  12  Sept.  18.  From:  2nd  Div.  To:  1st  Corps 


have  reached  southern  edge  of  BOIS  de 
tion  of  that  line  to  PROMT  AD  des  MOI3STDES , 
lowing  Infantry  closely  1  K.  south  of  LIMEY 
not  heard  from. 


FOUR .  C  ont inu  a- 
Light  Tanks  fol- 
.  Heavy  tanks 


7.25  A.M.  Message  from  Div.  O.P.  (received  7:30  A.M.) 

Tr.M+  r°che  artillery  beginning  to  shell.  Cur  reinforce¬ 
ments  on  ground  formerly  held  by  Boche. 


Message  received  from  Div.  O.P.  Hour  7:30  A.M.  Sept.  12th. 

TTT(r—  ?ur  seen  about  800  meters  northeast  of 

.LIMEY  advancing  towards  the  line. 

C.of  S.  Art  .Brig.  G-3.  G-2. 


7-^3  A.M,  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  Colonel  Herbst. 

Reports  from  P  .C  .  that  about  100  Boche  prisoners  are  go- 
ing  through  LIMEY  and  he  talked  to  6  of  them,  who  belonged  to 
e  4  9th  Regiment ,  77  th  Division,  Prussian.  They  state  that 
ey  have  been  expecting  the  attack  since  September 

1st.  Last  night,  at  midnight,  all  the  officers  beat  it  so 
wnen  the  American  troops  came  over  they  all  surrendered  with¬ 
out  putting  up  any  scrap. 


7-55  A.M.  12  Sept.  18.  From:  2nd  Div.  To:  1st  Corps. 

Q,uite  a  number  of  prisoners  have  been  captured  from  417 
Reserve  Regiment,  77th  Div.,  confirming  order  of  battle.  Ad¬ 
vanced  center  at  LIMEY  reports  them  coming  in. 


7-o5  A.M.  9/12/18.  Hdq,  3rd  Brigade. 

Message  to  Div.  about  taking  BOIS  du  FOUR. 


Message  from  Div,  O.P.  Hour  7:37  A.M.  Sept.  12th. 

-A*1  -African  plane  just  fell  about  1  kilometer  north  of 
REGixIEVILLE •  He  is  down  on  ground  formerly  held  by  the  Boche. 

C.S,  Art.Brig.  G-3,  G-2. 


7:44  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  From  Colonel  Herbst. 

From  P  ,C  .  Colonel  Herbst  observes  an  allied  aeroplane, 
tail  up,  about  \  kilometer  northwest  of  RE  GENIEV  I LLE  •  4th 
.brigade  in  the  vicinity  of  LIMEY.  3  big  tanks  moved  north 
out  of  LIMEY  at  7 :40  A.M.  Everything  going  well  along  the 
line , 


A.  M. 


September  12,  1918. 


7:45  A.M.,  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  1st  Squadron. 


Blue  uniform  troops  in  trench  at  364.9  -  238.5.  4 

Horsemen  in  blue  uniform  going  northeast  along  BOIS  de  HEICHE 
northwest . 

C.  of  S.  G-2 

^rt.  Brig. 

G-  3  . 


Prom:  C.G.  3rd  Brig. 

At  :  P.C .  No .  2 . 

Bate:  12  Sept.  Hour:  7:45  Ho:  103.  How  Sent: Runner. 

To  :  C  .G  . ,  2nd  Div. 


Our  P.C.  moves  forward  to  P.C.  No.  3  S.E.  edge  BOIS  de 
HAIE  1  ’EVBQlJE  . 

Everything  progressing  nicely.  Our  troops  have  advanc¬ 
ed  into  woods  near  1st  Intermediate  Objectives,  apparently 
Intermediate  Objective  taken. 

H.E.  ELY. 

per  WATSON  (?) 


Very  few  casualties. 


7:45  A.M.  Message  from  Div.  0 ,P  . 

Another  tank  seen  about  1  kilometer  northeast  of  LIMEY 
going  forward  toward  the  line. 


Message  from  Div.  O.P. 

Hour:  7:50  A.M. 

We  have  4  tanks  advancing  on  the  PROMENADE  des  MARNE. 
Boche  is  using  an  awful  lot  of  schrapnel  all  over  our  for¬ 
ward  lines  . 

0-2. 

C.  of  S. 

Art.  Brig. 

G-3. 


7:10  A.M.,  September  12,  1918.  Field  message  from  4th  Brig¬ 
ade  at  P.C.  to  2nd  Division  received  by  runner  at  7:57. 

1st  line  battalions  4th  Brigade  advancing.  All  O.K. 

Neville . 


Prom:  C.G.  3rd  Brig. 

At  :  P.C.  3. 

Bate:  12  Sept.  18.  Hour:  8:05  A.M.  No:  15.  How  Sent: runner 

To  :  G-3. 

Brigade  P.C.  moved  as  above.  9th  temporarily"  held  up 
in  north  edge  B  de  POUR  by  M.G.  Completely  occupies  it  now. 
Ho  exact  information  from  left  but  attack  progressing. 

Pew  casualties,  less  than  05$  seen  going  back. 

Enemy  south  edge" BOIS  de  HEICHE.  Ely, 

G-3.  He. 


Message  from  Div.  O.P. 

Hour:  8:10  A.M. 

Some  artillery  moving  forward  about  1  kilometer  south 
of  ANCIENNE COURT  FERME ,  moving  towards  the  PROMENADE  des 
MOINES.  Enemy  artillery  very  active  all  over  our  sector. 

G-2. 

C.  of  S. ,  Art.  Brig.,  G-3. 


A.M. 


September  12,  1918. 


8:12  A.M,  September 
(7:20). 

Friendly  troops 


12,  1918.  Message 
advancing  in  364.2 


from  Div.  Aeroplane. 
-  237  -  307  -  237. 


8:15  A.M*  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  Colonel  Herbst. 

Just  came  in  at  Advance  Message  Center  8:15  A.M.  Signal 
Corps  reported  signal  corps  worked  on  line  from  3rd  Brigade 
back.  Will  be  in  in  a  few  minutes. 


9/12/18. 

To:  Surprise  (2nd  Div.  Hdq. )  8:15  A.M. 

At  8:10  Snow  was  400  Meters  beyond  intermediate  &  going 
strong  with  no  opposition. 


8:25  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  Chief  of  Staff, 
89th  Division. 

Colonel  Kilbourr-  reports  at  8:27  A.M.  that  an  aeroplane 
reported  at  89th  Division  near  the  BOIS  de  BEAU  VALLQB  at 
7; 36.  Have  not  met  with  much  resistance.  Getting  along  well. 


8:26  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  O.Pi 

A  huge  white  cloud  of  smoke  and  a  terrific  explosion 
in  the  direction  of  THIAUCOURT  and  about  that  distance 
away.  G-2 


From:  5th  Division  (From  2nd  Div,  at  8:10) 

Date:  9/12  Hour:  8:30. 

2nd  Division  reports  German  counter  attack  on  B.  de 
BEAU  VALLOB  which  was  repulsed  &  2nd  Division  took  prisoners. 
2nd  Division  Troops  were  being  shelled. 


8:34  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  General  Ely, 

P.C.  Bo.  2. 

7:45  A.M.  -  Our  P.C.  moves  forward  to  P.C.  Bo.  3,  south¬ 
east  edge  of  BOIS  de  HAIE  l’EVEQjJE.  Everything  progressing 
nicely.  Our  troops  have  advanced  into  woods  approximately 
near  first  intermediate  objective.  So  far  reported  very  few 
casualties. 


Message  from  Div.  O.P, 

Hour  8:35  A.M. 

2  tanks  have  just  gone  over  the  PROMEBADE  des  MOIBES. 

^  •  o  f  S , 

Art.  Brig. 

G-3 


G-2. 


A.  M. 


September  IS,  1918. 


From:  C.G.  3rd  Erig.  E.ec’d  8:37  A.M. 

At  :  P.C.  2  (near  top  of  PROMENADE  des  MOINES)  Sept.  12 
Date:  12  Sept.  Hour:  7:10  No:  13  Runner .  C.G.G. 

To  :  G- 3 . 

P.C.  3rd  Brigade  reestablished  as  shown, 
attack  progressing  as  per  time  schedule.  Our  troops 
now  seen  between  30IS  de  FOUR  and  BOIS  l’EVEQjJE  at  point 
where  woods  meet .  Numbers  of  prisoners  coming  from  BOIS 
du  FOUR  as  far  as  north  central  part  . 

Telephones  cannot  keep  up.  'wireless  not  yet  up. 
Remarkably  few  wounded  seen  going  back. 

We  are  going  strong. 

ELY, 

Per.  He. 


Message  from  IHv.  Aeroplane 
.Hour  8:40  A. M. 

Our  troops  at  364.5  -  238.5  to  365.5  -  238.9  to  356.2 
239.4  to  366.9  -  239.9. 

Enemy  baMtery  at  366.2  -  239.9  abandoned. 

Prisoners  captured  at  364.9  -  238.3  (trenches) 

Can 1 1  find  F  .  C  .  ' s . 

C.  of  S. 

Art.  Br i g . 

G-  3 . 


8:45  A .21.,  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  90th  Division. 

Evans  directing  from  5th  Division  reports  90th  Division 
reached  final  objective  at  8:30  A.H. 


8:45  A.H . ,  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  aeroplane 
dropped  on  1st  ^ n .  17th  F.A.  at  8:45  A.H. 

Pilot,  Cutyman 
Observer,  Reid. 

Have  made  several  requests  for  the  line  but  no  panels 
appeared  except  ones  shown: 

Bis  panel:  31.59  Troops:about 

400  men  at  28.69  at  8:20 
to  8:40. 

Along  edge  of  woods  S .E .  from 
FERME  des  CKEVRSS. 

Barrage:  05:63  to  20.69. 


8:45  A.M. ,  September  12,  1918.  Liaison  Officer,  89th  Divis¬ 
ion  . 

At  8:35  A.M.  the  89th  Division  reported  that  they  do 
not  know  the  exact  locations  of  their  line  but  will  call 
here  as  soon  as  it  is  received. 


From:  2nd  Div. 

To  :  1st  Corps,  8:48  A.M.  12  Sept.  18. 

Artillery  reports  the  Infantry  on  the  intermediate  Obj¬ 
ective.  Ely  attack  progressing  as  per  time  scheduled.  Our 
troops  now  seen  between  BOIS  du  FOUR  and  BOIS  1'EVEQjJE  at 
point  where  woods  meet.  Number  of  prisoners  coming  from 
cIS  du  FOUR  as  far  back  as  N .  Central  part.  Remarkably  few 
wounded  going  back.  We  are  going  strong. 


A.  K.  September  12,  1918. 

8:50  A. II.,  September  12,  1918.  Message  to  Chief  of  Staff, 

1st  Corps. 

G-l  is  to  keep  in  touch  with  Knudson,  in  regard  to 
ammunition  question.  Reply  to  General  Brown.  Big  fire  in 
THIAUCOURT  at  8:15  and  a  big  explosion  there.  One  enemy 
aeroplane  over  LIMEY. 


From:  Fletcher 

Date:  9/12  Hour:  8:55  A.M. 

To  :  5th  F. A.  Bg . 

Counter  attack  vs  2nd  Div.  at  BRINCKERHOFF  reached  thro’ 
old  Slayer  5  (Mart  inCourt )  by  SHALLE1TBERGER . 


8:55  A.M. ,  September  12,  1918.  Message  from.  3rd  Brigade. 

Intermediate  objective  taken.  Request  artillery  move 

forward.  .  • 


8:55  A.M. ,  September  12,  1918. 

Aviation  Map  -  No.  P.C.  2  -  Enemy  surrendering.  Loc¬ 
ation  of  front  line  at  8:45  A.M.  about  200  yards  south  from 
“first  phafeB*'  line. 


Message  from  Aeroplane 

Hour  9  A.M.,  Rec’d  8:42  A.M. 

Explosions  at  364.8  -  240.2  at  7:45  A.M.  Fires  west  of 
THIAUCOURT  at  8  o’clock.  In  THIAUCOURT  8:15.  Shells  falling 
along  northern  edge  of  BOIS  de  ’H3ICHE  8:25.  Hostile  air¬ 
craft  1  biplane  over  LIMEY  at  7:15.  1  Spud  down  100  meters 

east  of  REGNIEVILLE.  (Message  nap  accompanying  message) 


C.  of  S.  G-2 . 

Art.  Brig. 

G-3. 


9:00  A.M.,  September  12,  1918.  From  C.G.  89th  Division  to 

C.G.  2nd  Division. 

My  brigades  report  favorable  progress.  How  are  yours 
progressing . 

Answer  that  we  received  airplane  map  showing  _our  line 
about  200  yards  south  of  1st  phase  line  at  8:45  A.M. 


From:  2nd  Div. 

To  :  1st  Corps.  9:00  A.M.  12  Sept.  18. 

Enemy  surrendering.  Map  shows  our  line  about  nOO  yards 
south  of  1st  Phase  line. 


9:05  A.M . ,  September  12,  1918.  From  3rd  Brigade. 

General  Ely  moves  P.C.  to  No.  4  (Loge  Mangin)  at 
9:30  A.M. 


Hn 


AB 


A  . 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


3  Q,09 


September  12.,  1918. 
11  OFM 


Sink 
P  .C  . 

Sept.  12  Hour:  9:05  A.M.  How  Sent:  Radio. 
Surpr i 8  e . 

Move  to  P.C.  four  at  9:30  A.M. 

Sink  . 


9:15  A.M.,  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 

Intermediate  objective  taken.  Request  artillery  move 
forward . 


9:15  A.M.,  September  12,  1918.  4th  Brigade  (Courier) 


Nothing  to  report.  Advancing  as  per  schedule 

Nevill e . 


9:18  A.M.,  September  12,  1918.  Prom  1st  Corps. 

Get  men  well  in  hand  on  "1st  Fhase"  line.  Never  mind 
the  "H"  plus  6.  Protect  your  left  flank. 

Order  for  Colonel  Albright  to  make  every  haste  to  for¬ 
ward  his  lines  to  General  Ely. 


9:20  A .11.,  September  12,  1918.  Message  to  and  from  5th  Div¬ 
ision. 

Prom  Or-3,  2nd  Div.  Our  front  line  is  on  the  "1st  Phase" 
line .  Where  is  yours? 

To  G-3,  2nd  Div.  Moving  forward,  between  the  Inter¬ 
mediate  Objective  and  "1st  Phase  Line." 


9:15  A.M. ,  September  12,  1918.  3rd  Brigade.  (Received  9:22 

A  «n .  ) 

Hash  up  artillery. 

( Rush ) ? 


4 

AB  50  m 

From 

Sink 

At 

P.C.  3 

Date 

Sept.  12 

Hour:  9:15  A.M. 

To 

Surprise 

tfbPNZ  UDT3A  MWRLT  WLRUY 

Rec  * d  9:22 

G-2 . 

C.C.G.  9:22  A.M.  Sept.  12.  C.G.,0. 

From 

Sister  . 

At 

P.C. 

Date 

12  Sept . 

Hour:  8:40  A.M.  No:  7.  How  Sent;  Courier 

To 

Surprise . 

P.C.  moved 

to  LIMEY.  All  O.K. 

Foville 

A.M. 


September  12,  1918. 


No.  Sent  By  Received  By 

2 0,69  HN  AB 


Check 

20  o  m 


From;  Sink 
At  ;  P.C. 

Bate;  Sept  12  Hour;  9:08  A.M.  How  Sent:  Radio. 

To  :  Surprise. 

At  8:10  Snow  was  400  metres  beyond  intermediate 

G-3 

and  going  strong  with  no  opposition. 

Sink, 


Rec’d  9:22 


Roberts  Biv.  Hdq  12  Sept.  1918  9:25  A . M .  9  Foot  Messenger 

9th  Brigade. 

10th  Brig,  reports  100  prisoners  and  2  officers.  Exact 
location  of  line  not  known. 

Counter  attack  has  been  launched  against  2nd  Biv. 

Roberts. 


9:29  A.M.  September  12,  1918,  Chief  of  Staff  to  1st  Corps. 

125  prisoners,  including  9  officers  counted.  Trying  to 
send  them  back  now.  All  come  from  77th  Bivision,  and  report 
that  last  night  their  officers  abandoned  them. 


Message  from  1st  Squadron  Hour  9:30  A.M.  To  G-2  1st  Corps, 
5th  Biv.  10th  Brig.  Sept.  12,  '18. 

Our  front  lines  are  367.5  -  241.7  to  367.5  -  241.5  to 
367.8  -  241.3  to  368.0  -  241.2  to  368,2  -  241.2  to  368.  3  - 

241.3  to  368.6  -  241.6  to  368,8  -  241.7  to  368.9  -  241.8  to 

368.0  -  241.8  to  368,2  -  241.8  to  368.4  -  241.8. 

Few  friendly  shots  falling  in  B0IS  GERARB.  Tanks  stopped 
around  REGNIEVILLE.  Many  prisoners  coming  to  rear. 

G-2. 


9:30  A.M,  September  12,  1918.  C,  G.  3rd  Brigade  (runner) 

P.C.  No. 3 

Brigade  P.C.  moved  as  above.  9th  Infantry  temporarily  held 
up  on  north  edge  B0IS  du  FOUR  by  machine  gun.  Completely  oc¬ 
cupies  it  now.  No  exact  information  from  left  but  attack 
progressing.  Few  casualties  -  less  than  5%  seen  going  back. 


9:37  A.M. 

P.C. 


September  12,  1918,  Aeroplane  message, 
of  4th  Brigade  at  LIMEY, 


9:37  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Aeroplane  message. 
Line  at  9:00  A.M. 


on  the  "1st  Phase  Line". 


' 


A.  M.  September  12,  1918,. 

9:40  A  -M  •  ,  September  12,  1918.  -^rom  Evans,  5th  Division. 

The  left  of  the  5th  Division  line  running  on  the  "1st 
Phase"  line.  Will  move  on  to  Army  Objective  -  dig  in  and 
exploit,  as  per  Corps  order. 


Prom:  Sister 
At  :  P.C.  LIMEY. 

Date:  12  Sept.  Hour:  9:30  A.M,  No:  9.  How  Sent:  Courier 

To  :  Surprise. 

Nothing  to  report  -  advancing  as  per  schedule, 

Neville , 

Rec'd  9:45  A.M.  Sept.  12.  E. 

C  .C  .G  To  G-3  . 


9:12  A.M.  ,  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  General  Ely.  By 
radio.  Received  9:50  A.M. 

Eire  reported  by  our  observer  at  about  first  phase 
objective  line  and  going  strong.  Little  infantry  resistance, 
Losses  less  than  ten  per  cent.  Request  artillery  be  moved 
up.  P.C.  moves  to  P.C.  No.  4  at  9:30  A.M. 

Ely  . 


9:50  A  .M  .  ,  September  12,  1918.  Copy  of  wireless  sent  to 
Gen.  Ely.  3rd  Brigade. 

Artillery  moving  forward  to  support  you.  Three  batt¬ 
alions  now  on  road,  two  north  of  REMENAUVILLE ,  Locate  it 
and  report  position 


Sept.  12,  1918. 

Telephone  report  received  from  C.  of  S.  1st  Corps, 9:51  A.M. 

First  Phase  line  was  reached  at  9  o'clock.  The  corps 
has  been  ordered  to  go  ahead.  The  Corps  has  ordered  the  2nd 
to  go  ahead  with  the  5th  following  it.  The  5th  is  along¬ 
side  of  it,  not  quite  up.  The  89th  Division  -  Have  not  been 
able  to  get  in  touch  with  it  since  the  start  but  are  taking 
care  of  that  flank  now.  The  2nd  Division  has  its  front  cov¬ 
ered  by  its  guns.  They  have  already  counted  in  125  prisoners 
of  whom  9  are  officers.  They  say  that  the  officers  pulled 
their  freight  and  deserted  them  last  night. 

The  5th  Division  has  something  like  140  prisoners  in 
addition  to  the  2nd  Div.  The  90th  reports  between  40  and  70. 
Losses  suprisingly  slight  is  the  report  from  Ely  -  Marine 

Bde . 

Fires  are  reported  in  PAGNY- sur -MOSELLE ,  VIEVILLE  and 
THIAU.COURT  . 

A  big  fire  in  VIEVILLE. 

The  battle  order  has  been  confirmed  in  each  case. 

jas 


From:  2nd  Div. 

To  :  1st  Corps.  9:55  A.M.  12  Sept.  10. 

125  Prisoners,  including  9  officers,  mostly  from  419th 
Reg.  are  in  LIMEY.  A  few  from  332nd  Reg.  report  that  German 
are  surrendering  after  brief  M.G,  Resistance. 


* 


A.  M 


September  12,  1918. 


10  A  .M . ,  September  12,  1918.  From  Div.  Advance  Message 

Center . 

Allied  plane  came  down  about  1/2  kilometer  -  between 
LIMEY  and  REI.LEKAUVILLE ,  tail  down  -  to  the  east  of  the  road. 


10  A.M.,  September  12,  1918.  Field  Message  from  3rd  Brig¬ 
ade  at  F.C.  6  to  Chief  of  Staff  by  officer. 

Request  information  as  to  your  whereabouts .  We  have 
received  no  notice  of  change  from  that  of  last  night.  Have 
sent  runners  back  along  axis  of  liaison  but  have  been  unable 
to  get  receipts.  Y'our  liaison  officer  does  not  know  where  to 
find  you. 

Ely  . 

Next  P.C.  THIAUCOURT. 


10:01  A .M September  12,  1918.  Message  from  Evans  5th 

Division. 

Some  of  the  prisoners  taken  in  this  sector  report  they 
have  been  transferred  from  the  69th  Division  332nd  Regiment. 
Their  companies  average  50  men. 


10:12  A.M.  ,  September  12,  1918.  From  Evans,  Liaison  officer 

5th  Division. 

The  leading  brigade  reports  that  part  of  the  4th  on 
Army  Line,, and  brigade  commander  thinks  that  all  of  Army 
line  has  been  taken. 


8:55  A.M.,  September  12,  1918.  ^ield  Message  from  3rd  Brig¬ 
ade  to  2nd  Division,  received  10:30. 

AKRGS  LLEAZ  RGBKD  FGPOX  GRONG  LWLPV 

FRYGS  PDMRL  TWKJW  BBIWD  DTORT  ZQLLW 


From:  2nd  Div. 

To  :  1st  Corps.  10:35  A.M.  12  Sept.  18. 

Big  fire  in  THIAUCOURT  at  8:15  and  a  big  explosion  there. 
Oiver. -enemy  plane  over  LIMEY.  Our  troops  reached  1st  phase 
line  on  schedule  time.  Gen.  Ely  has  gone  so  fast  that  the 
wireless  and  the  telephone  were  unable  to  keep  up  with  him 
and  our  communications  with  him  here  by  plane  only.  125 
Prisoners,  including  9  officers,  all  from  77  Div.,  and  report 
that  last  night  their  officers  abandoned  them. 


From:  Fletcher 

Date:  9/12  Hour:  11:00 

To  :  5th  F .A . 

2nd  Div.  reports  reached  First  phase  objective  line  at 
9  A.M. 


Hq.  2nd  Div.  12  September.  11:15  A.M 

From:  Chief  of  Staff. 

To  :  General  Ely. 

Corps  reports  that  one  of  their  observation 
posts  observed  between  2,000  and  3,000  enemy  troops  debuss¬ 
ing  on  the  CHAMBLEY  -  DAMP VI TO UX  road  and  are  entering 

(Cont'd  next  page) 


. 


$ 


September  12,  1918. 


A  •  Ax . 

(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

DAHPVITOUX.  There  are  also  4  railway  trains  made  up  of  box 
cars  on  the  tracks  CHA1IBLEY-DOLILIARTIN  line  in  between  these 
2  towns.  The  same  Observation  Post  reports  1,000  enemy  mov1 
ing  from  BOIS  VENCHERES  to  BOIS  BEAU  VALLQN. 

Brown. 

Sent  in  code. 

(initialed,  but  indecipherable) 


9/12/18. 

Prom  4th  Brig,  to  Hdq,  3rd  Brigade.  11:25  A.M. 

This  is  from  Surprise  3.  He  desires  that  I  inform  you 
that  the  5  Division  has  reached  the  Army  Objective.  Also 
that  about  2000  enemy  troops  are  debussing  on  the  CHARET- 
DQMMARTIN  Road. 

Signed  Sister. 


9/12/18. 

To:  Division.  11:30  A.M.  3rd  Brigade  to  Div. 

Request  information  as  to  your  whereabouts.  \Ie  have 
received  no  notice  of  change  from  that  of  last  night.  Have 
sent  runners  back  along  axis  of  liaison  and  have  been  unable  to 
get  receipts.  Our  Liaison  Officer  does  not  know  where  to 
find  you. 

Ely. 


Prom:  Sister.  (4th  Brig) 

Date:  Sept  12/18  Hour  11:10  A. Li.  How  Sent:  Courier. 

To  :  Surprise, 

Am  sending  herewith  position  report  of  5  Reg.  at  10:15 
A, LI.  The  6  Reg,  is  approximately  abreast  of  5  Reg,  No 
definite  report  received.  C.O.  5  Reg.  reports  that  he  will 
close  up  on  3  Brigade  shortly. 

Sister , 

Rec  11:30  A.M. 


No.  Sent  By  Received  By  Time  Check 

7  0,69  HN  AB  11:34  21  0  PM 


Prom: 

Sink  1. 

At  : 

PC  4 

Date: 

Date  9/12/  Hour  11:10  A.M, 

No.  109  How  Sent: 

To  : 

Surprise  7. 

Radio . 

P  C  moves  to  No  5  at  11:30  attack  progressing  rapidly 
will  move  to  P  C  No  6  as  soon  as  possible. 

Sink  1. 

11:34  A.M. 

Rec 1 d  11:40  A.M. 
Sept  12 
to  G-o. 


A.  M. 


September  12,  19  IB. 

11:35  A.M.,  September  12,  1918.  lies  sage  Center.  10:30  ^.M. 
September  12,  1918.  Phone  message  from  Commanding  General 
3rd  Brigade  to  °.  G,  2nd  Division, 

Enemy  reported  evacuating  THIAUCOUKT .  Retiring  over 
fields  in  squad  columns  toward  XAMMES . 

Sink  7 . 

Filed  by  Sink  7  at  11:30. 


11:40  A. II.  September  12,  1918. 

16  officers  -  568  men  (prisoners)  reached  headquarters 
2nd  Division  up  to  11  A. 11. 


11:42  A.1 1.  September  12,  1918.  From  4tli  Brigade  by  Courier. 

Am  sending  herewith  position  report  of  5th  Regiment  at 
10:15  A.M.  The  6th  Regiment  is  approximately  abreast  by  5th 
Regiment.  No  definite  report  received.  C.  0.  15th  Regiment 
reports  that  he  will  close  up  on  3rd  Brigs.de  shortly  . 


11:45  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  11:10  A-.M.  by  radio,  3rd 

Brigade . 

P.C.  moves  to  No.  5  at  11:30.  Attack  progressing  rapid¬ 
ly.  Will  move  to  P.C.  No.  6  as  soon  as  possible. 


9/12/18  3rd  Pri trade. 

To:  Division.  11:55  A.M. 

P.C.  moves  Northwest  of  #6  at  1:30  P.M. 


From:  Sister 

Date:  Sept.  12/18  Hour:  11:55  A.M.  How  Sent:  Courier. 

To  :  Surprise. 

4  Brig.  P.C.  moved  to  HAGIMONT  trench  365.8  -  234.7. 

Neville. 


9/12/18 

Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  11:55  A.M. 

To  Division  by  runner  and  T.P.S.  saying  entered  THIAU- 
COURT  and  will  push  on  to  the  Army  line. 


9/12/18 

Hdq.  3rd  Brigade  11:55  A.M.  (Message  timed) 

Corps  reports  that  one  of  their  observation  posts  ob¬ 
served  between  2  and  3000  enemy  troops  debussing  on  the 
CHAHBLEy-DAMPVITOUX.  Road  and  are  entering  DAMP VI 70  UX .  There 
are  also  4  R.R.  trains  made  up  of  box  cars  on  the  tracks  of 
CHAIvIBLEY - DOMMART IN  line  between  those  towns. 

Brown . 


From:  Sink  How  Sent: 

At  :  P.C.  4’  Date:  12  Sept.  Hour:  10:10  No:  106  T.S.F. 

To  :  Surprise  7. 

1st  Phase  taken  about  9:30,  please  notify 
lateral  commands.  Losses  considerably  less  than  10/?.  Put 

artillery  on  THIAUCOURT.  Roc'd.  11:55  A.M. 

Sink  7 .  ‘ '  ’  ’  r‘\  * 


P.M. 


September  12,  1918. 


From:  Sister. 

At  : 

Date:  Sept.  12/18.  Hour:  12  Noon.  How  Sent:  Telephone. 

To  :  Surprise, 

5  Reg.  reports  leading  Batt.  at  235.8  at  11:40  A.M. 

Neville. 


12:00  Noon.  September  12,  1918.  To  General  Neville,  4th 
Brigade, 

The  division  commander  directs  that  you  close  your  brig¬ 
ade  up  on  the  3rd  Brigade  to  approximately  1  kilometer,  guard¬ 
ing  its  left  flank. 

The  3rd  Brigade  has  left  the  1st  Phase  Line  at  11:00  A.M. 
advancing  on  the  First  Day’s  Objective.  Enemy  is  reported  by 
an  observation  post  as  evacuating  THIAUCOURT  and  retiring 
over  fields  in  squad  columns  towards  XAMLIES. 

The  5th  Division  has  reached  the  Army  Objective.  Send  a 
runner  to  General  Ely  with  this  information  and  direct  him  to 
establish  liaison  with  it,  with  the  least  practicable  delay. 

Please  send,  by  wireless,  a  report  of  the  situation  and 
ask  General  Ely  to  do  the  same, 

Preston  Brown, 

Brigadier  General, 

General  Staff,  Chief  of  Staff. 


From:  2nd  Div.  To:  1st  Corps.  12:15  P.M.  12  Sept.  18. 

Enemy  evacuating  THIAUCOURT.  Retiring  over  fields  in 
squad  column  towards  XAIvDIES .  Prisoners,  160  officers,  560 
men,  moved  forward  in  bad  condition.  Tanks  have  done  nothing* 
Heavy  tanks  when  last  seen  were  at  REHENAUVILLE  and  light 
tanks  scattered  along  road.  Considerable  evacuation  going  on 
road  N  and  about  30  W  of  THIAUCOURT.  Some  transportation 
gone  into  village.  Enemy  artillery  trying  to  go  into  action 
or  trying  to  get  away  near  small  clumps  of  bushes,  east  of 
road  crossing  1  Kin  northeast  of  THIAUCOURT, 


12:35  P.M.  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  Colonel  Mitchell. 

The  road  from,  into  and  out  of  REMENAUVILLE  is  in  very 
bad  condition.  Holes  10  feet  deep  all  over.  I  expect  to  have 
it  possible  for  artillery  by  two  o’clock.  Hoffman,  Corps  En¬ 
gineer,  has  3  companies  of  engineers  and  he  is  at  the  corps. 

The  road  north  of  REMENAUVILLE  is  reported  in  fair  shape. 


2nd  Division,  2nd  Sect. 
Sept.  12,  ’18. 

Message  from  4th  Brigade  P.C.  at  HAGIMONT. 

Hour  12:35  P.M, 

4th  Brigade  P.C.  moved  to  HAGIMONT  Trench  365.8  -  234.7. 

NEVILLE. 

5th  Regt. reports  leading  battalion  at  235,8  -  time 

11:40  A.M. 

G-2. 

C.of  S.  Art.  Brig. 


P.M. 


September  12,  1918. 
12:40  P.M.  Message  to  Chief  of  Staff,  1st  Army  Corps. 

German  artillery  stuck  on  the  PANNES-ESSEY  Road,  then 
down  towards  the  little  crooked  road  near  MAIZERAIS.  Some 
avions  reported  that  most  of  their  artillery  was  there,  a 
terrible  block. 

Also  advised  as  to  the  need  of  engineers  to  repair  the 
roads  into  and  out  of  REMENAUVILLE ,  and  advised  that  aid  be 
given  if  possible. 


From 

Date 

To 


Sister. 

Sept.  12/18.  Hour:  12:40  P.M.  How  Sent:  Courier. 
Surprise. 


4  Brigade  moving  to  southwest  corner  of  BOIS  du  FOUR 
via  REMENAUVILLE. 

4  Brig,  advancing  in  position. 


Neville. 


1:05  P.M.  September  12,  1918.  Field  message  from  3rd  Brig¬ 
ade  P.C,  at  P.C.  6  to  Second  Division  P.C, 

Our  troops  800  yds  north  of  THIAUCOURT.  Going  strong. 
Prisoners  coming  in. 


Ely. 

P.C.  moves  THIAUCOURT  1:10. 


1:10  P.M.  September  12,  1918.  From  General  Neville. 

4th  Brigade  moving  to  Fourth  -  S.W.  corner  of  BOIS  du 
FOUR  via  REMENAUVILLE.  4th  Brigade  advancing  in  position. 


HEADQUARTERS  FIRST  ARMY. 

Secret:  Clear. 

From:  1st  Corps.  No.  20. 

Date:  Sept.  12,  '18.  Time  12:45  H.  Rec’d  13:15 

To  :  G—  3 . 


5th  Div.  reports  at  12:10  identification  of  Landstrum 
Battalion  13th  District  number  8  Ludwigsburg.  Came  from 
VERDUN  4  days  ago.  Rumor  of  troops  coming  in  back  of  Hin- 
denburg  line.  Several  hundred  prisoners  taken  8  or  10  of¬ 
ficers,  2nd  Div.  reports  at  12:15  enemy  evacuation  THIAU¬ 
COURT,  560  prisoners  and  16  officers  taken.  Tanks  have 
done  nothing. 


ALLEN. 


1:15  P.M*  September  12,  1918,  Telephone  message  from  Chief 
of  Staff  to  forward  Message  Center. 

Is  Hale  there?  Yes.  I  see.  Now,  how  long  before  you 
will  be  able  to  establish  wire  connection  with  General  Ely? 


(Cont'd  next  page) 


P.  M. 


September  12,  19 IS. 


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You  have  not  heard  from  General  Ely  at  all.  Can  you  hear 
the  fighting  going  on  up  there  or  anything.  Is  our  art¬ 
illery  firing  over  there.  How  are  the  roads?  Did  you  come 
out  the  roads?  Can  you  get  an  automobile  over thoser o ads? 
^rom  where?  From  bade  here.  You  think  she  can  come  through 
REI.iENAUVILLE .  Yes.  And  take  the  road  straight  down  across 
the  field?  What?  It  don’t  go  through  REMENAU VI LLE  at  all. 
Does  it  go  through  that  town?  It  remains  at  REMENAU VI LLE . 
Just  hold  up  now  a  minute.  What  is  behind  you?  Is  any 
fighting  behind  you  at  all?  Is  that  all  cleaned  out.  The 
7 5 • s  are  right  along  with  you  are  they?  Just  about  LOGE 
MARGIE ,  about  3/4  on  the  line.  How  many  are  up  there.  All 

right  I  have  got  that.  Now  do  you  - -  you  have  not  been 

able  to  get  a  line  up  to  him.  When  did  you  get  your  last 
message.  When  did  he  go  forward?  About  10:30.  That  is 
about  right.  You  can’t  hear  the  sounds  of  any  fighting  over 
towards  THIAUCGURT.  You  have  sent  messages  to  him.  Now  as 
soon  as  you  get  a  message  please  call  me  right  away. 


1:^0  P.M.,  September  12,  1912.  From  Lt .  Col.  Strong,  2nd 

Engineers . 

It  is  imperative  to  secure  the  service  of  our  corps 
engineers  and  pioneers.  We  were  to  have  at  least  1  Co.  at 
each.  Please  try  to  get  these  up  at  once.  Impossible  for 
transportation  to  return  from  THIAUCOURT  tonight.  Hard 
enough  to  get  up. 

Division  engineers  in  camp  between  LIMEY  and.  REMENAU - 
VI LLE  will  indi  cate  necessary  work. 


From:  Sister 
At  :  P . C  . 

Date:  12  Sept.  18,  Hour:  1:25  P.M.  No:  12. 

To  :  Surprise. 

6th  Regiment  reports  their  casualties  today  total  30 

of  which  Captain  black  95th  Co.  and  _  Rocket  flares 

and  hand  grenades  needed.  Their  trains,  ration  and  baggage 
wagons  at  LOGE  MARGIN . 

Neville . 


September  12,  1918 
No  .  51 

1:30  P.M. ,  September  12,  1918.  From  G-3,  2nd  Div.  to  C.G. , 

2nd  Division. 

Have  artillery  put  down  heavy  barrage  in  front  of  23rd 
Inf antry , unless  this  is  done  must  fall  back,  boche  counter 
attacking  heavily.  Keep  up  fire.  Have  no  pyrotechnics. 


1:45  P.M. ,  September  12,  1918.  From  G-3,  1st  Corps. 

Army  Observer  (artillery)  reports  that  hostile  forces, 
estimated  at  2,000  infantry,  was  being  unloaded  from  trucks 
on  the  road  from  CHAMBLEY  to  DAMP VI TO NX.  Air  service  promp¬ 
tly  notified  to  take  action  and  states  it  would.  Army  re¬ 
ceived  that  from  a  terrestrial  observer. 


1:50  P.M.,  September  12,  1918.  Intelligence  Officer  to  G-2, 

2nd  Div. 

Brief  Interrogatory  of  German  officer  gave  the  follow¬ 
ing  result; 

1.  From  the  419th  Inf.  Regt .  332nd  on  the  left  and 

(Cont’d  next  page. 


. 


September  12,  1913. 


X  •  lu  I 

(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

257th  on  their  right .  American  attack  for  10  days  expected 
and  expected  to  lose  the  mIHIEL  salient. 

Positive  that  no  effort  will  be  made  to  defend  TKIAU- 
COUP.T  .  That  their  strongest  point  of  defense  is  in  the 
woods  300  yards  south  of  JAULNY;  that  their  strongest  line 
of  resistance  will  almost  coincide  with  our  "1st  Day’s" 
objective  . 

There  are  no  special  M.G.  nests,  within  our  objective. 


1:55  P  .1^ .  September  12,  1913.  message  from  Gen.  Ely,  3rd 
Brigade  (11:55  A.k.)  . 

THIAUCOURT  ours  at  11:50.  Germans  retreating.  Ve 
will  push  on  to  possible  objective  .  Losses  less  than  ten  per 
cent . 


No.  10  Sent  by:  Q.6S  :Mn  41  -  OFk 

From:  Sink  1  Rec'd  1:55  P.k.  Sept.  12th. 

At  P.  C.  6  C.C.G. 

Bate:  Hour:  12:45  P.k.  No*  111  To:  C— 3  . 

To  :  Surprise  one  . 

Enemy  artillery  and  infantry  withdrawing  over  fields 
towards  XAuuTSS  .  Ve  are  pushing  forward  one  battery  now 
passing  road  about  500  yards  N  .V .  THIAUCOURT  .  Our  P.C. 
moves  2  Kilometers  N.W.  of  No,  6  -  1:30  P.k. 

Sink . 


No  •  9  23  OFk 

From:  Sink 
A‘t  :  :  P  .  C  .  Six. 

Date:  Hour:  11:55  No.  19 

To  : . Surprise  . 


push 


THIAUCOURT  ours  at  11:50.  Germans  retreating.  Ve  will 
on  to  possible  objective.  Losses  less  than  ten  percent. 

( Signed)  Si nk  .  Re c  ’  d  1 : 57  P  .if . 

Sept.  12,  C.C.G.' 

To  G-3  . 


9/12/18 . 

Haq  .  3rd  Brigade.  2:00  P.m. 

To  Sink  1  from  Surprise  4.  Desire  information  as  to 
your  location  ’progress  and  general  situation.  Have  had  no 
word  from  you  and  wish  this  information  at  once  by  any 
available  and  quick  means  at  your  command. 


2:00  P.k.,  September  12,  1913.  message  from  Gen.  Ely,  3rd 
Brigade . 


Enemy  artillery  and  infantry  withdrawing  over  fields 
towards  XAkkESb  Ve  are  pushing  forward  onebattery  now; 
passing  road  about  500  yards  northwest  THIAUCOURT  .  Our 
P.C.  moves  2  kilometers  northwest  of  No.  6  (P.C.)  at  1:30 
P.M. 


2:05  P.k.,  September  12,  1918.  Chief  of  Staff  to  1st  corps. 

Ve  are  sending  you  50  officers  1800  men  -  prisoners. 

^ore  conin:.  THIAUCOURT  is  taken  -  11:50  A.m.  Ve  are  ad¬ 
vancing  on  the  Army  Objective  .  Notify  Army  and  Corps  Artil¬ 
lery. 

(Cont’d  next  page) 


P.  M. 


September  12,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

Prom  Chief  of  Staff,  1st  Corps,  to  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd 

Div. 

Just  heard  from  Drum  and  are  going  to  get  into  trouble 
from  the  direction  of  DAMPVITGUX.  Organize  the  Army  obj¬ 
ective  strongly  and  sent  out  strong  reconnaissance  for  ex¬ 
ploitation  . 

P r om  C.  of  S.  2nd  Div.  to  C.  of  S.,  1st  Corps. 

/e  have  about  10%  losses.  Losses  light.  Tv*ro  regiment 
ol  artillery  are  right  behind  and  moving  up.  The  General 
and  I  are  going  forward.  We  will  hold  that  line.  That  is 
the  last  thing  you  got  to  worry  about  is  the  2nd  Division 
holding  that  line. 


Sept  12th,  1918. 

Telephone  report,  1st  Corps  rec’d.  Gen.  Craig,  2:07  P  .M . 

2nd  Division  reports  43  officers,  1300  men,  prisoners 
gone  to  Div.  P.C.  and  more  coming.  It  may  run  over  2000. 


Telephone  report,  1st  Corps,  rec’d,  2:20  P  .11 . 

TKIAUCQURT  captured  and  2nd  Div.  just  about  on  the  Army 
line  above  it.  2  regts.  of  artillery  of  division,  two  kil¬ 
ometers  behind  and  ready  to  do  business.  1800  prisoners, 
not  counting  49  officers  and  more  to  come. 

jas  - . . 

2:20  P .M . ,  September  12,  1918.  Prom  G-3  (Lt.  Norby)  1st 

Corps  . 

EUILLONVILLE  and  THIAUCOURT  not  occupied  in  forces,  ho 
masses  of  troops.  The  Hindenburg  line  between  LA  CIIAUSEE 
and  CHAREY  not  occupied  in  force.  4  Machines  made  this  re¬ 
connaissance  at  an  altitude  of  400  meters. 

Inform  the  Army  Corps  that  we  took  THIAUCOURT  at  11:50 

A  .M . 


2:30  P.M.,  September  12,  1918. 

Have  taken  army  objective  and  gone  slightly  further  on 
right.  My  line  runs  from  252.4  -  southern  quarter,  BQIS  de 
RUPT  -  TQULNY  (exclusive),  southern  edge  B0IS  B0KVAUX.  Are 
outposting  that  line  and  organizing  Army  line.  Troops  a 
little  tired.  Casualties  estimated  b% . 

Ely,  Brig. Gen. 


9/12/18 

Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  2:30  P  .M . 

L0GE  MARGIN .  -  Gen.  Ely.  Hdq.  is  here.  Please  let  me 
know  your  position  and  artillery  needs.  A  wire  is  being 
laid  to  THIAUCOURT.  Boche  debussing  (2000)  on  CHAMBLEY D A M- 
VJT0UX  ,  probably  for  a  counter  attack,  89  is  not  up.  Gen. 
Neville  will  guard  your  left  flank  and  be  in  reserve.  Have 
you  liaison  with  5th  Div.  Are  you  on  Army  Objective? 

Brown , 


2:35  P  .M . ,  September  12,  1918.  To  5th  Division. 

We  took  THIAUCOURT  at  11:50  -  still  going  strong.  Got 
50  officers  and  about  2,000  prisoners  -  all  along  the  line. 

We  blew  up  something  in  THIAUCOURT.  There  was  a  big  explosion 

(Cont’d  next  page) 


(Cont’d  from  last  page  ) 


P  .  M  . 


September  IS,  1918. 


there.  They  say  the  Hindenburg  line  is  not  very  strongly  held 
Some  troops  debus sing  and  detraining  around  DA^FYITOUX ,  which 
is  on  our  left.  I  haven’t  heard  from  our  other  Corps  since 
they  first  started .  They  started  out  pretty  strong.  5th  Div 
ision  advised  that  they  heard  the  89th  Division  hadn’t  got¬ 
ten  very  far.  Got  only  to  the  front  line  trenches.  We 
have  lost  very  few.  Ely  says  a  good  deal  le^s  than  1  )% 
up  to  12:30.  We  evacuated  25  wounded. 


2:4  0  P 


September  12,  1913 


message  to  89th  Divsiion. 


your 

you 


,.ow  are  you  getting  along  over  there?  Where  is 
front  line  now?  A.  northwest  of  TKIAU COURT  .  Q, .  Have 
connected  with  our  people  up  there?  Are  you 

tion  with  your  front  line?  The  brigade  hasn’t  said  whether 
they  are 


in  liaison 
know  who  took  it  - 
officers  and  about 
ision  Headquarters 
artillery.  We  are 
e  our  orde: 


Those.,  a 


a  thus  .  We  tool:  THI  AD  COURT  -  I  don’t 
at  11:50  and  still  going  strong.  Got  50 
2,000  prisoners  so  far,  who  passed  Div- 
I  don’t  know  -  Haven’t  counted  the 
going  to  dig  in  on  that  Army  Objective  . 
s.  I  got  a  message  from  the  Army,  throu.a 
tne  Corps,  a.  few  minutes  ago,  saying  look  out  for  our  left 
flank  in  the  direction  of  DAmFVITOUX.  Did  you  get  that? 

Do  you  t.iirik  they  are  coming  in  or  going  out  .  If  you  get 
anything  on  that  dope  let  me  know.  No,  I  don't  tnink  so. 

The  other  flank  is  all  set  -  5th  Division  -  is  digging  in  - 
objective  and  all  right.  I  got  a  message  from 
It  was  by  runner.  Just  came  in  a  little  while  - 
He  was  moving  his  P.C.  on  the  other  side  of  TKIAU COURT 
and  his  troops,  I  should  judge  are  in  the  vicinity  of  the 
Array  Objective,  and  I  called  up  the  5th  Division  on  our 
right.  They  are  on  their  line  already.  Had  very  few  loss¬ 
es.  How  were  your  losses.  A.  Our  losses  were  very  light. 


got  their 
Ely  . 


o 

Gen 


ago 


9/12/18 . 

C.G.  2nd  Div .  2:45  P  . 

Have  taken  Army  Objective  an  I  gone  slightly  further 
on  right.  line  runs  from  252.4  southern  quarter  B0IS 

d‘u  RUPT  -  JAULNY  (exclusive)  southern  edge  B0IS  BONVAUX. 
An  outposting  the  line  and  organizing  Army  line  .  Troops 
a  little  tired.  Casualties  estimated  b% . 

Ely . 


From:  Fletcher. 

Date:  12  Hour:  2:45 
To  :  5th  F .  A . 

Col.  Trctt  says  2nd  div.  reports  taking  TBIAUCOURT  £ 
2000  prisoners  -  Army  objective  not  yet  reached  at  1  PJk 
(Courier  we.it ing  for  your  memo  for  ^alone) 

General  Liggett  orders  that  under  no  circumstances  will 
a  foot  of  yellow  line  be  given  up. 


From:  Sister.  Rec'i  2:55  P.^.  Sept.  12  C.C.G. 

At  :  P.C.  To :  G-3 

Date:  12  Sept.  ’18  Hour:  2P.^.  How  sent:  Courier 
To  :  Surprise 

4  Brigade  P.C.  moving  to  TBIAUCOURT  via  REGNXEVILLK  - 

( Cont'd  next  page) 


September  12,  1918. 


( Cont ’ d 


P.M. 

from  last  page) 


THIAUCOURT  Road. 

Lee  reports 
XAMMES. 


Brigade  close  in  rear  of  3  Brig, 
front  line  3  Brig,  appears  to  be  attacking 


Neville, 


Secret:  Clear. 

From:  First  Corps. 

Late:  Sept.  12,  *18.  Time: 

'  G- 3,  Rec  *  d : 


HEADQUARTERS  FIRST  ARMY 

2:45  P.M.  No.  27. 

3:00  P.M. 


A.M. 
en . 


2nd  Division  reports  at 
Line  still  advancing. 
Request  Army  and  Corps 


2  P.M.  THIAUCOURT  taken  at 
Fifty  officers  and  1500  men 
artillery  be  called  off. 


11 : 30 
tak- 


ALLEN. 


3:00  P.M.  September  12,  1918. 
Brigade,  by  courier. 

4th  Brigade  P.C.  moving  to 
THIAUCOURT  Road.  Brigade  close 
reports  front  line  3rd  Brigade. 
XAMMES. 


From  General  Neville,  4th 

THIAUCOURT  via  REGNIEVILLE  - 
in  rear  of  3rd  Brigade.  Lee 
appears  to  be  attacking 


3:05  P.M.  September  12, 
MANGIN  G-2,  2nd  Div. 


1918. 


From  Lt.  M.  Buckman,  W.  L0GE 


Small  groups 
COURT  to  XAMMES. 
cars. 

Message  dated  4:56. 


of  our  own  troops  going  north  from  THIAU- 
One  train  from  THIAUCOURT  to  JAULNY  -  8 


3:30  P.M.  September  12,  1918,  Message  from  4th  Corps, 
through  G-3,  1st  Corps. 

89th  Division  advanced  northwest  of  THIAUCOURT.  The 
other  divisions  of  the  Corps  have  reached  their  first  day’s 
objective.  There  is  liaison  between  its  divisions.  Also 

c/ie  2nd  Colonial  French  Corps  have  reached  their  first  day’s 
objective. 


3.35  P.M.  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  Major  General 
Wright,  Commanding  the  89th  Division. 

Our  line  believed  to  be  held  south  of  THIAUCOURT  and 
north  of  BOUILLONVILLE.  Operations  Officer,  355th  Infantry 
phoned  at  13:30  o’clock  from  point  kilometer  south  of 
BOUILLONVILLE  that  bridges  across  RUPEde  MAD  were  in  good 
condition.  Artillery  on  the  left  held  up.  Engineers  working 
on  the  road  assisted  by  infantry  using  all  possible  effort 
to  open  communications. 


9/12/18 

To:  Chief  of  Staff.  3:40  P.M. 

Have  sent  messages  every  half  hour  or  so  and  when  any¬ 
thing  important  happens  2  messages  with  situation  reports. 
Am  not  informed  as  to  your  advance  Division  P.C.,  or'when 
you  move  it. 

Ely. 


. 


P.M. 


September  12,  1918. 


Reed.  3:45  P.M.  9/12. 

Dear  Rhea: 

Your  message  about  garrison  of  BOUILLONVILLE  &  THI- 
AUCOURT  just  received.  The  absolutely  vital  question  is  the 
repair  of  the  road  between  LIMEY  &  REMENAUVILLE.  It  is  now 
impassable  for  any  kind  of  vehicles  &  all  traffic  is  blocked. 

Lej  eune. 


4:15  P.M.  September  12,  1918.  Lt.  Buckman  -  just  west  of 
BO I 3  du  POUR. 

Are  you  at  LOGS  MAEGIH.  Didn't  get  anything  up  there. 
You  are  going  to  run  the  line  through  to  THIAUCOURT.  You 
better  run  it  to  LOGE  MARGIE.  How  long  before  you  will  get 
there.  Get  that  through  as  quickly  as  you  can,  The  General 
wants  to  make  that  a  P.C.  Did  you  see  him?  How  long  will 
it  take  you?  Rush  it  all  you  can.  He  is  up  there  and  very 
anxious  to  get  communication  back  here. 


From : 

Snow, 

At  : 

P.C.  near  BOIS  du 

Date : 

12  Sept.  18,  Hour 

To  : 

3d  Brig  or  2d  Div. 

Ho.  2. 


Am  being  counter  attacked  by  about  15  machine  guns  with 
some  light  artillery  who  have  sifted  into  JAULNY  and  approx¬ 
imately  2  companies.  Artillery  fire  from  direction  of  BOIS 
du  RUPT  is  also  aiding, 

Have  not  established  liaison  with  5th  Corps  on  my  right 
but  can  hold  the  1st  Day  Objective.  Rations  and  ammunition 
badly  needed. 


9/12/18.  Surprise  4. 

Received  4:50  P.M,  and  sent  answer  5:00  P.M.  Prom  P.C,  THI¬ 
AUCOURT. 

Your  unnumbered  message  requesting  disposition  -  3rd 
Brigade  took  Army  objective  at  5:50  P.M.  Are  now  consolidat 
ing.  Request  artillery  be  brought  up.  This  information  was 
sent  to  Division  by  foot  messenger,  v/ireless,  with  mounted 
officer  and  to  Corps  by  carrier  pigeon.  No  art.il,  fire  of 
our  batteries  for  2  hours. 

Ely. 


4:50  P.M.  September  12,  1918.  To  Brewer,  1st  Corps. 

Our  front  line  is  digging  in  on  the  Army  Objective, 
as  (Message  incomplete) 


4:55  P.M.  September  12,  1918.  To  Chief  of  Staff,  1st  Corps. 

Our  people  are  digging  in  on  the  Army  Objective.  We 
have  strong  natrols  out  in  front  and  I  think  we  are  taking 
XAMMES.  I  think  so.  Our  O.P.  report  that  it  looks  as  though 
our  troops  were  attacking  the  place,  Ely  probably  found  they 
threatened  his  flanks  and  he  got  out  of  the  area. 

The  main  thing  is  roads.  We  are  raking  all  officers  and 
men  v/e  can  find  to  get  the  road  in  shape.  We  are  short  of 
ammunition.  Were  you  able  to  send  us  anybody  to  help  on  the 
roads?  A.  We  sent  a  regiment  of  engineers  and  odd  units  to 
REMBERCOURT. 

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Our  casualties  have  been  very  slight.  We  got  about  600 
wounded,  arid  the  wounds  were  slight.  Very  few  dead,  and  we 
have  got  about  50  officers  and  in  the  neighborhood  of  2,000 
prisoners.  50  is  what  I  got.  Maybe  there  are  more  that  have 
come  in. 

We  are  moving  our  P.C.  to  LOGE  MANGIN,  but  we  will  keep 
in  communication  with  you.  It  doesn’t  make  much  difference 
to  you.  You  can  get  in  communication  with  us  by  wire. 


12  Sept.  1918.  5 : 50  P.M. 

Genl.  Brown 

Your  message  relative  stragglers  received.  Will 
comply.  Messages  will  reach  me  at  bridge  in  THIAUCCURT . 

Lt .  Col.  Drury. 

P.S.  Kindly  notify  Col.  Mathews  road  to  THIAUCOURT  and  beyond 
is  open  for  motor  traffic. 

R.W.D  . 


Prom:  P.C.  3rcf  Brigade.  Rec'd.  6:10  P.M. 

At  :  #5  RUE  NOTORIE  -  near  church  -  THIAUCOURT. 

Date:  12  Sept.  18.  Hour:  5:30.  Do:  23.  How  Cent:  Officer. 

To  :  Surprise  4. 

Your  unnumbered  message  requesting  disposition  received. 
Third  Brigade  took  Army  objective  at  2:50,  are  now  con¬ 
solidating.  Request  Artillery  be  brought  up.  This  infor¬ 
mation  was  sent  to  Div .  by  foot  messenger,  wireless,  mounted 
officer  and  to  Corps  by  carrier-pigeon.  No  artillery  fire 
of  our  batteries  for  3  hours. 

Ely. 


2:45  P.M.,  September  12,  1918.  Pield  message  from  C.G.  3rd 
Brigade  at  THIAUCOURT  to  C.G.  2nd  Division,  by  runner,  rec¬ 
eived  6:10. 

Ammunition  must  be  sent  up.  We  have  run  away  from  our 
transportation.  Artillery  going. 

Ely. 

5  A. A.  Chauchot 
M.G.  37  8c  Stokes 
all  need  amm.- 


Telephone  message  from  1st  Corps.  6:15  P.M.  Sept.  12. 

Ely  has  captured  500  more  prisoners;  10  guns  and  huge 
amount  of  ammunition. 


6:30  P.M.,  September  12,  1918.  Pield  message  from  C.G.  3rd 
Brigade  at  THIAUCOURT  to  G-3. 

Must  have  artillery  action  if  we  hold  line.  Artillery 
of  enemy  and  enemy  I'.G.'s  doing  damage.  One  captain  reports 
he  cannot  hold  near  JAULSY  unless  he  gets  artillery.  Have 
asked  it  from  15th.  Pire  all  along  line.  Must  be  heavy  and 
continuous . 


Secret:  Clear. 

Prom:  1st  Army  Corps  . 

Date:  Sept.  12,  ’18.  Time;  5:30  P.M.  Do:  35. 

T«.  :  G-3.  Rec'd.  18:40  H. 

2nd  Div.  reports  at  5  P.M.  that  they  are  consolidating 
army  objective  and  attacking  XA1.EHES .  (period)  90th  Div.  reports 

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P.M. 


September  12,  1918. 


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at  4  P.M.  that  they  have  reached  first  day  objective  except 
at  line  MOULIN- JAILLARD  where  they  are  500  yards  south  of 
obj  ective. 

Same  as  report  #140.  ALLEN. 


From:  Surprise  7. 

At  :  LOGE  MANGIN 

Date:  12th  Sept.  Hour:  6:45  P.M. 

To  :  Genrl,  Brown, 

4th  Corps  report  Boche  intend  to  tease  us  along  until 
beyond  range  of  guns  &  attack  from  VI GNEULLES- BENEY-P ANNES . 


6:50  P.M.  September  12,  1918.  To  Chief  of  Staff,,  1st  A.C. 

We  have  reconnoitered  those  roads  up  there  and  the  dope 
we  had  before  hand  wasn’t  good.  We  can  get  up  by  keeping  in 
our  own  sector  but  in  order  to  turn  the  trucks,  wagons,  etc., 
v/e  got  to  use  that  road  coming  down  from  REGNIEVILLE  through 
LIMEY,  off  the  right  and  due  west  through  LIMEY.  That  is 
the  only  way  we  can  get  circulation  and  we  got  to  get  ammuni¬ 
tion  to  our  people. 

How  are  they  coning?  They  are  coming  in  trucks.  They 
have  done  mighty  well  those  fellows.  I  do  not  believe  v/e 
can  make  the  road  tonight,  to  make  our  own  road  a  two  way 
road.  It  is  on  our  right  and  runs  into  the  5th  Division 
area.  Yes,  I  can  get  them. 


6:55  P.M.  September  12,  1918,  Field  Message  from  C.G.  3rd 
Brigade  at  THIAUCOURT  to  C.G,  Division  by  runner. 

Enemy  artillery  and  M.G.  shooting  up  our  lines,  One  cap¬ 
tain  reports  that  he  v/ill  have  to  pull  back  unless  he  gets  ar¬ 
tillery  on  southern  edge  of  BOIS  BQNVGUX  and  BOIS  RUPT.  Both 
regiments  report  steady  enemy  shelling.  We  must  have  artillery 
in  front  of  army  line.  Ammunition  of  all  kinds  is  needed  and 
must  be  sent  up.  Regiments  not  in  touch  v/ith  trains  and  prob¬ 
ably  cannot  get  to  LIMEY.  Please  start  the  artillery.  We  will 
hold . 

Ely. 


7:07  P.M.  September  12,  1918.  Chief  of  Staff,  1st  Corps,  to 
G-3,  2nd  Div, 

The  Boche  want  to  tease  us  out  of  artillery  support  and 
then  go  after  it.  BENEY  -  VI GNEULLES  -  PANNES  -  COUDREAUMONT . 
I  v/ill  get  Brown  on  that  right  away. 


7:10  P.M.  September  12,  1918.  To  General  Brown. 

Just  had  a  rush  message  from  Chief  of  Staff,  1st  Corps. 

He  said  he  has  had  about  4  alarm  messages  from  Heintzelman. 
Information  from  prisoners  that  the  Boche  are  falling  back 
and  teasing  us  on  until  we  get  out  of  range  of  our  artillery 
and  then  counter-attack  from  BENEY  -  VIGNEULLES  -  PA^NEo  -  ron 
that  direction  -  from  the  left.  He  v/ants  us  to  look  out  for 
that  and  be  sure  and  get  ammunition  up  and  be  echeloned  in 
depth.  I  told  him  we  v/e  re  echeloned  in  depth  and  would  stay 
echeloned  in  depth,  and  the  main  thing  is  to  get  the  loads 
cleared.  I  am  still  trying  to  get  the  5th  Division  and  see 

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if  I  can  fret  tnat  fixed  up.  ./e  will  pet  it  up  to  you.  Two 
regiments  you  mean,  don't  you?  Look  out  for  them  on  that 
left  flank. .  Are  you  putting  the  other  outfit  through  to¬ 
night.  I  will  call  you  up  and  let  you  know  how  we  come  out 
on  the  road.  That  is  what  I  told  him. 


7:12  P.M.,  September  12,  1918.  5th  Division,  G-3.  TROT. 

Gui  people  are  retting  out  of  ammunition  and  we  are 
stuc^.  on  the  new  road  that  is  in  our  area.  This  is  on  your 
left.  The  only  way  we  can  see  that  we  can  get  out  of  it  is 
by  coming  down  through  REGHIBVILLE  -  off  to  the  right  and 
then  back  west  through  LILIEY .  Would  that  interfere  with  you 
very  much? .  We  have  got  all  of  our  artillery  there,  and  all 
oi  our  engineers  and  other  people  we  can  rake  up  --  orderlies 
clerks ,  etc.,  uo  help  build  the  road,  but  our  ammunition  is 
stuck  and  our  men  are  up  in  the  front  line  without  any  pract¬ 
ically.  Hew  long  will  that  be  do  you  think.  All  right, 
thankgvery  much. 


7:20  P.M.,  September  12,  1918.  Prom  bed i cal  Officer. 


There  is  an  ambulance  company  and  dressing  station  two 
kilometers  north  of  THIAUCOuRT  since  about  2  o'clock.  About 
4  o'clock,  there  went  into  THIAUCOuRT  3  ambulances,  full  of 
supplies,  and  about  20  litter  bearers,  and  2.0  medical  men  - 
*^ajoi  Dei  by ^ in  charge.  A  quarter  to  Six,  120  litter  bearers, 
medical  officers;  3  mule  drawn  wagons,  loaded  with  supplies 
and  *^line  teams  loaded  up  with  supplies. 

Pield  Hospitals  15  and  23  ordered  to  LA  GRIXIERE  FARM. 
Already  loaded  on  trucks  at  7:25  P  .11 . 


7:35  P.M.,  September  12,  1918.  To  General  Brown. 


Reference  to  the  medical 
company  and  dressing  station 
been  there  since  8  o'clock. 
THIAUCOURT  3  ambulances,  fu  .1 
ical  men  -  Major  Derby  in  cha 
litter  bearers,  3  medical  off 
with  supplies  and  4  line  team 
through .  Field  Hospitals  15 
FARM  at  7:25  tonight. 

He  cannot  ret  the  road,  i 
are  mined , and  in  the  same  fix 
V.'e  will  get  her  there  if  it  i 


.  outfit:  There  is  an  ambulance 
2  kilometers  north  of  THIAUCOURT 
At  4  o'clock  there  went  into 
of  supplies  and  about  20  med- 
,rge.  A  quarter  to  six.  120 
icers;  3  mule  wagons,  loaded 
.s  loaded  with  supplies  went 
and  23  ordered  to  LA  GRIXIERE 

n  the  5th.  Area.  Their  roads 
we  are  in.  Blew  up  some  mines, 
s  possible. 


7:45  P.M.  September  12,  1918.  Field  message  from  C.G. 

3rd  Brigade  at  P.C.  Ho.  2  to  C.G.  2nd  Division,  by  runner. 

Our  P.C.  moves  forward  to  P.C*  Ho.  3  3.E.  edge  BOIS 
de  HAIE  l'EVEQ,UE.  Everything  progressing  nicely.  Our 
troops  have  advanced  into  woods  near  1st  Intermediate 
objective,  apparently  intermediate  objective  taken. 

Very  few  casualties.  Ely. 


9/12/18  * 

To:  Surprise  3 


8:30  PHI.  From  3rd  Frig. 


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solidatin 


Brigade  has  taken  Army  Objective.  Took  this 
2-50.  Observation  shows  5th  Division  up  and 
r  Army  line.  We  sent  the  above  information  t 

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by  runner,  by  wireless,  by  mounted  officer  and  to  Corps  by 
Pigeon,  tireless  slow  keeping  up  and  telephones  fell  down 
entirely.  All  runners  sent  back  along  axis  of  liaison. 

Prig.  Res.  will  be  here.  Liaison  by  telephone.  Let  me  know 
if  you  need  it, 

Ely. 


8.55  Pul.  September  12,  1918,  Message  from  Corps  Commander. 

59th  C.A.C,  be  moved  without  delay  to  vicinity  of  BOIS 
de  HEICHE, 


From*  Sister* 

At  :  p.C. 

Date:  12  Sept  18.  Hour:  9:25  P.M.  No.  12. 

To  :  Surprise. 

6th  Regiment  reports  that  casualties  today  total  3q  of 
which  Captain  Black,  95th  Co.  and  2  men  killed.  Rockets  flares 
and  hand  grenades  needed.  Their  trains,  ration  and  baggage 
wagons  at  LOGE  MARGIN, 

Neville. - 


From: 

Div.  Engineer. 

At  : 

LIMEY . 

Dat  e : 

12  Sept  18.  Hour:  20:20 

To  : 

G-3,  Div,  Hq, 

Rec'd  9:30  P.M.  Sept,  12 
to  G- 3 . 

No.  1,  How  Sent:  Motorcycle 
(Cpl,  Disney) 


1.  It  is  imperative  to  secure  the  services  of  our 
Corps  engrs  and  pioneer  inf  to  improve  roads  North  of  LIMEY, 
we  were  to  have  at  least  1  co.  of  each.  Please  try  to  get 
these  up  at  once, 

2*  Impossible  for  transportation  to  return  from  THIAU- 
COURT  tonight.  Hard  enough  to  get  it  up. 

3.  Div,  engrs.  in  camp  between  LIMEY  &  REMENEAUVJLLE 
will  indicate  necessary  work, 

Mitchell 

by  Strong  Lt.  Col, 


From:  Sister. 

At  :  p,c. 

Date:  12  Sept  Hour:  9:30  P.M.  No.  12 
To  :  Surprise, 

C.O.  5th  reports  that  his  leading  battalion  -  the  3rd  - 
has,  at  the  urgent  request  of  the  C.O.  9th  infantry,  sent 
two  companies  and  machine  gun  company  to  support  left  flank 
of  9th.  His  other  two  companies  are  not  definitely  located 
at  present  time. 

Neville. 


9:30  P,M,  September  12,  1918.  Telephone  message  to  1st  Corps, 

The  roads  are  all  blocked  up.  Ely  is  hollering  for 
rifle  ammunition , and  the  artillery  for  ammunition.  The  road 
gave  out.  It  is  a  one  way  road.  They  got  a  French 

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P.M. 


September  12,  ISIS. 


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truck  up  there  and  it  can't  get  out.  Cannot  go  to  the  right 
or  left,  I  cannot  leave  here.  I  got  everybody  up  there  I 
got  trying  to  straighten  it  out.  It  is  there  around  LIMEY. 

I  ruess  our  people  up  there  are  all  right.  I  haven't  seen 
any;  I  have  been  in  this  hole  in  the  ground,  a  telephone  or¬ 
derly  all  day. 

I  haven't  heard#  I  don't  think  they  were  attacking  it. 
It  looked  like  that  2  or  3  miles  behind.  They  couldn't  see 
much.  I  haven't  heard  from  Ely.  Brown  didn't  tell  me,and 
he  would  have,  ’wires  are  out  there.  I  didn't  see  anything 
of  tanks.  About  all  they  did  was  to  cut  the  telephone  wires. 
They  are  a  bunch  of  quitters,  I  don't  think  they  are  worth 
a  damn. 

I  think  we  got  that  ammunition  moving.  The  French  truck 
slid  across  the  road.  I  told  them  to  blow  it  up.  I  told 
them  if  they  could  get  infantry  ammunition  up  there  to  round 
your  infantry  with  8  bandoliers  apiece  and  send  them  to  THIAU- 
COURT,  v/e  will  try  that  too,  Ke  is  working  on  it,  I  have 
been  after  him,  but  something  keeps  cutting.....,*.  He  says 
the  Boche  got  a  wave  length  and  put  his  wireless  out  of  bus¬ 
iness,  He  is  tuning  for  another  wave  length  now.  Something 
keeps  cutting  his  wires.  He  has  got  extra  patrols  out. 

How  is  the  situation  out  there.  Any  news?  Me  11,  we 
will  do  the  best  we  can. 


Telegram  received  by  telephone 
C  G  Surprise  G-3  Ho  1021 

Once  more  your  Corps  Commander  has  had  the  proud  priv¬ 
ilege  of  witness ing  the  Second  Division  maintain  its  splendid 
standard  and  fully  come  up  to  his  expectations. 

Signed 

Received  9:45  P.M.  Sept.  12/18  Liggett, 

by  Cpl  Kitchel, 


9:47  P.M.  September  12,  1918.  From  C.  G,  3rd  Brigade  at 

P.C.  to  G-3. 

^Have  artillery  put  down  heavy  barrage  at  once  in  front 
of  23rd  Infantry,  Unless  this  is  done  must  fall  back.  Boche 
counter  attacking  heavily.  Keep  up  fire.  Have  no  pyrotech¬ 
nics. 

SLY. 


9:47  P.M.  G-3  to  1st  Corps  -  Chief  of  Staff. 

Got  Craig  about  9:50  and  called  down  Army  and  Corps  bar¬ 
rage.  He  will  call  down  4th  Corps  barrage  also.  10:10  called 
5th  Division  and  asked  them  to  put  barrage  in  front  of  our 

line. 


Received  9:47  P.M, ,  From  Gen.  ELY. 

Have  artillery  put  down  heavy  barrage  at  once,  in  front 
of  23rd  Infantry.  Unless  this  is  done,  must  fall  back,  Boche 
counter  attacking  heavily.  Keep  up  fire.  Have  no  pyrotech¬ 
nics. 

ELY. 

Brown  -  Try  to  get  this  I  am  trying  to  get  the  Army  Corps 
Arty  into  action. 


P.M. 


September  12,  1918. 


9:50  P.M.  September  12,  1918  -  To  12th  and  15th  F. A. 

To  put  down  a  barrage  in  front  of  the  23rd  Infantry. 


10:00  P.II. ,  September  12,  1918.  C.  C.  Gulliver,  Sec'y  Gen¬ 
eral  Staff  to  G-3. 

About  500  prisoners  just  arrived.  More  to  come  through 
no  definite  information. 

M,P.  states  that  one  of  these  let  loose  a  carrier  nige- 
on  from  under  his  coat  when  just  south  of  LILIEY.  Impossible 
to  discover  who  did  this  because  of  big  crowd  of  prisoners* 


From:  Surprise. 

At  :  P.C. 

Date:  Sept,  12  Hour:  22^-  How  Sent:  Wireless. 

To  :  Sink  1. 


Hold  your  ground.  Heavy  barrage  coming  in  front  of 

Army  objective,  Send  messenger  to  Neville  to  signal  for 
barrage. 

Not  Sent  Surprise. 


10:30  P.M* ,  September  12,  1918  -  G-3,  5th  Division. 

I  am  in  the  same  fix.  My  heavies  are  moving  up  too  and 
I  cannot  reach  them,  and  I  am  out  of  touch  with  my  light. 

Looks  pretty  bad,  I  am  afraid.  The  89th  Division  is  pushed 
up  to,  Craig  is  trying  to  get  some  Corps  and  Army  stuff  down. 

I  don’t  hear  any  shooting.  No  artillery  at  all,  apparently. 
Pretty  well  down.  I  have  been  trying  to  get  that  up  all  night. 
Hoads  are  blocked.  It  is  a  serious  situation.  I  got  a  wire¬ 
less  from  Ely,  He  said  if  we  didn’t  put  down  a  barrage  at 
once  the  Eoche  were  counter-attacking  heavily  and  we  would 
have  to  fall  back,  Just  on  our  left.  So  am  I.  I  cannot  get 
anybody  but  you  and  the  Corps.  They  were  right  up  there  with 
them,  I  think  they  will  stand  them  off  all  right.  The  two 
brigade  commanders  are  together;  they  were,  and  I  suppose  they 
are  yet.  I  guess  we  will  get  away  with  it,  but  it  will  help 
if  we  get  something  down  though. 


10:45  P.M.  September  12,  1918  -  Colonel  Lee,  89th  Division. 

Colonel  Lee  of  the  89th  Division  said  he  has  asked  for 
the  heavies  to  help  out  in  front  of  the  23rd  Infantry. 


10:55  P.M.  September  12,  1918  -  From  89th  Division, 

The  89th  Division  called  G-3,  2nd  Division,  regarding 
coordinates  for  barrage  in  front  of  23rd  Infantry,  At  10:58, 
Captain  Davis  of  2nd  F.A.  Brigade  gave  him  the  following  co¬ 
ordinates:  In  front  of  Army  Line  -  362.5  -  243.5  due  east  to 

270.4  -  281.7,  south  to  the  "H”  in  CARRE  HE. 


From:  Fletcher. 

Date:  9/12  Hour  11:00 
To  :  5th  F.A. 

2nd  Div.  reports  reached  First  Phase  Objective  line  at 
9  A.M. 


September!?,  1518. 


P.M. 


September  12,  1518 
Sheet  52  . 

11:00  P.M.  September  12,  1918  -  From  Chief  of  Staff,  1st 
Corps. 

A  brigade  of  the  78th  including  machine  gun  battalion, 
is  ordered  up  here  from  the  EOIS  de  RAPPS  and  marches  up 
through  IuARTINCOURT,  then  north  through  the  valley  road  and 
under  bridge  culvert,  turning  to  left' on  the  METz  Road  until 
it  comes  opposite,  me  where  I  should  catch  it,  I  am  sending 
you  500  more  prisoners  this  minute. 

I  tried  to  get  the  French  to  send  up  a  barrage,  but 
they  only  work  every  hour  and  a  half. 

Our  155’ s  are  moving  up.  I  don't  hear  any  shooting,  I 
hear  a  few  but  not  very  much.  We  may  get  these  people  start¬ 
ed.  I  am  trying  to  get  wireless  for  him  to  hold  on  and  to 
send  rurlner  to  Neville  to  signal  if  he  has  no  pyrotechnics. 
They  had  their  P.C.  together  at  THIAUCOURT,  when  I  last  heard 
of  them.  They  will  hold  it  all  right. 

The  Austrians  are  cooped  up  in  the  salient.  The  1st 
Division  presses  on  to  take  V1GNEULLES  tonight.  The  only 
place  he  can  break  through  is  the  23rd,  and  he  cannot  do  it 
and  must  not  do  it. 

Is. the  89th  on  the  job?  Good.  They  are  going  to  put 
down  their  barrage  500  yards  in  front  of  you.  I  have  been 
trying  to  get  hold  of  them  but  I  can*t  do  it.  We  will  do 
the  best  we  can,  I  will  call  you  up«  I  am  as  much  out  of 
touch  with  them  as  ydu  are  yourself.  He  is  up  ahead.  He  is 
out  of  touch,  too.  The  82nd  Division  coming  from  the  other 
side  of  METZ,  I  will  do  the  best  I  can. 


11:15  P,M.  September  12,  1918  -  From  Col.  Rhea  to  C.G.  3rd 
Br i gad  e , 

Am  calling  down  all  barrage  X  can.  Out  of  touch  with 
supporting  artillery.  Our  corps  and  5th  Division  will  put 
dov/n  barrage.  Hold  on  few  minutes. 

(Not  Sent  -  Returned  by  Sig, Of¬ 
ficer  ) 


From: 

Surprise, 

At  : 

P.C, 

Date; 

Sept.  12.  Hour  23:15 

How  Sent:  Wireless. 

To  : 

Sink  one. 

Brigade  78"  coming  up,  Boche  has  only  one  division. 
You  must  hold. 

Not  Sent  Surprise  seven, 


11:30  P.II,  September  12,  1918.  From  Groupement  "L"  (thru 
1st  Corps) 

Obtained  by  wirelessprobably  intended  for  some  other 
unit:  11:10  P.M,  Urgent  request  for  barrage  in  front  of 

23rd  Infantry,  Boche  attacking  heavily.  Unless  this  is 
done  will  have  to  fall  back,  Have  no  pyrotechnics". 

To  Chief  of  Staff,  1st  Corps, 

Can  you  get  that  aerodrome  at  T0UL  and  have  them  come 
over  and  signal  in  front  of  our  lines  at  XAMLIES  for  a  bar¬ 
rage,  Front  of  our  line.  If  they  will  drop  a  barrage  sig¬ 
nal  in  there  it  will  get  our  light  guns  in  business.  I 
think  that  is  the  best  scheme,  don't  you? 


* 


No  Time  Indicated  September  12,  1918. 


°  Check  43 

Date:  Sept.  12 

To  :  Gen.  Lejeune. 

A  Brigade  of  78  Div.  and  Machine  Gun  Battalion  has  been 
ordered  to  his  support.  Should  arrive  about  3  A, 1.1,  Artillery 
and  Rif file  Ammunition  coming  up.  Army  says  SANMIHIEL  Salent 
is  ■'.von  if  Ely  can  hold.  Put  Barrage  down  for  him. 

( Surprise  7 ) 


irom  Corps  to  G~3,  2nd  Div.  (No  Time  Indicated) 

4th  Corps  is  moving  to  the  line  from  XAMMES  to  the 
j-OIo  de  DAMPVITOUX,  It  strikes  the  riorthwestern  edge  of  that 
woods  at  the  cross  roads.  The  line  then  runs  through  ST. 
BENOIT  in  wave  (Exclusive);  then  it  runs  through  a  lake  in 
the  BOIS  le  CHAUFOUR;  then  along  the  northern  and  Western 
edges  of  the  BOIS  de  VIGNEULLES  and  then  runs  practically 
straight  south  striking  the  western  edge  of  BELLE  de  OZISRE 
Woods, 

To  G-3,  1st  Corps, 

Our  men  are  digging  in  on  our  Army  Objective.  Of  course, 
they  have  men  very  strongly  in  front  of  that.  They  have 
strong  detachments  in  front  of  that  line  or  they  couldn’t  dig 
in,  and  the  P.C.  1 s  of  both  brigades  are  at  THIAUCOURT.  The' 
rear  brigade  is  closing  up  on  the  leading  battalion. 


A.M. 

Sent ember 

13,  1918. 

No. 

Sent  By 

Received  By 

Time 

Check 

4 

9  5  LN 

29X 

1202  A. I 

.1.  30 

From: 

Surprise  7, 

Date: 

Sept.  12  Hour 

To  : 

Surprise  1.  10:30 

P.M. 

Have  artillery  put  down  heavy  barrage  in  front  of  23rd 
Infantry  unless  this  is  done  must  fall  back.  Boche  counter 
attacking  heavily,  Keep  up  fire.  Have  no  pyrotechnics. 

Rhea. 


* 


\ 


September  15,  19113. 


A.M, 

September  15th, 1918.  #1.  Rec’d  12:02  A.M.  September  13,  1918. 

The  following  message  was  sent  by  phone  to  "Surprise  A" 

Relay  Wire,  to  be  transmitted  to  either  Generals  Leieune  or 
Ely : 

General  nMy  was  heavily  counter-attacked  at  11  o'clock, 
am  out  of  touch  with  the  75' s*  Ely  says:  "Must  have  barrage", 
ir?  calling  on  all  army  and  corps  artillery  that  I  can  reach, 
f'ly  no  signal  rockets.  Am  sending  an  aeroplane  to  give 
barrage  signal  along  his  front. 

Brigade  of  78th  Division  and  machine  gun  battalion  or¬ 
dered  to  his  support.  Should  arrive  about  5  A.M.  Ammunition 
coming  up  --  artillery  and  rifle. 

Army  says:  "ST.  LIIHIEL  is  won,  provided  Ely  holds".  Get 
barrage  down  for  him.  Answer. 

RHEA. 


12:01  A.M.  September  13,  1918.  To  Chief  of  Staff,  1st  Corps. 

We  have  exhausted  all  means  to  get  a  barrage  down  over 
here.^  Seems  to  be  sounding  a  little  better,  Boche  are  drop¬ 
ping  bombs  around  here  now.  Yes,  they  ought  to.  The  roads 
are  all  blocked  and  full  of  shell  holes.  Hell  to  get  up  here. 
Dark.  It.  is  about  800  or  900  jrards  from  here.  I  have  sent 
2  mounted  men  and  I  have  sent  a  motor  cycle  and  runners. 

Tried  every  means.  I  think  those  fellows  must  have  discov¬ 
ered  it  by  this  time.  We  hear  more  or  less,  probably  that 
tnis  morning  was  so  heavy  this  sounds  like  this,  I  think  we 
will  be  all  right.  I  tried  to  get  Sly  by  wireless  but  it 

would  get  stopped,  I  told  him  he  must  hold  on  to  the  last 
man. 

He  is  up  with  General  Lejeune  at  LOGE  MARGIE.  That  is 
very  close,  I  should  think  so.  I  cannot  hear  any.  I  have 
out  twice  or  three  times.  Boche  has  been  bombing.  I  sent 
about  650  prisoners  to  you.  Couldn't  get  an  accurate  account 
to  you. 

They  needn't  worry  a  dam  bit,  as  these  people  on  our 
right  and  left  are  getting  up  a  reserve  brigade.  Are  they? 

I  think  that  is  a  good  idea.  That  is  all  I  have  heard.  The 
<~3rd  and  the  9th,  the  25rd  on  the  left  and  the  9th  on  the  right 
5th  and  6th  behind  them.  Eeville  and  Ely  were  together  at 
THIAUCOURT  and  last  I  heard  of  them  both  laid  their  P.C.'s 
there.  Trot's  155 's  are  moving  up  and  his  75 's  cannot  reach 
it,  I  think  so,  if  there  is  any  way  of  doing  it.  He  probably 
has  his  wireless  down  and  I  suppose  he  will  set  it  up  if  he 
gets  in  any  trouble.  That  is  the  only  means  I  have  of  com¬ 
municating  with  him,  I  am  sending  a  third  messenger  to 

Brown.  I  ought  to  get  a  messenger  back  pretty  soon.  He  can 
get  within  about  1§-  kilometers  of  him.  Damn  messengers  don't 
know  where  his  place  is  and  I  am  afraid  they  are  getting  lost. 

I  send  one  about  every  half  hour.  I  have  an  officer  going 
over  the  sector;  is  going  over.  When  ought  they  to  be  up 
there.  About  5  o'clock. 


12:40  A.M.  September  13,  1918.  To  Chief  of  Staff,  1st  Corps. 

An  officer  I  sent  out  to  help  get  that  ammunition  start¬ 
ed,  .  said  it  is  all  rolling,  both  artillery  and  infantry  am¬ 
munition,  and  that  our  75 's  were  getting  in  position  about 
11  o'clock  and  that  they  had  received  orders  to  put  down  a 
barrage.  It  was  the  Adjutant  of  the  15th  E.A.  made  the  re¬ 
mark  that  he  was  to  put  down  a  barrage. 


Sept enter  13,  1918. 


A.  M. 

1:00  A.”.  September  13,  1918. 

Atove  message  also  given  to  Lt .  Hilliard  to  te 
given  oO  General  Ely  or  General  Brown,  at  LOGE  MANGIN . 


September  13,  1918. 
1 : 10  A.M .  S  ept  embe  r 


#2. 

13,  1918.  Message  (wireless)  from  Gen.  Ely. 


Headquarters  with  facilities  for  getting  information 
r2.aCt*S'1  firin3  "batteries  promptly.  Request  that  orders  to 
thxs  e. *ect  be  given  to  artillery  brigade  commander.  Every¬ 
thing  peaceful  and  no  doubt  that  line  can  be  held  nor  has  there 
been  Division  reported  upon  cur  left  by  liaison  officer.  Any 
disturbing  reports  from  23rd  Infantry  are  without  foundation 
due  to  excited  sergeants  who  got  erroneous  information.  9th 
reports  that  troops  on  his  right  are  falling  bach  on  account 
of  artillery  fire  and  that  he  needs  artillery  support  is  hold¬ 
ing,  Artillery  liaison  extremely  poor  there.  Should  be  an 
Officer  at  my  p.c. 

Ely. 


1:10  A*M,  September  13,  1918.  T0  Chief  of  Staff,  1st  Corps. 

I  just  got  a  message  I  am  trying  to  make  out. 
Apparently  it  is  alright,  I  think  we  had  better  continue 
until  I  get  this  figured  out.  Good. 

Prom:  Drury,  G-3,  1st  Corps: 

Says  that  all  available  argy  and  corps  artillery 
putting  barrage  in  front  of  the  23rd  Infantry  and  will  run 
it  for  one  hour  longer  until  2  o'clock  when  it  will  stop 
unless  he  gets  orders  to  discontinue. 

To:  Chief  of  Staff,  lot  Corps: 

Message  from  Ely  given.  This  message  appears  on 
the  top  of  this  sheet.  (See  1:10  A. II.  13  Sept.  3rd  Brig.) 

Apparently  Brown  and  General  Lejeune  are  on  to  the 
situation  and  have  to  go  by  that  place,  and  I  hare  an  officer 
going  there  and  he  will  stop  there  and  report  to  Gen.  Lejeune. 


1:15  A.M.  Sept.  13,  1918.  Personal  message  from  Col.  Matthews. 
G-l,  2nd  Div, 

Krueger  reports  that  30  wagons  of  small  arms  amm¬ 
unition  up  here. 


1:15  A.M,  Sept.  13,  1918.  To  Chief  of  Staff,  1st  Corps. 

I  think  that  is  alright  except  they  should  have 
some  artillery  in  front  of  the  5th.  The  9th  reports  that  the 
people  on  his  right  are  falUing  backslightly  on  account  of 
artillery  fire  and  they  need  artillery.  They  told  me  that  their 
155’s  are  on  the  move  and  that  their  75' s  would  not  reach  my 
front  and  perhaps  would  not  reach  their  own.  I  think  that 
would  be  alright. 


(Cont'd  on  next  page) 


September  13,  19 IS, 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

Somebody  in  G-3  called  me  up  and  said  they  would 
leave  their  army  and  corps  artillery  in  front  of  us  for  an 
hour  unless  they  had  orders  to  the  contrary.  I  think  so, 
you  might  as  well  let  then  shoot  another  hour.  I  will  mo 
out  and  take  a  peep  pretty  soon. 

2nd  division  reports  that  counter  attack  on  23rd 
Infantry  was  apparently  driven  off.  That  request  of  2nd 
Division  for  Army  and  Corps  artillery  to  continue  C.P.O. 
one  hour  longer.  That  comes  from  G-3. 


2.10  ...  .  Sept.  13,  1918.  Barnes  -  5th  Division. 

The  C.G. ,  2nd  Artillery  Brigade  dropping  a  barrage 
+  ?,.fr?nt  °f  the  23rd*  .¥e  hold  the  line.  What  time  was 

that  dated?  At  that  time  we  were  pretty  much  in  the  air 
witii  this  counter  attack.  Bow  we  got  news  that  the  counter 
attack  was  beaten  off.  At  the  dame  time, we  ^ot  news  that 
your^troops  were  falling  back  -  a  little  back  on  account  of 
tne  roche  artillery  fire.  It  came  from  Gen.  Ely.  He  report¬ 
ed  that  troops  on  the  right  of  the  9th  were  falling  back  on 
account  of  artillery  fire.  I  think  everything  is  alright 
uj  there.  The  last  thing  I  got  from  Ely  and  Bowley  everythin'" 
seemed  to  be  alright. 


3:06  A. II.  Sept.  13,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  G-3 
Second  Division  to  Chief  of  Staff  5th  Division. 

How  are  you  going  over  there?  Anything  coming  back? 
Anything  at  all?  What ,  the  artillery  line?  How  is  your  own 
line  to  the  front?  Well,  it  might  have  been  a  wagon  or  some 
recruit  stumbled  over  it.  Our  artillery  reported  nothing  so 
far  yet.  This  is  Jim.  Surprise  7.  Yes,  I  just  called  you 
up  to  see  if  our  line  was  working.  All  right.  Report  what? 
Tayxor’s  is  the  90th.  Yes.  Yes.  nothing  coming  over  there. 

I  have  called  up  on  our  left  and  there  is  nothing  coming  over, 
there.  1 ou  know  who  is  on  our  left  don’t  you.  Hello,  yes. 


C.G.,  3rd  Brig.  At:  T HI AU COURT .  Date:  13  Sept. ’18. 
5:10  A.?!.  Bo.  31.  How  sent:  Hess. 

C.O. ,  2nd  Div. 

Bo  counter  attack  known  of.  Bo  request  made  for 
re- inf orcements  even  to  4th  Brigade.  Brigade  reserve  has 
not  been  put  in.  Am  sending  officers  tc  investigate  as 
directed.  Bo  heavy  shelling  now.  Stone  reports  "  Bo  counter 
attack  on  him,  no  help  asked  for,  has  not  seen  78th  Div., 

All  quiet  " ,  at  5:05  A.*r.  7/ho  sent  report  about  counter 
attack.  Will  report  further  when  officers  investigating 
returns  from  9th. 


Fr  om : 
Hour : 
To: 


Ely. 


. 

..  .  .  ; 

.. 


* 


A.  LI. 


September  13,  1918. 


Hq.  2nd  Div. 

Sept.  13  -  6:00  A.M. 

Col.  RHEA. 

Following  message  has  been  received  from  Ely.  "Ho 
Counter  attack  known  of.  -  Ho  request  for  re- inf ore ements 
even  to  4 th  Brigade  -  Brigade  Reserve  has  not  been  put  in. 

Am  sending  officer  to  investigate  as  directed.  No  heavy 
shelling  now.  Stone  (23)  reports  no  Counter  attack  on  him. 

No  help  asked  for  -  has  not  seen  78th  Div.  All  quiet." 

This  is  dated  5:05  A.M.  Sept.  13. 

What  Godamned  fool  sent  that  report  about  Counter  att¬ 
ack  and  falling  back.  If  I  can  find  the  son  of  a  bitch  I'm 
going  to  shoot  him.  Will  try . 

The  2nd  Division  is  holding  the  Army  objective  as  laid 
down  and  defined  .  That  ends  it.  We  will  hold  it  in  spite 
of  all  the  God  dammed  Austrian  waiters  in  Europe.  1  am 
getting  Ely's  position  plotted  on  map.  Ke  dug  all  night  - 
and  will  send  it  in  as  soon  as  I  can. 

Hold  that  Brigade  78th  Div  -  we  don't  want*em  -  makes 
that  much  more  block  on  road  .  What  we  want  is  road  clear 
for  ammunition  and  artillery  -  then  rations. 

Fix  the  signal  man  and  order  him  to  run  another  direct  wire 
hfiT-e  -  as  soon  as  that  is  done  I'll  talk. 


Brown. 

From: 

C.  G.  3rd  Brig. 

At  : 

THIAUC0URT. 

Date : 

13  Sept.  18.  Hour:  7:40  No:  32.  How  Sent. 

M.  Mess. 

To  : 

Chief  of  Staff. 

Enclosed  two  messages  brought  by  officers  investigating 
counter  attack  rumor  explain  situation.  Nothing-. is  known  as 
to  who  started  report  or  asked  for  reinforcements. 

We  have  captured  a  R.R.  train  complete,  here.  Only  two 
6"  guns  reported  captured.  Much  ammunition  etc.  Trench 
mortars  and  M.G.'s  captured.  Ammunition  coming  up.  We  have 
never  lost  liaison  in  any  direction.  Why  a  Brigade  from 
another  division  was  sent  is  not  understood,  as  I  have  not 
even  asked  for  relief  by  Marine  Brigade.  All  I  asked  for 
was  artillery  support.  Men  are  undoubtedly  pretty  well  ex- 
austed. 

Ely,  Brig.  Gen. 


8:12  A.M.  September  13,  1918.  From  G-3  to  Chief  of  Staff. 
Report  from  Munition ' s  officer 

79  Trucks:  10  hauling  from  BOIS  de  BOUCHEY ,  60  loads 
of  75' s  to  LIMEY. 

40  trucks  hauling  155 's  from  COTE  en  HAYES. 

10  trucks  hauling  75*  s  from  PGVFNFLLE  to  LIMEY 
5  trucks  hauling  Grenades  to  LIMEY. 

1500  rations  to  LIMEY. 


9:00  A.M.  C.  of  S.  1st  Corps  reports  enemy  bottled  up  in 
place  given  me  yesterday.  BENEY  -  VIC-NEULLES,  etc.  The 
Boche  are  in  there  with  their  guns  on  our  left  rear.'  May 
have  to  fight  both  ways.  Get  ammunition  up. 


A.M. 


September  13,  1918. 


9/13/18.  Hq, 
To:  Brown. 


3rd  Brigade. 
8 :  ob  A. lid. 


in_  t^"°*u$ting  M: ° •  fire  in  front  of  Malone  also  stand. 
.  1  Gnov'  an^  outfit  behind;  am  sending  tanks  to 


,  2nd 


I.  M.  Ives 
Hqs .  5th  Divi 
13  Sept.  '18. 
C.O.  61st  Inf. 


Lt. 


9  A.M. 


6 


Motorcycle. 


•n-i,r  iSt  C?rPS  reports  1100  prisoners  taken  by  5th  Div.  90th 
r®PortB  500  prisoners  taken.  Regimental  Commander  among 
those  taken  by  5th  Div. 

hie;  vfL+'n  'L/Ti!  Sept.  *18,  C.G.  10th  Brigade  reported 

plank  ln  alr*  Gap  is  on  left  of  90th  Div.  Gap  cor¬ 
rected  by  facing  one  Bn.  to  right  &  putting  one  Bn.  in  space 

left  open.  Elsewhere  90th  Div.  is  occupying  1st  Day’s  objec- 

12  Sept.  ’18,  2nd  Div.  was  being  strongly 
tn  ?ttfc^ed  mfantrv  alone.  Left  of  2nd  Div.  may  have 

-all  oack  because  of  lack  of  ammunition.  2nd  Div.  request- 

not  be  given. 


ed 

Ho 

thi 


•  TT-t -  ux  ui  ammunition, 

artillery  support  by  5th  Div.  This  could  11U  L  UC  gi  V  t ill  » 
iurther  information  regarding  situation  of  2nd  Div.  up  to 


hour. 

p  B.M.  12  Sept.  ’18,  C.G.  5th  Div.  ordered  the  two 

rns.  oi  9th  Brigade,  v/hich  had  been  attached  for  night  to  10th, 
o  e  returned  at  daylight  to  9th  Brigade,  unless  situation 
emconc  s  otherwise,  13th  M«G.  Bn,  to  be  retained  under  command 
of  Div.  Commander. 

G  *  +  Vi  Biv.  ordered  contact  to  be  maintained  with  enemy. 

9th,  ^Oth,  21st  F.A.  to  be  in  position  south  of  old  in¬ 
termediate  objective  during  night  12/l2  Sept. 

At  11  F.M.  1st  Corps  reports  line  as  follows: 

ATTPHTTOm  kilometers  north  of  HONSORT  -  south  edge  of  BOIS  THI- 
aul-u Uhi  -  one  kilometer  north  of  DOUILLOHVILLS  and  joining  2nd 
1V*  of.our  right,  one  kilometer  north  of  THIAUCOURT. 

prisoners.  Extreme  west  of  line  approximately  HER- 

py^kLB  ”  D°H  MARTIN  south  of  the  BOIS  de  MOUSONT  -  LAMOKVILLE 
CHAVON COURT. 

There  is  no  new  information  to  this  hour. 


I  ve* 


Lt. 


From: 

Fletcher , 

At  : 

Dat  e : 

13th,  Hour  9:10. 

To  ; 

5th  E.A. 

JAULHY  -  2nd  Div.  there.  Dont  fire  there.  Notify  Corp 
Artillery  of  accessory,  2nd  Div.  helping  defend  our  front 
with  M»  Gun  fire. 


A.  M* 


Sept.  13th,  1918. 


9:45  A.  H,  Sept.  13th, 
Div .  Inspector  to  Chief 
Brigade,  Thiaucourt.) 


1918.  Field  Message 
of  Staff  (inspector 


from  H. 
at  P.  C 


Lay 

3rd 


at  Railroad  Station  (Thiaucourt)  40  box 


cars,  11  small  cars, 
projectors  (tubes)  3 
(nine)  l5C*s  long  on 
ammunition  in  shed, 
(boards  and  2x4). 


'  ?uar-  is  being  placed  over  above. 


800  barrels  cement;  1  car  load 
(three)  310  guns  on  flat  cars; 
carriages;  4,000  rounds  3  inch 
And  a  large  quantity  of  lumber 
Have  not  found  sights  for  suns. 


K.  Lay, 


gas 

o 


9:50  A,  M, ,  Sept, 
2nd  Division. 


13th,  1918.  From  0-3  to  C.  of  S. 


last 

line 

from 

last 


left 


c  oul  dn  1  ■ 
to 


:  get  very  much 
think  the  82th 


out  of  them 
’re re  right  on 


To  our 

-ht ,  Craig  seems 

ity  us.  I  have  no  communication.  All  I  got  is 
gf  sai^  the  1st  is  to  attack  VIG-FFULLFS 
arp  ^ G  Drench  took  Font  Sec,  I  guess  thev 

from  hf^ad?vCfUSht  around  there.  Until  me  hear  further 
r  !r?r  '  jhat  bridle  of  the  78th  revert  to  the  Corps 
th^r  t-p  ^  ,oaii  bold  them  in  the  moods  There  re  can  get 
t^‘“,  ,  ,V£  c?n  them  dorn  in  there  ~e  ought  to  1st 

il' evQt  rer  part  of  the  linc-  1  ’ill  call  him  up. 

f  everybody  on  that  road,  rith  -"aeons,  etc., 
thing  I  tried  to  get  up  on  trucks  is 
hospital  so  that  the  -rounded  -ouldrJt  have  to 

^  i G  on-  Y  a  on£  way  road  and  not  a  tnro 
h+v,  iv  '  l  h ®  a  r  d  a  rumor  that  Mitchell  had  it  arranged 
,  Tr-0y  told  me.  the  road  -as  dom  to.  I  think 
1  ^  »ould  oe  much  better  because  're  got  everybody  out 


the  field 
come  back 


working,  There 


e  is 


out  some  distance 


a  corps  plan  for 
I  -ill  take  that 


doing  that.  It 
up  -ith  Craig. 


is 


9:50  A.  «.  Sept.  13th,  1913.  Kastass  from  Gen.  Ero-n. 


IvO. 


The  civil  population  of  Thiaucourt 
.e.Zacua^£d*  Under  the  French  la~s  or  some  General  order, 
,y*  £n  French  to— n  is  taken,  by  American  troops,  you  have 
to  appoint  a  torn  major  and  examine  all  the  population 
ano.  go  through  a  lot  of  formalities.  I 
they  are  and  hav on 1 1  got  the  order,  but 


out  and  the  to-n  is  liable  t 


lo- 


of  e-omen  and  children. 


1 1  knov;  -hat 
the  population 
to  bombardment 

Th  e  y 


;m 


grants  to  get 
any  minute.  There  are 
are  also  exposed  to  gas. 

""oul d  like  to  eva.cua.te  th 
portat ion  and  have  them  concern 

in  a  back  area.  -  here  the  "French  authorities  could  conduct 
tne  proper  examination  and  separate  the  loyal,  dislovalv, 
etc. ,  and  feed  them,  " 

Above  message  given  to  Chief  of  Staff,  1st  Corps. 


by  any  available  trans¬ 
lated  at  a  suitable  point 


A-n/r 

•  ivl  » 


September  13,  1?18. 


9/13/18.  Hq .  3rd  Brigade. 

To:  G-2 .  10:10  A.M. 

The  following  identifications  have  been  established: 

INFANTRY  419-36-371-71-62-81-2-54-258-16-164-419- 
82-  and  203. 

STURM  BN.  or  Shock  troops  (numbers  unknown)  but 
identified  as  shock  troops  by  blue  shoulder  strap  confirmed 
by  prisoner. 

27  Pioneers  and  some  unnumbered  Pioneers. 

539th  &  59th  Field  Artillery. 

( Sgd  j  J .A,Molloy-Br ig.  Intell. 


From:  Div.  Inspector. 

At  :  P.C.  3rd  Brig.  THIAUCOURT. 
Date:  9/13/18  Hour:  11:45  A.M. 
To  :  Chief  of  Staff. 


Have  identified  prisoners  taken  by  3  Brigade  from  foll¬ 
owing  regiments:  2-16-27-36-54-62-78-71-81-164-258-371. 

K .  Lay . 


P ,M .  September  13,  1918, 


13  Sept.  1918.  12:30. 


1st  Corps  Note 


•  2nd  Div.  has  captured:  GUNS  -  210’s  -  3;  150 
long  -  10,  77 ' s  -  30.  AMMUNITION:  4000  rounds  of  77's. 
R.R.  30  box  cars;  1500  20  narrow  gauge  cars.  Many  machine 
guns  and  trench  mortars.  Many  army  dumps.  3  big  mortars. 
Technical  and  telegraphic  material.  Much  other  material. 


13  Sept.  1918.  12:30.  1st  Corps  'Tote 

2nd  Div,  troops  were  in  XAMMES  at  noon.  Enemy  shelled 
XAMMES  this  morning.  2nd  Div.  artillery  is  pounding  ST. 
JULIEN  and.  CHAREY  / 


No.  154.  13  September,  1918. 

2:10  P.M. 

La  (with  89th  Div.)  reports  as  follows: 

10:25  A.M.  To  C.  of  S.  42nd  Div.  At  7:35  advance 
elements  reported  two- thirds  way  through  BOIS  de  THIAUCOURT 
and  approaching  depot  d ’MATERIEL.  At  8:05,  line  reported 
just  this  side  BOIS  de  BENEY.  At  8:20,  aeroplane  message 
reports  friendly  troops  seen  forming  middle  BOIS  de  THIAU¬ 
COURT  . 

At  9:35,  left  of  2nd  Div.  was  1  km.  south  of  right  of 
89th  Div.,  and  2nd  Div.  left  says  no  orders  to  move. ^  Evid¬ 
ently  conflict  in  orders.  Corps  has  been  asked  to  adjust. 

178th  Brigade  reported  at  10:20  A.M.  one  battalion  of 
356th  Inf,  at  359.0  244.50  extending  down  to  right  at 

360.50  -  243.5.  Another  bn.  at  360.1  -  241.9  extending  up 
to  right  to  360.7  -  242.5.  Another  bn.  at  360.1  -  240.7 

extending  to  right  to  360.7  -  240.8.  _  .  _ 

Yesterday  afternoon,  last  night  and  this  morning  l  neve 

been  out  .clearing  roads  and  assisting  artillery  forwarn . 

( Signed)  ARM I TAGE . 


P.M. 


September  13,  19  IS, 


TO  G-2,  2nd  Division. 

AREA  XAMLIES  -  PONT  a  MOUSSON 
MISSION  Recconnai  sane  e . 


Date  Sept.  15,  191S, 
Hour  16.15  4:15  P.M. 

Sqdn.  No.  1.  Alt.  700, 
Visibility  Pair 


Troops  none 
Transportation  none 
Explosions  none 

Eirc^  DAMP TVITOUX  -  XAMME  -  STr  JULlEN  -  and  in  several 

_  .  other  towns  farther  to  they,  and  Northwest. 

Tram  movements  none 

Hostile  artillery  None 
Hostile  balloon  None 
Hostile  aircraft  None 
Adjustment  None 

Miscellaneous  Brigade  P.C.  at  R3  T9.  Fresh  diggings  at 

VI  Y9  -  R5V5  and  R4  CO  -  R8  V7 

( Signed ) 

A.  M.  Duckstein 

1st  Lt.  A. S.  U.S.A. 


C . 0 .  10  Br i gad  e . 

9/13  Hour:  18:30. 

C.G.  2d  Div.  &  C.G.  90th  Div* 

Enemy  attacking  between  B0I3  BONVAUX  inclusive  to  BOIS 
de  VENCHERES  exclusive.  Already  reached  Farm  TANTECOURT, 
Request  C.O.P.  &  cooperation  on  both  flanks. 

Malone , 

Colonel , 


From; 
Date: 
To  ; 


9/13/18  Ha  3rd  Brig. 

Cronelin  at 'Same.  6:35  P.M. 

It  is  impossible  to  fire  on  machine  gun  reported  at  364.5- 
^43.2  as  we  have  no  observation.  It  is  too  close  to  our  line 
to  fire  without  observation.  Please  transmit  this  to  Snow 
and  Sink. 

Signed.  TIBBETTS. 


13  Sept.  Wheler  7:10  P.M,  (Written  on  common  paper) 

5th  Div.  15  P.M.  -  Enemy  attacking  on  my  front,  right  and 
left.  Request  barrage  by  219th  Artillery  French  that  cast- 
non  be  ordered  forwarded  with  all  our  troops  for  counter  at¬ 
tack, 

Malone  ar  f  T. 


' 

' 


"  . ' 


. 

■ 


.  . 

■:  ■  - 


' 


' 


■ 


‘ 


.. 


P-  M, 


Sept.  13th,  1918* 

F  *3  c  ’  d  2nd  Div.  Po.  o ■  oc 

From:  C.  0.  10th  Bg.  To  T  C.  *o‘ “ Sth^  13th'  1918* 

to  Pois'd!  inclusive 

TANTECOURT,  "Reau-ot  •  Alread'r  reached  ™E. 

•  Kequ33t  close  co-op  on  both  flanks, 

HA LONE. 

Telephoned  to  0-3.  1st  Corps  at  8:3?  P.  M.  Sent  nth 

issued  to  our  Div^to'Vv3'*  *  "  Instructi°ns  have’been 
left  flank°of  ithmnston.  °f  °UT  rl?ht  flanl-  anl 

Gen!  N;“me?Ptember  13'  191°-  .  Prora  C‘  »f  S.  2nd  Div.  to 

K.' Sftja  ,sr 

( substance  of  message) 

0:55  P.M.  September  13,  1910.  To  the  Adjutant  3rd  Brig. 
givenNeVTbie^USt-°aUed  me  up  about  the  orders  Mr.  Ely  was 

sr»  S«;  *»*  «*«- 

you  think  it  may  be.  t  thlnk  14  -15  as  serious  as 


9:00  P.M.  Message  from  Chief  of  Staff,  5th  Div. 

hirltlSV6  that  attack  going  on  in  front  of  you?  We  are 

down  »fJ  U  UP  °Jer  here ■  We  wU1  put  machine  gun  fire 
,  ,  l°ur  front  and  stop  them  in  there.  We  will 

back  you  up  We  are  looking  out  for  you.  Y^ur  wire  is 

a  runner  oi  ?tand  ?y  if  they  wil1  cal1  for  help,  Send 
vour  P  C  OPra°4or^cle  raan  there  and  let  us  know.  You  get 

will  get 'us  ShWeS+halvht  thr°ufh  Surprise.  Same  old  code 
over  into  our  !Lt'1DltIy™  E  battery  of  #20  is  firing 
there  fthot  i  Sht-.  In  the  town  of  JAULPY.  Don't  fire 
tend  t;  ^t.  °Ur  t0Wn‘  “e  in  there.  We  will  at- 


I.  M.  Ives,  2nd  Lt, 
Hq.  5th  Div. 

13  Sept.  ’18, 

C,0.  61st  Inf, 


(Liaison  officer  61st  Inf. 
Corps ) 

Do.  13.  How  Sent:  Hudson. 


with  5th 


left  ■Rr^H  Dlckson  Phones  to  Chief  of  Staff  that 

the  ontC,  9°th  DlV  1S  in  the  fiSht*  The  Artillery  of 

15  cooPerating;  they  are  putting  the  artil- 
j-ery^on  the  sore  points  and  are  firing  on  VILCEY, 

Staff  Ch,ief  of  Staff  2nd  Div.  phoned  Chief  of 

our  frnif  ?1VC  ,that  that  Mv‘  i3  Putting  M.G.  fire  down 
.  t0  nelP  us  out  and  requests  that  our  artillery 

do  not  fire  on  JAULHY  which  is  occupied  by  that  Div. 


Ives. 


Lt . 


I.  '  <  ,v 


•  J 


P  .  M . 


September  13,  1918. 


9:05  P.M.  Message  from  General  Neville. 


The  Eoche  have 
to  be  about  150 » s . 
you  know  right  away 


put  Fix  shells  over 
Seem  to  have  about 


THIAU COURT .  Seems 
guns..  I  will  let 


9/12/18  .  Hdq  .  3rd  Brigade .  9 : 10  p  .M  . 


Gen ' 1  .  Brown 
3rd  Brigade  would 
Commander  did  not 
sibility.  GerHl. 


called  up  a,nd  said  understood  what  help 
give  Malone  "Div" .  approved  but  Division 
ish  to  commit  Division"  Accepted  respon- 
Brown  said  not  serious. 


Pr  om :  Roberts.  A t 
To:  9th  Brig.  Hdq. 


Div.  Hdq.  Date:  13  Sept.  18.  No:  20 


21  H  12  of  Staff  2nd  Div.  phones  Chief  of  Staff 

b^h  Div.  that  that  Div.  is  putting  machine  gun  fire  down  oui 
iront  -go  help  us  out  and  requests  that  our  artillery  do  not 
lire  on  JATJLNY  which  is  occupied  by  that  Division. 

21  H  18  *rom  Dickson  at  Taylor  to  Slayer.  We  are  del¬ 
ivering^  artillery  fire  on  enemy  left  flank.  e  have  one 
tn .  infantry  in  light  on  our  extreme  left  and  another  Btn. 
in  support  of  them. 


9:^0  P.M.  Message  from  G-l,  2nd  Division. 

He  said  he  would  do  what  he  could  about  the  question  of 
M.P.^  He  said  there  had  been  a  counter  attack  on  the  5th 
lasting  a  couple  of  hours  and  emphasized,  digging  in. 


September  13,  1918.  C.  of  S.  G-2  to  C. 


oi 


s 


9:20  P.M. 

1st  Corps. 

.  saw  Bate  this  afternoon,  the  Boche  putting  Gown  some 

oig  ones  on  the  5th.  We  got  a  message  a  little  while  ago 
about  it  stating  about  a  counter  attack  and  so  I  got  hold  of 
iROTT  on  the  phone  and  we  will  stand  by  with  them  there  and 
pui  some  machine  gun  fire  along  the  front,  so  we  could  rake 
out  and  infilade  some  fellows.  Nothing  doing  out  there.  It 
doesn't  amount  to  a  hill  of  beans.  Bovlcy  is  right  here  and 
he  states  he  will  stand  by  with  some  artillery  if  necessary 

but  the  idea  of  any  Boche  getting  the 
anywhere  with  an  American  division  is  foolish 


but  it  isn't  necessary, 
idea  he  can  get 


things  I  want  to  tak< 


up  with  you 


could^t  get  Trott  to  understand  it  on  the  phone. 

That  is  Battery  "E"  of  the  20th  Artillery , .which  is  one  of 
his  outifts,  fired  high  explosive  shells  into  our  lines  this 
afternoon.  Probably  "B"  battery.  It  was  pretty  carefully 
verified.  Cur  artillery  complained  we  were  falling  short. 
General  Bowley  made  a  careful  investigation,  and  it  is  prob¬ 
ably  "E"  battery,  firing  at  an  oblique  angle. 

Another  thing  is  this.  I  got  a  very  gar blediaes sage  from 
our  liaison  man  from  the  4th  Corps,  Snyder,  in  which  he 
states  that  a  further  reconnaissance  of  our  left  flank  should 
be  made,  and  that  the  division  commander  directs  that  we  do 
^•t .  I  think  what  he  means  is  this.  Gur  left  flank  is  just 
practically  on  the  Amy  line,  a  little  to  the  south  of  the. 
Army  line  on  the 


(Cont'd  next  page) 


September  13,  1918. 


.  P.M. 

(Cont'd  from  last  page) 


actual  physical  union 
an  army  line  ought  to 

"t°  .  This  town 

course  you  don't  have 
You  get  rifle  fire  on 


to  get  th e  reverse  slope,  and  I  think  has 
dvanced  a  little  beyond  it  and  he  thinks  we  ought  to  be  in 

with  them*  I  don't  think  he  understands 

be  subject  to  slight  modification  due 

of  XAMMES  is  way  low  in  a  slope  and  of 

to  go  way  down  in  the  low  to  defend* 

~  ~  - - -  We  wish  you  would  find  out  from 

Heinz elman  what  he  wants. 

n-no-r^+-  *  5111  3enc*ing  down  a  sketch  of  our  position  up  here,and 

+  i°r*S  reP°r^»  covering  yesterday  and  today.  It  is  very 
o  or  but  you  must  bear  in  mind  it  is  slow  business.  It 
taices  id  hours  to  get  men  from  LIMEY  up  here. 

.  ,  ^  is  getting  a  little  better  at  the  front.  I  under- 

an  that  the  89th  was  going  to  stop  our  using  a  road  or  some- 
thing  and  I  will  tell  you  the  reason.  With  all  the  stuff 
f  ng^uP  there  and  our  peculiar  position  on  the  river,  we  have 
;°  Set  our  wounded  into  THIAUCOURT.  We  are  having  a  hell  of  a 
wounded  out  of  THIAUCOURT,  We  cannot  get  wounded 
T+  . 0  IHIAUCOURT,  the  road  we  come  into  being  a  one  way  road. 

,  ,13  almost  impossible  to  get  them  out.  (Craig).  Any  road 
whatever  .or  wounded.  Fine.  We  got  2  hospitals  at  LIMEY  coming 
up  siowly  and  they  will  go  to  THIAUCOURT,  and  I  am  certain  the 
•  -j will  shell  it  and  we  want  to  get  the  wounded  back.  I 
THp  a  +  this  up  with  G-l,  and  see  that  those  men  get  back. 

,  groa,t  trouble  we  get  is  that  we  have  to  get  the  ambulances 

bo.ck  on  the  same  road, 

t  ..  .  saYs  Lean’s  whole  brigade  is  on  the  road  with  its 

.  in  l*LEY,  blocking  everything.  That  was  the  brigade  ord- 
e  out  here  last  night.  Everything  out  here  is  in  good  shape, 
/f”  p,c*  Here,  we  look  right  over  on  our  line  and  can 

e  the  glass,  and  you  can  see  a  man  almost  light  a  cigarette, 
o  we  have  a  pretty  fair  knowledge  of  it.  We  looked  over  the 
line  all  afternoon  and  all  through  the  valley  you  can  see  the 
owns  being  burned  some  of  them  by  incendiary  shells  and  putting 
lire  to  it.  It  looks  that  way,  as  if  they  were  getting  out, 

€  "'^^Yng  troops  in  to  hold  his  new  line.  Think  there  is 

no  doubt  of  that.  They  want  us  to  find  out  if  the  3rd  line  is 
occupied  -  The  Hindenburg  Line,  Reason  to  believe  they  are 
ailing  back  to  the  Hindenburg  Line.  We  haven't  received  that 
iniormation  yet.  You  see  the  trouble  is  that  the  confound¬ 

ed  Boche  got  on  to  our  wave  and  we  have  had  to  retune  every¬ 
thing. 


I  am  going  to  leave  an  officer  down  where  we  were  be¬ 
fore  to  relay  and  I  will  leave  him  right  there  in  case  we  get 
trouble  on  the  relay. 

If  you  could  shove  your  corps  police  and  clean  out 
these  woods  with  stragglers  and  fellows  who  sleep  in  dugouts, 
it  would  be  a  good  thing.  This  whole  ground  out  here  ought  to 
be  salvaged  right  away.  Why  can  you  not  take  a  bunch  of  Mr. 
Lean's  and  salvage  it.  We  have  never  get  the  company  of  pio¬ 
neers,  I  never  heard  of  them,  Rhea  says  they  are  coming  up, 
but  I  haven't  seen  them  yet.  There  is  a  vast  amount  of  Boche 
salvage  here.  We  cannot  hold  them  on  the  road.  The  road  won't 
stand  those  210' s.  Got  a  railroad  but  don’t  know  what  to  do 
with  it,  The  best  thing  to  do  would  be  to  couple  up  those 
Lecauvilles. 


9:55  P.M.  September  13,  1918.  From  Buckman,  Observer. 

Just  an  occasional  shot  on  the  5th  Livision  sector. 

I  want  a  careful  observation  kept  at  right  about  the  junction 
of  those  2  sectors.  But  you  say  it  is  quite  quiet  there. 


t,  ;  * 


*4  •«/ 


f  ' 


•J  i- 


f 


”»  September  13,  1918. 

191£-  J!ess^  c-of  s.,  ist  corps, 

Marines  Coln^T^*011  ArtillerP  is  again  firing  into  our  5th 

noon  caused  -ill  ^,^avis’  °n  a  similar  complaint  this  after- 

5th  Marine^  onn+ •  '  |uns.  to  cease  fire.  The  firing  into  our 

and  sound  ^nd  r  1  n  ^  6  •  +  Ae  ^en  traced  the  fire  by  direction 

Inde-nerrWt  ?d  *nd  at  t0  ce  battery  "E"  20th  Field  Artillery. 

persona llv  j?entified  the  same  battery.  Davis 

to'shSot  -nd  ih  h  t  %  y  and  found  the>r  didn't  know  how 

hoot  and  had  lost  liaison  with  the  unit  they  were  supporting 

batterv  !  ot0p  11  ■  Ie  are  sending  an  officer  to  the 

some  ?LeTo  e”dS-tC0Unlry-  “  ic  a  hard  Jo*-  «  will  take 
to  mf-h*  ,  fd  lt;;  Thl5  f^ing  forces  our  line,  5th  Marines, 
to  Withdraw  back  as  long  as  it  continues, 

frnnt  Our  observer  reports  all  quiet  along  5th  Division 
front.  Occasional  shots  onlv. 


10:20  P.K.  Sept,  13,  1918. 
Interrogation  of  prisoners; 

No  Austrians  except 


Prom  G-2,  2nd  Division 
artillery  ahead  of  us 


10:48  P.M.  Sept.  13,  1918.  To  C.  of  S.,  1st  Corps. 

J  got  a  telephone  message  from  23rd  Infantry 

regarding  5th  division.  Small  parties  over  there,  didn’t 
a*^?unt  t0  -,nacn*  it  is  all  over.  Quite  a  few  planes  came  over 
and  show  a  few  machine  guns  along  the  right  but  not  to  amount 
to  anything.  Very  quiet  along  here. 


5/13/18.  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  10:50  P.M. 

Information  transmitted  to  2nd  Div. 

To  2nd  Div.  11:15  -  9th  Inf.  Completed  relief. 

9/13/18.  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  11:20  -f.M. 

Notified  Division  that  relief  completed. 


13  Sept.  ’ 18 .  11:45  P.M. 

-kinG  of  1st  Corps  unchanged,  Exploitation  line  of 
and  5th  Divisions  about  2  Km.  in  advance.  Exploitation 
line  of  9  0th  Div.  being  pushed  out  to  about  2  Km. 


un'O  time  indicated  September  13,  1918. 

Brigade  Intelligence  Officer  ( G.L.  Jones)  Sept.  13,  1918. 
source  of  Inf ormat ion,  10th  Brigade  Liaison  Officer,  Lt .  Illy. 

2nd  Div,  P.C.  at  364.5  -  240.5.  3rd  and  4th  Brigades  (Marines) 
at  THIAUCCURT .  1  Marine  Reg.  P.C,  at  362.7  -  241.3,  3  Marine 

Outposts  as  follows:  1  at  363.0-243.3,  1  at  363.7-243.1,  1  at 
363,9  -  243.3. 


,T ones . 


. 


^ MEMORANDUM : 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION 
/CLERIC  AN  EXPEDIT I  ON  ARY  FORCES 

France,  September  13,  1918. 


ln_  A?,  Division  Commander  takes  pleasure  in  publish, 
mg  t.re  following  telegram  from  the  Corps  Commander- 
-  ,  „„  ,  Coiwandine  General,  2nd  Division,  fun.  E.F. 

C3  fA  A  1  ?e r'1  od  once  nore  your  Corps  Commander  has 
hao  the  proud  privilege  of  witnessing  the  Second  Division 

e:opec?a?ions.EP  Standard  ^  fully  OOI!ie  »P  to  his 

LIGGETT  n 


By  Command  of  Major  General  Lejeune; 


MADISON 


PEARSON . 


A.  M.  September  14,  1918. 


00:05  September  14,  1918. 

ihe  3rd  and  4th  Brigades 
lovely.  (Relief  completed  without 


both  report  everything 
incident . 


00:10  3  ept  ember  14 ,  19 18 . 


Lt.  Craeger,  Munitions  Officer 
left  LIMEY  for  T hi AU COURT  loaded  with,  r 
grenades  and  Stokes’  mortar  ammunition, 
put  in  a  church??  Dum. 


reports  27  wagons 
ifle  ammunition, 
Probably  will  be 


1:15  A.M.  Sept. 

Deports 

the  4th  Brigade 


14,  1918.  From  Lt.  Euckman,  2nd  Div.  Observer. 

explosion  in  -TAULNY.  Colonel  Rhea  ordered 
to  investigate  and  report. 


2:20  A.M.  September  14,  1918.  2nd  Division  C.P. 

Heavy  machine  gun  fire  in  sector  on  our 
the  5tn  Division  -  -  for  the  last  ten  minutes. 


right 


A.M 


September  14,  1918. 


3:35  A.M.  September  14,  1918.  Division  O.P. 

Barrage  in  sector  of  the  5th  -  2nd  and 
lasting  15  minutes.  Normal  at  this  time. 


89th  Divisions, 


^.4o  A.M.  September  14,  1918.  Division  O.P. 


At  about  10  or  12  kilometers  for  7 
on  our  left.  A  large  shell  comes  over  he 

ut  es . 


or  8  minutes  barrage 
re  about  every  4  min- 


6:00  A.M.  September  14,  1918.  Division  O.P. 

No  shelling  for  20  minutes.  Aeroplanes  coming  over, 
arrage  on  the  left  has  stopped.  Lines  remain  unchanged  so 
far  as  can  be  observed. 


6:45  A.M.  September  14,  1918.  Division  O.P. 

_  Jal3oon  UP  front  of  sector  15  degrees  west  of  North 
m  iront  or  center  of  our  sector. 


7.40  A.M.  September  14,  1918.  Prom  Adjutant  4th  Brigade. 

Reports  explosion  reported  in  JAULNY  -  to  the  northeast 

Of  TKIAUC OORT  and  was  probably  an  old  Boche  dump,  everything 

c[u  i  e  t » 


8:00  A.M.  September  14,  1918.  To  Lt .  Purrin,  Asst.  G-3,  1st 
Corps . 

Reported  everything  quiet. 


8:50  A.M.  September  14,  1918.  Division  O.P. 

Reports  movement  cn  DANPVITOUX  -  CHAPE  LEY  road.  Small 
groups  of  men  and  wagons.  Boche  balloons  up. 


8:51  A.M.  September  14,  19  18.  From  G-2,  4th  Brigade. 

A  man  in  American  officers  uniform  went  to  one  of  our 
car  drivers  about  8:15  A.M.  and  said  ’’Take  me  down  the  road 
a  ways".  The  driver  thought  it  was  Lt .  Kirk.  They  went  east 
on  the  valley  road  about  a  mile  and  a  half.  The  driver  dis¬ 
covered  it  was  not  Kirk  and  told  him  he  had  no  authority  to 
carry  him.  The  man  jumped  out  at  once  saying  hurriedly  "  That's 
all  right  -  I'll  walk  the  rest  of  the  way".  Probably  a  German. 
Answers  the  following  descripti on:  6  feet  1  inch  medium  weight, 
blond.  Would  suggest  notifying  5th  Division. 


A 


•  M.  September  14,  1918. 

9,30  °ePtember  14,  1918.  Division  O.ir.  ( Verbal  Message) 

Cur  ripht  ?f®  filing  our  suPP°rt  lines  heavily, 

r  xignt  -lame  and  tne  hill  on  the  north  of  our  lines  2 

Up  and  there  a  barrage^on 


9:35  A. II, 


September  14, 


1918.  From  Adjutant  4th  Brigade. 


Lt .  Col.  Ellis  reports  that 
less  shelling  during  the  night  on  the 
ihihu COURT .  That  is  what  caused  that 


there  has  been  more  or 
railroad  northeast  of 
dump  to  go  up. 


i-mC.  4th  Brigade, 

Marines,  American  E.  F. 

14  September,  1918. 

10:45  A.M. 

Memo  for  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Division. 

01‘ ,  Attached  hereto  is  position  report  of  4th  Brigade 
on  September  i4 ,  1918,  at  8:00  A.M, 

.  * green  line  denotes  the  front  Line  of  the  third 

Brigade,  when  relieved  by  the  4th  Brigade  on  the  night  13-  14th 
September.  The  4th  Brigade  immediately  established  an  out¬ 
post  ( marked  in  blue)  to  the  eastward  of  XA'MES.  The  6th  Reg¬ 
iment  now  has  patrols  out  from  the  front  line  up  to  this  out¬ 
post.  If  reports  of  the  reconnaissance  are  satisfactory  this 
line  will  probably  be  advanced  up  to  the  outpost. 


By  command  of  Brig,  General  Levi lie; 


E/s  G-2. 

Send,  tracing  paper 


Earl  K,  Ellis, 
Lieut.  Col.  USMC. 

Ad  jut  ant . 

to  4th  Brigade  by  bearer. 

Ellis , 


Received  at  67 OU  . 
cskx  85  Ob  rush 


TELEGRAM . 


Headquarters  first  Army  Corps  Sept  14  1318 


Rec»d  10:50 
A.M, 


C.G,  2nd  Division. 

Following  enemy  message  intercepted  is  repeated  for  your  in¬ 
formation  enemy  has  broken  into  A5CTJE  of  the  Regiment  12  o* 
clock  midnight  is  time  set  to  drive  enemy  out  again  by  counter 
attack  Tnis  is  thought  to  refer  to  Malone’s  Brigade  Craig . 

ho  signature, 

10.10  P.M. 


A  F 


September  14,  1918. 


11:00  A.M.  September  14,  1918. 
4th  Brigade . 


IV 1  til  Commanding  General 


-L'leville  is  also  very  anxious  to  get  that  position 
w  ,  ,ecVe  -  way  back  in  depth.  In  other  words  it  has 

g°t  t0  ‘-e  done  in  accordance  with  that  corps  plan.  What 
about  Ely’s  Brigade.  His  Brigade  ought  to^come  back  now. 

Ihe  general  is  coming  right  up  to  TKIAUC  CURT  right  now.  I 
will  do  it  right  now. 


A.H,  September  14,  ,1918.  Telephone  message  from  C.G., 
4th  brigade  to  G-3,  Second  Divison, 

ihe  4th  Brigade  through  the  5th  Marines  is  in 
perfect  liaison  with  the  6th  Infantry  on  its  right  at  the 
southwest  corner  of  the  BOIS  de  BQNVAUX.  Colonel  Malone, 
commanding  loth  Brigade,  5th  Division,  apparently  is  not 
in  good  liaison  with  his  own  regimental  commanders  because 
this  Brigade  is  in  perfect  liaison  and  communicat ion  with 
the  6th  Infantry  on  its  right,  Also  the  6th  ITarines  is  in 
liaison  with  the  89th  Division  on  our  left.  They  have 
actual  contact. 


11*^0  A.M,  September  14,  1918.  Verbal  report  from  the  Div¬ 
ision  Surgeon  to  G-3. 

Up  to  11:00  A.*'r,  Sept,  14,  -  800  casualties  were 
evacuated  through  our  Division  Triage  (Evacuation  point). 

No  report  has  as  yet  been  received  of  the  number  of  killed 
on  the  battle  field. 


P.  M,  September  14,  1918, 

12:10  P.M.  September  14,  1918.  Prom  C.G.,  4th  Brigade  to 
G-3,  2nd  Division. 

It  is  reported  that  there  is  a  suspected  mine  about 
50  yards  north  of  the  4th  Brigade  Headquarters  in  THIAUCOURT. 
Request  that  the  Engineers  be  sent  here  to  investigate. 


To  G-2,  2nd  Division. 

Area  BENEY  -  BOIS  de  RAPPE3 
MISSION  BOIS  de  HART 
Re  ccon , 


Date  14-9  -  18. 
Hour  12:15  p  ,M . 
Sqdn.No  .  1.  Alt .  800 
Visibility  Good . 


Troops  None 
Transportation  None 
Explosions  None 

Fires  X AIDES  -  St.  JULIEN  x  J5-SO 

Train  movements  None 

Hostile  artillery  None 

Hostile  balloon  On  ground  at  DFSF 

Hostile  aircraft  None 

Adjustment  None 

Miscellaneous 

( S  igned ) 

A. IV.  Duckstein, 

R  e  c  *  d  12:30  P.M.  14  Sept.  ’18.  1st  Lt.  A.S  .  U.S.A. 


fir 


'ept .  14,  1918., 


ision^to  V  ^ep^e?bSr  14  •’  191B*  Message  from  G-3,  5th  Div¬ 
ision  to  G-3,  2nd  Divisi-on. 

w  i'J,e  Pad  in^or^ation  2  hours  ago  that  our  right  regiment 
west  S°^acL^ith  y°ur  left  regiment  at  the  south - 

contnrt*  r.  0*+the  B0IS  de  BOIiVAUX.  They  were  in  actual 
How  are  J AULNY  -  in  actual  possession. 

•  -+  ,  ,  lG  ^ron‘t  our  patrols  have  advanced  is  not  def- 

~  n  .  +  ?  J1.°wn  ■  1  don't  know  what  reconnaissance  to  the 

jjl  .een  ordered  this  afternoon.  The  Division  Comm- 

h -Jfn  ‘  tbe  Cille±  of  Staff  are  at  the  front  now,  and 
probably  giving  the  instructions  for  the  operation.  Will 
ave  he  Chief  of  Staff  call  you  up  as  soon  as  he  returns. 


1:50  P  #M,  September  14,  1918,.  From  G-3,  1st  Corps  to  G-3, 
2nd  Division. 

liis  scheme  is;  He  will  see  General  Craig  and  arrang 
co-ordinated  movement  of  the  5th  -  2nd  and  89th  Divisions, 
with  the  idea  of  pushing  out  and  establishing  lines  on  the 
•Exploitation  Line",  and  a  strong  line  of  advance  posts,  I 
told  him  it  could  be  done  anytime  he  desired  it,  that  we  al¬ 
ready  had  a  strong  reconnaissance  ordered  to  the  front,  but 
in  order  to  contemplate  holding  ground  out  there,  it  would 
be  necessary  to  have  the  movement  adjusted,  in  harmony  with 
the  divisions  on  the  right  and  left.  He  said  he  would  talk 
it  over  with  General  Craig  and  call  us  up  later, 


1:53  P.11,  September  14,  1918.  Telephone  message  from 
Divisional  P.C, 

The  Germans  have  just  thrown  ten  77' s  into  the 
valley  north  of  the  BOIS  d'HEICHE,  It  was  impossible  to 
see  the  burst  of  the  shells. 


2:29  P.M.  September  14,  1918.  From  G-3,  to  Chief  of  Staff, 
1st  Corps. 


Desires  us  to  push  forward  strong' reconnaissance 
five  o'clock  this  afternoon.  The  5th  and  90th  Divisions  have 
the  same  orders.  This  does  not  mean  that  we  have  stopped 
strengthening  the  army  objective.  Push  strong  reconnaissance 
forward  to  the  exploitation  line  and  hold  all  the  line  we 
can  get.  Effort  is  being  made  to  have  the  89th  Division  of 
the  4th  Corps  cooperate  with  us.  If  not,  2nd  Division  must 
look  out  for  its  left  flank. 


3:15  P  It,  September  14,  1918.  From  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Div,  , 
to  Chief  of  Staff,  1  A. C. 

General  Craig  said  that  he  is  going  to  call  up 
Colonel  Drum  at  Army  Headquarters  and  that  he  would  not 
do  another  thing  except  what  he  was  doing.  I  said  we  wanted 
a  clean  cut  order  and  he  said  we  were  entitled  to  it. 


P*M.  September  14,  1918. 

September  14,  1918  - 

3:30  P.M.,  September  14,  1918  -  Telephone  message  to  G-3, 
from 

American  aviator  has  brought  down  the  Boche  balloon 
north  of  DOMMARTIN. 


Telephone  Message:  I  Corps  3:32  P.M.  Sept.  14. 

From:  Gen,  Craig. 

To  :  Col,  Drum. 

Patrols  sent  out  on  the  front  of  the  1st  Corps  in  ac¬ 
cordance  with  the  Army’s  instructions  are  being  held  up  by 
isolated  machine  gun  posts  and  artillery  fire  as  scon  as  they 
appear  in  the  open.  Nothing  can  be  accomplished  without  an 
attack  supported  by  artillery.  To  do  this  it  will  be  nec¬ 
essary  to  have  a  clean  cut  order  from  the  Army  as  to  whether 
or  not  they  are  to  attack  and  to  hold  what  they  get. 

2nd  Division  reports  that  it  can  advance  to  the  Hinden- 
burg  line  without  much  difficulty. 

5th  Division  report  is  not  so  favorable. 

The  3  Division  Chiefs  of  Staff  have  reported  that  it 
will  be  necessary  to  attack  to  accomplish  anything. 

Order  on  the  above  necessary  at  once  in  order  to  start 
things  moving  at  5  P.M. 


4:30  P.M,,  September  14,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Divi 
sion  O.P.  to  G-3. 

From  4:20  to  4:30  P.M. ,  Hostile  batteries  threw  six 
150’ s  and  one  shrapnel  in  front  of  what  was  supposed  to  be 
our  front  lines  at  about  62.40  -  45. 50. 


4:35  P.M.  September  14,  1918,  Message  from  G-2,  2nd  Divison. 

Statements  from  Belgium  prisoner,  who  was  a  stone  mason, 
and  worked  above  REMBERCOURT,  building  dugouts,  etc. 

Large  dugout  for  P.C.  --  367.7  -  245,2  --  about  l|-  km. 

N.E.  of  REMBERCOURT. 

Especially  large  dugout  around  railroad  encircling  point 
of  ridge  at  this  co-ordinate. 

Other  large  dugouts:  368,0  -  244,6. 

The  enemy  line  about  this  point.  The  machine  guns  are 
mostly  in  the  3rd  Line.  The  wire  of  the  1st  Line  is  about^t 
meters  wide;  the  2nd  Line  about  the  same.  No  wire  on  the  ord 
Line.  __ 

Distance  between  1st  and  2nd  line  --  130  meters;  ana 
3rd  line  —  200  meters. 

Machine  gun  emplacements  in  hillside,  singly  or  in  groups, 
from  1  to  3  pill  boxes.  Distance  varies  from  60  to  70  meters. 
Where  they  are  located  in  groups  about  10  meters. 

Thickness  of  walls  and  roofs  about  1  meter. 


4:35  P.M.  September  14,  1918, 

General  Brown  tried  to  get  Colonel  Trot  to  get  word _ to 
Colonel  Malone  that  Boche  troops  had  been  seen  in  the  neigh' 
borhood  of  REMBERCOURT  Ravine.  The  wire  to  Malone  has  seen 
cut  and  it  will  take  two  hours  to  send  the  message. 


September  14,  1918. 


P.M. 

HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

France,  September  14.  1918, 

Chief  of  Staff 
Colonel  Paul  B.  Malone 
Operations  September  14th. 

I  am  informed  by  the  Corps  that  your  brigade  will 
push  forward  patrols  towards  the  lines  of  exploitation  this 
afternoon. 


2.  All  attempts  to  reach  you  by  phone  or  runner  have 
failed. 


3.  Our  patrols  have  seen  German  troops  in  the  REMBER- 
CQURT  Valley. 

4.  V/e  have  patrols  to  the  front  in  OUR  OWN  SECTOR. 

5.  Please  be  particularly  careful  to  see  that  no  ar¬ 
tillery  from  your  division  fires  in  our  sector, 

PRESTON  BROWN , 

Brig,  Gen, ,  Gen.  Staff. 


5:00  P.M. 
From: 

To  : 

Subj  ect : 


Rec’d  5:18  P.M,  Copy  for  G-2.  14  Sept.  18  Thru  C.  of  S. 

Hq.  9th  Inf. 

11:45  A.M. ,  14  Sept.,  1918. 

From:  1.0.  9th  Inf. 

To  :  (G-2)  3rd  Brigade. 


The  following  are  the  best  data  available  at  this  time 
as  to  prisoners  and  material  taken  by  the  9th  Inf.  on  Sept. 
12  and  13,  1918. 

Prisoners : - 

About  1600  officers  and  men. 

It  was  impossible  for  the  Regt,  units  to  properly 
check  and  handle  the  prisoners  owing  to  their  large  numbers 
and  our  rapid  advance. 

About  60  Belgians,  held  prisoners  by  enemy,  were  re¬ 
leased  by  our  troops  at  JAULNY,  about  7:30  P.M.  the  12th. 

Material : - 

The  following  camps  at  LAGERS: 


FOURVALD 
PIONEER 
SAULOWALD 
PRO T ZEN 
BERTRAM 


HAMBURGER  PIONEER  LAGER 

DIVN,  PIONEER  PARK  BAYERN 
OPITZ  LUTHER  1 

KRIEGHAUS  LUTHER  II 

MI NENWERFER  BAGENWALD SCHENLAGER 


Property,  ordnance  and  Q.M.  in  the  two  LUTHER  LAGERS 
and  BAYERN  LAGER  alone  estimated  at  over  million  dollars 
value. 

In  JAULNY 

A  large  hospital  establishment  with  Medical 
Stores,  surgical  instruments,  X-Ray  equipment  etc.,  in  large 
quantities,  also  a  hospital  train  of  several  cars  in  JAULNY 
yards,  A  trainload  of  ammunition  in  JAULNY  was  blown  up 
about  9  P.M, ,  13  Sept,  presumably  by  an  enemy  soldier  who 
was  killed  as  he  was  running  away. 

1  Field  Kitchen:- 

(Cont'd  next  page) 


September  14,  19 IS. 


(Cont'd  from  last  page) 


P.M. 


No 


1 


2 

2 


Ordnance  Heavy 
'  Cal i fcr e  1 


105 


Where 


77 


J56  5.85  -  241,85  to  6  3.8  -  242 


10"  M.W.  '  1 


SOS. 9 7  -  241.85  to  64.1  -  241 


8 "  11  11  <  (  In  Shed  364,3  -  281.4 


155 


77 


.36 4 . 3  -  281.6  to  304.8  -  241.6 


77 


241.7  -  366 


238  -  366 


77 


-Aust.  88  *  36 5.3  - 


77 


In  Till AU COURT 

242.5 


77 


366  -  238.9' 


155 


366.3  -  239.6 


77 


367.3  -  241,1 


366.3 


155 


-  242.5 


155 


366  -  243 


77 


365.5  -  242.8 


77 


313.6  -  241.4 


.55 


06 3 . 5  —  242 


3Co  - 


105 


243.2 


366. 3  -  240 


,  ^cn  a  patrol  (officer)  Co,  E,  9th  Inf.  on  road 

to  oHARjif  about  365.3  -  244,5  at  6:00  P.M.  12th  Sept,  found 
a  attery  of  several  big  guns  abandoned  at  roadside.  Unable 
o  ascertain  now  whether  they  were  subsequently  recovered  by 
enemy .  One  train,  8  wagons,  on  road  east  of  JAULNY  -  1  com¬ 
plete  signal  wagon  at  entrance  to  JAULNY, 

No  approximate  number  of  small  arms  and  other  equipment 
can,be  given;  but  large  quantities  of  them  were  found  in  the 
various  camps  -  (vacated?).  Quantities  of  maps,  documents, 
etc.,  taken  by  the  Regiment,  have  been  turned  over  to  you  or 
to  G-2  of  the  2nd  Division. 

J.  R.  McKey, 

1st  Lt.  9th  Inf. 

Intelligence  Officer. 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


O. 0.  10th  Brigade. 

P. C. 

14  Sept.  18.  Hour  6:05  P.M.  How  Sent:  Officer  - 
0.  S.,  2nd  Division.  Lt.  Brown 


Pursuant  to  original  plan  I  have  sent  forward  two  bat¬ 
talions  to  the  outpost  line  at  5  P.M.  with  orders  to  recon- 
noiter  to  Hindenburg  Line  as  directed  by  the  Corps. 

Unless  you  cover  my  left  flank  it  will  be  impossible  to 
hold  outpost  line. 

Urgently  request  your  cooperation  at  ONCE. 

Malone, 

Colonel . 


6:20  P.M.  September  14,  1918.  Message  from  General  Neville. 

My  liaison  officer  has  just  returned  from  Malone,  He 
says  Malone  got  orders  at  3:45  to  advance  to  the  Hindenbury 
line  at  5:00  that  he  put  down  an  artillery  barrage.  In 

compliance  with  orders  I  have  sent  out  strong  patrols  on  the 
front  of  both  regiments  to  reconnoiter  and  search  for  the  en¬ 
emy  and  to  establish  a  line  of  outposts  in  front  about  2  ki¬ 
lometers  if  too  much  resistance  is  not  encountered. 


p.  il. 


Sep  t  ember  14 ,  1918. 


8:05  P.M.,  September  14,  1918.  Prom  Chief  of  Staff  to  Div¬ 
ision  0  .P . 

.7}iat  is  going  on  out  there.  Don’t  you  hear  any  art¬ 
illery.  What  do  you  see  out  towards  CKAREY.  I  wish  you 
would  keep  your  eye  on  CHAREY  and  RFTIBER  COURT .  Have  you 
heard  any  machine  gun  firing  over  there?  Keep  your  eye  on 
it.  Any  hostile  artillery?  Have  not  heard  any  hostile  art¬ 
illery?  Are  they  firing  on  our  lines  at  all?  ”  All  right. 


Prom:  Shop  6 

At  :  P.C.  Slap  7  How  Sent: 

Date:  Sept.  14,  1918.  Hour:  20h3Q  By  Uounted  Courier 

To  :  Surprise  6  (2nd  F.A.B.) 

Increased  enemy  artillery  fire  on  Slap  sector  since  lb 
h .  Harassing  and  interdiction  fire,  continous  from  16  h  to 
19  h.  Desultory  fire  only  from  19  h  to  20  h  30. 

Enfilade  fire  on  valley  and  slopes  between  JAULNY  & 
TH1AU COURT ,  from  an  enemy  battery  apparently  located  north 
east  of  REtIBER  COURT .  Assume  that  adjustment  is  made  by 
enemy  balloon  in  same  neighborhood.  Balloon  has  excellent 
view  of  locality  mentioned,  ^nemy  fire  is  opened  quickly 
when  persons  pass  through  said  sector. 

Heavy  harassing  fire  also  on  right  of  Slap  sector  from 
1C  h  to  18  h  30.  Enemy  plane  brought  down  within  our  lines 
on  right  of  Slap  Sector  at  about  17  h  by  machine  gun  fire 
from  the  ground.  Aviator  wounded. 

Shop ’ s  normal  barrage  was  suspended  at  18:30  on  order 
of  SLAP  7  until  ordered  resumed  by  Slap  1#  Slap  is  send¬ 
ing  out  patrols  along  RUPT  de  HAD,  to  advance  approximately 
as  far  as  east  and  west  line  running  thru  northern  point  of 
BGIS  de  MONTAIGNE.  In  absence  of  resistance  supports  will 
be  sent  and  line  organized.  There  is  a  captured  enemy  batt¬ 
ery  of  Cin  howitzers  (3  pieces)  in  30IS  du  PEY  at  about 
364.7  -  241.7.  Sights  missing  but  otherwise  there  are 
enough  parts  to  fire  one  piece  and  24  rds  of  ammunition. 

Much  fine  artillery  material,  optical  instruments  etc. 
scattered  around  this  sector  which  should  be  salvaged.  Be¬ 
ing  looted  as  souvenirs . 

Hal co In  Douglas 

1st  Lt .  ■ 

"  Doubt  as  to  whether  the 
numeral  is  1  or  7 .  Relieve 
it  to  be  1 

.Shop  6  -  Intl&  op. off.  -  15th  P.A. 

Slap  1  -  5th  Marines  op  CP  off. 


8:43  P  ,H .  ,  September  14,  1918.  Following  message  sent  by 
radio  to  C.G.  3rd  Brigade. 

Have  you  any  report  from  patrols?  Wires  are  down. 

( Brown ) 


9:05  P.M. September  14,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Div¬ 
ision  0  .p .  to  Chief  of  Staff. 

Reports  shelling  on  the  front  of  the  sector  to  our  leit. 
Slight  artillery  firing  on  our  sector.  Very  little. 


9:15  P  .h .  ,  September  14,  1918. 

General  Brown  called  up  Lt.  Col.  Ellis,  Adjutant  ^th 
Brigade,  ‘and  asked  him  for  reports  from  the  patrols  and  he 
had  none. 


I 


' 


P.M. 


September  14,  1918, 


September  14,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Chief 
ol  Stall,  2nd  Division,  to  C.G.,  4th  Brigade. 

The  Corps  has  just  telephoned  up  that  Malone’s  left, 
that  is  of  his  patrols,  you  know,  Malone's  left  patrol  is  in 
the  southern  edge  of  the  REMBERCOURT  and  his  right  is  over 
near  ST.  S0ULA1RE  FARM.  Malone's  left  is  just  at  the  south¬ 
ern  edge  of  REMBERCOURT.  You  had  better  get  this  down  Nev¬ 

ille.  His  right  is  over  at  ST.  SOULAIRE  Farm.  The  Corps 
Commander  desires  or  directs  that  you  send  out  a  strong  pa- 
trol^in  rear  of  Malone’s  left,  northeast  of  JAULNY  toward 
REMBERCOURT ,  Have  you  got  a  patrol  over  there  in  that  coun¬ 
try/  Two  kilometers  north  of  JAULNY.  They  must  be  almost 
at  REMBER COURT  themselves.  I  ordered  them  to  patrol  to  the 
northern  edge  of  the  BOIS  de  HALBACH.  If  Malone  is  at  the 
southern  edge  of  REMBERCOURT  you  have  a  patrol  at  the  north¬ 
ern  edge  of  the  BOIS  de  HALBACH.  Nov/  do  you  mean  the  general 

northern  edge  or  just  a  few  yards  north  of  REMBERCOURT,  The 
^<Lne^a^  nor-thern  edge.  That  is  about  a  kilometer  south  of 
REMBERCOURT,  You  say  that  the  northern  edge  is  right  up  to 
the  northern  edge  near  REMBERCOURT,  So  your  patrol  has  or¬ 
ders  to  patrol  up  to  the  north  end  of  the  v/oods.  No v;  what 
post?  How  many  men  in  that  patrol?  How  many  men?  Two  com¬ 
panies?  You  have  got  two  companies  in  the  patrol  and  two  com¬ 
panies  supporting  them;  so  you  have  got  a  patrol  out  there 
have  you?  Now,  can  you  get  Feland,  that  is  on  the  right  side 
of  the  river,  to  get  an  officer  and  the  necessary  runners  to 
warn  them  of  that  counter-attack.  Will  you  verify  and  see  if 
Feland  has  done  that  and  tell  Feland  exactly  v/here  Malone  is 
and  tell  Feland  to  support  Malone’s  withdrawal  and  tell  Malone 
the  Corps  Commander  directs  him  to  withdraw.  That  the  Corps 
Commander  directs  that  he  fall  back.  That  a  wireless  message 
has  been  intercepted  stating  that  he  will  be  attacked  at  one 
o’clock  there  tonight.  Have  your  patrol  support  him.  Yes, 
sir,  Malone’s  up  there  by  God  with  those  patrols.  Yes  and 
how  about  your  patrol  on  his  left  they  had  orders  to  come 
back  did  it  not?  Have  those  people  reported  to  you  at  all. 
Then  they  may  sort  of  confuse  the  idea.  How  far  out  are  your 
outposts,  General?  Yes,  I  am  looking  at  the  map  and  trying  to 
get  it  straight.  Yes,  General  Neville  wants  to  know  if  he 
wants  those  patrols  of  ours  that  went  out  to  withdraw.  He 
ordered  this  patrol  supported  by  two  companies  to  patrol  out 
there  and  establish  outposts.  Now  you  don’t  want  them  to  re¬ 
main  out  there  do  you.  General  Lejeune:  We  don't  want  them 
to  get  too  far  out.  Col.  Brown:  The  General  says  to  main¬ 
tain  the  line  of  outposts  out  there  but  not  out  too  far,  not 
out  of  supporting  distance  of  his  lines.  You  had  better  send 
word  back  to  withdraw  to  a  distance  not  exceeding  one  kilom¬ 
eter.  Will  you  do  that  right  away,  sir?  I  don't  think  there 
is  much  time  to  lose  either.  Exactly.  All  right. 


11:30  P.M.  September  14,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Di¬ 
vision  Liaison  Officer  with  the  89th  Division. 

A  message  intercepted  from  the  Germans  states  that  they 
v/ill  counter-attack  at  midnight  near  REMBERCOURT.  Notify  all 
concerned.  Ask  him  what  his  outfit  is  going  to  do.  Are  they 
going  out  at  all.  Prepared  to?  Ask  him  if  they  are  going  to 
have  a  party  tonight.  Tell  him  all  right.  Much  obliged. 


P  .  M. 


September  14,  1918. 


11:40  P.M.,  September  14,  191b.  Telephone  message  from  0. 
p,  to  G-3.  ' 

Several  very  heavy  explosions  due  north  from  you  that 
cannot  be  artillery .  hew  fire  broken  out  a  little  west  of 
NORTON.^  It;  or  15  kilometers.  Q(.  Probably  somebody  bomb¬ 
ing  kHi-iZ?  Too  far  away  irom  METZ?  Any  shelling  going  on 
there?  Any  gasr?  ho  shelling  at  all.  how  keep  your  ears 
peeled  towards  REMBERCOURT  and  JAULNY . 


11:55  P  .M .  ,  September  14,  1918.  Telephone  message  from 
Chief  of  Staff,  1st  Corps,  to  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Division. 

All  right  Craig  go  ahead.  Notify  M.Mirmin.  He  is  the 
Prefect  of  Meurthe  Etassle.  Tell  him  to  report  tomorrow 
September  15th  at  3  P.M.,  at  PONT  a  MOUSSON  in  order  to  meet 
there  the  French  Premier  and  the  French  Minister  LaBront. 
Where  is  he.  He  is  at  THIAUCOUHT.  Yes.  I  will  get  that 
to  him  with  pleasure.  All  right,  another  thing.  Malone  is 
digging  in  where  he  is  and  organizing  in  depth  two  outposts 
of  the  whole  division.  He  telephoned  to  Drum  and  I  think 
that  the  2nd  Division  outpost  should  connect  up  with  his 
left,  ’Well,  now,  I  have  already  started  an  order  for  Malone 
to  withdraw.  I  will  have  to  catch  Neville  right  quick. 
Neville  was  going  to  send  a  strong  patrol  out.  We  have  got 
two  batteries  outside  almost  up  to  REKEERCOURT .  That  gives 
the  distance  up  there.  They  will  force  us  to  the  line  RELI- 
BERCOURT  -  CFAREY .  Now  what  is  the  89th  going  to  do.  And 
that  means  a  fight  tomorrow  and  a  dig  in.  See  what  I  mean. 

I  can't  get  a  definite  order.  Just  as  1  said  this  afternoon 
Telephone  General  Neville  to  hold  those  instructions  for 
Malone.  C.G.,  4th  Brigade.  Do  it  quickly.  They  won’t  give 
you  a  positive  order.  Here,  Craig,  we  have  got  to  have  a 
positive  order  of  what  to  do.  Here  comes  General  ^owley 
again.  ( Conversation  with  General  Bov/ley).  Well  you  know 
we  have  got  only  two  days  fire  with  the  artillery.  What  is 
that?  Well  we  don’t  know  exactly  what  the  advanced  post  is 
now,  don't  you  see.  We  have  not  got  our  runners  back  from 
the  patrols  yet.  Malone  was  just  to  impetuous  on  that  thing. 
I  have  already  telephoned  Neville  to  send  an  officers'  pat¬ 
rol  to  his  two  companies  supported  bj'  two  which  are  to  be 
there  just  southwest  of  REMBER COURT  to  send  the  officers' 
patrol  to  get  in  communicat ion  with  them  to  back  Malone's 
company,  cover  his  left  and  give  the  Corps  order  to  Malone 
to  withdraw.  Catch  the  idea.  I  think  there  is  an  even 
chance  that  they  can’t  find  him  unless  there  is  a  fight. 

But  that  is  the  best  second  to  do.  It  is  dark  as  Hell  you 
know  going  through  these  woods .  I  get  lost  going  to  the 
rear  out  of  this  dugout  much  less  going  to  REMBERCOURT .  We 
are  left  right  here  in  the  midst  of  a  woods  and  I  am  per¬ 
fectly  frank  I  would  have  a  hell  of  a  time  walking  from  here 
to  the  automobile.  Has  Malone  got  wireless.  Well  you  had 
better  get  through  Trot  a  runner  to  Malone  to  withdraw  that 
orders  to  withdraw.  It  has  gone  and  I  will  try  to  stop  it. 
Says  stop  that  order  if  I  can  and  establish  combat  liaison 
with  left.  Now  we  are  going  to  have  a  battle  out  here  to¬ 
morrow  and  if  we  are  going  to  attack  that  thing  we  might  as 
well  to  CHAREY.  That ’leaves  him  tied  up.  That  is  the  most 
reasonable  thing  l  see.  Is  to  have  Neville  alter  his  flank 
and  let  him  dig  in.  7/hat  do  you  think  of  that  General. 
(General  Lejeune:  The  Army  has  ordered  it.)  General  Brown: 
That  is  the  best  we  can  do. 


Ko  time  indicated. 


September  14,  1918. 

(Copy  of  wireless  message  referred  to  in  above  entry.) 

C.G.,  2nd  Division,  September  14,  1918. 

Following  enemy  message  intercepted  is  repeated  for 
your  intormation.  "Enemy  has  broken  into  A  K  N  I  E  of  the 
regiment.  Twelve  o’clock  Midnight  is  time  set  to  drive 
enemy  out  again  by  counter  attack".  Is  thought  to  refer  to 
MALOKE'S  brigade. 

(Signed)  Craig. 


Headquarters,  2nd  Division, 
Sept  ember  14th,  1918. 

Memorandum  for  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade: 

1.  The  Corps  Commander  desires  further  information 
as  to  the  position  and  strength  of  the  enemy  on  our  front. 

The  Divisions  of  the  1st  Corps  will  send  forward 
strong  r econaissance  at  5:00  P ,M .  today  to  obtain  this 

information . 

2*  The  3rd  Infantry  Brigade  will  send  out  strong  pa¬ 
trols  of  two  companies  to  reconnoiter  the  terrain  in  front 
of  the  Army  Objective  to  a  distance  of  about  two  kilometers 
in  order  to  advance  their  line  of  observation,  make  the 
Army  Objective  line  more  secure  and  to  determine  what  enemy 
strength  is  in  our  immediate  front. 

3.  (a)  Our  artillery  will  not  be  used  except  it  is 

called  for  by  the  Brigade  Commander . 

(b)  The  troops  making  the  reconnaissance  should 
be  warned  that  there  may  be  artillery  fire  from  the  Divis¬ 
ion  on  our  right. 

(c)  The  outpost  line  will  be  advanced  and  a 
system  of  advance  posts  established  in  front  of  our  present 
line.  Liaison  will  be  maintained  to  the  right  and  left  and 
the  left  flank  covered  in  case  the  Division  of  the  4th 
Corps  on  our  left  does  not  seni  out  reconnaissance. 

By  order  of  Major  General  Lejeune: 


Colonel . 


A.  M. 


September  15,  1918. 

12.01  A.  M.  September  15.  General  Brown  to  Gen.  Neville. 

Hello  Neville,  then  the  trouble  begins.  Malone  is  digg¬ 
ing  in  by  God .  Drum  called  up  the  army  and  the  army  seems 
to  think  that  we  ought  to  connect  up  with  Malone  on  his  left. 
Now  have  you  sent  that  order  out.  You  could  not  probably 
catch  that  officer  could  you?  See  if  you  could  catch  that 
officer  and  strike  out  that  part  which  orders  him  to  withdraw 
Nell,  can  you  get  to  Peland.  They  ought  to  establish  combat 
liaison  by  means  of  that  patrol.  Send  an  officer  and  estab¬ 
lish  liaison  and  cover  Malone's  left.  Exactly,  establish 
combat  liaison  with  Malone's  left  and  ca.ncel  that  part  which 
orders  Malone  to  withdraw.  Establish  liaison  with  Malone 
and  cover  his  left  by  combat  patrol.  Is  that  perfectly  clear 
Neville.  Gen.  Neville  repeats  to  me.  Stop  the  order  to 
Malone  to  withdraw.  Order  Eeland  to  keep  out  posts  out  where 
it  is  estaolished  s.nd  establish  liaison  with  Malone  and  pro¬ 
tect  his  left.  Cancel  the  order  for  Lee  to  withdraw  and 
have  Lee  establish  liaison  with  the  other  patrol  and  with 
the  89th  on  his  left.  It  is  going  to  advance  tonight  some 
time.  That  is  perfectly  clear  is  it.  Do  you  think  you  had 
better  have  a  few  troops  working  up  that  way  or  not?  That  is 
another .  He  has  got  two  companies  patrol  and  two  companies 
supporting  him.  He  will  carry  orders  to  hold  everything.  We 
would  like  to  get  the  front  line  of  those  outposts  marked 
so  we  can  put  the  artillery  down  on  it.  I  got  Neville  and 
Neville  does  the  following.  He  cancels  the  order  to  withdraw 
He  holds  his  outpost  where  it  is  and  establishes  liaison  with 
Malone's  left  and  covers  it.  He  holds  the  left  patrol  in 
position  and  establishes  liaison  with  that  of  89th  Division 
if  he  can  find  it.  All  remain  in  place.  Is  that  satisfactory 
I  think  that  is  reasonable. 


2:05  A.M.,  15  Sept.  '18.  Telephone  message  from  Intelligence 
officer,  4th  Brigade,  in  substance. 

Message  from  10th  Brigade  to  C.  G.  4th  Brigade  states 
that  he  is  holding  the  line  from  SOULENVRE  .Fe .  on  the  right 
to  a  point  near  REMBERCOURT  on  his  left  and  is  in  liaison 
with  the  5th  Marines.  A  prisoner  from  the  174  Regt.  31  Div. 
states  that  the  HINDENBURG  line  in  his  front  is  thinly  held 
and  that  a  Div.  was  rushed  up  from  15  K.  in  the  rear  to  rein¬ 
force  the  line.  His  regt.  had  3  cos.  per  Bn  and  70  men  per 
Co.  Each  Bn.  held  600  meters  of  front  with  2  Cos.  in  first 
line  and  1  Co.  in  support.  His  Div.  was  weak  in  Art.  as 
most  of  it  was  captured  in  this  offensive  by  the  Americans. 

The  4th  Brig,  has  no  reports  from  its  own  units  as  to 
the  liaison  only  this  report  from  the  10th  Brig,,  but  that 
their  front  is  quic-t  and  everything  seems  to  be  alright. 


3:10  A.M.  15  Sept.  18.  Telephone  message  from  Intelligence 
Officer,  4th  Brigade. 

At  11:45  P.M.  5th  Marines  were  at  point  2963  in  BOIS 
de  HAILBAT  and  were  continuing  the  advance  and  were  in  - 
liaison  with  6th  Marines  on  the  left.  One  Co.  had  done  that. 
Turrill  adds,  no  enemy  activity  at  1:20  A.M.  Some  shelling 
at  1:00  A.M. 


A.  Id.  September  15,  19 IS. 


3:25  A.M.  Sept.  15,  1918. 
Br  ir . 


Telephone  message  from  I.  0.  4th 


6th  Marines  is  half 
encountered  no  resistanc 
illery  at  about  363.4  - 
reconnaissance . 


wa 


e . 

244 


y  towards  his  objective,  and  has 
He  has  located  some  German  art- 
.9  .  lie  is  continuing  with  the 


3 :  aO  A  .11.  Sept.  15.  Tel.  message  from  Div.  .0.  P. 

heavy  shelling  on  left  half  of  2nd  I)iv.  sector  appar¬ 
ently  in  and.  north  of  THIAUCOUKT.  Seems  to  be  switching  to 
right  hali  of  our  sector.  The  Div.  on  our  left  is  getting 
some  heavy  shelling. 


3:o2  A.M.  15  Sept.  Tel  Message  from  Div.  O.P. 

The  shelling  on  right  half  of  our  sector  is  continuing. 


3:42  A.M.  15  Sept.  Tel,  to  4th  Brigade  by  G-5. 

cth  Brigade  states  that  there  is  very  little  shelling 
of  TRIAD COURT .  An  occasional  shell  drops  near  R.R.  station. 
Nothing  unusual  in  valley  towards  MT.E  Everything  seems  to 
be  O.K. 


3:55  A.M.  15  Sept.  Tel.  message  from  Div.  O.P. 

The  shelling  on  the  right  of  our  sector  continues  and 
is  now  accompanied  by  a  little  M.  Gun  fire. 


5:55  A.M.  15  Sept.  Tel  Message  from  Div.  O.P. 

The  Germans  started  a  barrage  over  our  front  lines  in 
the  direction  of  DAL/IP VI TOUX  and.  towards  the  right  of  our 

sector . 

Artillery  notified. 


6:12  AMT.  15  Sept.  Tel.  Message  from  Div.  0.1. 

The  German  barrage  on  our  front  about  the  same  accomp¬ 
anied  now  by  a  heavy  M.  Gun  fire. 


6:30  AMI.  Sept.  15,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  C.G. 
4th  Brigade. 


heard 


Everything  in  our 
from  the  front  lines 


front  is  alright.  Have  not 
but  believe  everything  is  O.IT. 


Go 

.  wv  >  •*. 


A.  It. 


September  15,  1918, 


7:04  A.M.  15  Sept.  Tel.  Message  from  Div.  O.P. 

Between  6:30  and  6:45  A.M.,  small  groups  of  men  were  seen 
coining  back  from  the  direction  of  the  enemy  with  apparently 
German  prisoners.  This  was  in  the  direction  of  365.10  - 
245,10,  The  artillery  fire  and  M.  Gun  fire  are  much  less. 


8:02  A.M.  15  Sept.  ’18.  Tel,  Message  from  Div.  O.P. 

Small  groups  of  prisoners  seen  coming  from  the  direc¬ 
tion  of  CKAREY , 


SEPTEMBER  15,  1918 

8:10  A.M,  Sept.  15,  1918.  Phone  message  from  Adjutant  4th 
Brig. 

Following  message  from  6th  Marines  dated  7:35  A.M* 

We  are  in  position  approximately  244,5  -  363,5  to  244,5- 
365,  Enemy  has  engaged  us  while  going  into  position  and  we 
have  practically  cleared  the  BGIS  de  REMONTAINE  but  cannot 
advance  further  without  artillery  preparation.  MONT  PLAISIR 
GERME.  Lee  wants  fire  on  this  farm,  (Taken  up  with  our  ar¬ 
tillery)  , 

Message  just  received. 

Williams  6th  Marines  ha3  1-jr  companies  post  (in  woods). 
Immediately  came  under  severe  artillery  and  machine  gun  fire. 
Advanced  to  save  our  line  and  are  now  along  lines  indicated 
on  map  as  well  as  I  can  tell.  Instructions? 

Enemy  just  on  ridge  in  front  100  yards.  Am  getting  ma¬ 
chine  gun  fire  from  N.E.  but  am  safe  here  digging  in.  Few 
casualties.  No  artillery  now, 

(Sgnd.)  Martin,  Capt. 


8:30  A.M.  Sept,  15,  1918,  Phone  message  from  Div,  0.1. 

An  airplane,  believed  to  be  one  of  our  planes,  was 
brought  down  in  flames  in  fight  with  German  planes,  being 
outnumbered  four  to  one,  towards  northeast;  unable  to  state 
whether  it  came  down  within  our  lines  or  not. 


9:50  A.M.  September  15,  1918,  Telephone  message  from  Adju¬ 
tant  4th  Brigade,  to  C— 3. 

Fifth  Marines,  one  company  along  east  and  v/est  ridge 
365  -  east  236.6  -  243,5.  One  company  in  support  position 
365  -  243.3.  Woods  patrolled,  no  enemy  found.  Outpost  Ime 
along  line  directed  will  be  immediately  established.  i- n (r 
company  at  2:00  A.M,  reported  v/oods  clear  and  liaison  estae- 
lished  with  6th  Marines,  I  have  liaison  with  my  combat  pla¬ 
toon  on  right.  It  has  lost  touch  with  6th  Infantry  cai  as¬ 
pects  to  regain  same  this  A.M.  Telephone  line  being  es  a°” 
lished.  Two  platoons  hold  out-post  position  now  held.  y  ° 
company.  Exact  location  of  out-posts  will  be  sent  in  w.en. 
established,  (that  was  of  the  5th  Marines  and  those  companies. 
In  the  6th  Marines  sector  the  support  battalion  occupies  a 
line  roughly  along  parallel  244,5,  starting  in  ?n  tLerig 
from  a  point  just  forward  of  the  quarries  on  Height  c./c. 

(just  to  the  west  of  REMBERCOURT)  to  the  small  woods  about 
400  meters  to  the  southwest  of  Height  221.8,  or  a  pom  nea 

our  sector  boundary.  .  x 

(Cont'd  on  next  page) 


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September  .15,  1918, 


.  A.M. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

There  is  one  company  ot  that  battalion  which  was  reported 
to  be  with  its  right  about  400  yards  to  the  north  of  REMBER- 
CGURT  and  extending  to  the  left  of  about  Height  292.3, 

(right  at  cross  roads  to  the  right  north  of  quarries) 

(This  is  the  outfit  of  the  6th  Marines)  The  patrols  of  the 
6th  Marines  are  forward  of  that  line.  Exact  location  not 
known  at  present, 

Q.  Of  course  that  is  with  reference  to  that  point  north 
of  REMBERCOURT.  You  are  not  sure  about  that?  A.  Ho.  Q,. 
Kindly  verify  that  as  quickly  as  possible, 

ihree  officers  wounded  in  the  6th.  Ho thing  known  about 
the  casualties. 

General  bright  of  the  89th  Division  is  in  liaison  with 
General  Heville  and  the  liaison  on  the  left  is  being  fixed 
up.  Just  of  course  what  they  are  going  to  do  he  did  not 
know.  One  batch  of  eight  prisoners  captured. 

Copy  for  1st  A.C.  W.  Thornton. 

G“3*  J.B. 


10:10  A, 11.  Message  from  the  Div.  O.P,  September  15,  1918, 

Looks  like  a  white  signal  panel.  Is  our  artillery  still 
firing  on  MOUHT  PLAZIERE.  Stop  firing.  There  is  a  white 
signal  panel  on  MT.  PLAZIERE  facing  this  way.  The  O.P.  can 
see  it.  We  will  have  to  make  a  demand  for  an  aerial  recon¬ 
naissance. 


Prom:  Surprise  16. 

At  :  BOIS  du  FOUR. 

Date:  15  Sept,  18.  Hour:  10:10.  No,  1. 

To  :  Buster.  16. 

I 

Request  you  notify  Waterfall  16  that  meter  gauge  rail¬ 
way  THIAUCOURT  -  HOVIAHT  cannot  be  repaired  by  us.  Prac¬ 
tically  all  ra.ils  removed  and  some  bridges  down, 

Mitchell. 


10:20  A.M.  Sept,  15,  1918.  Phone  message  from  Div.  O.P.  to 

G-3. 


The  Boche  have  dropped  35  to  40  high  explosives  in  and 
around  MT.  PLAZIERE  Farm  the  last  ten  minutes.  You  are  sure 
it  is  the  Boche.  Say  wait  a  minute.  Is  that  white  panel 
still  out  there?  What  do  you  think,  that  it  is  ours  or  Boche 
trying  to  surrender?  It  is  on  this  side,  is  it?  On  the  east 
side  of  the  farm  on  the  wall. 


ft 


A.M. 


September  15,  1918. 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


Sink  7 . 

P.C.  300  yds  m  LOSE  MANS IK. 

15  Sept  18.  Hour  {  10:20  A.M.  No .  7.  How  sent: 
Surprise  1.  Mounted  relay. 


P.C*  now  located  in  northern  edge  narrow  strip  of 
woods  about  300  meters  NW  LOGE  MANGIN. 

Sink  7 

Adj  3rd  Erigade. 


10:25  A.M.  Sept.  15,  1918.  Phone  report  from  Malone,  C.G. 

10th  Brig.  5th  Div. 

C.O.,  6th  Inf.,  reports  that  our  reconnaissance  pa¬ 
trols  holding  line  600  meters  south  of  REMEERCOURT  to 
SOULEUVRE  FARM  has  no  contact  on  the  left  with  the  Marines. 
Request  that  strong  patrol  be  sent  to  give  contact  with  our 
left  flank  and  we  be  notified  when  this  has  been  accomplished. 
Gen.  Brown:  What  time  is  that  dated.  9:15  A.M.  600  meters 
south  and  that  was  dated  9:15  this  morning.  Apparently  you 
have  got  a  patrol  north  of  REMEERCOURT . 


10:50  A, IT.  Sept.  15,  1918.  Field  message  from  2nd  Div.  En¬ 
gineer  Officer  at  BOIS  du  FOUR  dated  10:10  Sept.  15,  to 
Chief  Engineer  1st  Corps. 

Request  you  notify  4th  Corps  Engr .  that  meter  gauge 
railway  THIAU COURT -NOVI ANT  cannot  be  repaired  by  us.  Prac¬ 
tically  all  roads  removed  and  some  bridges  down. 

Mitchell . 


10:50  A.M.  Sept.  15,  1918.  Phone  message  from  G-3  2nd  Div. 
to  G-2  1st  Corps, 

Can  you  get  this  message  to  Aerodrome,  1st  Aero  Squad¬ 
ron.  Want  observation  plane  to  stake  out  our  front  line 
from  REMBER COURT  to  CHAREY  and  observe  panel  at  MON  PLAISIR 
FARM.  Also  artillery  plane  to  locate  hostile  battery  now 
firing  on  REGNIEVILLE  ROAD. 


11:15  A.M.  September  15,  1918.  Phone  message  received  from 
Ad j .  4th  Brig . 

About  10  A.M.  the  patrols  from  support  battalion  of  6th 
Marines  were  counter  attacked  on  left  flank  by  Germans 
and  were  driven  back  on  support  line.  Heavy  barrage  but 
seemingly  few  infantry.  Also  Germanaeroplanes  fired  on  our 
infantry.  Two  of  our  platoons  have  been  moved  up  to  counter 
attack  the  Boche.  Some  of  our  patrols  were  in  neighborhood 
of  MON  PLAISIR  FE.  early  this  morning. 


A.M.  September  15,  1918, 

11:30  A.M,  September  15,  1918,  Phone  conversation  between 
Gen,  Brown  and  Gen.  Craig, 

As  far  as  I  can  see  -  you  know  where  MON  PLAISIR  -  ap¬ 
parently  it  is  on  the  Hindenburg  Line,  We  have  had  our  ar¬ 
tillery  on  it.  They  have  had  a  white  panel  on  it.  Apparent¬ 
ly  it  is  taken  as  far  as  we  can  see  by  the  telescope,  V/e  have 
not  got  a  wireless  out  there  but  v/e  have  telephoned  for  an  air¬ 
plane  to  go  over  there  and  verify  it  right  av/ay.  You  might 
help  out  by  an  airplane.  Has  driven  through?  How  do  they 
account  for  that,  Has  driven  through?  Broken  our  line? 

VO  NBA  I  RE?  Just  prolonged  our  line.  Gen.  '//right  was  up  this 
morning,  that  is  saw  Neville  down  at  THEAUCOURT  and  they  cane 
to  an  understanding  that  the  89th  Div,  issued  an  order  last 
night  that  they  were  going  to  make  a  rolling  barrage  and  they 
are  not  up  there  at  all,  and  Wright  has  gone  up  to  rectify  it 
personally.  He  will  hook  up  with  our  left.  He  has  gone  up 
to  see  Neville  and  look  over  the  line.  I  don’t  think  so. 

Want  to  speak  to  Bowledy.  They  are  scattered  all  over  the 
field.  That  is  what  we  have  been  doing.  Here  is  a  note  just 
came  in  - 

"One  bn  6th  Marines  holds  BOIS  de  la  MONTAGUE  and  are  in 
close  contact  with  the  Germans  in  the  Exercise  trenches  about 
500  m,  S.W.  of  M.  PLAISIR  EE.  One  Bn.  6th  Marines  in  west 
edge  BOIS  MONTAGNE  and  woods  westward  between  CHARRY  -  XAMHES, 
They  have  patrols  in  northern  edge  of  woods  and  developed 
Germans  in  Exercise  Trench." 


11:30  A.M.  Phone  Message  from  Ad j .  4th  Brig, 

One  Bn  6th  Marines  holds  BOIS  de  la  MONTAGNE  and  are  in 
close  contact  with  the  Germans  in  the  Exercise  trenches  about 
500  m.  S.W.  of  M,  PLAISIR  EE.  One  battalion  6th  Marines  in 
west  edge  BOIS  MONTAGNE  and  v/oods  westward  between  CHARRY  - 
XAMMES,  They  have  patrols  in  northern  edge  of  woods  and  de¬ 
veloped  Germans  in  Exercise  Trench. 


11:45  A.M,  Sept,  15,  1918.  Phone  message  from  Gen,  Neville. 

I  got  that  about  Boche  making  a  little  counter  attack 
there,  we  are  taking  care  of  that  I  think,  Two  Colonels 
from  the  78th  Div,  over  there?  Who  are  they?  John  Morgan  and 
One  of  their  brigades  relieves  you  tonight.  They 
have  got  to  take  it  over  just  as  you  have  got  it.  Tell  them 
that  is  the  order.  The  Gen.  just  sent  his  aide  down  there  to 
tell  j'-ou  to  send  some  officers  out  from  those  regiments  to 
stallitise  that  line.  Have  them  indicate  it  so  that  they  can 
be  properly  relieved.  I  knew  you  would  do  it  but  you  want  to 
be  dead  certain,  of  it.  Exactly,  No  they  are  coning  up,  jhey 
are  going  to  come  up  this  afternoon.  That  is  that  Exercise 
trench.  Now  on  the  left  the  Germans  are  on  that  Exercise 
trench  there  too.  They  are  very  strong  are  they?  He  says 
the.  Germans  are  very  strong  in  that  Exercise  Trench,  He  says 
you  see  the  ravine  in  between  the  tv/o  woods.  Yes.  Bo  you 
want  some  artillery  down  in  there?  Bowley  is  right  here  and 
he  can  put  some  artillery  on  that  exercise  -  If  you  will 
Bowley  the  coordinates  of  the  point  you  want  him  to  fire  on 
he  will  put  it  right  down.  Well  the  colonels  had  better  go 
out  and  make  their  reconnaissance.  ’Veil,  assign  them  one  to 
one,  we  can’t  wait  for  those  people.  You  assign  them  one  to 
relieve  Feland  and  one  to  relieve  Lee,  and  put  them  to  work. 
Better  make  the  reconnaissance. 


P.  II.  Sept  ember  15,  1916. 

12 : 5  j  P.II.  Sept.  15,  1918.  Phone  message  from  Div.  O.p. 

One  company  at  62.85  -  44.70  in  extended  order 
advancing  at  double  time. 


1:50  P.  .  oept,  15,  1918.  Phone  message  from  C,  of  S .  2nd 
Div.  to  Adj.  4th  Brig. 

Have  you  heard  anything  more.  Have  you  got  your 
lines  fixed.  Have,  you  heard  from  the  5th.  Could  you  give 
me  those  lines.  Let  me  have  it  as  soon  as  you  can.  Have 
you  connected  up  with  Malone?  It  is  quite  essential  that 
they  hook  up  with  TTalone  I  have  tried  to  get  it  through 
TTalone  hack  to  the  Corps.  It  is  a  long  ways  up  hut  I  have 
got  it  pretty  well  plotted  up  from  your  last  message.  You 
have  not  heard  anything  about  the  operation  against  that 
machine  gun  nest  29.23  have  you?  Are  you  making  much  of  it? 
"7e  w ou Id  like  to  get  that  thin.;;  fixed  so  that  relief  can  he 
properly  made  tonight  you  know.  Very  swiftly,  hake  a  clean 
cut  job.  Remember  that  those  people  are  not  much  on  to  you. 
I  will  send  0  -2  some  more  maps.  I  will  send  you  some  more 
maps.  -That  else  can  I  do  for  you?  You  get  out  your  own 
relief  order. 


6 :  Oo  P.M.  Sept.  15,  1918.  Phone  message  from  O.P, 

O.P.,  reports  that  heavy  barrage  is  being  put 
down  on  our  front  line  from  the  northern  edge  of  BOIS  de  la 
T'r0HTAGIlE  to  our  extreme  left  flank.  They  are  also  bombarding 
THIAUCCU RT  w i th  he avy  gu n s  . 


6:06  P.M.  Sept..  15  ,  1918.  phone  message  from  Chief  of 
Staff,  1st  Corps,  to  Colonel  Rhea. 

Heavy  concentration  of  Boche  to  the  south  from 
C  HAVE  LEY  and  TTARS-LADTOtP  Moving  this  way  are  they?  Counter 
attacking  on  the  left  Division  of  the  4th  Corps,  A  French 
Division.  It  is  highly  desir  aisle  that  tonight  you  touch 
up  the  woods  and  ravines  in  advance  of  your  furthest  advanced 
patrols  and  warn  them  to  keep  out  of  it  and  see  if  we  can’t 
Have  you  any  idea  how  iany  people  we  have  got? 
on  our  front  to  be  getting  out.  They  have  just 
a  heavy  barrage  on  our  front  line.  1  will  let  you 
minute  whether  we  have  got  any  gas  or  not.  I  am 
have  not.  Ho.  Ho,  gas  up.  TV e  will  look  out  for 


Sept.  15,  1918.  phene  message  from  O.P. 

Barrage  on  our  front  line  has  stopped.  Still 
shelling  in  the  valley  to  the  west  of  TLTAUCOURT. 


stop  him. 
They  seem 
laid  dov/n 
knor"  in  a 
afraid  we 
them. 


6:12  P.M, 


6:35  P . 1 


Sept.  15,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  O.P. 


They  are  shelling  our  lines  in  the 


BOIS  de  MOHTAGHL. 


E-  T:.  September  15,  1918. 

10:15  P.K.  Sept.  15,  1918.  phone  message  from  Adi.  4th 
Brigade . 

aie  has  no  definite  data  on  the  subject  of  captured 
£uns  and  material  but  will  endeavor  to  have  sane  by  tomorrow 
morning .  Everything  is  very  quiet  on  the  front  and  the  relief 
seems  to  be  going  off  alright. 


A.  -1 .  Sex.it ember  16,  1918, 

2:50  A.K.  Se^jt .  16,  1918.  T e le phone  message  from  G-3  to 
4th  Brigade. 

In  reply  to  inquiry,  Adjutant  4th  Brigade  states 
everything  in  their  front  is  quiet.  That  he  has  forward 
communication  and  the  relief  is  going  on  satisfactorily. 


5:05  A.M.,  September  16,  1918.  Telephone  Call  G-3  to 
Div.  O.P. 

As  to  who  was  doing  all  the  artillery  firing.  Reply 
was  that  it  was  about  an  even  break  between  us  and  the 
enemy.  At  present  enemy  was  shelling  THIAUCOURT  and  the 
roads  leading  south. 


N o  t i me  ind i c  at  ed 


S  ept  enbe  r  17  ,  19  18 , 


HEAD  Q/J  ART  ERS 
A' ERIC  Alt 


SECOND  DIV  I  SI  Oh  (REGULAR) 
EXPLOIT I  Oh  TRY  FORCES . 


Franc  e ,  17  S  ept  ember  19 18 . 


tEFORAEDUR  for  the  C.O.,  5th  Marines 


The  Division  Commander  directs  me  to  transmit  to 
you  the  following  instructions : 


These  headquarters  have  just  been  advised  by  1st 
Corps  Headquarters  that  the  town  of  FAN Oh COURT  has  been 
turned  over  to  the  5th  Division,  and  that  all  units  of  the 
2nd  Division  now  in  that  town  mist  vacate  by  10:00  o’clock, 
this  day,  -  September  17.  The  Headquarters,  5th  Karines, 
now  in  K AX GL COURT  will  therefore  have  to  move. 


The  town  of  KIHORVILLE  is  at  your  disposition  for 
the  location  of  your  Headquarters. 


G.A.  KERBST, 

Lt,  Col.  General  Staff, 
Asst.  G-3. 


P. 


September  21,  1918, 


Ho:  111 


From  Immortal. 


21  September  ’18. 
3:25  P.M. 


From:  89th  Division. 

2nd  Division  on  right  of  89th  Division  is  digging  in 
line  2nd  phase  first  day.  2nd  Division  reports  50  officers, 
2,000  other  prisoners.  1st  Division  reported  as  capturing 
HONSARD.  5th  Army  Corps  lias  taken  HEUDICCURT. 


*•0  time  indicated. 


61°  Division, 

St  at  EA jsv. 


Oct.  1st,  1913. 
At  P.  C.  Oct.  1st.  1913. 


w 


0  . 


7/7 
-  v  j/  J  • 


Note  -  tor  distribution  to  aln  Commanders,  American 
Infantry  and  Artillery. 

Colonels  cf  the  5th  and  6th  Regiments  of  Karines 
J'+.  u"°_i_^omipan^sr  Of  Infantry  and  Artillery  are  informed, 
«ti>£~ar'ka^ior:S  Drench  Chasseurs  occupy  the  Bois  de  la 
'  1  e'n^  '  A u SEPT r  DU  -  and  all  trcons  are  cautioned 

not  to  lire  on  these  ’~ood^. 


Le  General  Commandant  la  61°  Division. 
Si?ne  FOND IN. 


Oct  *  1st,  1918, 


cC.10  to  C.  G. 
at  point  near 
^OK^F-uv  Road j 
turn  right  to 
corduroy  road* 


3  nd  Div.,  -  3rd  Frig,  Eq.  no'"  located 
T'.v;  Rjv  e?s?4  50  yards  E  of  main  3 QUA  IE- 
come  to  south  end  of  corduroy  road  then 
dugout .  Guide  ’"ill  be  found  at  south  end  of 


ELY. 


Received  by  Eq.  61st 
Airplane . 

Div . 

Oct  1st,  1918, 

Fr i en dl y  troops 
Tank  not  moving 

in  N  ? 
at  N  ^ 

11  I 

53 

?  P  64 

No  time  indicated.  Oct,  1st,  1918. 

The  Staff,  31st  A.  C, 

To  the:  Staff,  2nd  Division. 

^he  following  modifications  are  applicable  to  Order  No. 
3695  —  1  October. 

The  Order  for  the  2nd  of  October. 

The  attack  towards  the  North  by  the  Division  Bernard 
and  the  2nd  Division  is  delayed  24  hours,  "’ithin  the  limits 
of  the  Division,  Bernard,  ‘r'iil  consolidate  and  improve  the 
front  between  the  Trench  Essen  and  the  Trench  d'Or. 

The  2nd  Division  ’"ill  not  attack  the  2nd  of  October; 
'"ill  accomplish  the  putting  in  place  of  the  Narines  and  its 
artillery.  Under  the  conditions  already  prescribed  and  ":ill 
take  measures  to  insure  the  fal1  of  all  the  trench  of  Essen, 
progressing  from  east  towards  the  'rest  in  the  interior  of 
that  trench. 


The  General  commandin'?  the  division,  Isis  Chief  of  Staff, 
the  *rtill  er3r  Brigade  Com  ander;  the  General  Commandin  the 


3rd  Brigade, 

at  th.  P,  cl 
orders. 


ith  ’"'is  t'"o  colonels,  '"ill  rresent  themselves 
of  the  Army  Corps  at  9:00 


A. 


;  0  r  oc  e  1  v 


A.M. 


October  2,  1918. 


Liaison  Officer  with  XXI  Division  phones: 

n.  ®  ■ Just  "been  received  by  General  Commanding  XXI 

ELEE  trench  has  been  occupied  on  his  right  for 
a  ou  ^00  -  300  meters  at  point  which  is  at  junction  with 
American  troops  on  his  right. 

(Taken  by  Lt.  Swett  7:40  2  Oct) 

Field  Message  received  7:45  A.M.  October  2,  1918  from  Gen. 
Liy . 

Am  sending  officer  as  requested  by  Lt.  Livingston  by 
telephone  from  167th  Division,  Request  that  these  Head- 
quar  ers  be  furnished  with  a  liaison  officer  with  necessary 
unners  from  Div,  Hq.  None  available  here.  Request  Signal 
Officer  send  out  2  telephones. 

Request  officer  coming  for  orders  be  given  transporta¬ 
tion  as  far  as  SOMME-PY  as  otherwise  it  will  be  physically 
impossible  to  transmit  information  in  your  orders  to  my 

regiments  before  H  hour.  Total  -  distance  is  between  12 

and  lo  miles,  much  of  which  is  through  trenches. 

v/ill  carry  out  attack  as  planned  unless  other  orders 
received.  You  can  reach  me  by  telephone  thru  P.C.  Smidt 
ILt.  Livingston)  or  through  167  Division,  174  Regt  -  1st  Bn, 
where  my  P.C.  is  located  (same  as  shown  in  O.P.  Memo  20) 

Ely. 


-  Message  from  Lt,  Livingston,  Liaison  Agent, 
170th  Div.  2  Oct.  18. 


Message  given  to  him  that  officers  (4)  209  prisoners 
a  en  bj'  6  th  Marines.  84th  Co.  reached  objective  and  is 
iggmg  in.  The  Co.  on  the  right  and  the  reserve  company 
have  not  yet  been  heard  from. 

i om  Livingston :  The  170th  Division  is  exactly  the  same 

as  it  was  iast  night,  except  that  a  battalion  of  the  170th 

+  n  ls  to  work  around  that  exposed  flank,  to 

i  ^°UlT„^lne'  PEat  makes  2  battalions  now  that  are  go- 

+v>a  PEe  one  that  was  sent  out  yesterday  from 

1 7 ntV:  tv  .lv-’-ston,  and  the  one  that  was  sent  out  by  the 
ifUth  Division. 


Field  Message  received  9:15  A.M.  from  C.  G.  3rd  Brig.  Oct. 

wi+v.  M  Place  as  follows:-  Z  Bns  9th  in  communication 
diri  e"  •Bn  9th.  Not  in  communication  with  23rd,  Guides 
FrenchDivP°rt  ^  points  &iven  hy  Staff  Officers  of  170th 


Ely. 


A. 15 


October  2,  1918. 


From:  Sister.  At:  P.C.  Date:  2  Oct.' 18.  Hour:  7:40  A.M. 

How  sent:  Runner.  To:  Surprise. 

Attached  is  position  sketch  of  4th  Brigade.  The  relief 
of  western  sub-sector  was  reported  complete  at  5:26  A.M.  The 
C.O.  5th  has  not  yet  reported  relief  complete  but  his  5rd  Bat 
talion  is  known  to  be  in  position  and  he  has  reported  that  he 
had  liaison  with  all  except  it.  The  relief  was  effected  with 
out  trouble.  Both  our  regiments  and  French  report  good  liai¬ 
son  on  right  and  left  flanks  -  have  sent  Liaison  Officers  to 
flank  Brigs  to  verify. 

Neville . 

Rec  '  d  9:45  A.M. 


From:  Sister.  At:  P.C.  Date:  2  Oct*' 18.  Hour  10:15  A.M. 

To:  Site  -  2nd  Division. 

The  137  RI  holding  the  line  on  your  left  is  to  attack  by 
infiltration  today  and  expect  to  take  possession  of  trenches 
L’ELBE  and  d’ ESSEN,  You  will  aid  them  in  every  way  possible 
by  flank  fire,  especially  with  machine  guns,  one  pdrs .  etc. 
The  liaison  officer  (the  bearer)  of  the  21  ID  will  explain 
the  situation. 

Neville . 

Copy  for  Division. 


p.M.  October  2,  1918. 

Staff  NAULIN  to  Staff  LEJEUNE.  Received  12:35  P.M.  Oct. 2, 

19  18  . 

Airplane  message  seems  to  indicate  that  the  trench  of 
ESSEN  and  the  B0I3  de  la  VIPERE  are  no  longer  occupied  by  the 
enemy,  please  assure  yourself  of  it  and  occupy  these  points 
if  possible,  always  covering  toward  the  left.  At  any  event 
it  is  indispensable  for  the  ESSEN  trench  to  be  occupied  by  us 


I 


\ 


Octobe 


19  18 


12:58  F. 


Oct.  2,  19  18 . 


p .  1 1 . 

From  4 1  h  3  r  ig  ad  e  . 


i'^c  ^ ^  Brig ad 6  line  is  down  and  3rd  Brigade  is 
ro^iCin':  on  it  an'1  it  will  be  fixed  in  a  few  minutes. 


1:00  P.-  .  Oct.  2,  1918,  Adjutant ,  4th.  Brigade. 


1:45  P.M.  Oct.  2,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  21st  Army 
Corps.  Rectifying  the  order  Ko.  369  5-3,  of  the  1st  of  Oct. 

Paragraph  3,  Subsection  B. 

1.  In  place  of  BCUYAU  o^  LA  COURT  IKE  put  "BGUYAU  of 
CU3TRIKE , n 

2.  rupprese  Pill  133. 


P.  C.  Chief  of  Staff. 


2:25  P.M.  Oct.  2,  1918. 

To  C.G.,  2nd  Div.  Correction  in  Operation  Memo  3rd 
Brigade  17 o  20  giving  P.C’s  as  follows: 

Change  1st  P.C.  to  read  270.5-278.8.  Will  be  estab¬ 
lished  there  at  7:00  P.M.  unless  we  receive  further  orders. 

Hill  take  K  hour  as  6:50  A.M.  3rd  Oct.  please  notify  us  if  any 
change  in  your  advance  P.C.  from  7910. 

SLY.  -Brig,  Gen’l. 


From:  C.G.,  3rd  Brigade.  At:  H  AVAR  IK  FITS .  Date:  Oct.  2, '18. 

Hour:  4:25  P.M.  Ho:  2.  How  sent:  Motorcycle. 

To:  C.G.,  2nd  Div.  Time  17:00 

Correction  in  Oper.  Memo  3rd  Brig.  Mo.  20  giving 
P.C’s  as  f ollows : 

Change  1st  F.C.  to  read  270.5-278.8.  Will  be  estab¬ 
lished  there  at  7:00  P.M.  Unless  we  receive  further  orders 
will  have  K  hour  as  6:30  A .M.  3rd  Oct.  please  notify  us  of 
any  change  in  your  advance  P.C.  from  7910. 

Sly, 

Brig,  Gen. 


P*!vl*  October  2,  1918, 

Received  by:  Webster.  Time:  18:20 

From:  2nd  Lt .  E.  White,  At:  P.C.  ROQUE,  21st  French  Divi¬ 
sion.  Date:  2  Oct.' 18.  Hour  5  p.M.  No.  1.  To:  G-3  -  2 
Division. 

The  21st  Division  attacks  the  enemy  on  its  front  to¬ 
morrow  at  5:50  A.M.  supported  by  tanks.  Its  immediate  ob¬ 
jectives  are  the  ELBE  trench  and  the  ESSEN  trench.  It  is 
to  exploit  all  success  and  advance  as  far  as  possible.  It 
was  stopped  by  the  ESSEN  trench  which  it  has  been  attacking 
today 

Its  present  front  extends  from  the  Northern  extremity 
of  BOY  de  BAMBERG  to  the  northern  extremity  of  BOY  de  BROM¬ 
BERG.  Its  first  line  is  about  150  meters  south  of  the  ELBE 
trench . 

Errol  White,  2nd  Lt . 


Correction  of  aeroplane  message,  received  7:07  P.M,,  Oct, 2 
19 18. 

In  your  last  message  sent  by  aeroplane,  the  following 
correction  should  be  made. 

Instead  of  ’’There  were  American  Troops  in  the  ESSEN 
Trenches”,  there  were  American  troops  in  the  trench  of  ELBE. 
Staking  out  of  the  line  from  the  east  of  S CMME-PY  route  to 
FERME  MEDEAH,  American  troops  in  the  Trench  of  ESSEN;  to  the 
west  of  that  road  group  of  Americans  in  trench  of  ELBE  up  to 
the  communicat ing  trench  of  LANDSHUT.  On  the  left  no  panels 
were  seen, 

27th  Squadron. 


Telephone  message  received  7:40  P.M. ,  2  Oct. ’18,  from  Liai¬ 
son  Officer  XXI  Division.  Received  by  Lt .  Swett . 

Word  has  just  been  received  by  General  Commanding  XXI 
Division  that  ELBE  trench  has  been  occupied  on  his  right  for 
about  200-500  meters  at  a  point  which  is  at  junction  with 
American  troops  on  his  right  . 


Oct.  2,  1918  -  8:00  P.M.  Telephone  message  to  Col.  Lay 
aison  Officer  for  2nd  Division, 


don’t  know,  he 
Here  is  what 
here  for  an  im 


Can  you  get  Ely  on  the  telephone? 
went  over  there,  where  there  was  another  P.C, 
we  want.  We  want  to  have  him  send  an  officer  . 

portant  communication.  We  are  afraid  we  couldn  t  ge  l 
him,  and  we  want  to  know  when  the  officer  leaves  and  when 
expects  to  arrive  here.  So  you  know  where  he  is? 


he 

All  right 


October  2,  1918.  8:45  P.M.  Memorandum  for  Generals  Ely  and 

Neville : 


you, 


The  Corps  order  changes  the  situation  as  explained  to 
in  the  following  particulars: 


The 

The 


artillery  preparation 
infantry  attack  starts 


starts  15  minutes  earlier 
40  minutes  earlier. 


(Cont’d  on  next  page) 


: 

■ 

.=■ 


P.M. 


October  2,  1918. 


(Cont'd  from  last  page) 


the  1TJville  will  provide  a  battalion,  charged  with 

y  atoning  the  hook  in  the  trenches  on  his  left 
*  necessary,  to  use  it  to  assist  in  his  advance.  If 

ittwilieadary  t0  USe  ^  in  attacking  the  hook  on  his  left, 
it  will  advance  as  a  left  flank  guard. 

are  ElY  to  report  by  bearer  whether  or  not  his  units 

a^’  lf  Jot’  lf  he  is  in  communication  with  them. 
■Foe ru  w  F-enc^  report  that  they  have  penetrated  the  trench 

to  enf^rr*  Neville’s  left  and  the  hook,  and  expect 

int°  the  ho0K  durinS  the  night.  General  Nev- 
regardh°Uld  keeP  hlTnself  inf°rmed  of  the  situation  in  this 


J.  C.  RHEA, 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 
Chief  of  Staff. 


Telephone  Message  received  9:05  P.M. ,  2  Oct.  1918,  f'rom  Lt. 
Livingston,  167  Div. 

This  division  did  not  move  this  afternoon  because  of  a 
mix  up  m  liaison.  Runners  with  message  to  attack  did  not 
get  through.  Am  sending  coordinates  of  line  by  runner.  Mes¬ 
sage  incomplete  -  cut  off. 


Telephone  Message  received  9:05  P.M.  ,  October  2,  1918,  from 
Lt . G  o 1 .  Lay . 

?esari>  Commandant  sector  Aero  of  the  21st  Army  Corps. 
P.w  Bonaparte,  Prom  tomorrow  morning  he  is  at  TILLOY. 


Telephone  Message  received  10:20  P.M.  ,  October  2,  1918,  from 
Lt ,  Livingston, 

Plan  of  liaison  between  our  right  and  the  regiment  on  the 
left  of  the  division  on  our  right.  They  will  have  two  sec¬ 
tions  of  machine  guns  on  their  extreme  left  and  they  will  form 
a  junction  and  advance  from  a  point  which  I  will  give  you  - 
coordinate  280.5-270.  battery  on  the  map  0500.  Right  at  that 
point  those  machine  gun  detachments  will  form  a  junction  and 
advance.  Lt .  Livingston  got  this  from  General  Smith  himself. 
(Col.  Myers),  v/e  want  you  to  send  us  a  copy  of  this  attack  or¬ 
der.  They  have  just  sent  one.  They  have  three  or  four  men  out 
trying  to  find  General  Ely  but  have  not  done  it. 


From:  2nd  Lt .  Errol  White.  At:  P.C.  ROQUE, 21st  French  Div. 

Late;  2  Oct  '18,  Hour  9:45  P.M.  No.  2.  Reed  11:10  P.M.  Rha . 
To  :  G-3 *-  2nd  U.S.  Division. 

The  elements  on  the  right  of  the  21st  Division  have  pene¬ 
trated  into  the  ESSEN  trench,  on  a  distance  of  about  300  to  400 
meters.  These  elements  are  in  liaison,  with  the  American 
troops, on  their  right,  The  French  are  endeavoring  to  capture 
the  rest  of  the  ESSEN  trench  on  their  left,  by  infiltrating  dur¬ 
ing  the  night . 


(Cont'd  on  next  page) 


> 


*  •'  -» 


P  (7Q 


P.M, 


October  2,  1918 


(Cont'd  from  last  page) 


I  am  enclosing  copy  of  the  order  of  operations 
of  the  21st  Division  for  to-morrow1 s  attack. 

Frrol  ,iThite 
2nd  Lt . 


No  Tims  Indicated  October  2,  1918, 


From:  CO  Aeronautic  Service  21st  A.C. 
To  :  C.G.  2nd  Div.  U,S. 


I  have  the  honor  to  put  at  your  disposal  Squadron 


Owing  to  difficulties  in  the  marking  out  of  the 
front  line,  I  ask  you  to  prescribe  to  all  the  organiza¬ 
tions  in  the  front  line  to  show  and  shake  some  white  or 
shining  objects  when  our  aeroplanes  will  be  flying  over 
them  at  a  low  altitude. 

Signed  CESARI 

CO  Aeronautics  Services 
21st  A.C. 


The  C.O,  Squadron  27  also  asks  that  the  jalonne- 
ment  (marking  out)  be  made  with  all  possible  means  (ben- 
al  fires,  white  panels,  white  handkerchiefs,  etc.)  when 
6  star  rocket  (either  white  or  red)  is  sent  by  the  ae¬ 
roplane  of  liaison  when  flying  low.  This  every  morning 
and  evening  or  to  make  clear  some  difficult  situation, 


(For  compliance) 


?.r 


From 

Hour 

To 


C  .G.  3rd  Brigade.  At; 
0  •  1 5  A  .?■!.  Ho  .  1 ,  How 
u  of  Staff,  2nd  Div. 


Oc  t  oTd  er  3  ,  19  18  . 

P.C.  #1.  Date:  3  Oct  ’18, 
Sent:  Officer  Messenger. 


.  ,  ,Am  sending  officer  as  requested  "by  Lt .  Livingston  by 

isied*  with"  r°T1*  1(?7th  Div*  Request  that  these  Hq.  be  furn- 
o  .ed  with  a  liaison  officer  with  necessary  runners  from 

Div.  hq.  Done  available  here.  Request  Div.  Signal  Offi¬ 
cer  send  out  2  telephones. 

/"eque.St  officer  coming  for  orders  be  given  transport 
tat  ion  as  far  as  SOMME-FY  as  otherwise  it  will  be  physically 
impossible  t°  transmit  information  in  your  orders  to  Try  reg- 
lments  before  H  hour.  Total  round  trip  distance  is  between 
ancl  7  ?  mlles*  ^uch  of  which  is  through  trenches. 

.  carry  out  attack  as  planned  unless  other  orders 

received.  You  can  reach  me  by  telephone  through  P.C,  Smidt 
II  Lt.  Livingston)  or  through  167th  Division,  174th  Reg.,  1st 
^n,  where  uy  P.C,  is  located.  (Same  as  shown  in  o.P.  Memo 

Ely, 

Cmdg, 


From 

Hour 

To 


C  .G.  3rd  Brier. 
3  107  A.M.  Ho. 
C.  of 


S » 


At 


:  P.C .  1. 
How  Sent 


Date:  3  Oct 
Officer. 


’  18 


Units  in  place  as  follows:-  2  Bns.  9th.  In  commun¬ 
ication  with  other  Bn,  9th.  Not  in  communication  with  23rd 
Guides  did  not  report  at  points  given  by  Staff  Officer  of 
170th  French  Div. 


( Reverse) 

ViMJ-C  SA-C  SS-ASA-XAS-RWS 
FA-CSS-DEY 
3  Octo  .  4  :40  p.M. 


Ely, 

Brig.  Gen. 


3  Oct  '  18. 

Message  received  by  phone  at  Message  Center  (C  of  S)  from 
Surprise  36  .  at  3:20  A.M. 

Message  for  Surprise. 

OPE  -  MPV  g-3 

What  is  Zero  Hour. 

Sister . 


VUG  C3A 

zero  hour  5 

XAS  RY/S 

Artillery  begins 

5:50  is  zero  hour. 

5:45  Artillery  begins. 


CFS 

decimal  point 


ASG 

50 


FGA 

5 


C  FS  DEV 

decimal  point  45 


I 


r. 


October  3,  1918- 


A  U 

n  ♦  • 

Roberts.  Liaison  Officer  from  3nd  Division.  Oot .  3,  1918. 
Arrived  October  3rd.  P.C.  4th  brigade  at  5:25  A.M. 


_essa.,e  reported  to  the  2nd  division  Headquarters  bv  Major 


No.  1. 

Message  from  Division  o  ^  A 

Hour  5:58  A. If, 


2nd  Division  -  Oct.  3,  1918. 


i^rr5fe  0"i5'-r  answsred.  Fine  apparently  exploded  in 
jTest  in  direction  of  Blanc  Mont. 

G-2  • 

No.  2. 

Message  from  Division  O.P.A, 

Hour  5:59  A.M. 

Large  blaze  directly  north  over  ridge, 

G-2. 


O.P,A.  -  5:59  A«M.  October  3,  1918. 


-  Large  blaze  directly  north  over  Blanc  Kont-MEDEAH  farm 

X  1  Cl£C  ©  • 


Oct.  3rd,  1918. 


^  .  __  I ' Myers  to  Sink  1  (in  cods)  report  ’.“hen  third 
brigade  attacks  how  progressing. 


Message  from  Division  O.P.A,  2nd  Division  -  Oct.  3,  1918. 
nour  7:20  A, M. 

and  smoke  visibility  impossible.  No 
™  ™Sr*aCt:Vlt£  of.enemy  artillery.  No  machine  gun  fire, 
i  ur  iront.  Considerable  machine  gun  fire  periodically 
over  the  left  of  our  Division. 


Telephone  message  received  7:3C  A.M,  October  3,  from  Lt.  Liv¬ 
ingston,  report  of  Lt.  Swett. 

U  p  TVhf?  1  left  ^he  3rd  Brigade  at  3:20,  the  2nd  Bn.  9th  and 
'■*  •  anits  9th  were  in  position.  I  found  and  directed  two 
companies  of  the  23rd  and  supporting  platoon  machine  guns  to 
£  *  .  Fa  ^r:''  brigade.  Rest  of  the  23  not  in  evidence.  The 
origade  attack  at  5:50,  I  am  returning  to  the  division  via 
the  4th  Brigade. 

r  n  (Signed)  Swett. 

Myers  -  Locate  for  me  if  yon  can,  remaining  batted  ion  of 
T+  an^  Psmaindsr  of  33rd.  Lt.  Livingston  said  I  heard 

t.  Swett  say  before  he  left  that  he  thought  the  3rd  Brigade 
would  all  be  in  line  very  soon. 


October  3,  1918, 


Message  from  Division 
Hour  7:30  A.M. 


A  *  M  * 
O.P.A, 


2nd  Division  -  Oct. 3, 1916. 
G-3 


One  of  our  aeroplanes 
behind  the  German  lines , 


brought  down  north  of  SOMME- PY 


G- 


o  • 


7:45  n.M,  October  3,  1918.  Message  from  Lt,  ,|,rhite.  Liai¬ 
son  Agent  with  the  21st  Division  (French). 

The  General  Commanding  the  Division  here  has  not  been 
able  to  get  any  exact  details  as  to  what  is  going  on  on  his 
front.  The  tanks  were  apparently  stopped  by  swamps*  A  few 
managed  to  get .across,  they  are  now,  from  the  last  infor¬ 
mation,  attacking  the  ESSEF  trench  on  the  left  of  the  front. 
2b  prisoners  have  been  taken  and  are  being  brought  here  for 
examination.  Location  of  P.C.  ABRIS  de  R00UE,  about  3  kms. 
north  of  SUIPPES. 


7:50  A.M.  October  3,  1918  -  Message  from  Sink  1  (C,G.  3rd 
Brigade). 

^‘t  P.C,  >-To ,  1,  October  3,  1918  -  Date  7:10.  Message  Fo» 
1.  By  radio  and  telephone  both,  to  C,G.  2nd  Division: 

Jumped^  off  at  "H"  hour.  Progressing  well  and  troops 
nearing  objective.  Prisoners  coming  in.  Casualties  slight, 
-ut  cannot  tell  amount  of  percent.  Object  believed  to  be 
taken. 

ELY. 


Oct,  3rd,  1918. 

7:50  From  Myers  to  Sink  1  (in  code)  report  situation  of 
your  tanks. 


7:55  A.M,  October  3,  1918.  Message  to  C.G.,  4th  Brigade, 
transmitting  message  just  received  from  C.G,  3rd  Brigade. 

Also  received  from  Major  Roberts,  Liaison  Assent,  4th 
Brigade. 

From  Parker,  1st  Bn.  6th  Marines,  by  runner  to  Regiment¬ 
al  P.C, 

"One  battalion  6th  Marines  has  passed  over  second  ridge. 
They  are  encountering  heavy  machine  gun  fire  on  their  left," 

About  60  prisoners,  among  them  a  1st  Lieutenant  is  com¬ 
ing  back. 

Liaison  Officer  of  the  12th  F.A,  reports  that  barrage 
has  been  lengthened  once  by  request  of  rocket. 


* 


Message  from  O.P.A. 
Hour  8:10  A.M. 


A.  IT,  October  3,  1918. 

2nd  Division  Oct.  3,  19  16. 


2  parties  prisoners  returning  on  S  01 T  *E  -  P Y  -  S  OU  AI N 
highway  opposite  this  point.  About  10  in  one,  20  in  other. 

0-2 

C/G  C/S  G/3  Art  .Brig. 


8:15  A.M.  Oct.  3,  1918.  Message  from  Major  Roberts,  Liaison 
Agent  with  ’'arine  Brigade i 

Telephone  conversation  from  6th  Regiment  P.C.  8:15. 

A  wounded  man  from  1st  Bn.  6th  Marines  states  that 
the  leading  battalion  was  ct  8:10  A.M.  crossing  last  line  of 
trenches  and  was  going  fine.  Still  encountering  heavy  machine 
gun  fire  on  the  left,  but  he  saw  a  body  of  troops  on  his  left 
which  he  thought  were  the  5th  Marines  flank  guards.  Know 
nothing  of  any  French  operations  on  the  'Vest. 


Oct,  3rd,  1918. 

6:15  Notified  Div.  moving  to  P.C.  3  and  will  re¬ 
turn  1st  P.C.  at  noon. 


Tel.  Message  reel d  G-3  office  8:30  A.M.  Oct.  3rd  from  4th 
Brigade . 


The  Marines  would  like  to  know  when  the  planes  re¬ 
quire  the  marking  of  the  front  line.  Can  you  give  us  any 
information  as  to  whether  the  Aeroplanes  found  the  lines 
marked  as  they  were  at  8:00  A.n. 


#6  2nd  Division  Oct.  3,  1916. 

Message  from  O.P.A. 

Hour  8:35  A.M. 

Our  troops  seen  advancing  along  road  at  66.10-79.80. 
Slight  enerry  artillery  fire  falling  at  67.60-79.50.  Now  appears 
to  have  stopped.  No  other  artillery  activities. 

C/C*  C/S  G/3  Art.  Brig.  0-2. 


Message  to  C.  of  S.  from  4th  Brig.  6:35  A.'h  Oct.  3,  19  1c. 

In  regard  to  the  situation  beyond  T'0NT  BiANC  the 
abjective  was  reached  at  8:30  A.M.  since  objective  was  reached 
the  1st  Bn.  immediately  started  to  consolidate  their  positions 
and  sent  outposts  and  M.G’s  ahead  to  the  position  about  1000 
meters  from  here,  The  barrage  was  beautiful.  In  regard  to 
ESSEN  trench.  One  platoon  of  one  company  of  5th  Marines  is 
engaged  in  cooperation  with  the  French  and  ianks  in  capturing 
this  strong  point.  The  Company  Com.  states  that  we  are  strid¬ 
ing  stiff  resistance  but  are  progressing  and  will  get  it  m 
the  end . 


I 


a.m. 


October  3,  1518, 


8.40  A,.,  October  3,  1918.  Message  received  from  Lt .  ^hite. 


x..  ,  Information  just  received  from  the  French  that  they  are 

O  tin  SAALE  Trench  with  grenades.  They  have  now 

occupied  all  the  German  trenches  on  their  front  of  the 

!!J\JheLhave  progressed  a  little  beyond  the  M INDEW 

w™L/mT^Tide  of  the  trench«  They  have  occupied 
ESSEN  and  MINDEN  and  are  fighting  in  the  SALLE  Trench, 

.  s  ,  Them  apparently  our  people  are  going  along  accord- 

tirae*  think  Ely  has  reached  his  object¬ 
ive  and  the  Marines  almost  reached  theirs.  They  are  not  due 
for  a  few  minutes. 


divi- 

trench 

the 


8:43  A.M,  October  3,  1918.  MH  from  3nd  F.A.  Brigade. 

Officer  of  the  15th  F.A,  with  3rd  Brigade  re- 
por  s  infantry  has  obtained  objective  and  many  prisoners  tak¬ 
en*  o!35  A.M, 


0ct»  3rd.  Message  reed,  by  G-3  Office  from  Adj  . 

<txn  Brig. 

Neither  the  5th  or  6th  Regiment  know  of  any  operation  on 
the  left  of  flank.  At  7:25  A.M,  the  left  of  the  97th  Co.  was 
held  up  by  M , 0 , » s .  The  tanks  were  moving  forward  with  our 

roxiu  line.  Don't  know  where  the  front  line  was  on  schedule 
time. 


r7.  Message  from  Division  O.P.A.  2nd  Division  -  Oct. 3, 1918. 
Hour  8; 45  A.M. 

}  ore  prisoners  are  coming  in  -  one  group  of  about  20and 
other  smaller  groups  further  down  the  road.  Enemy  shelling 

68  10^ ^9^80^*  ^Ur  su^or^s  are  g°in?  forward  and  are  at 
C/0  C/s  0/3  Art, Brig.  0-3. 


Message  reported  to  2nd  Division  Headquarters  by  Major  Roberts 
Liaison  Officer  from  2nd  Division.  Oct. 3,1918.  8:50  A.M. 

.0^  of  with  2nd  line  Bn  3th  reports  that  at  8:50  A.M. 
llliams  Bn  leading  Bn  of  6th  was  advancing  about  halfway  up 
west  of  MONT  BLAC  easily  without  trouble.  Tanks  operating 
with^him,  Fr, Art, Liaison  Officer  with  6th  is  preparing  a 
flank  barrage  in  case  of  evening  counter-attack  on  our  left. 
Flank  Bns  on  both  sides  have  been  retarded  by  M,G,  fire.  Flank 
guard  Bn.  cf  5th  is  cleaning  up  ERGEN  Hook  with  1  pounders.  3 
M.G,  have  been  knocked  all  ready.  This  is  being  done  as  a  nec 
essary  protection  for  our  flank.  Artillery  is  voing  ahead. 
Phoned  10  A.M, 


Oct,  3rd,  1918. 

8:59  A.M,  To  Sink  1  {in  code)  report  of  your  station. 


MYERS . 


A  T  r 

**  •  i 


Hati3a7?  f 

^  -  T_,  ^  X 


rorr.  0.  A, 
Hour:  8:55  A.  If, 


Oct,  3rd,  1918, 

2nd  Division  -  Oct.  3rd,  f18 


Shelling  the  left  of  our  front  line  T ith  heavy  shrapnel. 


0-2 

9:00  A.M.,  Oct.  3,  1918.  Message  to  the  4th  French  Army. 

Cur  right  brigade  is  on  its  objective,  and  we  think  the 
left  one  is.  Good  many  prisoners  coming  in.  We  hear  there  are 
a  great  many  more  prisoners  with  cur  right  brigade.  As  far  as 
we  can  learn  the  casualties  have  been  rather  light .  The  French 
division  on  our  left  is  making  very  poor  progress.  We  don’t 
think  they  attack  with  much  spirit  possibly.  We  had  a  battal¬ 
ion  there  which  enabled  us  to  advance  and  I  supposed  we  helped 
them  some.  The  tanks  have  done  very  good  work  as  far  as  I  can 
learn. 

We  are  now  preparing  to  move  our  P.C,  to  SOMME-FY.  We  will 
probably  be  there  about  noon.  We  are  advancing  our  artillery 
and  will  have  that  all  well  forward  this  afternoon.  We  are  not 
getting  quite  as  much  artillery  ammunition  -  in  fact  they  only  al¬ 
low  us  one  day.  We  will  need  more  than  that  if  we  are  going  to 
exploit  and  carry  on  another  attack  this  afternoon.  Ask  them  to 
assure  us  that  we  can  draw  all  the  ammunition  this  afternoon, 

Ask  them  to  assure  us  that  we  can  draw  all  the  ammunition  we  need. 
We  are  reorganizing  our  objective  -  the  line  thru  MEDSAK  Fme,  to 
BLAHC  M OUT  -  We  are  going  to  reorganize  on  that  line  and  if  we 
get  our  artillery  ammunition  and  get  everything  in  shape,  we  will 
be  prepared  to  advance  if  the  people  on  our  right  and  left  will 
support  us,  I  won’t  go  out  on  a  limb  though  unless  we  feel  that 
the  people  on  our  right  and  left  are  with  us.  Call  this  to  their 
attention  strongly. 

From  4th  Army:  One  or  2  French  divisions  are  going  in  with 
the  Amer icans .  The  Americans  made  no  particular  advance  yester¬ 
day,  They  are  reorganising. 

To:  We  are  at  P.C.  WAGRAM  now  but  at  SOMME -PY  we  have  our 
own  trunk  lines  in  from  here  to  there  now. 

From:  100  of  our  men  there  ( CHAL3 OR )  and  he  has  them  in 

custody.  Tell  him  to  send  them  up.  We  can  send  them  right  up 
this  afternoon.  Make  them  walk  and  put  them  right  through. 

Tell  him  he  can  take  enough  men  off  his  force  there  to  march 
those  men  up  here  this  afternoon,  I  will  put  them  into  the 
fight  the  first  thing  they  get  here. 


#8  2nd  Division  -  Oct,  3,  1918, 

Message  from  Div,  O.P.A,  Hour  9:04  A.M. 

Groups  of  prisoners  being  marched  back  in  close  order. 
The  first  group  of  about  50,  Coordinates  67.50  -  79.50. 

C/G  C/3  G/3  Art. Brig,  G-2. 


9:05  A.M. ,  3  Oct.  '18.  From  Lieut.  White,  Liaison  Agent  with 
21st  French  Division. 

The  French  have  just  received  news  that  they  have  been 
thrown  out  of  the  elbow  in  the  ESSB1I  trench  by  a  German  counter¬ 
attack.  They  are  now  endeavoring  to  recapture  the  elbow  of  the 
trench. 


A.M. 


#10.  Message  from  Div,  O.P.A 
Hour:  9; 11  A.M. 


October  3,  1918. 

2nd  Division  -  Oct.  3,  1918. 


Telephone  message.  P.C.  4th  Brig.  9;20  A.M,  Oct.  3rd,  1918. 


How  are  you  progressing?  Are  you  up  on  your  objective? 
What  do  you  think  about  it?  It  has  not  been  reported  yet  but 
think  they  axe  on  the  objective  and  also  the  2nd  Bn.  which  is 
in  its  proper  place.  After  I  told  you  the  French  had  con¬ 
trolled  the  ESSEN  trench  we  have  a  report  that  at  8:00  A.M.  the 
rear  Bn.  of  the  6th  Marines  was  held  up  on  the  left  by  machine 
gun  fire  in  Trench  ESSEN,  We  have  a  report  now  from  our  liai¬ 
son  agent  with  the  French  division  on  our  left  that  the  French 
have  been  thrown  out  of  the  elbow  of  the  ESSEN  trench  by  Ger¬ 
man  counter-attack.  They  are  now  fighting  to  retake  it.  The 
General  directs  that  General  Neville  have  Feland  get  in  touch 
with  the  French  and  see  what  he  can  do  to  help  him,  reporting 
any  action  taken  to  you. 


#11.  Message  from  Div.  O.P.A.  2nd  Division,  Hour  9:20  A.M., 
Cct.  34  1918. 

Our  troops  seen  spreading  over  open  space  at  67.10-80.70. 
More  prisoners  reported  to  be  coming  from  out  ct  woods. 

C/G  C/S  G/3  Art .Brig.  G-2 


9:25  A.M.  October  3,  1918  -  Message  in  substance  from  General 
to  C.G.,  21st  Corps,  thru  Colonel  Lay,  Liaison  Officer. 

The  General  of  the  21st  Corps  states  that  he  is  sending 
the  170th  Division  to  protect  my  left  flank;  also  another  di¬ 
vision  for  an  offensive  operation  through  that  division,  and 
desires  the  2nd  Division  to  advance  and  exploit  its  gain.  He 
also  states  that  the  French  Division  on  the  right  has  not  pro¬ 
gressed;  that  the  division  on  its  right  has  taken  GRFEUIL  so 
that  it  occupies  a  salient  and  the  2nd  Division  occupies  a 
salient • 

I  directed  Colonel  Lay  to  inform  the  Corps  Commander 
that  ny  left  was  being  shot  up  by  machine  guns  from  the  front 
of  the  French  Division  and  was  being  shelled,  and  that  the  di¬ 
vision  on  my  left  had  been  driven  out  of  the  trench  ESSEN  and 
the  hook  by  German  counter-attack,  and  that  I  would  not  ad¬ 
vance  until  there  was  aid  moved  up  to  support  my  left,  as  any 
further  advances  without  any  support  on  my  left  would  jeopar¬ 
dize  the  safety  of  the  division. 


October  3,  19  18. 


A. 


No  .  Sent  By 
177X  AH 


Eec'd  by 
AB 


Time  Check 

9:26  A.M.  13  OFM 


From:  Lt .  Underwood.  At: 

Ho?/  sent:  Radio  .  9; 43 

To:  Col.  ,'ry ers  . 


Sister.  Date: 
rour  8.4C  A.M 


Oct .  3,  *  18. 


Latest  reports  very  favorable  for  all  phases 
communications  perfect. 

Lt .  Under?/ood  ^ 

9:26  A.M. 


Telenhcne.  Col.  Myers  to  0-3. 
Oct .  3  ,  19  16  . 


21st  French  A.C. 


9:30  A.M. 


r-7e  .are  new  on  or  near  our  objective.  Me  heard 
that  the  French  have  been  throv/n  out  of  the  elbow  of 
TREuTCii  ESSEN  by  a  German  counter  attack  and  are  now 
fi gating  to  retake  it.  7e  have  directed  our  reserve  regi¬ 
ments  on  the  left  to  get  in  liaison  and  assist  them  in 
advancing.  de  hope  that  the  French  line  will  be  carried 
forward  to  connect  with  our  left  and  front  line.  Please 


keep  me  informed  of  your  progress. 


Telephone  message  Rec’d  9:30  A.M.  Oct. 


3 


19  16  from  Lt .  Wh i t e  , 


The  latest  information  received  by  rocket  is  that 
the  French  troops  have  occupied  'MNGEN  on  the  left  of  the 
elbow  in  ESuhN  TRENCH,  and  therefore  elbow  is  also  apparent¬ 
ly  occupied  and  from  the  latest  information  troops  are 
beyond  the  "rINGEN  TRENCH. 


^12.  2nd  Division  Oct.  3,  19  18. 

Message  from  Div.  O.P.A. 

Hour  9:35  A.M. 

Our  light  artillery  is  moving  forward, 

C/G  C/S  G/3  Art,  Brig.  G~2. 


Telephone  message  received  from  4th  Brigade  at  9:40  AMT. 

Oct  .  3  ,  19  18  . 

Feland  commanding  a  battalion  of  the  5th  Marines 
has  received  orders  to  co-operate  with  French  to  oust  the 
Germans  out  of  ESSEN  trench.  The  4th  Brigade  received 
their  attack  orders  at  8:45  AMT.,  Qth  Marines.  German 
first  line  retreating  -  advance  O.K.-  tanks  cleaned  out 
Machine  Guns.  Prisoners  coming  back  in  batches  of  20  to 
100.  Occasionally  shell  of  large  calibre  falling.  Very 
few  shells  falling  at  all.  Casualties  are  light.  These 
orders  were  sent  to  you  by  your  own  messenger  at  2:00  AM'., 
left  here  for  that  purpose.  I  do  not  understand  why  they 
did  not  reach  you  sooner.  Investigate  it  and  let  me  know 
what  the  trouble  was? 


A. 


October  3,  1918 


9:40  A.M. 

Brigade . 

That  ’Tcssa^e  that 
while  ago,  about  assistin' 
ion  with  that-  I  have  just 
Headquarters  that  they". are 
support  our  left,  and  that 
better  not  become  involved 
just  protect  his  own  flank 
in  case  this  report  materializes 
This  is  a  new  Division. 


From  C.G. 


October  3,  1916. 
to  Ad  jut ant ,  4 th 


Myers  a  short 
left  in  connect- 


rear.  It  is 
morning.  it 


came  from  Colonel 
the  Trench  cn  cur 
received  a  me s s ag e  from  our  Co rps 
sending  in  the  170th  Division  to 
another  Division  also;  so  Feland 
in  any  local  action  there  but 
sc  that  we  will  be  in  readiness 
to  advance  further. 

It  is  coning  up  from  the 


in  reserve  and  coning  up  in  re-: 


has  been  ordered  to 


Goinr 


in  to  support  our 


and  another  Division  is  -Gin,;  through  that  one, 
vance  further  in  conjunction  with  cur  advance 


in  this 
left 


and  will  ad- 


-  --  - -  The  Division 

on  our  right  has  not  progressed-  That  is  in  position-  was  in 
position  cn  schedule  time  and  the  Division  -  extreme  right 
Division  of  the  Corps,  the  one  beyond  the  one  cn  my  right. 
has,  taken  CRB FOIL;  sc  that  there  is  a  salient  up  there/  a 
pocket,  then  our  salient,  and  a  deep  pocket.  The  outfit  on 
cur  left  ooas  dene  nothing  but  was  thrown  cut  of  their 
trenches.  I  don’t  want  to  get  mixed  up  in  that  scrap. 

Let  the  170th  do  it. 


Field  message  Rac’d  at  9:43  A. 
4th  Brigade,  October  3,  1918. 


by  R  ad  i  o  f  r  on  Lt .  U  nd  e  rw  o  cd  . 


Latest  reports  very  favorable  for  all  phases 
communication  T,erfect. 


v  13*  2nd  Division  Get.  3,  1918. 

Message  from  O.P.B. 

Hour  9:43  A.M. 

Divisional  G.P.  reports  a  body  cf  tn.cps  seen  at*  6?. 50 
81,10  on  crest  Cf  hill  and  on  the  road.  More  troops  seen 
about  l/2  kilometer  to  the  left  and  south  of  this  position. 

From  their  movements  they  are  apparently  cn  their  objective. 

The  German  artillery  has  shortened  their  range  and  are  using 
shrapnel  to  the  rear  of  our  line. 

C/G  C/S  G/o  Art.  Brig.  G-2. 


Field  message  rec’d  9:45  AML  October  3,  1918.  From  4th  Brig; 

Attached  is  position  sketch  of  4th  Brigade,  The 
relief  of  western  sub-sector  was  reported  complete  at  5:26 
A.M.  The  C.O.,  5th  has  not  yet  reported  relief  complete  but 
his  3rd  Battalion  is  known  to  be  in  position  and  he  has  re¬ 
ported  that  he  had  liaison  with  all  except  it.  The  relief 
was  effected  without  trouble.  Both  our  regiments  and  French 
report  good  liaison  on  right  and  left  flanks.  Have  sent  liaison 
officers  to  flank  Brigades  to  verify. 


Bevi lie. 


A.M. 


October  3,  1918. 


Oct.  3rd,  1918. 

9:o0  A. Li.  to  C.G.  2nd  Liv.  Reached  objective  at  8:30 
A.I.I.  Am  consolidating  using  9th  Inf.  for  that  purpose.  The 
23rd  Inf.  is  pushing  one  Bn.  forward  for  1  kilometer  to  es¬ 
tablish  and  maintain  outpost.  We  can  move  forward.  Casual¬ 
ties  estimated  20 >*.  Prisoners  estimated  at  1000  or  more. 
Message  sent  to  P.C.  l  will  reach  me. 


$14  2nd  Division  -  Oct.  3,  1918. 

Message  from  Div.  O.P«B. 

Hour  9:55  A.M. 

Support  troops  going  over  the  ridge, 

C/G  C/S  G/3  Art.  Brig.  G-2. 


Telephone  message  from  Lt,  Livingston  at  9:55  A.M.  Oct.  3. 

Courier  Lt.  Collier  of  the  3rd  Brigade  call  me  up  and 
told  me  to  tell  Lt.  Mallory,  Intelligence  Officer  23rd  Inf., 
not  to  bother  to  look  up  the  rest  of  the  23rd  Inf,  All  of 
the  23rd  Infantry  has  been  found  but  two  companies.  They 
have  gone  into  position.  At  7:30  A.M.  the  French  division 
on  our  right  is  in  liaison  with  the  Americans  300  yards  so. 
of  MEDEAL.  The  Chief  of  the  3rd  Bureau  just  gave  me  their 
line.  It  is  rough  but  has  been  confirmed.  300  meters  so. 
of  MEDEAH  and  then  up  to  a  point  V5,  thence  south  of  the 
BOIS  de  CHAMP.ES  where  there  are  machine  gun  nests- enveloping 
movement  is  taking  place  to  press  them  out. 


Balloon  Message  received  10;00  A.M,  Oct.  3,  1918, 

Balloon  45  reports  the  line  as  follows: 

63-09  F6-08 

63-04  76-08 

Baealou. 


Int.  report  reed,  by  C--3  office  10:00  A.M.  3  Oct,  1918,  from 

G-  2 . 


Shelling  the  left  of  our  front  line  with  heavy  shrapnel. 


Time 

11:40  A.M. 


From:  Sink  1.  At: 

Ho.  104.  How  Sent: 


P.C.  Ko.  3.  Date:  3  Oot,  Hour:  10:05 
Runner  &  phone.  To:  Surprise  7, 


Reached  objective  8:30  -  Snow  consoiidating  -  on„  battal 
ion  sane  been  directed  to  pass  thru  and  establish  ana  n.in 
outpost  1  kilometer  beyond  objective  Await  orders.  ‘ 
push  forward  -  Prisoners  over  1000.  casualties 
20/l  » 


Sink  1. 


. 


. 


•  • 

... 

. 

A.M. 


October  3,  1918, 


Fieid  Message  rac’d  by  G-3  office,  10:10  A.M.  ,  Oct  3,  *18. 
from  Maj,  Roberts,  Liaison  Agent,  4th  Brig. 

a  Twr  ^ser ver  _ with  2nd  line  of  6th  Marines  reports  at  8:50 
*  *  ^ 1  a  leading  Bn  of  the  6th  Marines  was  advancing  half 
UF  "^e  crest  of  MONT  BLANC  easily  and  without  trouble, 
operating  with  him.  French  Art.  Liaison  Officer  with 
e  6th  is  preparing  to  lay  a  flank  barrage  in  case  of  an  en¬ 
emy  counter-attack  on  our  left.  Blank  Bns»  on  both  sides 
have  been  retarded  slightly  by  M.G.  fire.  ' 


Report  No.  1813.  HEADQUARTERS  FIRST  ARMY.  G-3.  From:  IVth 
french  Army  (Col,  Hobson).  Time  10:10  H.  Oct.  3,  1918. 
Telephone.  Distribution:  Cin  0,  C  of  S  (2),  G2,  G3,  A.A.S. 
C.A.A.  v  *  ' 

The  IVthe  French  Army  has  renewed  the  attack  this  morn¬ 
ing  and  made  considerable  progress,  especially  along  the  left 
center.  The  2nd  U.S.  Div.  is  in  the  front  line  this  morning 
and  has  already  made  an  advance  of  2  km.  It  has  reached  the 
MEDEAH  Fme.  to  BLANC  MONT, 


10:10  A.M.  ,  October  3,  1918.  -  Message  from  Lt.  White,  Lia¬ 
ison  Officer  with  21st  French  Division, 

The  Trench  have  just  heard  of  our  advance  and  are  form- 
ing  up  a  force  of  4  battalions  to  protect  our  left  keeping 
in  liaison  with  us.  They  are  going  to  the  west  of  the  elbow 
and  try  to  turn  that.  They  have  just  issued  an  order  for 
those  4  battalions  and  I  am  sending  you  a  copy. 

The  General  commanding  the  21st  Division  extends  his 
most  hearty  congratulations  to  the  Commanding  General, 

2nd  Division, 


Oct.  3,  1918.  10:15  A.M. 

To  Sink  1  -  Give  location  of  P.C, 

Surprise 


10:15  A.M*,  Oct.  3,  ’18.  From  Colonel  Lay  -  for  Corps 
Commander . 

The  Corps  Commander,  General  Naulin,  extends  his  fel¬ 
icitations  to  the  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division,  for 
the  splendid  work  of  the  division,  and  states  further  that 
he  is  sending  an  order  directing  that  the  2nd  Division 
organize  its  line  -  BLANC  MONT -MEDEAH  FARM.  He  also  directs 
verbally  that  when  the  170th  Division  goes  in  on  our  left 
that  the  French  artillery  that  was  left  here,  the  61st 
Division  Artillery,  will  support  that  division,  and  that 
the  division  on  our  right  is  up  into  position. 


Field  Message  rec'd  10:18  A.M.  Oct  3,  '18.  Gen  Ely  to  G-3 
office. 

Am  awaiting  orders  at  P.C.  No.  1-  everything  going  well. 


Message  reported  to  the  2nd  Division  Headquarters  by  Major 
Roberts,  Liaison  Officer  from  2nd  Division,  10:20  A.M. , 

Oct.  3,  '18. 

Report  to  General  Lejeune  that  leading  Bn.  6th  Regt. 
occupies  objective  on  schedule  time  close  to  barrage.  2nd 
Line  Bn.  is  1000  yards  in  rear  and  3rd  Line  Bn.  in  proper 
position.  The  5th  doing  quick  v/ork  in.  cleaning  up  dangerous 
nests  and  harassing  the  enemy  on  our  flanks.  The  leading  Bn. 
of  6th  in  high  spirits.  Casualties  very  light.  As  example 
one  company  3  K  11  W.  Phoned  C,  of  S,  10:50.  Artillery 
is  leaving  from  in  front  of  their  15  C. 


A*  October  3rd,  1918, 

General ’Leieun-t0rRr  3rd>  191S‘  Messa^e  from  Gen.  Ely  to 
general  Lejeune,  (Received  at  10:30  -  dated  8:10.) 

ful3y^verifiedieV|Tr^^'nat  obysctj;ve  taken  though  not  yet 
3n0.  Casual tiP«s  f0Vin?  forward.  Prisoners  about 

srv  and  machi-n- ,h!avy^  probably  20$.  Enemy  artill- 
ision  never  "rpnn^V'^  lr«  out .  ^  Guides  from  170th  Div- 

Next  p  c  ’  iq  ii n'  -a*  0ur  troops  final"  y  came  up  by  themselves  , 
•*  VB  18  No*  3-  No.  1  will  be  resumed  at  noon. 

Another  message  from  General  Ely,  rec‘d  at  10:30  -  dated  9:50. 

9th  Infant  rv  fnr'fv’’ e  ad  consolidating,  usinsr  the 

alion  for,  H  >  ^ls  Wposc.  The  33rd  is  pushing:  one  batt- 
outpost  knometer  to  establish  and  maintain  our 

30$.  Prison pr-1*  ?V^J0r^'r d*  Casualties  estimated  about 

reach  me^°  "  1»000»  or  more.  Message  to  ?.  C.  will 

ELY  * 


f?r5Corh!V4r“rhSrCre  fl0al  Chief  of  Sta«>  »°  Colonel  Lay, 

‘  -1 al  •  Oct.  3rd,  1918. 

whole^li-11  a  "t it: ' confirmatory  information  of  our 

noie  lmc  if  you  can  jot  it  down. 

iectivea^n^7nrA  5rifira2®  -  General  Ely  -  has  reached  his  ob- 
usma  th--JQth  J?  S*‘ +  „an2  7as  been  consolidating  ever  since, 
battalion  Infantry  a.or  this.  The  23rd  has  pushed  one 
outmost «  L^"ard.ab0Ut  1  kilometer  to  establish  and  maintain 

psti'-atp^  . *  3  casualties  are  about  20$.  Prisoners 

ated  over  1,000,  and  more  coming  in. 

p  -y -'ari:nes  also  reached  their  objective  on  shedule  time, 

op o  ~boij;Vr?oltl05  ~ith  orie  battalion  in  the  front  line; 

nosit yards  ln  rsar>  a-°.d  the  other  in  its  proper 

out  fni°  ’+  jh5y  are.  echeloned  along  that  left  flank  to  look 

fir-  on  wofT  in,tha  rear  of  them.  ^re  are  getting  some 

^  1 071  cr  fVc  -f i  an~  y-ong  the  left  flank.  Machine  guns  fire 

cjp-j  a,.  .  ' J-an*  ar] artillery  fire  on  the  mountain  but  nothing 

serious  is  reported. 

ia  '1i0]e  line  is  keing  consolidated  and  our  artillery 

v-,  ‘  vJ:.  ar^*  French  artillery  under  our  command  has 

0G ‘ . , 'F, 1  ^  °-n 0  or^sr  of  General  PAULIN  to  support  the  attack 

f  _  +£.  '  c *  ,  e  sarT  some  French  troops  move  up  by  cur  P.  C. 

.o  tms^  attacking  point,  on  our  left  about  9:45'.  *'e  will  prob- 

,  L  ^  c  sur  P,  C,  to  80T,T”E-PY  at  noon  but  *'re  ’-i'1"i  let  you 

know  about  that  later.  *  ‘  y 

prisoners  sent  in  here  confirm  report  rre  heard  this 
fr*  niSIT^«  a  T>s'"  division  came  into  3T.  ETIEY'TE  vesterday 
“-7-*  an5  r/sre  put  in  the  line  last  night,  *re  have 
•  u r e a  a  go 0 d  m an y  p risoners  f r om  t h em .  On e  reel m en t  of 

,"8S  i::  fro'lt  OP-  -C0VT  PLAVC,  and  the  others  are 
ho  vicinity  of  ST.  FTIENYE  and  we  ere  now  putting  our 
neevy  artillery  on  C'T,  ETIEU^E. 

,„a  ,  ' ko  the  General  that  General  Lejeune  appreciates  the 

lr  ks  has  backed,  us  up;  that  his  order  has  just 

w<2n  received  and  we  admire  his  soldiery  qualities  and  the 
r;ay  in  which  he  has  backed  us  up. 

„U  cflT1  in  touch  "'ith  ELY  through  us,  or  maybe  through 
/oui  o-.n  piace  by  calling  him  at  his  first  P.  C.  the  place 
ne  started  from  this  morning.  The  P.  C.  down  there  in  the 
trench,  you  know. 


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19  1C. 


A.  M.  October  3, 

(Cont'd  from  last  page) 

Fron:  Colonel  Lay  -  Liaison  Officer. 

nvg  p  T)  i  -tri  q^Awo^0 16  Gorps  line  iB  now  intact.  In  other  words, 
J  ^lv?-si0ns  on  our  right  are  up  to  the  objective  The 

t h r ou -h  1 cm T’EU I as  ^°^eSBed  past  ORHSUIL.  Our  line  extended 
tnroutin  URiMJ IL  as  the  Corps  line. 

T  o  Lay ; 

thpv  Wish  y?u  would  speak  to  him  about  ammunition  if 

onre  ??? .  fnyt^lnf  further  from  us .  mention  that  every- 
in  a  w/1ile  about  our  artillery  ammunition.  We  want 
authority  to  get  it  from  the  French. 

artillery  Sllfefusf*  hi*  8l8°  cn  the  way  in  which  his  ^enoh 


#15. 

Mes sage  from  O.P.A. 
Hour  10:50  A.M. 


2nd  Division  Oct.  3,  19 1C. 


Our  troops 
right  of  BLANC  MONT . 
all  along  the  ridge. 


on  ridge  one-half  a  kilometer  to  the 
Germans  shelling  this  position  and 

0-2. 


Rec'd  11:30  A*M. 
No.  Sent  By 
1.  19N-HN 


Rec'd  by 
LN 


From:  Sink  1,  At.  P.C.  Nr.  1. 
11:10  A.H,  No:  105.  How  sent: 
To:  Surprise  1. 


Time  Check 

10:18  A.M.  15  OFM 

Date  Oct.  3,  19  16.  Hour; 
Radio . 


An  awaiting  orders  at  P.C. 

going  well. 


Nr .  1  -  everything 
Sink  1. 


11:15  A.M.  Oct.  3,  19 1C .  Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 

The  3rd  Brigade  has  resumed  his  1st  P.C.,'  about 
1  kilometer  down  the  ridge. 


Telephone  message  Rec'd  at  11:15  A.?!.  Oct.  3,  1916.  from 
Lt .  White,  Liaison  Agent  with  the  21st  .Division  (French). 

The  French  have  taken  German  trenches  between 
BOY AU  de  BROMBERG  and  the  elbow  in  the  ESSEN  trench  and  are 
advancing  northward.  They  expect  to  take  the  elbow  from  the 
rear.  They  have  a  report  that  their  men  have  been  seen  the 
ether  side  of  the  ESSEN  trench  bringing  back  prisoners.  They 
have  been  informed  that  the  Americans  are  in  wood  60  and  expect 
to  make  their  junction  with  the  American  troops  at  that  point. 
60  is  road  north  of  ESSEN  trench  Z60.  The  General  of  the  21st 
French  Division  is  going  to  move  his  P.C.  to  CGURT01S  north 
of  parallel  272,  1  l/2  km.  west  of  the  GOUAIN~SCTrE-PY  road. 

He  will  move  at  1:00  P.M.  and  Lt.  White  desires  transportation 
to  go  with  him. 


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A.M. 


October  3,  1918. 


No »  53  S  11:20  A.M. 


3  Oct  1918. 


11#20 


The  General  Comdg  the  5th  E.C. 


Wireless  message  reed  G-3  office  from  3rd  Brig,  at  11:30  A.M. 
Oct  .  3  .  19  18  n 

It  is  believed  that  objectives  are  taken  though  not  ver¬ 
ified. 


Telephone  message  received  11:30  A.M. , Oct.  3,  1918,  from  Lt. 
Livingston. 


The  line  of  the  division  on  our  right  is  slightly  beyond 
MEDEAK,  runs  from  a  point  69.3  to  the  point  Z5.  Machine  gun 
nests  in  the  BOIS  de  CHAME  and  being  drawn  to  the  northeast, 
Many  Americans  wounded  and  coming  into  the  dressing  station 
on  the  road  north  of  LACOUPERET  at  point  70.-75.4.  French  am¬ 
bulances  are  inadequate.  Send  Americans  if  possible.  We 
have  established  our  line  on  our  objective  and  have  taken  a- 
bout  2,000  prisoners. 

Division  Surgeon  directed  at  11:55  A.M.  to  send  ambu¬ 
lances  and  to  look  after  wounded  reported  coming  in  to  LACCU- 
PERET . 


#16  Message  from  O.P.A.  2nd  Division,  A.E.F.,  3  Oct. 

1918,  Rec'd  11:35  A.M. 

6  or  7  Boche  planes  firing  machine  guns  at  our  troops  on 
the  objective. 

C/G  C/S  G/3  Art.  Brig,  G-2. 


Telephone  Message  received  at  11:40  A.M.,Cct.  3,  1918,  from 
Lt .  Col.  Lay, 

General  Naulin  directs  that  you  continue  the  advance  and 
leave  one  battalion  as  a  flank  guard  to  support  your  left.  By 
the  time  you  have  passed  on  their  division  should  be  up  and 
your  battalion  left  behind  can  follow  on.  At  11; 00  A.M.  he  has 
ordered  the  cavalry  division  with  sup£>ort  to  follow  in  rear. 
They  are  ready  to  break  through  when  the  opportunity  arises. 

Ke  does  not  wish  you  to  put  off  the  advance  as  he  thinks  that 
if  you  wait  longer  the  Ordnance  may  have  time  to  bring  up  a 
line  of  machine  guns.  Our  artillery  is  now  moving  up  and  we 
are  reorganizing . 


A.  II.  October  3,  1918. 

Time  Rec’d  11:50  A. II. 

From:  C.G.,  3rd  Brigade.  At:  P.C.  1.  Date:  Oct.  3,  ’18. 
Hour:  1j.:00  A.M.  Ho:  (  14  )  How  Sent:  Runner. 

To:  C.G.,  2nd  Div, 

Ho  wireless  and  bad  telephone  has  made  prompt  reports 
impossible.  Ie  are  on  objective  and  have  1  Bn.  in  advance 
1000  yards . 

•r  o  \  Te  advance  again  today?  p.  C.  at  P.C.  1  (original 

P.C.)  271,1  -^279,0.  Motorcycle  can  reach  us  thru  . 

S0't”JJ-pY .  Tanks  in  rear  of  MEDEAH  Pme. 

Ely. 


Telephone  message  Rec'd  11:52  A.M.  Oct.  3,  1918.  fr  Adit. 
3rd  Brigade. 

He  wants  to  report  that  everything  went  nicely  this 
morning.  ,7e  are  where  vre  should  be  throughout.  Including 
the  extra  kilometer.  Casualties  not  believed  to  be  heavy, 
most  by  machine  gun.  Prisoners  not  known  exactly  estimated 
1,000. 


P.  M.  October  3,  1918. 

Telephone  message  12:07  P.M.  Oct.  3,  1918.  to  Lt .  Col.  Lay. 

It  is  reported  that  6  or  7  Boche  planes  are  firing 
Machine  guns  on  our  troops  on  the  objective.  Request  Corps 
to  take  care  of  this  with  fighting  planes. 


Col.  Myers, 


12:11  P.M,  Message  from  Adjt.  2nd  F.A.  ,  Brig,  to  G-3  office, 
Oct,  3,  1918. 

A  German  officer  reports  that  there  is  no  line  of 
resistance  on  which  the  Germans  could  make  a  stand  up  to  20 
kilos,  north  of  S0MME-PY,  That  the  reserves  at  present  are 
north  of  ST.  ETIENNE. 

Above  statement  made  to  the  Int.  Officer  12th  F.A. 


#17 .  2nd  Division  Oct.  3,  1918. 

Message  from  O.P.B. 

Hour  12:20  P.M. 

SOMJ.IE-PY  is  being  heavily  shelled. 

C/G  C/S  G/3  Art.  Brig.  G-2. 


12:25  P.M,  Cct.  3,  1918.  Message  from  Major  Burr-Ad i .  2nd 
F.A,  Brigade. 

It  is  reported  by  Col.  Davis,  says  that  the  3rd 
Brigade  is  apparently  on  its  objective  and  is  digging  in; 
that  the  C.Q.,  23rd  infantry  has  sent  one  battalion  forward 
for  reconnaissance  of  combat  patrol.  Unable  to  locate  the 
C.O.,  9th  Infantry,  but  was  informed  that  the  9th  was  digging 
in  on  its  objective. 

Enemy  artillery  very  active  and  aviation  very  active. 


. 


■  V  - 


' 


•  October  3,  1918. 

Message  to  General  Paulin  fr  Gen. 
Liais on  Officer. 


We  have  got  one  battalion 


of  the  15th 


artillery  now 

the  2nd  Group_of~  the"' "-5th  ail?n  iS  enroute-  Now 

If  we  can  have  that  houc  turned  ovev  ?°  north.of  SOMME-PY. 
away  from  us  to  sunnort  +>J +  ,  T  to  us  “  was  taken 

prepared  very  ho?t1v  n  ^  at^ack  on  left  -  we  can  be 

ly  that  we  have  got  to  haveTit . °T;''Tv  'hi—.  U  t0.  hi“  stro“e- 

to°move  untiinwe1haveea°hattalittaof°n  forWard  want 

each.  3  tattallon  of  artillery  to  support 


Poierto -,‘t  :  ?Ct'  3"  1918.  Message  to  G-3  office  from  Mai  or 
i. cherts,  Liaison  agent  with  4th  Brigade.  3 

fromT^ff®  cleared-  and  the  French  line  extends 
The  Marine  drt,M  threS,terly  directi°«  around  the  ESSEN  Hook. 
G-3  tens  Gen  Fevf?^  ?.aV*  rtUrned  to  their  Organizations. 
SOMME- PY  at  I'on  p  -  t',‘at  G''n-  Lejeune  wants  to  see  him  at 

the  P.C.  he  wn?  f-d  lf  he  WU1  be  on  the  road  °PP°site 

Dick  him  nn  of  q  1  1  up  or  H  is  more  convenient  to 

pick  him  up  at  SCMME-PY,  we  will  pick  him  up  there. 


12:40  P.M.,  Oct.  3,  1918.  To  Col, 


-■ay 


Liaison  Officer. 


n‘%snL?r0UP  °:,35th  French  is  ordered  through  the  Army 
it  is  bemsr  writ.t.pn  ^  _  ,  G  v 


They  will  let  us  know  when 


and  it  is  being  written  now 
they  will  get  it  through. 

^e11  thern  we  think  that  if  they  will  get 

that  is^nriP  df-vi^ion  UP  Nere  -  put  it  under  our  orders  - 
tb^m  wLr+d  liaison  with  us,  giving  us  authority  to  tell 
a  vj  ..  0  ’  that  we  can  shove  them  through  and  pull  off 

tin™  th^.a^noon.  We  are  mopping  up  now,  and  get- 
tn  ta,rr  j  y tiling  in  shape,  and  when  we  move  forward  would  like 
o  nave  tne  cavalry  regiment  here  to  break  through.  They  were 

tTn?afkmrf4nd  SUIPPES  or  SCMME-PY.  Now  have  them  report 
t  ’  .  ,  we  dont’k  want  them  under  our  orders  particu- 

r  y  simply  to  tell  them  when  to  break  through. 


Message  from  DIV.  O.P.A. 
1918.  Rec’d  12:45  P.M. 


2nd  Division,  A.E.F. ,  October  3, 


Bo  che 
SCMME-PY. 


are  shelling  the  road  very  heavily  just  south  of 
Shells  are  coming  from  the  west  of  this  O.P. 

G-2 


12:o5  P.T.I.,  October  3,  1918.  From  Lt.  Livingston,  Liaison 
with^l70th  Division. 

Machine  gun  nests  V10  lias  been  carried.  E0IS  de  CHAMPS 
is  being  turned  and  the  division  is  attacking  R41  and  R43. 
trong  counter-attack  is  taking  place  against  the  division 
on  the  right  of  this  division,  and  they  have  given  ground 
o  the  south  of  0RFEU1L,  The  General  has  .just  asked  you  to 
find  out  the  cause  of  a  series  of  e^alosions  that  are  taking 
place  in  the  vicinity  north  of  SOMME- PY.  The  Germans 
have  been  shelling  SOMML-PY. 


(Cont’d  on  next  page) 


October  3,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 


P » M » 


on  hS  wthxaS,xhe  ridge?  You  can  see  German  shells 
t  vlvl  £*dgf'  /  don  1  know  what  it  is.  That  is  the  first 
Jkave  heard  of  it.  We  are  mopping  up  those  woods  now.  We 
ha\e  passed  on  both  sides  of  these  woods  there.  Our  artil- 

in  there*  We  are  mopping  them  up  with  in- 
y  *  *  do^  ^  have  any  idea.  The  Germans  may  be  blowing 

blowi™  ^nfa+1try’  1  d0n,t  have  any  idea‘  The  Germans  may^be 
ins  something  up.  I  haven’t  heard  anything  about  it  but 
I  will  investigate. 


1^:57  P *M . ,  October  3,  1918.  Pr  Lt .  White  -  Liaison  with 
21st  Division. 

The  French  have  moved  northward  to  wood  380  where  they 
are  in  liaison  with  the  Americans.  A  brigade  of  French  cav- 
a.  y  SOMME -PY  and  it  is  to  move  forward  between  the  2nd 

Division  left  and  the  right  of  the  21st  Division  French  re¬ 
quests  transportation. 


12:58  P.M*,  Oct.  3,  1918.  From  4th  .Brigade  to  2nd  Div . 

The  3rd  Brigade  line  is  down  and  3rd  Brigade  is  work¬ 
ing  on  it  and  it  will  be  fixed  in  a  few  minutes. 


1:00  P.K.,  Oct,  3,  1918.  Adjutant.,  4th  Brigade,  to  2nd  Div, 

The  French  Division  on  the  right  of  our  Brigade  reports 
that  there  are  a  series  of  heavy  explosions  taking  place 
north  of  3GLME-PY,  some  little  distance,  but  south  of  the 
ridge  -  Black  smoke  they  see  going  in  the  air  100  feet  or 
so.  They  just  reported  that  and  they  didn’t  know  what  it 
was.  If  you  can  give  any  information  as  to  what  it  is,  I 
would  be  glad  to  let  them  know. 


Field  Message  received  1:00  P.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918,  fr  G.G.  3rd 
Brig,  to  2nd  Div. 

No  wireless  and  bad  telephone  has  made  prompt  reports 
impossible.  We  are  on  objective  and  have  one  battalion  in 
advance  1000  yards.  Do  we  advance  again  today?  P.C.  at  P. 
C.l  (original  P.C.)  271.1-279.0.  Motorcycle  can  reach  us 
through  SOMME -PY .  Tanks  in  rear  of  MEDEAH  FERME# 

ELY. 


Wireless  sent  to  Gen,  Ely  at  1:20  P.M.,  Oct.  3,  1918. 


General  Lejeune 
4th  Brigade  as  early 
Sister  is  mopping  up 
ter  and  4th  Brigade. 


desires  conference  with  you  at  P.C. 
as  possible.  Answer  giving  the  hour, 
in  area  passed  by  your  troops  and  Sis- 
You  assist  this  with  two  companies. 


Col,  Myers  . 


P.M. 


October  5,  19113. 


Report  ho.  1830.  HEADQUARTERS  FIRST  ARMY 

From:  IVth  French  Array  Ho  Sig  Telephone  g-3. 

Time:  13:50  h.  Oct.  3,  1918. 

Distribution:  C  in  C,  C  of  S  (2),  G2,  G3,  A.A.S.,  C.A.A. 

The  2nd  Am.  Div.  has  made  a  splendid  advance  of  about  4 
km.  They  have  taken  BLANC  MONT.  The  line  is  MEDSAK,  Le  MAS- 
oIVE  FOURMIER  is  surrounded;  to  the  right  LE  CROIX  GILLES. 

The  action  continues.  On  the  AISNE  Valley  mopping  up  of  small 
woods, 

Waba  sh . 

Received 

3  Oct.  1918 
Hq,  1st  Army,  A.E.F. 

Third  Section 
C .  of  S , 


Time  Filed  No,  Sent  By  Received  By 
2  p.m.  4  19N  AB 

From:  Sink  7.  At:  P.C.  Date:  Oct  3-. 

How  Sent:  Radio,  To:  Surprise  7. 

Sink  one  will  be  at  Sister  one  about 
conference  two  companies  ordered  to  comply  with  your  instruc¬ 
tions. 

Sink  7. 

2:22  P.M. 


G-3,  3rd  Corps 
not  stated  Oct 
3,  1:10  H, 

By  Phone. 


Time  Check 
2:22  p.m,  27  OEM 
Hour  :  2  P.M,  No.  1 . 

2:35  P.M. 


2  or  2:15  P.M.  for 


Message  received  at  2:30  P.M.  Oct.  3,  1918  fr  Major  Hall, 
3rd  Brigade. 

The  following  ammunition  is  needed  and  Col.  Myer  said 
he  would  do  what  he  could  to  get  it  -  Chauchat,  Hotchkiss, 
rifle,  pyrotechnics. 


Field  Message  received  2:35  P.M,  October  3rd  fr  3rd  Brig. 

Gen,  Ely  will  be  at  General  Neville’s  about  2:00  or  2:15 
P.M.  for  conference.  Two  companies  ordered  to  comply  v/ith 
your  instructions. 

Gen.  Ely. 


Telephone  Message  received  4:00  P.M,  Oct,  3rd  From  Lt.  Col. 
Lay. 

Message  just  came  from  Marshal  Foch  saying  that  he  con¬ 
gratulates  the  Corps  on  the  work  they  have  done  and  saying 
this  success  must  not  be  stopped  but  exploited  immediately. 
The  two  divisions  on  our  right  must  push  forward  as  far  as 
possible  and  he  is  throwing  two  new  divisions  into  the  line. 
One  division  in  back  of  the  167  which  is  the  124th  and  the 
170th  is  going  over  on  our  left,  the  73rd  is  going  in  about 
where  the  11th  Corps  is  and  going  to  work  up  and  protect  our 
flank. 


X' 


#20. 

Message  from.  Div.  O.E.L. 
Rec  ’d  4:05  E.M. 


October  5,  191c, 

2nd  Division,  A.E.F. 

3,  OctcBer  ,  19  16  . 


Black  and 
extending 


Out^of  our  sector  to  the  right  high  columns  of 
TThxte  smoke  can  ve  seen  rising  in' the  distance, 
for  a  distance  of  2  or  3  kilometers. 

G«  2. 


■■i’.ZO  xJ..  .  Oct.  3,  19  16.  Telephone 
Liaison  Officer  ^ith  4th  Brigade, 


message  from  Major  RoBerts, 


•Brigade 


The  C  .  0.  , 
at  4:00  r.H, 


of  the  French  tanks  reported  C. 


\J  « 


4th 


of-  SCMTE-EY. 
C .0 .  ordered 
t  omorrow . 


That 

these 


that  his  tanks  vTere  all  parked  south 


will  leave 
tanks  hack 


them  out  of  the  attack  today, 
in  the  eventuality  of  an  attack 


4;35  t.H.  Oct.  3,; 19 16,  Message  from  Gen.  Seville. 

Reports  there  is  a  great  deal  of  artillery  coming 
in  to  ST.  LTIEdTIE  and.  going  out  toward  the  ridge  on  our  left 

flank. 

lor  the  7 ord  Division  (French)  is  coming  in  now,  marching 
in  on  all  small  roads.  They  are  going  to  clean  out  that  area 
to  our  left.  That  is,  they  will  do  that  tomorrow.  The  17  0th 
is  due  in  tonight.  Just  going  over  on  the  left  flank.  There 
are  2  Divisions  going  in  on  the  right  and  the  124th  going  in 
our  right,  in  rear  of  the  other  Division. 

Marshal  Foch  just  telegraphed  and  complimented  the 
Corps  and.  all  Divisions  on  the  work  they  did,  saying  this  work 
mist  not  he  stopped  ’’ut  exploitation  continued  immediately. 

They  are  coming  into  your  area.  They  will  enter  it 
and  attack  from  our  left.  They  are  net  coming  from  Behind . 
They  will  attack  across  the  front.  They  will  pass  through  it 
tomorrow  morning.  They  are  right  Behind  your  line.  They  will 
Be  spread  out  in  your  area  there.  If  you  get  in  touch  with 
that  General  you  can  perhaps  get  help  from  him  if  you  get  in 
trouBle  tonight, 

Thi ch  road  is  that, do  you  know? 

Is  the  road  leadineg  around  to  the  westward  of  our 
lines--  ST . FT IExTKE  and  coming  out  of  SI  .ETIEififE  leading  south¬ 
west  . 


Airplane  Message  Rec'd  at  Hess.  Center  4:40  t , M ,  Oct.  3,  1916. 
from  Esq.  27 . 

2nd  Div.  U.S.  lines  -  Trench  of  HBDEAH  strongly 
occupied  By  us.  Trench  ST.ETIEKHE  occupied  By  us  4:15. 

Boche  M.G’s  in  the  woods  of  BLANC  MOhT .  These  woods  appear 
to  Be  occupied  By  Boche,  Elements  of  American  troops  in 
the  vicinity  of  the  trench  of7IEDEAK.  ITo  panel  in  sight. 

The  troops  are  not  putting  them  out. 


Oct;  3rd,  1916. 

4:40  1,J\  Corps  called  up  regarding  laying  down  artillery 
on  road  referred  to  in  aBove  message  from  General  Seville. 


October  3,  1918. 


Oct.  3,  1918. 


4:45 


P.M. 


this  f  shelling?  calied,  UP  the  Corps  and  told  them  about 

to  out  /°  aD0Ut  ST-  ETIEm:E)  and  asked  them 

put  artillery  fire  on  it  and  they  said  they  would. 


Oct.  3,  1918.  4:46  P.M. 

Asked  for  plane  to  reconnoiter  that  road  and  pet  the 
exact  dope  on  it. 


Air  Service 
To  2nd  Div. 


To  G-3. 


5:00  P.M.  Oct.  3rd,  1918. 


15h  25ra  Fire  in  SEMIDE. 

15h  35m  4  Tanks  progressing  at  W3  N4. 
loh  45m  Flare  with  6  lights  in  H2  VO. 

16h  2  Cm  Barrage  north  of  BLANC  MO  ITT . 

Violent  artillery  fire  northeast  and  west  of  ORFEUIL. 


(No  date  probably  Oct  3rd) 


de  Vistely. 


jield  Message  reed.  5:00  P.M.  Oct.  3rd  by  0-3  office  from  3rd 
Brig. 

Correction  of  operation  memo.  3rd  Brigade  No.  20  giving 
P *  C •  as  follows.  Change  1st  P.C.  to  read  270.5  -  278.8.  Will 
be  established  there  at  7:00  P.M.  unless  we  received  further 
orders  will  take  K  hour  as  6:30  A.M.  3rd  Oct.  Please  notify 
us  of  any  change  in  your  advance  P.C.  from  7910. 


Telephone  message  received  5:10  P.M.  October  3rd  from  Lt. 
Brown,  3rd  Brig. 

Everything  started  off  alright.  The  tanks  got  there  a 
little  late  but  they  are  there. 


Oct.  3rd,  1918. 

5:10  To  C.O.  2nd  Div.  Jumped  off  at  H  hour.  Progress¬ 
ing  well  and  troops  reaching  objective.  Prisoners  coming  in. 
Casualties  slight,  but  cannot  tell  percentage.  Objective  be¬ 
lieved  to  be  taken. 

ELY-Condg. 


Message  from  O.P.A.  2nd  Division,  A.E.F. 

Rec’d  5:10  P.M.  3,  October,  1918. 

German  artillery  heavilv  shelling  the  woods  on  the  slopes 
this  side  of  MONT  BLANC. 

G-2. 


5:10  P.M.  Oct.  3,  1918.  to  Col.  Lay  for  C.G.  Corps  from  C. 
of  S. ,  2nd  Div. 

The  artillery  is  in  front  of  SOMME-PY  supporting  our  at¬ 
tack  on  the  line  SOMME-PY,  the  road  south  from  SOMME-PY  back 
to  our  P.C.  is  under  heavy  artillery  fire  from  the  left  and 
that  artillery  in  front  of  SOMME-PY  is  being  shot  up  from 
the  left  by  77’s  and  M.G.'s  and  this  Div.  on  our  left  has  not 
advanced  an  inch  beyond  ESSEN  trench.  We  took  that  trench. 
Feland  sent  two  Co’s  and  took  it  for  them,  and  they  didn't 
move  an  inch  in  advance  of  that.  I  want  you  to  ask  the  Gener¬ 
al  if  the  corps  on  our  left  won’t  advance.  If  he  cannot  put 
some  of  his  troops  there  and  guard  our  left  flank.  I  want 
you  to  insist  on  it.  Ask  him  if  he  won’t  put  in  a  division 
through  these  people  there  and  clear  up  that  left  flank  for  us. 

(Cont’d  on  next  page) 


*  • 


' 


J.  • 


Octoter  3,  19 1C. 


( 


(Ccnt'd  from  last  page ) 


nore  we  ha ve °a 1  r e-j or t° t ^ - 1 &  H  a~ M  9n  the  left-  Further- 
south  from  ST.Klim>3.Wn  the  art-  rovin;: 

."oinr  tn  rnur+cw  .-,+  4.  ,  \iCO“n  Cj°  tnougn  the  .ooche  were 

attended  to.  *  Tell  hi? that  *il  trc‘  has  f;ot  t0  >e 

come  up  VphinH  1no  »  '  tnat  iils  trocPs  that  he  ordered  to 

up  through  the  ~'OTc  ?  ?C-t  °n  our  ri3ht  rear  and  headed 

Di\-;  "Uo~dered  -t  °t-c  lefft  ^hwhat  Be  i8  that  this 

t0  t-iC  left  t0  attach  on  our  left  and  clear 

Tell  him  we  expect 


it.  Tell  him  he  has  ,:ot  to  follow  it’ up V 


hi™  to  do  something# 


From: 
Hour : 
To  : 


G » G . ,  3rd  _•  'r  i  a  ad  e ,  T  t : 
T : 10  No.  9 .  How  sent : 
G  •  G .  ,  2nd  Di  v . 


R  e  c  ’  d  5:30  i- . 

^  .0 .  1.  Date:  3  Oct .  1  1C . 
Tel,  &  runner. 


It  is  Relieved  that  c 
troops  moving  forward  well, 
a.  out  a 00.  Casualties  fairly 
Artillery  (enemy)  and 
-  rom  170  Div.  never  reported, 
themselves . 


’•'jective  taken  tho  not  verified- 
Lrisoaers  coming  in  estimated 
heavy  probable  percentage  2 Op. 
’-.Gr.  fire  dying  down.  Guides 
Cur  troops  finally  came  up  by 


Ely. 


From: 

TEGABD 


C.O.,  4th  M.G. 
and  Tr.  1-ACHA. 


Eo :  2.  How  sent:  T1 

To:  Col,  Myers ,  G-3, 


j-'Ti »  At :  F « C « 

Date:  3  Get. 

iru  4th  Brigade 
2nd  Div. 


•  5:45  F.Tr 
Intersection  GRENZ 
*  1C ,  Hour:  15 : 00 


Bid  not 
ad  e  had 


Eos  it  ion  of  4  th  M.G,  I3n 
get  here  sooner  as  some 
not  cleared  this  point. 


is  shown  by  attached  sketch, 
of  rear  elements  of  4th  Brig- 
All  G.K. 


Bruce-Capt . 
Comd0, 


Int.  report  Rec’d  by  G-3  office.  5;5C  F.M.  Oct.  3rd,  1910. 
From  0-2, 

.  Barrage  not  being  answered.  Mine  apparently  exploded 

in  westerly  direction  of  BLAITC  T,0HT . 


Message  Rec’d  by  G-3  office 
with  Marine  Brigade  at  6:00 


from  Liaison  Officer 
F.M.  Oct.  3rd,  1916. 


of 


12th 


.a* 


French  still  in  (Kaisertien)  woods  under  icresent  art. 
scheme  the  woods  will  be  fired  on  tomorrow  morning.  Request 
necessary  action  to  have  these  men  removed.  Galled  up  Living¬ 
ston  and  his  Gen  promised  to  do  this. 


C:15  I,’F,  October  c,  1910.  Message  from  galloon  45. 

At  17:30  o’clock  the  approaches  of  the  foot-bridge 
on  trie  BY  at  7  7,69  were  shelled  rather  smartly.  At  17:15 
o'clock  the  western  region  of  the  sector  (  AULERIVE#)  appears 
to  be  the  theater  of  a  violent  artillery  struggle.  At  17:45 
o’clock  violent  firing  in  the  approaches  of  the  S3 SLR  trench 
with  departures  of  white  fuses  with  six  balls  at  60.79. 


October  5,  19  18. 


P.  M. 

Eiy?  iJ‘M*  °CtQ>er  1916«  Telephone  message  from  General 

s*2  A*‘”*gg™” ' 

C  n  n.iUre  it  out  we  are  n.-ht  on  the  objective  now. 


GilMfnli  Octoter  3,  191C.  Telephone  -.essase  from  Lt. 
Giiiiford,  4th  Engade. 

thp.  They  have  unofficial  report  that  they  have  reached 

0  ttVt'  ^r"tllleTy  ohservers  and  artillery  forward 

mation  The  le?tph  r*turninT  from  line  and  got  this  infer- 

*  I1?1?1'.  13  prohahly  in  very  dangerous  ccnd- 
it  ion.  i«o  really  deimite  information. 


6.j0  P.M.  October  3,  19 1C.  Telephone  message  to  Gen.  Neville. 

General  Lejeune  .hist  come  hack  from  the  Corps  Head- 
an^  - 1S  getting  things  in  shape.  The  Division  Command¬ 
er  o.  this  Division  is  coming  up  in  your  sector  and  ordered 
i  rcPor"t  ni^  Tor  orders  in  a  few  minutes.  Will  you 
please  ask  Ellis  to  come  down  and  bring  his  dispositions  on 

^  ie  anc*  Set  your  idea  as  to  where  he  is  to  go  in.  to- 

nia.it.  The  road  is  crowded  to  the  guards, 

Foch,  I  understand,  in  his  telegram,  congratulat ed  the 
Corps  and  the  2nd  Division. 


7:00  P.H.  October  3rd,  19  18, 
(  Colonel  flyers) . 


Message  to  Gen,  Neville. 


Can  you  tell  me  what  happened  on  your  right  this 
afternoon?  Are  they  with  you,  I  know  it,  but  they  had  an 
order  from  their  Division  Commander  to  do  the  same  thing  to 
move  out.  They  had  orders  to  do  that  and  said  that  they  were 
going  to,  and  those  fellows  were  doing  good  business.  They 
have  been  advancin';.  What  do  you  hear  from  cur  left?  How 
about  the  left  of  the  other  people?  I  am  going  to  suggest 
that  you  and  the  other  fellow  keep  in  close  touch  and  work 
this  thing  together. 

Colonel  Rhea: 

'The  General  has  just  been  over  to  Corps  Headquarters 
and  this  Division  that  is  coming  in  behind  on  our  left  rear 
is  ordered  to  go  in  tonight  and  the  Division  Commander  is 
ordered  to  report  here  for  orders.  That  is,  he  is  to  report 
and  the  General  tells  him  where  he  wants  him  to  go  in,  so  I 
suppose  the  situation  on  our  left  will  be  relieved  a  little*- 
bit,  so  you  will  feel  things  will  be  a  little  better.  Some 
indications  of  trouble  on  our  left  --  probably  it  may  be  that 
we  might  have  to  call  on  you  during  the  night  to  help  out  a 
bit. 

Another  thing: 

Re  ready  to  go  forward  in  the  morning  and  we  will 
try  to  get  the  orders  to  you.  I  will  get  some  messer\-ers 
out  to  you. 


T,Tessage  from  Division  O.P.B,  2nd  Division,  A.E.F. 

Rec'd  7:30  P .V .  3,  October,  19  16. 

Fairly  heavy  barrage  has  been  going  on  for  about  5 
Minutes  to  the  left  of  our  sector,  probably  on  the  French 
division  on  our  left.  G-2. 


P.M. 


October  5,  1918. 


Telephone  message  received  7:30  October  3rd 
21st  Div.  1  v-'ra< 


from  Lt,  White, 


I\ev/s  has  just  come  in  that 
American  leit  and  French  right. 
Message  uncompleted. 


there  is  an  opening  between 
Where  is  French  line? 


No,  3.719/3 


7:30  P.M. 

Confirmation  Order. 


Oct.  3,  1918. 


.  „The  ?,eneral  Commanding  the  170th  D.I.  will  present  him- 
sexi  on  the  receipt  of  this  order  to  the  C.G.  2nd  Division, 

'  ’  /s  mission  is  to  take  allnecessary  steps  to  cover  the 
®  *  flank  and  the  rear  of  this  infantry  division  during  its 
advance,  until  the  11th  A.C.  has  reached  the  same  parallels. 

Gen.  haul in,  Cdg. 

(Signed) 

P.C.  3  Oct.  1918. 


19:30 


■  ^  Time:  7:45  P.M. 

‘torn:  _  2nd  Lt.  S.  White.  At:  P.C.  COURTOIS,  21st  French 
Division,  Date:  3  Oct  ’18.  Hour:  6:15  P.M.  Ho.  1. 

~o:  G-o,  2nd  U.S.  Division  7:45  P.M.  rec'd 


ihe  21st  Division  has  reached  a  line  running  parallel 
with^BOfAU  de  NUREMBERG,  occupying  completely  the  elbow  in 
the  MS SEP  trench.  They  have  occupied  the  woods  Y-83  and  Z-83, 
At  this  last  point  they  are  in  liaison  with  the  2nd  U.S.  Di¬ 
vision.^  ihe  French  are  advancing  towards  the  west  to  protect 
the  lei t  of  the  2nd  U.S.  Division. 

2nd  Lt.  Errol  White, 


:0  ^>e  typewritten  in  Headquarters  167th  Division 

the  Secretary’s  office.  Oct.  3rd  20  o'clock.  (French) 

Consolidated  report  20  o'clock  20  o'clock  of  Lt.  Chas.  H. 
Livingston,  C  of  I,  attached  as  liaison  officer  to  167th  Di¬ 
vision  (French)  (August?  Ho,  Oct.) 

Arrival  at  headquarters."  170th  Division  (French)  with  two 
couriers  at  9  P.M.  August h^nd ,  1918,  and  at  headquarters  167th 
Division  (French)  at  9:30  P.M.  The  latter  relieved  the  form¬ 
er  as  division  on  the  right  of  the  2nd  Division  U.S. A.  during 
the  day.  Efforts  to  reach  General  Ely  by  courier  and  tele¬ 
phone  and  locate  his  battalions  which  had  missed  their  guides, 
were  unavailing.  At  5  A, Id.  headquarters  167th  Division 
changed  place  and  established  at  point  71.3  -  74.8  (its  form¬ 
er  position  was  70.6  -  72.2),  Word  was  received  from  Lieut. 
Swett  of  G-3,  who  had  been  on  reconnaissance,  that  the  3rd 
Brigade  attacked  at  5:50  despite  the  fact  that  certain  elements 
of  the  9th  and  23rd  infantry  had  been  unable  to  take  their  po¬ 
sitions.  These  elements  mostly  of  the  23rd  Infantry  were  re¬ 
ported  at  7:00  by  the  3rd  Brigade  as  having  taken  their  posi¬ 
tions. 

The  167th  Division  advanced  with  the  2nd  Division.  At  10 
A.M.  the  left  of  the  167  division  was  in  liaison  with  the 
right  of  the  second  300  metres  south  of  MEDEAH ,  where  the 
line  was  held  up  by  machine  gun  nest3.  Many  American  wounded 

(Cont'd  on  next  page) 


October  3,  1918. 


P.M. 

(Cont'd  from  last  page) 

vrere  reported  coming  in  at  the  French  dressing  station  north 
of  le  COUPERET  (70.8-75.4)  and  American  ambulances  were  a3ked 
f°r •  At  2:00  F.M.  General  Smitt  of  the  167th  division  asked 
the  intentions  of  the  2nd  Division  for  the  afternoon.  He 
reported  that  there  was  no  resistance  on  the  enemy's  part,  on 
left  end  of  his  line.  V/hen  told  the  second  division  would 
attack  at  4:00  P#M,  ,  he  issued  orders  for  his  troops  to  at¬ 
tack  likewise.  Through  faulty  liaison  the  orders  were  not  de¬ 
livered  and  the  attack  was  not  made. 

At  20  o'clock  the  line  of  the  division  (167th)  passes 
through  the  trench,  north  of  MEPEAK;  the  trench  d’ARLE,  as 
far  as  BQIS  V.28,  with  the  exception  of  an  enemy  machine  gun 
nest,  situated  approximately  at  05.15.. 

The  167th  division  will  be  relieved  during  the  night 
of  Oct,  3-4  by  the  73rd  Division.  The  command  will  be  passed 
over  at  4  A.M.  The  P.C.  of  the  73  will  be  situated  about  100 
yards  from  that  of  the  167th  division.  The  73rd  Division  is 
a  fresh  division  engaged  for  the  first  time  in  the  battle. 

It  is  an  independent  division.  It  will  attack  at  the  same 
time  and  under  the  same  conditions  as  the  2nd  Division  the 
morning  of  the  4th. 

As  far  as  the  C.O.  of  the  167  division  knows,  there 
is  at  present  no  liaison  between  his  element  on  the  left  and 
the  element  of  the  second  division  on  the  right, 

Chas.  H,  Livingston 
1st  Lieut.  C  of  I 


P.  M. 


October  3,  1918. 


19  16.  Message  to  Colonel  Lay,  for 


9:00  P.M.  Oct  ober  3 
Corps . 

cist  of  i‘tfeGoo°d.an?hatrdtr  f0r  ®at  is  the 

here  in  an  hour?  C  °  very  definite.  It  will  be  over 

were  vest erdav^^Th^o  ^  fn  *ncd\*  They  were  where  they 

rSt^here  w^  eXpect^d  teoaL(Fr^Ch)  iS  here  nw'  ^rs 

where  they  started*?  tvip-i  ,  . ,  ' ,  They  are  about  200  yards  from 
sure  of  tit  J  ?y  dldn  *  go  forward,  why?  Are  you 

tfe  thought  they  were  rettin”  orettv^ii  That  13  news  t0  us* 
200  yards?  °  ttln-5  Pret^y  well  up.  They  get  about 

from  us  ?Thisr^ftP  th£‘  35th  Bivision  be  taken  away 

The  7th 'croup  of tlV nean?  Als°  the  ^eaTies. 

because  vfwUl' ha^then  bo°th°u  0n  the 

is  if  we  have  both  of  n,??  h  ,  P  ln.the  alr-  The  consequence 

to  land  on  your  tail.  llnl-s  up  an  theaar  you  are  liable 

extrremeemrSht!hey  ~ 
not  :  1  d0 

the  2nd  Division.  hlS  co».^atulatory  message  mentioned 


that ^in*  15  minutefhe  wili’h  'br  ?arr  rePorts  to  G-3  office 

of  the  S&3  nearnesf  cf^ly^s^roops  ™"~ 


11:07  p.M.  Oct 
23rd  Infantry. 

Reports  that 
holds  ST.ETIENME  very 
and  drove  them  back. 


3rd,  1918.  Message  to  G-3,  office  from  C.O. 


arms,  stokes,  37  m/m,  hotchkiss,  chauchats, 
Losses  raodemate  mostly  by  M.G. 


he  is  on  the  objectives  and  the  enemy 
strongly.  I  had  patrols  down  there 
I  want  all  kinds  of  ammunition,  small 

and  some  grenades. 


K 


Robert^  r^?orted  ^he  2nd  Division  Headquarters  by  Major 
11^30  pIm  "1  °ffiCer  fr°m  2nd  Di v^’ion.  Oct.  3,  1918. 

with  Inf  iTt 1  COm?‘  at  tr*  E331iT  engaged  in  cooperation 
states  fw  +  ?  in  reducing  strong  points.  Go.  Commanders 
■uUf  •  ,  ~c  are  striking  stiff  x>laces  but  are  progressing 

-ut  will  get  it  m  the  end  11:30.  J 


0ct!aIrdfri9l8djt  4th  Erigade  t0  G“3  Cffice  12:00  Midnight. 

Cf  r n r>  «  +Sc?  us  infomed  and  keep  in  liaison  with  the  elements 
Ti  p  L  5ltMn  ^0ur  ri^ht’  Make  them  do  that  all  the  time. 
+v,DlV1S10n  '  rench  is  advancing  to  the  west  behind  you. 

G£t  ClGar  away  keep  in  liaison  with  them  and  know 
^nere  their  nearest  elements  are.  It  is  important  before  the 

time  we  have  set  to  have  our  lines  established  at  the  jump- 

PlaCfc  ancl  3rd  Brig.  should  rectify  over  their  and  get 
m  shape  to  be  ready.  B 

(Cont'd  on  next  page) 


.  / 


t.TT. 


October  3rd,  19 1G, 


( C ont ' d  f r  on  las t  pag e ) 

xhat  is  nore  important  than  anything  else  that  he  be 
there  extended  fully  to  the  east  and  on  the  line  at  the 
tine,  but  :ie  must  put  that  flank  at  the  place  it  should 
e  -  a  road  fork.  There  is  no  doubt  in  anybodys  •ind 
where  that  road  fork  is.  The  order  limits  the  place 
clearly.  I  don't  want  to  tell  you  over  the  telephone, 
ii.at  is  located  in  2  different  orders. 

Te  ,,Tant  to  know  and  would  be  reassured  if  we  had 
information  from  you  and  the  3rd  Brig,  before  that  tine, 
tnat  things  are  where  they  should  be  before  the  jumping 
off  ti’^e.  then  it  is  there  we  want  to  know  it  as  soon  as 
.it  i s  there  get  word  to  us.  You  can  do  it  by  wireless. 
•Fell,  you  nay  not  know  from  there,  but  some  of  your  neople 
in  the  front  can  get  that  information  back.  TIake  them  do 
that,  will  you  please? 


hO  tine  indicated  October  3rd,  19 1G . 

To  the  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade.  Oct.  3rd,  1918. 

General  Seville  says  that  Colonel  F eland  must  hold  on 
where  he  is.  That  General  Lejeune  was  talking  to  General 
Bly  while  1  was  talking  to  General  Seville  a  moment  ago. 
Genera 1  Ely  says  "That  he  has  withdrawn  part  of  the  23rd 
Imantry,  which  were  in  front,  north  of  Pel  and '  s  position. 
Ely’s  line  runs  generally  along  the  DECAUVILEE  railroad 
from  a  point  about  2.3  of  a  kilometer  north  of  MEDEAK  FARM 
to  MEDEAH  \7EICHE,  and  he  has  some  men  in  the  trenches  at 
267,-282.  General  Neville  should  send  men  from  the  other 
regiment  to  support  Feland  if  he  thinks  necessary.  If 
Pe land  should  withdraw  to  BLANC  FONT ,  the  Boche  would 
follow  him  up  and  he  would  suffer  more  heavily  and  leave  Ely 
flank  in  the  air.  He  should  endeavor  to  get  in  touch  with 
Ely  on  his  right  and  reorganize  his  command  during  the  night 
Artillery  fire  will  be  put  on  the  machine  gun  nest  referred 
to.  Peland  should  let  us  know  by  phone,  or  General  Neville, 
of  the  accuracy  of  our  fire.  That  is,  if  he  thinks  the  art¬ 
illery  is  putting  it  on  the  point  where  he  wants  it.  ¥e  are 
going  to  get  it  started  right  away. 

The  General  insists  that  Peland  hold  his  position. 


Message  reported  to  the  2nd  Division  Headquarters  by  Major 
Roberts,  Liaison  Officer  from.  2nd  Division.  Oct.  3,  1918. 

Phone  message  by  Col.  Ellis  to  Marines  shows  all  well 
barrage  started  soon  after  5:50  . 


Message  reported  to  the  2nd  Division  Headquarters  by  TTajor 
Roberts,  Liaison  Officer  from  2nd  .Division.  Oct.  3,  1918. 

Message  from  3/6  97th  Co.  held  up  cn  left  at  7:00  97th 
Co.  going  fine  at  7:40.  1st  line  now  1500  yards  ahead  of 
jumping  off  '  place  sent  7:28  to  BPC. 


-1  Xtli 


i  in  x  'w>  cx  i,  r,: u. 


Robprtq  1f;Por'ted  to  the  2nd  Division  Headquarters  by  Major 
,  -.raison  Officer,  from  2nd  Division.  Oct.  3,  1910. 

ESSEN°LLT«nVc  UP  Dy  ?‘G*  at  8:00  at  265.6-277.9.  Am  in  Tr. 

o  fntlpf  pg°!!!  ead  1  under  stand.  3rd  Bn  6  th  abreast 

oi  my  left.  Right  is  advancing  forward. 

Robert-  rsp°rted  to  the  2nd  Division  Headquarters  by  Major 
Roberts ,  Liaison  Officer,  from  2nd  Division.  Oct.  3,  1910. 


at  4th^L^erf  «n^mapS  f0r  3rd  and  4th  Bri£ades  received 
R  lgade  at  8*15*  Runner  Swam  says  he  left  at  2:30. 

eade  P  one  officer  and  2  privates  be  attached  to  Bri- 

mein  \°.get  location  before  attack.  Officer  to  re- 

back* with  2  other  men  sent  upon  men  reporting 

if  Lth  one.of  them  as  guides  to  send  as  runner.  Officer 
who  remains  will  see  that  signs  or  guides  are  placed.  ' 


Message  reported 
Roberts,  Liaison 


to  the  2nd  Division  Headquarters  by  Major 
Officer,  from  2nd  Division.  Oct.  3,  1910. 


°1?  °Rulor  3/6.  My  scout  officer  repo 
e  on  heels  of  1st  Bn  which  is  in  the  wood 
i.  reports  3  tanks  working  on  ray  left 


that  my  scouts 
My Bar lane  and 
97  casualties 


Prom:  Colonel  Lay  -  Liaison  Officer. 


Oct.  3,  1910. 


The  right 
extended 


?  Corps  line  is  now  intact.  In  other  words,  the 

diviqi  ,  on  our  riSht  are  up  to  the  objective. 

thrift  n£?Sn??°eressed  Passed  ORFEUIL.  Our  line 
through  ORPiiUIL  as  the  Corps  line. 

To  Lay: 

nectIanvS-i^°U^W0Sd  speak  to  hira  about  ammunition  if  they  ex- 
wu;i.  J  ,  g  Pur ther  from  us.  Mention  that  every  once  in  a 

p-pt  •;+  p°U  ?,Ur  artillery  ammunition.  We  want  authority  to 
get  it  from  the  French. 

tin!!^afUlfe  him  also  on  the  waM  in  whi eh  his  Drench  ar¬ 
tillery  helped  us. 


Lt,  Le  Sache 
Squadron  27. 

To  2nd  Div, 

Region  observed.  G'd  bois  do  SOMME  PY  M2K1 


3  Oct.  1910. 


&  • 


hr 
12:45 
12:50 
13:2 
13:20 


MEDEAK  PERME. 


n  MO  Z6. 


Troops  thought  to  be  friendly  i 
Friendly  troops  seen  at  W1  112. 

"  "  "  "  M5  HI . 

American  soldiers  seated  along  side  of  road  at  M7E3 


and  M5  112. 

ho  enemy  circulation  observed  in  the  sector.  Enemy  ar- 

l  ®ry  not  very  active.  Was  fired  on  by  M.G. *s  while  observ¬ 
ing  the  sector  PQ  70, 

The  Trench  E3SEU  LAC-0  and  approaches  is  stronglv  held  , 
c$udd  .n°ptofdeAer:niJne  „the  nationality  of  the  occupants. 

rD;s;/h  t^lls  to  g  -3  right  away  it  was  drowned  back 
rear  Souam  4  just  picked  up.  Signed  (  )  PP 


Lt .  Le  Tache 
Squadron  27 . 


P.  M.  October  3,  1918. 

Oct.  3rd,  1918. 


ho  indication  of  line  seen 

At  10H  45m  friendly 
EOYAU  de  JJURIJTBLRG  in  39  V9 


LIMES 

at  10  hr.  in  the 
troops  marching 


region  H5K . 
north  in  the 


N2. 


10  h  20  m  the  enemy  bombard ed  the  region  M5  - 


55m. 


Ple-v  over  the  area  ST.ETIBKTIi  ARKES  C.O  B5  at  9h 


j.  rench.es  terrain  d1  exercise  are  not  occupied. 

Trenches  north  of  ST  .ATI  IT  AX  at  C5  BO  lightly 
(saw  only  a  few  men). 


held , 


ho  circulation  in  the  streets  of  ST .ETIEKKE  and 
south  o the  roads  leading  thereto. 


A 

#3. 

Message  from  O.P.B. 

Rec’d  12:30  A.M. 

I3oche  batteries  have 
for  the  last  15  minutess. 


M.  October  4,  1918. 

2nd  Division,  A.E.F. 

4,  October,  19  10 


been  firing  on  our  left  flanlc 


Ct-2. 


A.M. 


Oct,  4,  1918. 


3:22  A. 11.  Oct.  4,  1918.  Message  reported  to  the  2nd  Div. 
hqr3 .  by  Maj  .  Roberts,  Liaison  Officer  from  2nd  Division. 

A  fresh  Boche  .Division  will  attack  tonight  at  4  A.M, 

eported  by  Adjutant  of  3rd  Bn  6th.  Attack  to  be  made  on 
left  flank. 


3:22  A.M.  ^  Oct.  4,  1918.  Message  reported  to  the  2nd  Div. 
Hqrs  .  by  Ma j .  Roberts,  Liaison  Officer  from  2nd  Division. 

A  prisoner  captured  by  3rd  Bn  6th  states  that  a  fresh 
Boche  Division  will  attack  on  our  left  flank. 


6:30  A.M,  .  Oct.  4,  1918,  Message  from  3rd' Brig,  to 
2nd  Div.  e 

Heavy  enemy  artillery  fire  on  my  front  since  5:00 
o’clock.  Enemy  counter-attack  opening  from  direction  of 
ST.  ET IENNE.  Ammunition  badly  needed,  nothing  serious 
yet.  We  have  practically  no  pyrotechnics. 

Stone  -  Col. 


6:45  A.M.  Cct ,  4,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Gen.  Ely 
to  2nd  Division. 

I  can  give  you  your  line' as  given  us  by  aeroplane. 

You  see  MEDEAH  FARM,  well,  go  north  a  little  east  on  the 
main  road  about  |  of  a  kilometer.  See  where  railroad 
branches  off  and  goes  northwest  and  runs  to  ST.  ETIENNE  - 
your  troops  are  right  there  starting  on  that  road  and  fol¬ 
low  that  road.  It  is  a  1/20,000  map.  It  starts  at  GRENADIER 
LAGER.  Well  co-ordinates  will  be  269  -  282.7  and  run  prac¬ 
tically  west  over  to  267,7  -  282.8.  There  are  some  American 
troops  falling  back  at  that  latter  point.  There  are  Ameri¬ 
can  troops  in  those  trenches  in  this  square  266-267  -  282- 
283.  Off  to. the  left  there  are  some  American  troops  about  on 
the  parallel  283  south  of  ST.  ETIENNE  about  one  kilometer. 
There  are  some  others  in  the  square  265-266  -  281-282  fac¬ 
ing  west.  There  are  also  some  troops  on  the  road  running 
southeast  from  ST.  ETIENNE  and  they  are  in  the  square  266- 
267  -  281-282.  In  addition  the  5th  Marines  have  one  battal¬ 
ion  on  MONT  BLANC  trying  to  clean  up  machine  gun  nests  on 
west  of  MONT  BLANC.  They  have  tried  it  twice  but  have  not 
been  able  to  do  it.  The  machine  guns  have  been  shooting 
Feland  up  in  the  rear.  General  Gouraud  has  ordered  French 
Infantry  to  go  in  there  and  has  ordered  a  battalion  to  go 
in  at  MEDEAH  FARM  to  look  out  for  your  right  flank.  They 
will  get  there  about  10  or  11:00  o'clock.  How  is  your  coun¬ 
ter-attack  coming  out,  do  you  know? 


N 


A»M. 


2nd  Division,  A.E.F 
4  October,  1918* 


#1. 

MESSAGE  FROM  O.P.B. 

Rec’d.  8:17  A.M. 

A  barrage  has  just  started  on  our  left  near  BLANC  MONT. 

G-2. 


From: 

Sink  7. 

At  : 

P.C. 

Date : 

4  Oct.  *18 

To  : 

Su.prise  7. 

#327. 

Hour:  8  A.M.  How 


Rec'd;  8:44  A.M, 
sent:  Motorcycle. 


Sinr.  1  requests  that,  an  advanced  message  center  be 
established  at  once  at  least  as  far  advanced  as  SOMME- Py , 
as  it  is  almost  impossible  to  keen  in  touch  at  such  a 
great  distance. 


Sink  7. 

Also;  Request  that  telephone  wires  be  worked  on  from  that 
end  as  well  as  this,  as  we  can*t  fix  them* 


From:  C.G.  3rd  Brig.  #328.  Rec*d.  by  message  cen- 

At  :  8605  -  on  Hill  208.  ter.  8:44  A.M. 

Date:  4  Oct.  *18.  Hour:  7:15  A.M*  NO.  20.  How  sent:  Motor- 

To  :  c.G.  2nd  Div,  cycle. 

No  counter  attacks  during  night.  We  are  on  objective 
and  patrolling  to  front.  ST.  ETIENNE  strongly  held,  New 
attack  order  received.  Win  Division  move  up  today? 

Entirely  too  far  now  to  maintain  effective  liaison  with 
you  at  WAGRAM;  therefore  request  you  establish  advance 
center  at  SOMME-PY  or  further  forward. 

One  Bn.  ^th  reports  5 0%  losses.  Not  believed  to  be 
above  20/£  in  other  Bns,  How  many  prisoners  did  we  get? 

We  need  counter  battery  work*  Heavy  shelling  on  us 
all  night  and  morning.  Conditions  in  general  -  satisfactory, 

SLY, 

Comdg. 


\ 


A. LI.  October  4,  1918. 

Tel.  Me s,  reed,  by  G-3  office  f ror.i  Aeronlane  8:50  A.M.  Oct. 
4,  1918. 

7:35  A.M.  Reconnaissance  ST.  STIELLE  a  ARNES  LIACHAULT . 
Saw  some  wagons  coming  out  of  MACH AULT  towards  LEFFINCOURT. 
uots  of  smoke  towards  the  woods  2  kilos  south  of 'LIACHAULT. 
8:00  A.M.  Many  enemy  shells  falling  at  1IEDEAH  Farm. 

8:10  A.M.  Some  flashes  observed  around  the  woods  south¬ 
east  oi  LIACHAULT,  Lo  definite  information. 


Field  Message  received  8:50  A.M,  Oct.  4th.  from  Adjutant 
3rd  Brig. 

General  Ely  requests  that  an  advance  message  center  be 
established  at  once  at  least  as  far  advanced  as  SOMME- PY,  as 
it  is  almost  impossible  to  keep  in  touch  at  such  a  great 
distance.  Also  request  that  telephone  wires  be  worked  on 
from  that  end  as  well  as  this,  as  we  can’t  keep  them  up. 

Adjutant  3rd  Brigade. 


Field  Message  received  8:50  A.M,  Oct.  4th,  fr  Gen.  Ely. 

Bo  counter  attack  during  night.  We  are  on  objective  and 
patrolling  to  front.  ST.  ETIELLE  strongly  held,  hew  attack 
order  received-will  division  move  up  today?  Entirely  too 
far  now  to  maintain  effective  liaison  with  you  at  WAG RAM: 
therefore  request  you  establish  advance  center  at  SOMME- PY 
or  further  forward. 

One  Bn  9th  reports  50^>  losses.  Lot  believed,  to  be  above 
20;i?  in  other  Bns.  How  many  prisoners  did  we  get?  We  need 
counter  battery  work  -  heavy  shelling  on  us  all  night  and 
morning.  Conditions  in  general  -  satisfactory. 

ELY. 


Fr  on : 

Lt.  Swett. 

At  : 

22  Div. 

Date : 

4  Oct,  Hour:  9:05.  Lo. 

To  : 

G-3. 

The  General  has  just  learned  our  situation  and  has  or¬ 
dered  £  Bns  of  his  right  regiment,  with  a  3rd  Bn  in  support, 
to  advance  tov/ard  ST,  ETIELLE,  clearing  the  wood's  west  of 
marines  of  M.G.’s  and  protecting  our  left. 

Advance  will  be  made  at  6  o’clock  tomorrow  morning  (Oct 
5).  Approximate  line  of  departure  is  E  -  W,  from  about 
40.08  to  57.08. 

Swett . 

rote  -  Lo  natter  what  hour  a  higher  command  may  set  for  an 
advance  on  a  large  front  this  22nd  Div.  will  advance  these 
2  Bns  at  6:00  without  fail. 

Swett . 


MESSAGE  FROM  O.P.B. 
Rec ' d  9:33  A.M. 


2nd  Division,  A.E.F. 
4,  October,  1918. 


Our  barrage  has  started  and  enemy  counter  barrage  is  on 
French  front  line. 


M  ^  • 


A.M. 


Telephone  Message 
Lay  . 


received  9:35  A.M., 


October  4,  1918. 

Oct.  4,  from  Lt.  Col. 


t0  Ganeral  Lejeune,  repeated  by  Lt .  Col.  Lay: 
^rry  eJ  eune ,  ^nd  Division,  c/ o  Commanding  General,  4th 

heard  from  Drum  that  once  again  the  Second 

viT  i?n  l  af  done  tne  J  ob  601(1  maintained  its  pace.  I 
you  all  my  best  love  and  God  Bless  You. 

PRESTON  BROWN, 

Brig. General ,  U.S.A. 


send 


9*40  A.  11.  To  C.G*  2nd  Div. 

Counter  attack  on  our  left  broken  up  at  7:50  A.M.  M.G. 

from  left  rear  and  right  rear.  Are  marines  up?  We 

?/?  0ll  °bJective  aJld  occupy  it  to  our  left,  holding  about 
2/5  of  Division  Sector. 


Balloon  Message  rec'd  by  G-3  office  10  A.M.  Oct. 
from  Lt.  Bacalou. 


4th,  1918. 


Line  63.04  -  F  6-08 
63.04  -  76-08 


MEMORANDUM  BOR  G-3. 


2nd  Division,  A.E.F. 
4  October,  1918. 

10 : 05  A.M. 


ihe  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade,  requests  that  when  informa¬ 
tion  is  obtained  from  infantry  air  observers  as  to  location 

of  that  Brigade's  front  line  and  P.C.  that  it  be  communica¬ 
ted  to  him. 


Cct . 

been 


4th,  1918.  To  3rd  Brigade. 

10:15  A.M.  Small  arms  ammunition  will  be 
placed  at  SOMME-PY. 

(  Sgd)  Surprise  3. 


placed 


or  has 


Telephone  Message  received  at  10:35  A.M.  from  Col.  Lay  22nd 

Div . 


Chief  of  staff  reports  to  Col.  Lay  he  understands  not 
meeting  with  any  opposition  on  our  left  (  22nd  Div)  and  that 
they  seem  to  be  progressing.  He  also  wants  every  morning 
by  8:00  A.M.  a  report  of  operations  of  the  previous  24  hours 
up  to  midnight  from  noon  to  noon.  The  farm,  in  front  of  us 
has  been  reported  vacant.  There  is  no  farm  in  front  of  us. 


■ 


% 


'  >• 


A.  M. 


October  4,  1918. 


Telephone  message  received  10:40  A.M.  Cct .  4th  from  4th 
Brigade. 

'  leading  Battalion  5th  co-ordinates  266.1 

*1  ►  8:25  A.M.  4th  Oct.  Heavy  artillery  from  the  IT.  W. 
short  range. ^  Machine  gun  fire  from  the  flanks.  Liaison 
on  left  flank  with  3rd  Brigade.  Has  liaison  with  23rd  Inf¬ 
antry.  Do  you  know  whether  Felands  rear  Battalion  got  up 
or  not?  It  is  up. 


received  10:45  A.M.  fr  22nd  Division  by  phone: 

Information  confirmed  by  carrier  pigeon:  Our  battal¬ 
ion  on  the  right  reports  that  this  Bn.  is  arriving  on  the 
ST. ETIENNE  -  ST .PIERRE  road.  Further  west  troops  are  re¬ 
ported  advancing  towards  the  ARNE  at  200  to  300  meters  from 
the  river.  Regimental  P.  C.  on  the  right  (62nd)  was  at  X 
216  at  9:00  A.M . 


From:  C.G.  3rd  Brig. 

At  :  8605  near  hill  208.  Rec’d.  10:50  A.M. 

Date:  4  Oct.  18.  Hour;  9:40.  No.  20.  How  sent:  Motorcycle. 

To  :  C.G.  2nd  Div. 

Counter  attack  on  our  left  broken  up  at  7:50  A.M. 

M.G.  fire  on  from  left  rear  and  right  rear.  Are  marines  up? 
he  are  on  objective  and  occupy  it  to  our  left,  holding  about 
2/3  of  Div.  sector.  Left  south  of  ST .ETIENNE.  Practically 
all  of 9th  in  line  protecting  right  &  right  rear.  Line  as 
follows: 

23rd  Inf.  (264.0-28.30)  to  (265.0  -  28.34)  to  266.0  - 
283.0) 

9th  protecting  right  front  &  right  from  (266.0-283.0) 
thence  2  Kra  to  (267.7-282.7)  thence  south  to  (268.8-282.0) 

A  plot  of  above  line  will  show  large  front  we  are 
forced  to  hold.  Counter  attack  on  our  right  holding  well. 

Ely . 

Message  from  Stone  says  one  Co.  Marines  came  up  8:55 
A.M.  &  others  moving  up. 

There  is  no  Doctor  with  23rd  Inf.  all  being  taken  by 
Div.  yesterday  for  rear  aid  stations. 

Send  up  more  ammunition  by  Truck. 

Ely. 


Memo,  to  Gen,  Ely  at  10:55  A.M.  from  Col.  Rhea. 

Your  message  of  8:50  rec’d.  The  Div.  will  move  forward 
today  at  H  hour,  according  to  the  order  3ent  you  last  night. 
H  hour  has  not  been  decided  at  this  moment  because  we  are 
waiting  for  the  attack  of  the  Div.  on  our  right  and  left 

(Cont’d.  next  page) 


\ 


October  4,  1918. 


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A.M. 


at  9:00  A*M*  t0  develop .  We  don't  want  to 
”  c”‘^  urther  out  in  advance  of  these  Civs.  As  soon  as 

repor  o  are  received  showing  that  these  Divs,  have  advanced 
uo  approxtmteiy  to  where  our  front  line  now  is  and  if  they 
are  still  making  progress  and  the  situation  looks  good,  then 
,  cur  ke  expressed  in  minutes  from  11  o'clock,  for  in- 

*  ™e’  t2  °’clock  would  be  60  and  1  o'clock  would  bel20,etc. 

/e  -ave  been  trying  to  move  forward  our  message  center  and  P. 
o.  As  soon  as  we  can  get  wires  to  the  dugouts  at  cross  roads 
on  yesterday's  objectives  near  267.3  we  will  establish  an  ad- 
vance  message  center  there  and  later  this  afternoon  expect  to 
put  P.^  there.  This  point  is  on  the  cross  roads  1  kilo  a  lit¬ 
tle  north  of  west  of  your  present  P.C.  The  shelling  on  your 
ron  line  is  also  being  put  on  Seville’s  front  line  and  is 
apparently  a  barrage  to  hold  us  in  place  during  the  other  at- 
tack,  yarn  your  men  to  be  careful  not  to  go  too  far  forward 
of  the  line  prescribed  in  the  order  for  the  objective  as  they 
will  run  into  Bowley's  barrage  which  at  that  time  will  be  at 
tie  limit  of  his  Art,  range.  Acknowledge  receipt  of  this  mes¬ 
sage  by  your  wireless  as  we  are  out  of  phone  connection  with 
>  ou .  ,7e  will  have  a  report  from  Aeroplane  as  to  the  advance  of 

the  Divs.  on  our  right  and  left  at  11^:00  A.!.!.  As  soon  as  that 
is  received  H  hour  will  be  set  and.  wireless  to  you  as  per  above, 


Message  received  by  aeroplane  at  11:20  A.M.  Oct,  4,  1918.  (From 
^apt«  Gomdg  Escadrille  27,  to  G.G.  2nd  Division) 

Situation  of  11th  A.C.  at  10:30  A.M.  Gur  troops  are  pro¬ 
gressing  in  the  ^0YrAD  of  BAYREUTH  and  are  at  about  5294. 

Have  advanced  in  BOYAU  IJUREMBURG  up  to  GRAMD  B0IS  SGMME-PY. 

The  small  woods  between  these  2  B0YAUX  up  to  parallel  279,5 
are  ours .  FOURMILIER  is  occupied  by  us . 


Telephone  message  from  Col.  Rhea  to  Gen.  Ely  at  11:35  A.M. 

Oct,  4,  1918. 

The  Division  will  attack  today.  We  are  waiting  for  the 
Divisions  on  our  right  and  left  to  come  up.  As  soon  as  they 
have  advanced  sufficiently  we  will  give  you  H  hour  and  will 
attack  according  to  the  plans  sent  you  this  morning.  Are 
your  troops  organized  for  an  attack?  How  long  will  it  take 
you  to  start  an  attack  after  receiving  the  order  at  your  P.C. 
that  is  after  H  hour  is  given  you.  It  is  reported  that  your 
combat  wagons  passed  this  P.C.  loaded  at  7:00  P.H.  last  night. 
If  you  are  short  of  ammunition  get  in  touch  with  them.  In  ad¬ 
dition  there  is  a  large  small  arms  ammunition  dump  in  SQMME- 
PY  at  which  you  may  obtain  ammunition.  Warn  your  men  not  to 
advance  beyond  the  objective  named  in  the  order  as  that  marks 
as  a  line  500  yards  in  front  of  that  is  the  limit  of  our  ar¬ 
tillery  range  at  present.  Artillery  will  move  during  the  at¬ 
tack.  The  Marines  are  supposed  to  be  up  now  even  with  you. 

Try  to  establish  liaison  with  him  and  be  prepared  to  repel  at¬ 
tacks  from  the  right  and  the  left.  We  are  trying  to  establish 
an  advance  message  center  at  main  cross  roads  about  1  kilome¬ 
ter  west  and  a  little  north  of  your  present  P.C,  Will  move 
there  this  afternoon. 


Message  received  by  wireless  from  Aeroplane  at  11:45  A.M.  Oct. 
4,  1918. 

Many  small  groups  at  10:00  A.M.  in  region  H5-J5.  At 
10:45  A.M.  French  working  toward  H  in  C.T.  HUREMBURG  in  S9V° . 
10:20  A.M.  the  enemy  shelled  region  M5-1T2,  The  plane 

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October  4,  1910. 


A.M. 


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flew  above  region  ST.  ETENNE  at  9:55,  Trenches  of  Exercise 
Field  not  deep,  no  one  in  it.  Trench  N  of  ST.  ETENNE  in 
region  of  05  BO  lightly  occupied.  Saw  about  20  men.  No 
circulation  in  streets  of  ST.  ETIENNE  or  roads  going  there. 


Message  received  by  wireless  from  Aeroplane  at  11:45  A.M. 

Oct,  4,  1910. 

Front  line:-  Many  individuals  seen  at  10:00  A.M.  in  re¬ 
gion  H5  K5,  At  10:45  Infantry  marching  towards  the  north  in 
the  communicating  trench  of  NUREMBERG  at  S9  V9 .  At  10:20 
Enemy  bombarding  region  M5  N2.  The  plane  flying  over  region 
of  ST,  ETIENNE- a- ARNES  (at  9:55  A.M.)  CO  B5. 

Shallow  trenches  in  drill  field  not  occupied.  Trench¬ 
es  to  the  north  of  ST.  ETIENNE  towards  C5  BO  weakly  occupied. 
Saw  about  20  men.  No  circulation  in  streets  of  ST.  ETIENNE 
and  on  the  roads  leading  to  it. 

H5-K5-266 . 5-283 . 5 
S9-V9- 265 .9-278.9 
M5-N2-267 . 5-282. 2 
CO-B5-264. 0-285.5 
C5-B0-264. 5-285.0 


P.M.  October  4,  1918. 

Time:  1:35  P.M. 

C.G.  3rd  Brig, 

P.C.  208  Kill. 

4  Oct  18.  Hour:  12:10.  No.  21.  Kow  Sent: 

C.G.  2nd  Div.  Div.  Messenger. 

To  insure  H  hour  reaching  all  troops  concerned,  we  must 
have  it  at  latest  two  (2)  hours  before  H  hour.  Three  hours 
is  safer. 

Have  acknowledged  receipt  your  10:55  message  by  telephone. 

French  are  not  up  on  our  right  &  there  is  much  sniping 
from  our  right  rear, 

Capt  Dougherty,  M.P.  Captain  has  been  given  tracing  of 
our  lines.  Shouldhave  reached  you  by  this  time. 

Our  men  very  tired  &  are  not  capable  of  doing  much  dig¬ 
ging.  Little  water,  no  sleep  have  exhausted,  them.  Two  bns. 
report  50^>  casualties.  Report  from  C.O.  9th  enclosed. 

Ely 

Comdg. 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


12:30  P.M. ,  October  4,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Esca- 
drille  27. 

Situation  at  11  o'clock  of  the  Division  on  the  right. 

French  troops  progressing  on  main  highway  north  of  ME- 
DSAK  have  arrived  at  92.32,  edges  of  the  Park  CHATEAU  de 
BEIMONT  98.38.  Friendly  troops  west  of  ORFSUIL  12.34. 
Friendly  troops  held  uu  south  of  ORFEUIL.  Enemy  machine 
guns  in  the  park  CHATEAU  BEIMONT  95.41-99.41. 


P.M. 


October  4,  1918. 
1^:30  P.M.  Oct.  4 ,  1918.  Message  to  General  Neville. 


He 
cross 


in  touch  with  Ely  and  set  "H"  hour  at  2:30. 
says  he  thinks  he  got  it  rectified  now.  It  ran  clear  a- 

vou  n and  oack  on  the  right  and  he  said  he  thinks 
°ur  Citing  UP  there  no  -  probably  pretty  well 
the  e-d+0ut*  Probably  will  see  about  ii  hinself.I  think 

^e/wvipL  roads  leading  up  to  the  left.  How  did  it 

r  +  J  13  ‘  That  13  about  where  I  supposed  you  were, 

to  go  through  your  outpost. 

Leading  element  of  the  5th  is  Parallel  282.5 
oeyond.  The  rear  element  of  the  5th  is  about 
ihe  rear  elements  being  subjected  to  machine 
iron  both  flanks  and  rear.  Will  you  have  time  to 
th~re  now.  The  attack  on  the  right  and  left  seems 


Has 


tie 


or  a  lit- 
281 . 5 . 
gun  fire 
get  it 
to  be  com- 


fairly  well>'  on  left  they  are  up  -  this  was  some 
lixxae  time  ago  and  they  were  just  starting  on  our  boundary 
just  opposite  where  SOMLiE-PY  and  the  GRAiTD  LOIS  de  SOMME- PY- 
^  +  ^  left  of  "E”  in  SOMME  and  then  ran  about 

aight  to  the  decauville  railroad  and  to  the  left  and  then 
down  through  the  BOIS  de  SOUPPLET  and  north  of  EOURMELIER 
and  attacking  EOURMELIER  HILL,  -  between  LOIS  de  EOURMELIER 
,,  ‘-’UPPLET,  with  the  people  on  the  right  are  coming  up 
P  y  wel_.  I  shouldn’t  be  surprised  but  what  they  were  e- 
^°U  °n  r^Skt.  They  are  kilometers  north  of 
UK^uiL  and  the  line  runs  southwest  -  a  little  ahead  of  that. 

,  ^  ^°’  Tlier e  is  a  gap  in  between  them  and  the  23rd 

,,  e^r  are  encountering  lots  of  machine  guns  just  south  of 

.****! .  CHATEAU.  See  those  woods  in  there.  There  is 

a  ridge  m  there,  or  raving.  They  are  getting  lots  of  ma- 
°  ne  ^lose  woods  there.  By  the  time  we  get  started 

eLS  j0U^^  pretty  well  up  to  us.  I  don’t  care  as  long 
as  ley  are  pretty  well  along.  The  attack  will  help  us. 

we  are  going  to  establish  an  advance  message  center  at 

9F °Sqp^°m^3  near  P/LONE  near  our  yesterday  objective  where 
the  uCH wABENKQNI G  trench  -  looks  like  GQUHENK- SCHY/ABENKONIG , 
Draw  a  line  from  MONT  BLANC  across  to  MEBEAH.  About  i  way 
is  a  cross  road  there.  See  that  cross  road.  Main  road, 
i  e  cross  road  on  that  line  across  it.  There  are  some  huts 
^ x e  Jdst  above  that.  These  are  dugouts  and  chacks, 

etc.  »*e  are  going  in  there  as  soon  as  we  can  get  the  wire  in, 
and  then  we  will  move  our  P,C.  up  in  this  afternoon  very  prob¬ 
ably.  Well  get  busy.  vVe  are  going  to  put  a  message  center 
as  soon  as  we  get  the  wire  in.  They  ought  to  be  in  by  this 
time.  Get  started  and  go  to  .it. 


12:45  P.M.  Adjt.  4th  Brigade.  Oct.  4,  1918, 

heep  all  informed  and  keep  in  liaison  v/ith  the  elements 
2f  y°ur  right*  Make  them  do  that  all  the  time. 

The  ^2nd  Division  ( Er ench)  is  advancing  to  the  west  behind 
you.  Unless  they  get  clear  away  from  you  keep  in  liaison 
witn  them  and  know  where  their  nearest  elements  are  to  you. 

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P.M. 


October  4,  1918. 


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It  is  important  before  the  time  we  have  set  to  have  our 
line  established  at  the  jumping  off  place  and  3rd  Brigade 
should  rectify  over  there  and  get  in  shape  to  be  ready*  That 
is  more  important  than  anything  else.  That  he  be  there  ex¬ 
tended  fully  to  the  east  and  on  the  line  at  the  time,  but  he 
must  put  that  flank  at  the  place  it  should  be  -  a  road  fork. 


12:50  P.M*,  Oct.  4,  1918,  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade. 

The  rear  elements  of  the  5th  are  now  at  -  their  P.C.  is 
at  265,9-282.9,  the  other  2  elements  are  ahead  and  ought  to 
be  just  about  in  proper  position.  The  forward  elements  of 
the  6th  is  advancing  to  conform  to  the  position  of  the  5th. 
They  have  liaison  with  3rd  Brigade  and  they  are  shoving  over 
and  everything  seems  to  be  going  O.K.  There  is  no  reason  to 
think  that  everything  will  not  be  all  right  at  2:30, 

Be  sure  and  have  your  rear  elements  keep  in  constant  li¬ 
aison  with  the  170th  French  Division,  You  know  where  it  is. 
It  is  following  you.  He  will  follow  you  closely  according  to 
his  orders. 


Aeroplane  message  rec'd  by  G-3  at  1:25  P.M,,  Oct.  4,  '18. 

Outpost  position  S2-H6-N5-H5-H6 .  There  are  no  Boche  at 
MO-K5,  X  saw  no  Americans  opposite,  saw  nobody  at  Farm  SCAY, 
but  they  fired  on  me  with  M.G.'s  at  05-B5,  At  13  hours  15  min¬ 
utes  our  advance  elements  were  falling  back  at  S8-H3,  Many  M. 
G,  shots  coming  from  woods  near  S0-N2,  No  movement  between 
ST.  ETIENNE  a  ARNES  and  the  south. 


Field  Message  received  1:35  P.M*,  Oct.  4,  '18,  from  Gen.  Ely. 

To  insure  H  hour  reaching  all  troops  concerned,  we  must 
have  it  at  latest  two  hours  before  H  hour.  Three  hours  is 
safer.  Have  acknowledged  receipt  your  10:55  message  by  tele¬ 
phone.  French  are  not  up  on  our  right  and  there  is  much  snip¬ 
ing  from  our  right  rear.  Captain  Dougherty,  M.P.  Captain,  has 
been  given  tracing  of  our  lines;  should  have  reached  you  by  this 
time.  Our  men  tired  and  are  not  capable  of  doing  much  digging. 
Little  water,  no  sleep  have  exhausted  them.  Two  battalions  re¬ 
port  50^  casualties.  Report  from  C.O,  9th  enclosed.  ELY. 


2:20  P*M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918.  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade. 

We  are  being  shot  up  very  badly  by  machine  guns  and  77* S 
from  our  right  flanks  and  trench  mortars.  Evidently  the  French 
are  not  up.  About  one  kilometer  and  a  half  to  our  right.  A- 
bout  on  the  line:  269.5-  and  north  of  the  line  284.  Our  aero¬ 
plane  reports  that  some  Boche  machine  guns  from  around  BE1M0NT 
CHATEAU  -  right  in  there.  The  Boche  machine  guns  from  around 
BE I MONT  CHATEAU  and  trench  mortars,  heavies. 

Give  me  the  coordinates  there,  and  I  will  try  to  get  some 

artillery  fire  on  it.  -  269,5-284,  All  right,  I  will  see  if 

I  can  get  some  artillery  on  there  for  you.  You  know  that  they 
got  the  message  out  there?  Good. 


2:24  P.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918.  Feland  to  Lejeune. 

Feland  reports  that  they  have  been  badly  shot  up  and  had 
very  heavy  casualties,  3  company  commanders  evacuated  and  one 
battalion  commander.  Riddles  of  machine  gun  fire.  He  didn't 
say  that  they  have  their  location  but  he  got  word  back  that 
it  is  almost  impossible  for  them  to  hold  on.  His  opinion 

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P.M. 


October  4,  1918, 


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was  that  they  could  not  advance  under 
whole  woods  were  full  of  machine  guns, 
machine  gun  fire  from  the  flank. 


the  conditions.  The 
Getting  artillery  and 


Field  Message  received  by  G-3  office  2-30  p  m 
from  Col.  Stuart.  ’  *  “  ’ 


Oct.  4, ’IS, 


General  Ely  reports  received  indicate  a  Boche  counter  at¬ 
tack  on  right  of  my  2nd  jon  (my  leading  Bn)  at  8:45  A.M.  Ar¬ 
rangements  made  to  stave  it  off.  My  rear  Bn  has  been  badly 
gassed  and  some  Captains  estimate  casualties  at  50$.  There 
is  plenty  of  spirit  and  willingness  in  the  regiment  but  the' 
d isorganizat ion  of  2  days’  fighting  and  lack  of  water  and  food 
makes  it  advisable  for  me  to  ask  for  relief  for  my  regiment 
which  is  most  urgent. 


2;  32  P.M,  |  Oct,  4,  1918,  Rhea  to  Feland. 

1 ou  were  talking  to  the  General.  You  gave  him  the  co¬ 
ordinates,  We  didn’t  get  them  down.  If  you  will  give  me  the 
exact  target,  I  will  put  on  artillery  right  away:  266,1-282.3; 
any  other  point?  265,2-281.7  Is  that  a  line  or  2  points? 
Establishing  the  front  of  your  line?  You  had  some  reports  in¬ 
dicating  that  your  line  was  further  out  -  you  mean  to  the  west? 
Toward  the  northwest?  You  are  pretty  sure  your  left  is  reach¬ 
ing  on  the  road  running  southeast  from  ST.  ETIENNE.  You  mean 
on  our  boundary  line.  That  road?  Extending  over  to  the  north¬ 
east.  How  far  up  on  that  line?  How  far  north?  Where  this  co¬ 
ordinate  line  crosses. 

Don’t  bring  the  protective  fire  too  close  to  the  line. 

Come  pretty  close  on  the  left. 

Can  you  give  us  our  target  on  the  left?  Where  you  would 
like  to  have  it  put  -  where  you  think  the  machine  guns  are. 
Bearing  of  270  degrees  from  the  line  of  co-ordinates  which  you 
gave  me.  Bearing  of  270  degrees  to  the  left  of  that  line.  It 
runs  in  a  half  circle.  Sort  of  a  half  moon.  You  w ant  that  as 
close  in  as  we  think  is  safe.  I  get  you. 


2:40  P.M.,  October  4,  1918.  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade. 


I  got  word  from  C.G.,  3rd  Brigade,  a  minute  ago  that  your 
5th  was  being  heavily  counter  attacked  and  was  falling  back. 

Have  you  gotten  any  word  about  it?  Western  end  of  MONT  BLANC. 

We  haven't  heard  anything  about  it  here.  I  don’t  think 
we  know  much  about  it.  That  is  the  first  I  have  heard  of  it, 

I  heard  of  it.  The  west  or  east  end  -  The  west  end,  Bowley 
never  heard  about  it.  We  didn't  get  it.  We  thought  it  was  your 
leading  battalion.  We  never  have  gotten  the  place  located  where 
those  machine  guns  nests  are.  That  is  different.  We  heard  about 
the  machine  gun  fire  but  never  was  able  to  get  the  coordinates 
or  location  within  a  square. 

Now,  -  it  is  the  east  end  of  the  BLAHC  MONT  in  those  trench¬ 
es,  Why  don’t  you  ask  the  12th  Artillery  for  support,  which  is 
just  back  of  there  doing  the  fire  on  that.  He  has  got  a  regi¬ 
ment  of  artillery  right  behind  him.  Why  don’t  he  get  in  liai¬ 
son  with  that  and  have  him  fire  on  those  places?  Why  don’t  he 
ask  them  to  put  fire  on  these  places?  That  is  the  way  we  try 
to  use  the  artillery;  that  they  belong  to  those  regiments  and 
they  can  call  on  them  any  time  they  7/ ant  to  have  fire, 

No7/  -  what  does  he  want?  He  wants  the  155’ s  to  fire  on 

ou?  He  asked  the  155' s,  I  guess.  He 


that.  He  didn’t  ask 

didn't  a3k  Gen. Bow ley.  Is  his  position 
that  they  could  fire  at  a  particular  spot?  He  has  asked  tne 
155'  s.  But  that  is  the  way  for  him  to  get  the  fire.  vjO  right 

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definitely  fixed 
He  has  asked  the 


October  4,  1918. 


P  .  M  . 

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to  the  regiments.  We  will  fire  in  those  woods  to  the  north¬ 
west  of  that  ridge.  To  the  northwest  of  MONT  BLANC.  That 
is  where  the  avion  reports  lots  of  machine  guns  and  Boche. 
Well,  I  am  sorry.  If  we  don’t  make  it  we  cannot  help  it. 

All  right. 


October  4th,  1918. 

2:40  P.M.  to  Surprise  1.  Same  reports  strong  attack 
from  left  on  flank.  We  carry  out  37. 

Sink  1 . 


Telephone  message  received  2:45  P.M.  Oct.  4th,  1918  from 
4th  Brig. 

The  3rd  Brigade  has  just  reported  over  the  phone  that 
the  --th  Brigade  i3  being  heavily  counter-attacked  on  their 
left  and  are  falling  back.  Our  right  flank  is  being  very 
heavily  shelled,  but  we  are  going  ahead  in  the  center  in 
compliance  with  D.Q.  #37. 


3:00  P.M.  Oct .  4 ,  1918. 

Asked  the  170  Division  (Drench)  to  put  artillery  fire 
on  the  western  slopes  of  MONT  BLANC  to  cover  machine  gun 
nests  there  and  to  move  his  troops  in  that  direction  to 
protect  our  left  flank. 


Telephone  message  from  Col.  Myers  to  G-3,  21st  Dr  A.C. 

3:00  P.M.  Oct.  4, 

The  2nd  Division  is  being  heavily  attacked,  on  its  left 
flank.  They  are  falling  back.  Our  right  flank  is  being 
very  heavily  shelled.  We  are  going  ahead  some  in  the  center 
It  is  imperative  and  absolutely  necessary  that  the  French 
troops  on  our  left  and  on  our  right  advance  their  lines. 

On  both  flanks  we  have  been  exposed  since  yesterday  morning 
and  we  have  suffered  from  shell  fire,  gas  and  machine  gun 

fire,  trench  mortars  from  the  vicinity  of - CHATEAU . 

Artillery  from  the  woods  2  kilos  N.W.  of  BLANC  MONT  and  tha 
we  must  have  these  -people  come  up  on  our  fla,nks  i±  we 
going  to  hold  our  positions  north  of  BLANC  MONT  and  MEDEAH 
ridge.  We  think  they  cannot  advance  although  they  are  try¬ 
ing  in  the  center.  We  want  to  know  quickly  what  .they^  are 
going  to  do  on  our  flanks.  We  have 
support  since  yesterday  morning  and 
got  machine  gun  fire  from  the  elbow 
yesterday  afternoon.  The  22nd  division  which 
left  has  received  permission  to  push  forv.rard. 


waited  for  that  flank  ^ 
we  have  not  got  it.  We 
of  the  S3 SEN  trench 
is  on  our 
That  is  al¬ 


right  but  they  must  immediately  advance  on  our  flanks  if  we 
are  to  stay  in  our  present  position.  The  Drench  Captain 
would  like  to  have  coordinates  giving  him  our  front  line. 

We  cannot  do  this  as  our  line  may  be  coming  back  in  some 
places.  The  division  on  our  left  was  progressing  wes  wa  • 
this  morning  and  not  northward.  He  will  phone  18  ^7, 

to  oush  forward  as  soon  as  possible  on  our  left.  . c-  : 

I  got  the  report  that  we  are  being  shelled  and  receiving 
machine  gun  fire  from  right  rear  and  left  rear  as  well  as 
from  right  and  left  front.  You  had  better  do  something 
auickly.  We  want  these  flanks  pushed  forward.  The}  hav 
been  playing  while  we  have  been  standing  out  there  alon 
now  they  must  do  something.  He  has  all  the  inform, 
and  there  is  no  use  talking  further  on  it. 


\  A 


P»M.  October  4,  1918. 

1518.  Message  from  Major  Roberts,  Liaison 
Ofucer,  4th  Brigade. 

JeP°rts . received  machine  gun  nests  at  west  end  of 
b^Al.C  are  giving  marine  battalines  casualties.  Two  of 
the  battalions,  the  2nd  of  the  6th  and  the  3rd  of  the  5th 
regiments  have  about  50/<?  casualties. 

A  barrage  of  75 's  has  been  requested  by  C.O.  of  6th  Regi- 
ment  • 

^ lhe  ord  Bn,  of  the  6th  Regiment  will  clean  up  nests  im¬ 
mediately  after  barrage. 


.  30^P.,.:,  f  October  4,  1918.  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade. 

l wo  leading  battalions  of  the  6th  are  moving  forward  to 
support  the  5th,  The  3rd  battalion  of  the  6th  has  orders  to 
get,  in  position  and  in  completion  of  the  artillery  preparation 
on  the  machine  gun  nests  to  the  west  of  BLANC  MONT  1  west  to 
the  woods  on  the  northern  -  to  clean  it  up  and  go  forward. The 
irencn  regiment  in  rear  of  the  rear  battalion  of  the  6th  is 
ollowing  closely  and  has  been  fully  informed  of  our  intentions. 
Have  you  heard  anything  from  them  out  there?  The  battalions 
are  able  to  move  forward  all  right.  They  report  that  they  v/ere 
going  forward?  Yes,  sir.  Or  simply  ordered.  Going.  Good, 

Have  you  heard  anything  from  Feland  lately?  It  is  possible 
that  Larson  is  falling  back  based  on  report  that  came  directly 
" rough  3rd  .brigade.  That  is  the  one  that  came  from  these 
headquarters.  He  will  stick  all  right. 

be  are  trying  to  help  it  all  we  can  with  artillery  on  the 
left  and  we  asked  the  French  General  to  cooperate  and  I  guess 
a°k  him  to  put  some  artillery  fire.  On  the  slope  of 
MOu^.  BLANC  to  the  left  -  v/here  our  old  line  was  -  is  that  go¬ 
ing  to  interfere  with  you. 

Have  you  seen  anything  of  any  French  on  our  left.  Any  of 
your  people  report  them?  I  don’t  mean  the  160th,  which  is  fol¬ 
lowing  us  up,  but  the  French  that  are  attacking  on  the  left  - 
m  the  other  corps.  You  haven’t  liaison  with  them.  Try  to  re¬ 
establish  liaison  and  let  us  know  if  possible  so  we  won’t  shoot 
them  with  fire.  We  are  plastering  artillery  there  pretty  thick. 


3:35  P.M. ,  October  4,  1918.  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade. 

The  3rd  Battalion  of  the  6th  is  just  starting  no w  to  clean 
up  the  western  slopes  of  MONT  BLANC,  and  they  will  move  on  then 
towards  the  north.  They  will  clean  up  the  situation  on  the  left 
flank. 


3:55  P.M.  Oct.  4,  1918.  Staff  NAULIN  to  Staff  LEJEUNE. 

enemF  Has  just  been  forced  to  abandon  the  crest  NOTRE- 
DAME-des- CHAMPS.  The  11th  Army  Corps  will  support  with  all  its 
means  the  action  of  the  21st  Army  Corps  by  attacking  itself  di¬ 
rectly  in  the  direction  of  ST.  PIERRE- a- ARNES,  La  NLUVILLE-en- 
TOURNE-PUY .  The  BERNARD  Division  v/ill  be  advanced  during  the 
night  of  the  5th-6th  into  the  zone  of  the  Army  Corps  PONT. 


3:55  P.M.  October  4,  1918.  Staff  NAULIN  to  Staff  LEJEUNE. 

The  Marshal  prescribes  the  following: 

Push  strongly  in  the  directions  assigned.  Everybody  for¬ 
ward  without  time  to  stop.  The  Generals  of  the  Divisions 
will  have  the  movement  of  their  P.C.'s  tov/ard  the  front  pre¬ 
pared  immediately  in  order  that  they  may  be  able  to  support 

(Cont’d  on  next  page) 


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, 


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(Cont'd  f 


P.M. 


October  4,  191b. 


rom  last  page) 

tomorrow,  5th  of  October.  The 
move  tomorrow,  the  5th,  to  the 
vision. 


l.C.  of  the  Army  Corps  will 
present  P.C.  of  the  MICHEL  Di- 


00  p.M. 
We  are 


October  4 


,  1918,  Adjutant,  3rd  Brigade. 

neSS-  ppc,  Progressing  and  would  like  to  know  if  you  have  any 
messages  from  aeropianes  as  to  what  is  developing. 

*omeaFrpnrWh  h?Ve  been  moving  up  on  our  left  and  have  got 

movinr  down  ?£Valry  “P  ,there*  The  3rd  Bn*  of  4th  brigade  is 
MONT  g  T' th6re  ana  cleaninS  up  the  western  slope  of  BLANC 

stored  g?ttln?  a11  the  machine  guns.  Resistance  is 

ric-yA  bhe  °^ner  two  ba-ttalions  are  moving  forward.  All 

ngho,  tnen,  we  shall  move  forward  to 


guns . 
moving 
our  objective. 


October  4th,  1918. 

fail  wV'f'  ‘M0,  Surprise  1  (no  time)  5th  Marines  reported 
.A,  g  oa-cic.  Boche  making  heavy  attack  on  their  flank.  Our 
r  g  t  flank  being  shelled.  We  carry  out  P.0.  37. 

1. 


Sink 


4:12  P.M  October  4,  1918.  3rd  Brigade. 

tali  rvnp  i?BLmep?iage  from  the  Marines  is  that  one  of  the  bat- 
hold' u-  5th  was  cleaning  up  MONT  BLANC;  that  they  could 

dPfiAi+«at  lhey  Y°Uld  n0t  be  Pushed  back  further.  We  have  no 
a  :  a  .  lnf°rmation  on  how  far  forward  they  have  gone.  We 
are  trying  to  get  it  now. 

Star^ed  movinS  forward  and  have  one  battalion  that  was 
*  ly  C1Ut  up  and  were  forced  to  fall  back  a  ways.  They 
•on  t  be  pushed  back  any  further.  They  will  hold  all  right. 


^  *  lb  P.M.  4th  Brigade,  October  4,  1918. 

you  tel1  me  how  for  forward  your  6th  is  now?  Have  you 
ormation  yet?  You  don't  know  where  your  front  line  is. 
d?9U  v;b ether  they  are  in  connection  with  the  3rd  Bri- 

nn  t  are  some  French  cavalry  that  has  appeared  over 

...  left,  ^nd  frencb  infantry  is  around  you.  Their  situ- 

lo  louring  up.  Just  as  soon  as  you  get  any  information 
on  your  front  will  you  send  it  in. 


4;2o  P.M.  October  4,  1918.  Aeroplane  to  G-3. 

Hie  American  troops  are  in  full  progress  at  15h  35.  The 
lines  has  attained  and  has  progressed  past  S5  H9 ,  H5  K9 ,  M2, 

ihe  French  troops  west  of  the  route  National  occupies  the 
declevities  and  shell  holes  at  W8  RO. 

No  one  in  ST.  ETIENNE  a  ARNES. 


Observer 
21st  C.A 


-  Squadron  27. 

-o  2nd  4; 30  P.M. 


4  To  G-3. 


Adj  Lernmery. 

Air  Service, 

'  -  -  1  -  Oct. 

THeg.lon  °bserved  ST.  SOUPLET,  ST.  PIERRE,  ST.  ETIENNE. 
1430H  Received  mission  to  observe  works  south  of  ST.  ETIENNE 
and  the  woods  ST.  SOUPLET. 

iriendly  Infantry  in  shell  holes  and  along  the  road 
ST.  SOUPLET- ST.  PIERRE. 

Iriendly  Infantry  in  shell  holes  and  approaches  of 
M  33.94. 


1615Hr 


1550H 


The 

empty. 


works  3outh  of 


ST 


ETIENNE  has  the  appearance  of  being 


. 

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. 

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■ 


P.M. 


October  4,  1918. 


4 . xO  P.M.  4  Oct. *18,  Message  from  Watson,  3d  Brig., to  2d  Div, 
Feports  thinks  they  have  reached  objective,. 

What  is  happening  on  your  right?  You  are  protecting  there, 
aren’t  you?  Good.  The  Boche  are  retreating  all  along  the  line 
to  the  west  from  REIMS,  and  our  troops  are  progressing  over 
some  distance  on  our  right,  3  or  4  Army  Corps.  What  do  you 
know  about  the  troops  on  your  left?  Have  they  reached  ST.  ETI-- 
EMKE ?  Will  your  people  cross  that  creek  by  ST.  ETIENNE?  Good. 
How  are  you  off  i or  engineer  tools?  Have  you  got  anything  to 
dig  with?  How  are  you  going  to  be  able  to  dig  in  tonight?  They 
will  have  to  get  something.  They  got  to  stick.  We  are  doing 
everything  to  shove  troops  on  both  sides  of  them. 


5:10  P.M.  4  Oct.  ’18.  Message  to  Col.  Lay  -  for  C.G.  Corps* 

The  artillery  is  in  front  of  SCMME-PY  sujjporting  our  at¬ 
tack  on  the  line  SOMME- PY .  The  road  south  from  SOMME-PY  back 
to  our  P.C.  is  under  heavy  artillery  fire  from  the  left  and 
that  artillery  in  front  of  SCMME-PY  is  being  shot  up  from  the 
left  by  77’ s  and  machine  guns,  and  this  division  on  our  left 
hasn  t  advanced  an  inch  beyond  ESSEN  trench.  We  took  that 
trench  -  Peland  sent  2  companies  and  took  it  for  them,  and  they 
didn’t  move  an  inch  in  advance  of  that.  I  want  you  to  ask  the 
General  if  this  Corps  on  our  left  won’t  advance  -  if  he  cannot 
put  some  of  his  troops  there  and  guard  our  left  flank,  I  want 
you  to  insist  on  it.  Ask  him  if  he  won’t  put  in  a  division 
through  these  people  there  and  clear  up  that  left  flank  for  us; 
they  are  shooting  into  our  left  all  along  on  the  left. 

Furthermore,  we  have  a  report  that  the  Boche  artillery  are 
moving  south  from  ST.  ETIENNE.  It  looks  as  though  the  Boche  were 
going  to  counter-attack  and  the  General  said  it  has  got  to  be 
attended  to.  Tell  him  that  his  troops  that  he  ordered  to  come  up 
behind  us  are  coming  in  on  our  right  rear,  and  headed  up  through 
the  BOIS  de  VIPERE,  but  what  we  want  is  that  division  he  ordered 
to  the  left  to  attack  Up  on  our  left  and  clear  it.  Tell  him  he 
has  got  to  follow  it  up.  Tell  him  we  expect  him  to  do  something. 


5:30  P.M.  4  Oct.’ 18.  TTes sage  received  and  sent  to  4th  Brig. 

What  do  you  know  about  your  outfit  now?  You  do  not  know 
anything  about  2  leading  Battalions  of  6th.  You  have  received 
no  news  but  they  can  get  news  back.  As  regards  machine  guns  on 
the  western  slope  of  MONT  BLANC .  Shuler’s  Battalion  of  the  6th 
says  artillery  preparation  on  them  has  developed  such  strong 
resistance  that  when  they  went  to  clean  up  they  had  to  call 
for  45  minutes  more  preparation  and  that  was  completed  about 
20  minutes  ago  and  he  is  now  cleaning  up.  When  they  began  the 
French  were  in  the  woods  to  the  west  ready  to  jump  in  and  he  was 
to  the  southeast  closely  followed  by  a  regiment  of  French  Infan¬ 
try,  You  are  in  liaison  then  with  all  the  French.  We  have  message 
from  Ely  he  heard  from  Feland  at  4:20.  Feland  had  not  jumped  off 
they  were  getting  heavy  artillery  and  machine  gun  fire  and  he  de¬ 
cided  not  to  go  ahead.  That  is  what  he  reported  to  Ely  at  4:30. 
Stone  has  gone  forward  up  about  2  kilos  northeast  of  ST.  ETIENNE 
and  is  on  ridge  marked  66  -  where  you  see  the  figures  66  -  you 
see  the  road  leading  out  northeast  of  ST.  ETIE1IME 
and  you  see  5  cross  roads  about  .kilometers  northeast  of  ST. 

ET IENNE- that  is  where  he  is.  Feland  is  apparently  in  front  of 
ST.  ETIENNE.  Ely  says  he  can  stay  out  there  if  Feland  comes  up. 

If  Feland  will  start  forward  and  we  know  he  is  going  to  start  we 
can  put  artillery  down  there  to  cover  the  trenches  north  of  ST. 
ETIENNE  and  he  can  establish  lines  there.  Beyond  that 

(Cont’d  next  page) 


(Cont'cl  from  last  page) 


P.M. 


October  4,  1918. 


you  think  things  are  pretty  well  in  hand,  Feland  will  occu¬ 
py  trenches  on  left  and  he  will  not  go  forward  of  that  open 
space.  There  is  an  Engineer  Cantain  here  who  says  that  Feland 
is  digging  in  about  on  the  line  of  yesterday  afternoon’s  objec¬ 
tives.  He  is  getting  hell  from  machines  guns  and  do  not  think 
he  will  advance. 


5:40  P.M.,  Oct.  4,  1918, 

Request  litters  for  the  litter  bearers  previously  request¬ 
ed,  also  a  company  of  Engineers  as  litter  bearers.  Everything 
fine  in  front.  Probably  Boche  counter  attack.  Ne  are  going  to 
shove  Feland  up  and  try  to  get  that  line  straightened  out  across 
there  and  we  are  going  to  be  at  ST.  ETIENNE  tonight,  tfill  send 
litters  out  to  you  with  litter  bearers. 


5; 52  P.M, ,  October  4,  1918.  G-3,  3rd  Brigade, 

The  French  on  your  right  have  not  advanced  more  than  one 
kilometer  or  1-V  kilometers  north  of  MEDEAH  Farm,  xhey  vve^e  re 
ported  there  this  morning  but  we  haven’t  heard  anything.  T  e/ 
have  had  a  hell  of  a  time  and  they  may  have  gone  each  some. 


5:55  P.M, ,  October  4,  1918.  General  Ely. 


We  got  an  aeroplane 
ganizing  strongly  in  the 
5  kilometers  east  of  ST* 
put  down  a  barrage  there 
a  large  number  of  troops 


message  saying  that  the  Boche  were  or- 
woods  east  of  SC  AY  Farm.  That  is  aoout 
ETIEFNE.  I  have  just  asked  Bowley  to 
on  that  flank,  lie  says  that  there  are 

there 


"Boche "  and  that  there  is  a  barrage 

and  heavy  artillery  preparation  on  that  1  aJ>  '»  * „r^and  have 

a  counter  attack  of  the  Boche.  We  will  put  ours  down  and  hare 

it  down  there  as  soon  as  we  can.  You  put  yours  tnc.  , 

you.  Everything  we  got. 


will 


#11,  G-3,  2d  Div.  Telephone  message  received  8:30  0ct  • 

4,  1918,  from  Col,  Ellis,  4th  Brigade, 

i  Tp-tind  -  The  17th  Company 

Major  Ellis  reports  through  Col.  -  present.  Lt. 

reports  2  officers  Hunt  and  Nordscim  a..d  -o  \  66th  ^ut  they 
Kelley  and  has  about  the  same  number  cf  menjjn  tne^t  ^  got 

are  ahead  of  the  present  line  ^12  nen  with  him  and 

good  liaison  with  them.  aP-;j  ren  Ja  ^ordscum  estimates  the 
Lt.  Bokamp  about  oO  men  of  6/tn  Co.  L  ,  d  details 

SMi  STSSS  s  -  Sctic-1- 

s^eantf  Snf  cinders  killed • 

(Signed)  Hamilton,  reports  from  the  other  two  fcat- 

C.O.  5th  Marines  says  he  ha®  a  German  prisoner  taken 

talions  practically  along  the  *  f  al30Ut  60  men  each 

hy  the  3rd  says  there  are  «  Shf  right  side  of  the 

on  ridge  on  cur  lei  t.  he  was  taKen  heavy  machine  gun 

ridge  occupied  by  us.  Our  r-ci.,  -  * 

fire  from  the  front.  _  _ 


6:35  P.M* ,  4  Oct.  '13.  Airplane  message  received  from  Esca- 

dr ille  27.  .  %  > pnemv  troops  at  N  5  J  2,  i<o 

Woods  Sns  coninfdo™  from  ST.  PIERRE, 

enemy  troops  in  small  coiu  Lieut#  Th0mas . 


P.M. 


Message  from  O.p.B. 
Rec'd  6-45  P.M. 


October  4,  1918. 

2nd  Division,  A.E.F 
4,  October,  19  18. 


( BLANC efli ont )  'IrrU+t  llinf  to  the  south  part  of  ridge 
heavy i"  the  valley  this  side  of  ridge.  Also 

Shelling  h  e  VM  rldge  from  SOKME-py  to  the  ridge. 
Shelling  commenced  about  5:30  P.M.,  and  still  continues. 

^,tr*  G-2 


6:50  P.M.  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade.  October  4,  1916. 

in  tbph^oJ-t0°k  7  prisoners  wher*  he  went  in  the  last  time 
of  hine  SUn  neSt*  They  state  there  are  3  battalions 

The  ?7tJnp  gUnS;  that  13  36  heavies  and  4  lights  in  the  nest. 
„nnn  oo  Regiment  of  French  are  cooperating  with  Shuler.  As 
^  iUler  is  sure  that  everyone  is  out,  we  are  going  to 

of  pr?Pa?atl°n;  2  battalions  of  155’ s,  and  1  battalion 

^  *  ^>-.uler  has  asked  for  1/2  hour  preparation.  He  has 
not  yet  sent  in  his  request  to  start. 

mHo  Evidently  from  the  noise,  the  preparation  is  on  now. 

^ Sent.  ln  at  6;37-  The  liaison  officer  with  the  3rd 
Brxg’ade  has  just  telephoned  that  he  doesn’t  think  there  is 
much  danger  that  the  3rd  Brigade  don’t  think  there  is  much 
aanger  m  the  counter-attack  on  them  from  the  northeast.  They 

+  vf-f-0rde^ed  al?eady  to  send  one  regiment  to  that  place  and  if 
that  regiment  had  already  received  orders.  Have  also  received 
orders  to  send  one  battalion  to  MEDEAH  FARM,  under  General 
Gouraud  s  orders,  and  will  reach  MEDEAH  FARM  at  11:00  o'clock, 
out  yours  ought  to  be  there  soon.  Please  have  orders  given  to 
prevent  anybody’s  giving  orders  to  interfere  with  the  17th 
renc  .  e^.ment  cooperating  with  Shuler.  They  know  what  they 
are  doing  and  are  helping  us. 


Observer  Lt.  Blat ,  Air  Service,  Squadron  27.  To  2nd  Div. 

o:55  P.M.  Oct.  4,  1918.  Region  observed  2nd  Div.  Lines  on 
Map  attached. 


-7  Heavy  fire  Boche  artillery  on  the  sector. 

17  hr  3  m  Friendly  troops  retreating  at  M  9  H3 . 

17  hr  35  m  Ho  one  seen  in  the  village  ST.  ETIENNE  a  ARNES. 

A  convoy  of  3  vehicles  going  west  (probably  Boche) 
between  pj1  .  ETIENNE  and  the  woods  west  of  the  route  BLANC  MONT 

ST .  ETIENNE  not  occupied  by  the  enemy.  Plane  fired  on  by  M 
Guns.  J 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


Lt .  Swett. 

22  Div.  Inf. 

4  Oct.  Hour;  7:35  P.M.  No.  1.  11  15 

G-3 


1.  Liaison  between  22nd  D.I.  and  marines  400  m.  N.  of 

word  "BLANC"  in  BLANC  MONT  at  5:40  P.M.  Much  resistance  at 
this  point .and  no  later  information  as  to  any  French  advance  - 
probably  they  have  been  unable  to  advance.  Rest  of  line  of 
22nd  extends  West  to  W201  and  W204  in  map  square  30:  (6:00 
P.M.)  6:00  P.M.  Americans  reported  at  pt.  60.20  AM  (?) 

2. P.C.  22nd  Div.  at  "PO"  74.45.  Telephone  from  WAGRAM 
h-2  - ^  LA  CHAISE  -  Etat-'^ajor  SURE. 

5,Lt.  White  evacuated  this  morning  for  gas.  Shell  ex¬ 
ploded  near  his  auto.  Uncertain  that  his  runners  will  reach 
here.  Can  you  send  two  others,  who  will  be  guided  by  a  run¬ 
ner  furnished  by  French  Captain  of  22nd  who  is  liaison  agent 
with  you. 


(Sgd)  -  Swett 

-  Lt  • 


p  .M 


.  October  4,  1918, 

Aeroplane  message  received  8:00  P.M.  cct.  4  to  G-3  Office. 

_  Line  °f  res istance  strongly  held  from  SO  H2  to  MLKO 
and  t.ie  whole  of  the  trenches  included,  on  the  left  at  4:35 
P.  l.  at  S2J5  French  elements  were  advancing.  The  entire 
sou  i  of  CAUROY  is  quiet.  No  assembly  of  troops  visible 


Nothing  on 
ble  there. 
SC  AY  FARM, 
large  woods 


the  roads  leading  to  MACHAULT.  No  activity  visi- 
Barrdge  and  heavy  artillery  preparation  south  of 
Possible  German  counter  attack  starting  from 
east  of  SC AY  FARM. 


October  4th,  1918, 

r  ^  Report  (  20  o1 clock-20  o’clock)  of  Lt .  C.  H.  Livingston, 
e.  oi  I.,  liaison  officer  with  the  73rd  Division  French  (  on 
the  right  of  the  2nd  Division). 

I  arrived  at  the  P.C.  73rd  Division  at  7  A.M.  This 
division  relieved  the  167  Division  (French)  at  4  A.M.  Oct. 
4tn,  The  American  advance  in  the  afternoon  of  October  3rd 
and  the  failure  of  the  167  Division  to  advance  beyond  MEDEAH , 
le-i  t  the  flank  of  the  2nd  Division  exposed.  The  French  di¬ 
vision  (7^rd)  attacked  at-  10  o’clock.  About  this  time  the 
General  commanding  the  73rd  gave  orders  for  a  battalion  to 
advance  along  the  exposed  portion  of  the  right  wing  of  the 
Second  Division  to  the  woods  directly  west  of  SCAY  FARM  and 
to  form  liaison.  No  communication  could  be  had  with  this 
battalion  during  the  day. 

The  French  advanced  their  line  north  of  MEDEAH  to  a 
point  85.31  -  following  a  line  to  B36  and  then  to  PYX  ONE . 

They  were  counter  attacked  immediately  but  held.  At  5  P.M. 
tne  73rd  Division  French  attacked  again  and  advanced  into 
tne  x-OIo  du  CQQ,.  They  were  strongly  counter  attacked  and 
were  pushed  back  to  the  railroad,  the  line  now  running  along 
the  railroad  from  R36  to  North  of  PYLONE .  The  line  remains 
the  same  as  in  the  morning  on  the  other  side  -  Point  85.31- 
Ri'6.  Two  fresh  German  divisions  faced  the  73rd  Division  dur¬ 
ing  the  day.  At  20  o’clock  the  left  unit  of  the  73rd  Division 
was  in  liaison  with  the  2nd  Division  about  at  the  point  85.31, 

Chas ,  H,  Livingston. 

1st  Lt.  C.  of  I. 


8:40  P.M,,  October  4,  1918  -  Message  from  Colonel  Lay,  Liai¬ 
son  Officer,  to  Chief  of  Staff. 

Just  been  talking  to  Gen.  Naulin.  He  says:  That  the 
155' s  are  too  far  to  the  south.  You  should  move  them 
up  back  of  BLANC  MONT  tomorrow  morning,  and  make  your  recon¬ 
naissance  beforehand  and  have  them  in  good  place  up  around 
BOIS  de  SOMME  PY. 

He  also  says  the  75’s  are  too  far  to  the  east,  and 
that  they  must  be  moved  to  the  west  of  our  sector,  near  a 
good  observatory  point  about  BLANC  MONT  observing  to  the  east¬ 
ward.  He  wants  all  the  artillery  put  in  the  left  part  of  our 
sector.  He  wants  that  done  so  we  can  command  the  roads  above 
ST.  ETIENNE;  also  to  do  counter  battery  work  to  the  northwest. 

You  can  say  I  will  transmit  that  to  General  Eowley, 
but’ at  present  we  are  occupied  in  holding  our  front  and  it  may 
be  sometime  before  we  are  able  to  move  our  artillery,  because 
we  are  shooting  it.  We  will  make  the  reconnaissance .  We  will 
do  the  best  we  can.  Quite  a  long  reconnaissance  has  to  be 
made  . 

I  will  give  you  a  full  report  of  events  when  we  get  it 
from  the  3rd  Brigade. 

I  will  tell  you  where  our  line  is  now;  You  see  MEDEAH 
FARM-go  north  on  that  road  about  2/3  of  a  ki lomet er .You  see  where 

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P.M. 


October  4,  1918. 


C^°sses  to  the  west  and  runs  up  toward  ST. 
ETlJ^ihi.  Our  Infantry  follows  that  DECALJVILLE  line  over  to 
about  2  kilometers  to  MLDEAH  WEI CHE. 

Aeroplane  reports  rather  late  this  evening  that  some 
troops  falling  back  there.  Sene  other  troops  in  the  trench 
just  to  the  west  there.  All  these  troops  in  the  square  to  the 
left,  and  some  up  in  the  front  of  the  trench  a  kilometer 
southeast  of  ST.  ET IEIJ1TE .  That  is  our  line. 
c,m  ^  r*ovm  ^  kilometers  south,  and  one  east  from 

ET  IGNITE,  and  F  e  land  ’  s  line  runs  northeast  and  southwest 
across  that  square.  You  see  some  figures  on  it  55.18-54.18* 
ne  has  his  line  in  there  as  far  as  I  know.  I  am  getting  a 
more  accurate  report .  We  got  some  troops  in  MONT  BLANC  in 
conjunction  with  the  French  who  are  trying  to  clean  up  the 
west  slope.  Cur  artillery  is  pretty  well  occupied  putting 
20vm  a  barrage  to  keep  the  other  fellows  off  up  there.  Have 
been  counter-attacked  by  2  fresh  divisions.  One  from  the  di¬ 
rection  of  SCAY  Ferne,  We  got  prisoners  from  the  129 th  Reg¬ 
iment  ox  tiie  213  Division,  which  is  the  Crown  Prince's  own, 
ihey  came  from  west  of  REIMS,  a  place  called  THIERRY. 


Telephone  message  received  9; 05  P.M.  from  Col.  Ellis,  6th 
Mar ines . 

ihey  want  to  know  if  orders  can  be  given  to  French 
regiment  to  co-operate  with  them.  The  French  Chief  of  Staff 
is  sitting  right  here  now.  He  will  tell  you  -  just  a  minute. 
The  orders  from  the  army  are  to  act  defensively.  They  have 
been  in  the  fight  for  six  days  and  were  put  in  where  they  are 
to  cover  in  emergency.  General  said  they  can  cover  but  not 
attack,  Tbey  say  these  people  have  been  helping  some  but  they 
nave  worked  out  a  plan  and  would  like  to  have  them  co- operate. 
General  would  not  like  this  as  they  are  very  tired  and  not 
prepared  to  a,ttack  so  they  will  not  order  them  to  do  so.  You 
have  got  a  battalion  of  the  22nd  Division  there  in  liaison, 
haverMt  you?  We  got  a  message  a  while  ago  from  the  22nd  ask- 
lnS  i-L  you  would  co-operate  with  them  in  cleaning  up  and  we 
sent  word  we  were  trying  to  clean  up  so  I  think  the  22nd  will 
do  everything  they  can  to  help  you  out.  There  is  a  gap  about 
400  or  500  yards  between  ourselves  and  the  22nd  on  our  left, 
oome  prisoners  say  the  Infantry  in  there  would  like  to  sur¬ 
render  but  the  machine  gunners  will  not  let  them. 


9:35  P.M.,  October  4,  1918,  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade,  to  C.of  3. 

Telephone  conversation  that  4th  Brigade  had  with  6th 

Marines , 

Holcomb  says  prisoner  captured  by  the  6th  regiment 
that  the  machine  gun  nest  at  MONT  BLANC ,  states  that  he  be¬ 
longs  to  the  129th  regiment,  which  with  the  368th  and  74th, 
form  the  213  Division  -  the  Crown  Prince's  Own,  They  have 
10  companies  in  a  regiment,  with  40  light  machine  guns  fully 
equipped.  He  knows  that  3  were  destroyed  and  thinks  others 
were.  They  have  2  companies  of  heavy  machine  guns  -  12  guns 
in  each  company.  He  believes  that  the  2  regiments  of  his  di¬ 
vision  are  in  the  same  neighborhood,  but  believes  that  the  74th 
are  mostly  taken  prisoners.  He  says  that  they  arrived  about 
noon  yesterday,  from  a  town  west  of  REIMS, which  he  calls  THI¬ 
ERRY.  Questioning  him  with  regard  to  position  of  machine  guns, 
he  says  that  the  heavy  guns  are  in  rear  of  the  infantry  and 
that  they  are  so  placed  as  to  resist  an  attack  from  either 
flank . 


P.M. 


October  4,  19  18. 


From  General  Neville;  9:45  ?.K, 

ihat  I e land  has  telephoned  in  his  losses  are  very  heavy, 
and  the  23rd  Infantry  has  withdrawn  from  his  right  and  the  "bat¬ 
talion  of  tne  6th,  ordered  up  as  supx>ort ,  net  with  such  re¬ 
sistance  tnat  they  cannot  get  up  and  Feland  requests  orders  to 
withdraw  to  that  line.  To  the  Mont  Blanc  line. 

His  right  is  not  there,  sir,.  There  was  an  officer  just 
come  in  from  there.  A  "battalion  of  his  was  put  "back  in  a  re¬ 
serve  position  "but  as  far  as  we  can  learn,  I  think  it  is  an 
accurate  information  from  an  aeroplane  observer  and  an  offi¬ 
cer  who  come  in  from  there, 

Enemy  machine  gun  nests  at:  265; 2  -  281,3 

264  * 8  -  282.5 
266 ; 5  -  283. 

Being  also  shelled  with  heavy  artillery*  His  report  from  him 
by  courier  at  8  P.M, 

One  company  of  the  6th  regiment  has  been  reported  up  there 
in  position  to  protect  flank  of  the  companies.  Other  comxoanies 
are  being  sent  for. 

It  has  been  reported  that  some  companies  of  the  6th  Mar¬ 
ines  have  not  left  their  position  of  last  night,  We  have 
asked  protective  barrage  on  our  front  of  fire  of  heavies  and 
machine  gun  nests  at  264,8-282.5.  Please  help  us  get  it. 

All  our  companies  are  intermingled  into  one  position.  Enemy 
machine  gun  fire  and  artillery  fire  particularly  of  heavy  cal¬ 
iber  continues  very  heavy.  Have  repelled  two  counter  attacks- 
possibly  three.  We  need  all  the  artillery  protection  we  can 
get.  Can  the  division  have  an  aviator  locate  enemy  batteries 
so  that  counter  battery  can  be  done.  Our  men  are  digging  in 
and  doing  all  that  man  can  do  to  hold  out,  but  something  must 
be  done  to  keep  down  the  enemy's  fire.  Our  losses  are  about 
50 %  -  more  among  officers  and  sergeants. 

Feland , 

That  battalion  of  the  marines  back  there  at  MONT  BLANC 
they  are  not  in  there. 

We  are  going  to  put  all  the  artillery  we  got  in  the  ma¬ 
chine  gun  nest  on  Feland’ s  left  as  soon  as  these  fellows  say 
they  are  ready. 

No  but  they  are  going  through  there,  I  was  going  to  say 
they  will  clear  that  out.  He  has  been  getting  fire  from  his 
left  rear  and  then  we  will  put  artillery  on  these  other  points 
you  gave  me.  I  can  dc  that. 

Suppose  ycu  read  me  those  pointer  and  let  me  check  them  ab¬ 
solutely  so  I  won’t  shoot  them  in  on  our  own  people. 

265,2  -  281,3 
264.8  -  282.5 
About  266.5  -  283, 

Coordinates  of  Feland’ s  line:  265.3  -  281.6  -  northeast, 

26622  -  282.1,  then  turns  back  southeast, 

I  will  see  what  the  General  thinks  about  it,  sir. 

To  the  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade.  4  Oct  18. 

General  Neville  says  that  Colonel  Feland  must  hold  on  where 
he  is.  That  General  Lejeune  was  talking  to  General  Ely  while  I 
was  talking  to  General  Neville  a  moment  ago.  General  Ely  says 
"That  he  has  withdrawn  part  of  the  23rd  Infantry,  which  were  in 
front,  north  of  Feland’ s  positions.  Ely’s  line  runs  generally 
along  the  DECAUVILLE  railroad  from  a  point  about  2.3  of  a  kilom¬ 
eter  north  of  MEDEAH  Farm  to  MEDEAH  WEI CHE,  and  he  ha3  some  men 
in  the  trenches  at  267.  -  282.  General  Neville  should  send  men 
from  the  other  regiment  to  support  Feland  if  he  thinks  necessary . 
If  Feland  should  withdraw  to  BLANC  MONT,  the  Boche  would  follow 
him  up  and  he  would  suffer  more  heavily  and  leave  Ely’s  flank, 
in  the  air.  He  should  endeavor  to  get  in  touch  with  Ely  on  his 
right  and  reorganize  his  command  during  the  night.  Ar¬ 

tillery  fire  will  be  put  on  the  machine  gun  nest  referred  to. 
Feland  should  let  us  know  by  phone,  or 


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P.M. 


October  4,  1918. 


General  Neville,  of  the  accuracy  of  our  fire..  That  is,  if 
he  thinks  the  artillery  is  putting  it  on  the  point  where  he 
wants  it.  We  are  going  to  get  it  started  right  away. 

The  General  insists  that  Feland  holds  his  position. 


Telephone  message  received  10; 15  P.M.  Oct,  4  from  Col.  Lay, 
21st  Corps. 

X--600  for  the  two  divisions  on  our  right,  X-700 
for  the  2nd  Division,  We  must  tell  170  what  X  is.  Do  they 
expect  the  170th  to  do  any  work?  I  just  wanted  to  know.  You 
can  tell  them  that  we  were  counter  attacked.  According  to 
statements  by  prisoners  the  Boche  has  put  two  new  divisions  one 
on  our  left  flank  and  one  on  our  right  flank.  One  of  these 
divisions  in  the  Kronprinz*  own  the  213th,  The  213th  Division 
is  made  up  of  the  109th  -  94th  and  368th  Regiments,  They  came 
from  ST.  THIERRY  near  RHEIMS ,  I  will  call  you  later. 


Telephone  message  received  10:50  P.M.  Oct.  4,  1918,  Lt .  Swett, 
22nd  Div. 

He  has  sent  two  messengers  by  a  French  Captain.  I 
will  get  them  soon.  The  French  will  advance  tomorrow  on  the 
Marines’  left.  Have  you  got  that  in  your  notes  to  me?  They 
will  attack  on  a  two  battalion  front  with  one  battalion  in 
reserve  and  clear  out  the  woods  south  of  ST.  ETIENNE .  This 
will  be  done  at  6:00  A.M,  no  matter  what  their  orders  are 
from  higher  commanders.  Do  you  think  they  will  do  it? 


Tel.  Message  rec’d  11:00  P.M.  Oct.  4,  1918,  from  21st  A.C.  to 

G  ••  3 « 


The  3rd  Group  of  341st  Regiment  (  C-5  Chamond)  now  at 
rest  has  its  echelon  in  the  sector  and  under  the  orders  of 
Le  Bocq  division.  It  is  placed  at  the  disposal  of  the  Lejeune 
Div, 


11*,07  P.M.  Oct.  4,  1918,  from  C.O.  23rd  Inf.  to  G-3. 

Reports  that  he  is  on  objective  and  the  enemy  holds 
ST.  ETIENNE  very  strongly.  I  had  patrols  down  there  and 
they  drove  them  back.  I  want  all  kinds  of  ammunition,  small 
arms,  stokes,  37  m/m,  hotchkiss,  chauchats ,  and  some  grenades. 
Losses  moderate,  mostly  by  M.G, 


Hq .  21st  Corps,  P.C.  4  Oct.  1918. 

Message  telephoned  by  Gen.  Naulin  to  Gen. Lejeune. 

The  3rd  Bn.,  341st  Schneider  Short  Howitzers,  now 
resting  in  the  sector  and  under  the  command  of  Lebocq's  Di 
vision  is  placed  at  the  disposition  of  Lejeune’ s  Division. 

Distribution: 

73rd  Div  (  Fr ) 

2nd  Div  (US) 


By  the  Chief  of  Staff. 
S  igne 


/ 


A. Iff. 


October  5, 

Message  reed.  1:30  A.M.  by  C.  of  S.  from  2nd  F.A 

1*  xThe  3rd  En*  6th  Marines  attack  M.G.  nest 
mg  rectangles  after  preparation  by  artillery. 

265,79  281,0 

266.04  281.12 

265.9  280,3 

266.2  280.4 


1918. 

Hqrs, 

in  follow- 


T  6  batteries  execute  fire  on  rectangle 
om  5.15  A.i>/i.  to  6:15  A.M.  Expenditure  600  rounds. 

+  , *  „  *A#  ^ne  En*  will  execute  fire  on  same  rec- 

^OO^ounds111  5 :  °°  A‘M'  until  6:15  A‘M*  Expenditure  of  Aram. 

4.  Infantry  requested  to  withdraw  500  -  600  meters 
from  edges  of  rectangle. 


Telephone  message  received  5:05  A.M.  October  5th,  from  15th 

15th  Field  Artillery  reports  through  their  liaison  offi- 
tnat  the  5th  Marines  report  heavy  short  shooting  be¬ 
tween  the  hours  of  10:00  and  12:00  P.M.  last  night. 


0c-t.  5th.  Message  received  from  Lt.  Livingston 

73rd  Div.  to  G-3. 

It  is  impossible  to  call  you  on  phone.  I  am  sending 
courier  to  get  any  news  that  might  be  useful  regarding  the 
attacx.  ihe  general  would  like  to  know  if  H  hour  of  the 
attack  has  already  come  off,  please  indicate  any  progress 
made.  ihe  Div.  attacked  at  5:15  and  the  attack  is  progress- 
ing.  Resistance  we ak  on  the  left  but  stiffer  in  the  neigh¬ 
borhood  of  the  MEDAH  MASSGRAM  road.  The  GETRSVE  FREUUD  was 

at  5 -45  A.M.  at  6:10  the  WALDMuLLER  LAGER  was  reached. 
At  o:10  the  Div,  in  the  right  of  the  7  3rd  Div.  had  reached 
the  road  skirting  the  southern  limits  of  the  BIOS  du  DUKDON. 


To  4th  Brigade:  7:50  A.M. 

Col.  Myers  call  Major  Hall,  3rd  Brigade,  notifying  him 
cl  location  of  engineer  tools.  Major  Hall  stated  he  knew 
all  about  it. 


Oct.  5,  1918  -  8:05  A.M.  From:  4th  Brigade. 

€th  Marines  reports  so  far  4  officers,  209  prisoners. 
84th  Company  reached  objective  and  is  digging  in.  The  Co. 

on  the  right  and  the  reserve  companv  have  not  yet  been  heard 
from. 


October  5,  1918  -  8:11  A.M.  Message  from  Col. Ellis,  4th 
Brigade 

97th  Co,  reached  objective  in  touch  with  82nd  Company 
and  line  linked  up  throughout  with  22nd  French  division. 


8:25  A.M, ,  1918.  -  Message  from  Lt.  Livingston,  Liaison 
Agent,  170th  Div. 

Message  given  to  him  that  4  officers,  209  prisoners 
taken  by  6th  Marines,  84th  Co,  reached  objective  and  is  dig 
ging  in.  The  Co.  on  the  right  and  the  reserve  company  have 
not  yet  been  heard  from, 

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October  5,  191b.1 


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^rom  Livingston:  The  170th  Division  is  exactly  the 
wa?  night,  except  that  a  battalion  of  the 

170  Division  is  going  to  work  around  that  exposed  flank  to 
support  our  line.  .'.hat  makes  2  battalions  now  that  are 
going  to  do  that.  The  one  that  was  sent  out  yesterday  from 
tne  73rd  Division,  and  the  one  that  was  sent  out  by  the 
170th  Division. 


21st  A . C  . 
Aeronautic . 
Esc.  Sal.  27. 


Message . 

8 :  50  AM. 

Oct.  5,  1918 


To :  2nd  U.S.  Div . 

Observer:  2nd  Lt.  Schlachter. 

Region  Flown  over:  Sector  21st  A.C. 


2.135  A.M.  Reconnaissance  ST  ETIENNE  a  ARNES  MACH  AULT .  Saw 
some  wagons  coming  out  of  MACHAULT ,  going  towards  LEFE IN¬ 
COURT  .  Dots  of  smoke  towards  the  woods  2  Km.  south  of  MACH¬ 
AULT  . 


8:00  A.M.  Many  enemy  shells  falling  at  MEDEAH  Farm. 

Ay-y.  Some  flashes  observed  around  the  woods  south 
east  oi  MACHAULT.  No  definite  information. 


Observer  Schlachter. 


9:05  A.M . ,  October  5,  1918.  From  General  Ely. 

General  Lejeune:  We  are  not  going  to  do’  anything.  We 
6fiid  to  regulate  the  advance  by  them,  that  is,  we  are  going 
after  they  are  actually  there.  You  got  to  get  it  yourself 
when  you  find  them  there,  by  liaison.  Let  me  know.  I  know 
it.  We  are  not  going  to,  just  until  they  have  come  up  and 
passed,  actually  there, and  physically  there.  I  don’t  ex¬ 
pect  them  to  do  anything  exeept  if  they  go  on  ahead  to  keep 
regulated  with  them.  That  is  all.  Don’t  involve  anything 
more  than  keeping  up  with  them.  We  don’t  expect  anything 
more  from  you,  until  they  are  actually  there.  We  are  not 
going  to  give  any  "H”  hour  unless  we  have  to  advance  to  keep 
with  those  people.  That  is  all  we  are  going  to  do.  They 
said  we  did  the  trick;  they  said  we  forced  the  retreat  of  the 
whole  German  army  east  of  REIMS.  I  have  got  a  copy  of  his 
order  here.  We  did  it. 

Did  you  hear  about  the  little  business  on  the  left  this 
morning?  See  the  words  "BLANC  MONT11  -  the  hill  on  the  left 
of  the  line,  under  the  word  "BLANC-  it  looks  like  a  "t” 
just  to  the  v/est  of  the  flank  and  southwest  of  the  flank,  the 
Boche  have  come  in  around  the  flank  east,  night  before  last-, 
and  they  were  in  there  in  bunches.  They  were  shooting  up 
the  left  of  the  line,  the  rear,  Feland’s  back  and  everything 
else.  They  shot  all  over  the  map  in  SOMME  PY . 


9:15A.1I.,  From  Ellis.  Adjutant  4th  Brigade,  Oct.  5,  1918. 

Have  the  following  from  Feland:  9:05  A*M. 

The  5th  regiment  got  along  all  right  last  night.  I  have 
been  unable  to  get  a  check  on  the  strength  of  the  companies 
but  reports  say  they  are  very  badly  depleted  and  disorganized. 

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A.  M. 


October  5,  1918. 


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Tne  3rd  battalion  reports  they  have  a  liaison  with  the  3rd 
brigade.  The  2  companies  of  the  6th  regiment  sent  out  to 
support  him  last  night  are  on  his  left  flank.  The  effective 
strength  of  the  regiment  is  very  small,  but  the  5th  Marines 

does  not  wish  to  make  an  estimate  until  battalion  commanders 
report.  (Feland). 

From  Ellis:  Orders  have  been  given  regarding  the  6th 
eg  linen  t  passing  through  the  5th,and  5th  becoming  2nd  line  of 
the  advance. 


9:25  A.M.,  October  5.  General  Lejeune  to  Feland. 

Fine  work  that  out  there.  That  was  a  hard  job.  Neville 
is  going  to  put  the  6th  out  in  front  of  you.  Seville  is  go¬ 
ing  to  relieve  you  by  the  6th,  then  you  can  get  back  and  re¬ 
organize  and  let  your  men  get  some  rest.  It  is  kind  of  quiet 
since  they  pinched  those  Boche .  That  was  the  finest  thing 
that  was  pulled  off.  They  were  shooting  up  everybody  all 
the  way  back  from  SOMME  FY ,  artillery,  trains,  the  place  in 
the  rear  of  the  ridge  was  streamed  with  artillery.  Everybody 
that  came  up  there  thought  that  they  had  been  in  a  machine 
gun  nest. 

Any  of  your  officers  killed?  Heelv  -  and  Captain 
Hulbert . 

General  Gouraud  was  here  yesterday  afternoon  with  the 
Corps  Commander,  and  I  told  the  General  I  didn’t  think  much 
of  the  advance  forward  of  the  ridge  out  into  a  salient,  but 
he  said  that  was  xvhat  forced  the  retreat  of  the  whole  German 
Army  east  of  REIMS.  They  are  retreating  from  REIMS  to  the 
east.  I  told  him  we  suffered  a  lot  and  he  said  the  threat 
against  ST.  ETIENKE  line  forced  their  retreat;  that  that  was 
the  last  line  they  had.  They  are  retreating  from  the  REIMS 
mountains  all  the  way  here.  The  extreme  west  Corps  are  ad¬ 
vancing,  which  never  moved  before.  They  are  advancing  5  or 
6  kilometers  across  the  trench  positions  and  the  Boche  are 
fallingback  now';  They  stopped  us  all  right,  but  the  taking 
of  that  ridge  and  starting  forward  is  what  pushed  them  off 
the  line.  Tell  them  all  that;  that  their  holding  all  last 
night  and  yesterday  was  imperative.  Last  night,  particul¬ 
arly.  If  you  had  fallen  back  before  the  Boche  he  arould  have 
thought  he  got  your  goat,  and  if  you  stick  your  heels  in  the 
ground  you  got  his  goat.  He  is  not  shooting  us  up,  is  he? 

I  think  he  is  gone.  1  think  he  just  beat  it.  If  v;e  fell 
back  he  would  have  kept  right  at  it.  Our  outfit  just  forced 
the  re.treat  of  the  whole  Boche  Army.  That  is  what  General 
Gouraud  said,  and the  Corps  commander  in  his  order  this  morn¬ 
ing  said  so.  Tell  them  all  -  all  the  men,  what  I  think;  what 
v/e  all  think  of  them.  There  was  a  gap  there,  and  this  nest 
was  passed  by.  The  marines  cleaned  it  up  this  morning. 
Bchuler  did  it.  You  know  him.  He  did  it  in  cooperation  with 
some  French  of  General  Bernard's  170th  Division.  They  helped 
to  do  it  without  any  orders  at  all,  just  because  they  saw 
the  job  and  helped.  The  result  was  we  captured  4  officers, 

209  men,  75  machine  guns,  light  and  heavy;  a  good  many  trench 
mortars  and  a  tractor  truck,  and  all  without  any  casualties, 
on  our  part  in  that  operation. 

The  General  orders  you  also  to  call  Drum  up  for  him  and 
tell  him  about  how  v/e  have  been  getting  along  and  tell  him 
about  that  operation  this  morning,  and  tell  him  v/e  are  on 
the  job.  Our  casualties  have  been  pretty  heavy,  but  we 

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October  5,  1918 


thin^nnt  We  count  up  it  won't,  be  quite  as  heavy  ae  we 

think  now.  ,/hen  we  find  out  exactly  about  them. 

inii(./nfn!lb*een  tFing  t0  get  the  Corps  through  our  eng- 
SHiSl!  V  pUt  SOne  !Tlen.°n  this  road  where  it  passes 
.  ^  *  . a11  ■  repair  it.  This  main  road.  Our  engineers 

t.  pa^6  tnto  reserve  today  ,  and  we  have  been  working  them 
?“  ^.fd  and  working  like  the  devil  with  them.  Our  enr- 

has  ,been  tryihe  to  get  the  Corps  to  get  some 
;  "  :  .  ,ce*  ln  ^lxlnS  that  road  taking  charge  of  that  point 

®  lo  passes  over  the  ridge.  Those  big  shells  on  it. 

‘  s.  e?*1  unsuccessful.  Asked  me  to  see  if  you  couldn’t, 
it  is  the  main  road  from  SOUAIH  to  SOMilE  PY,  where  it  passes 
i er  j.e  ridge  aoout  half  way  between  -  shell  holes  and  mine 
craters  to  keep  that  in  repair  and  fix  it  up. 


9:30  A.M.  General  Lejeune  to  Colonel  Lee.  October  5,  1918 

The  contents  contained  in  above  message  to  Col.  Feland 
was  given  to  Colonel  Lee. 


9:34  A.M.  Message  from  4th  Erigade.  October  5,  1918. 

Following  message  from  6th  Marines  at  7:30  A.M.  Pris- 
oners  captured:  4  officers  -  209  men.  Shuler  reports  75 
light ^and  heavy  machine  guns  captured,  a  number  of  trench 
mortars,  and  a  tractor  truck  apparently  in  good  working 
order.  1 ew  dead  Germans  in  the  woods.  They  were  in  the 
dugouts  and  were  captured  by  our  men  before  they  got  out. 
bhuler  has  no  casualties  as  far  as  he  knows. 


9 .  o5  AM.,  October  5,  1918.  Memo,  from  Lt .  Swett,  Liaison 
with  22nd  French  Liv. 

^*e  French  advance  this  morning  at  6  o’clock  on  the 
Marine  lext.  Reports  were  slow  in  coming  in  but  at  8  o ’ 
clock  word  was  received  that  French  were  advancing  well; 
probably  without  meeting  much  resistance.  They  have  reached 
the  point  opposite  a  large  body  of  marines  -  indefinite  as 
oO  how  far  forward  this  point  is.  The  Center  and  left  reg¬ 
iments  of  the  22nd  Division  ordered  to  move  forward  .in  ech¬ 
elon  from  the  right  --  the  center  division  at  about  7:30; 
tne  left  regiment  at  8:00  --  so  that  the  whole  division  is 
now  moving  forward. 


10:30  A.M. 

Telephone  message  received  at  10:30  A.M.  4th  Brigade  Adjt. 

ae  reports  that  Col.  Feland  has  already  knocked  out  two 
of  the  machine gun  nests  in  the  elbow  of  the  ESSEN  TRENCH 
with  his  37  m/m  guns  and  is  continuing  the  work.  This  in 
order  to  protect  his  left. 

10:30  A .M . ,  October  5,  1918.  Message  to  Cel.  Lay,  Liaison 
with  Corps. 

v/e  got  an  order  from  the  Army  to  send  back  one  group 
from^the  315th  Heavy  artillery.  The  army  didn’t  know  we 
nad  groups  with  us.  It  is  now  directing  that  we  send  back 
2  groups  which  we  have  to  the  Army  Corps.  A  new  group,  the 
3rd  group  of  the  341st,  will  replace  that  artillery  which 
is  being  ordered  away . 

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October  5,  1918. 


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To  Col.  Lay:  Will  this  group  arrive  and  relieve  the 
Group  we  already  have  or  has  the  group  we  have  been  ordered 
away,  will  the  new  group  arrive  in 
like  to  have  you  let  us  know  when 


about  a  day?  I 

,  we  may  expect  the 

groups,  it  should  relieve  the  other. 


would 

new 


You  let  me  know  when  you  hear. 


10; 40,  October  5,  1918.  Colonel  Lay. 

Germans  have  abandoned  the  mountains  to  the  east  of 
RLIMb ,  Ljju,  OIL.  .  It  means  the  2nd  Division  has  flanked  them 
out.  if  we  are  going  to  account  for  the  loss  of  1,000  men 
tnere,  we  got  to  show  for  what  it  was. 


10:40 


The  artillery  which  is  going  away  will  not  leave  until  it 
has  fulfilled  the  mission  which  they  now  have  with  you,  and 
and  relieved  by  the  3rd  Group  of  the  34l3t,  which,  will  be 
this  afternoon  sometime.  All  right. 


10.45  A.T.,  October  5,  1918.  Message  from  22nd  Division. 

Information  from  the  22nd  Division  by  carrier  pigeon; 
One  battalion  on  the  right  reports  that  this  battalion  is 
arriving  on  the  ST,  ETIENNE -ST .  PIERRE  road.  Further  west 
troops  are  reported  advancing  towards  the  ARNES  at  200  to 
300  meters  from  the  river.  Regimental  P.C.  on  the  right 
(62nd)  was  at  X  216  at  9  A.M». 


10:55  A.M.  Oct.  5,  1918.  From  Colonel  Lay. 

Aeroplane  reports  to  the  Corps  that  the  22nd  Division 
^as  reached  ST.  PIERRE  and  extends  about  1  kilometer  to  the 
east  on  the  railroad.  We  have  that  direct  from  them  too. 

Information  from  the  22nd  Division  by  carrier  pigeon: 
One  battalion  on  the  right  reports  that  this  battalion  is 
arriving  on  the  ST.  ETIENNE- ST .  PIERRE  road.  Further  west 
troops  are  reported  advancing  towards  the  ARNES  at  200  to 
300  meters  from  the  river.  Regimental  P.C,  on  the  right 
(62nd)  was  at  X  216  at  9  A.M. 

What  are  they  going  to  do  on  the  right?  X  was  changed 
from  6  on  the  right  to  700.  Ours  was  changed  from  700  to 
800. 


11:05  A.M. ,  October  5,  1918.  To  4th  Brigade,  from  C.  of  S. 

The  General  and  I  are  going  up  to  see  General  Ely,  and 
we  want  General  Neville  to  meet  us  out  on  the  road  and  go 
with  us.  We  are  going  to  start  right  away.  Ask  General  Ne¬ 
ville  to  be  out  on  the  main  road  there,  and  we  will  pick  him 

up. 


11:25  A.M.,  Oct.  5,  1916.  Message  to  Capt.  McGrew,  4th 
French  Army. 

The  General  wants  me  to  call  you  up  and  tell  you  this; 
The  General  says  that  he  received  General  Gouraud’s  message 

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A.  M.  October  5,  1918^. 

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this  morning,  delivered  personally  by  him  over  the  telephone 
to  General  Lejeune.  General  Lejeune  says  that  on  account  of 
his  inability  to  speak  French.  well,  he  is  afraid  that  he  did 
not  convey  to  General  Gouraud  his  proper  appreciation  of  what 
General  Gouraud  told  him.  General  Lejeune  wa.nts  you  to  see 
General  Gouraud  and  make  tha.t  clear  to  him;  his  appreciation 
of  what  General  Gouraud  said  about  the  good  work  of  the  div¬ 
ision  and  the  importance  of  what  it  did.  Ke  is  going  to  pub¬ 
lish,  in  the  shape  of  an  order  to  the  Division,  what  General 
Gouraud  said,  and  he  wants  you  to  tell  Gen.  Gouraud  about 
that  personally.  The  General  wanted  me  to  tell  you  about 
our  cleaning  up  that  machine  gun  nest  this  morning.  This 
machine  gun  nest  was  on  MOKT  ELAIIC,  in  behind  our  left  flank. 
The  French  had  passed  by  the  place  on  the  left,  and  we  had 
passed  by  on  the  right  there  was  a  gap  there, ,and  this  nest 
was  passed  by.  The  marines  cleaned  it  up  this  morning. 

Shuler  did  it.  You  know  him.  Ke  did  it  in  cooperation 
with  some  French  of  General  Bernard’s  170th  Division.  They 
helped  to  do  it  without  any  orders  at  all,  just  because  they 
saw  the  job  and  helped.  The  result  was  we  captured  4  offi¬ 
cers,  209  men,  75  machine  guns,  light  and  heavy.;  a  good  many 
trench  mortars  and  a  tractor  truck,  and.  all  without  any  cas¬ 
ualties  on  our  part  in  that  operation. 

The  General  orders  you  also  to  call  Drum  up  for  him  and 
"tell  him  about  how  we  have  been  getting  along  and  tell  him 
about  that  operation  this  morning,  and  tell  him  we  are  on 
the  job.  Our  casualties  have  been  pretty  heavy ,  but  we 
think  when  we  count  up  it  won’t  be  quite  as  heavy  as  we  think 
now.  When  we  find  out  exactly  about  them. 

We  have  been  trying  to  get  the  corps  through  our  engineer 
officer  to  put  some  man  on  this  road  where  it  passes  the 
ridge,  and  repair  it.  This  main  road.  Our  engineers  will 
pass  into  reserve  today,  and  we  have  been  working  them  on 
the  road  and  working  like  the  devil  with  them.  Our  engineer 
officer  has  been  trying  to  get  the  Corps  to  get  come  assist¬ 
ance;  in  fixing  that  road  taking  charge  of  that  rjoint  where 
it  passes  over  the  ridge.  Those  big  shells  on  it.  Has  been 
unsuccessful.  -Asked  me  to  see  if  you  couldn’t.  It  is  the 
main  road  from  SQUAIN  to  SOMME  PY ,  where  it  passes  over  the 
ridge  about  half  way  between~she.ll  holes  and  mine  craters 
that  in  repair  and  fix  it  up. 


11:25  A.M.,  October  5,  1918. 

Liaison  officer  from  the  73rd  French  Division  reports 
that  their  division  attacked  at  11  o’clock.  So  far  he  has 
received  no  information  as  to  their  progress. 


11:30  A.M.  Oct.  5,  1918.  Message  from  Colonel  Ellis, 

Adj .  4th  Brigade. 

5th  Marines  reports  at  10:20:  The  French  Division 
on  his  left  was  advancing  with  apparently  little  opposit¬ 
ion.  He  is  keeping  liaison  with  the  16th  Company.  He 
has  sent  patrols  to  the  front  and  at  the  present  time 
there  is  machine  gun  fire  to  the  north  on  road  along  which 
his  P.C,  is  located.  The  5th  Marines  is  talking  for  Lar¬ 
son,  the  battalion  commander,  and  some  machine  gun  sniping 
in  the  neighborhood  of  Slap’s  (5th  Marines)  P.C.  Sniping" 
is  reported  by  the  men  all  about 


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•hniio+aCiC  ?rr€a’  ti:ie  ;ferines  think  it  may  be  stray 

ballets.  We  received  no  hour  to  advance. 

win  j the  kr ench  in  line  with  our  leading  elements.  We 

-  a  llttle  whlle  more  tut  we  will  probably  have  to 

can"  tn  s®on‘  -  imagine  they  are  doing  everything  they 

otSsiS*  »iT+it#*raai,element8  0f  sniPlng-  That  is  what  is 
Of  ^  thf  trou^le*  Suggest  that  if  some  of  the  20)6 

°ar  heid  out’  or  if  some  of  the  ^ench  troops,  night 

see  what  wSei?°?d&  i°  g00d  advantage.  I  told  him  I  would 
see  what  I  could  do  about  it. 


Message  from  Div.  G.P:A. 
Hour:  11:40  A.M. 


2nd  Division  - 


October 
1918  . 


,  ,  located  good  position  for  observation  ( sending 

sketch)  telephone  not  yet  connected  but  will  be  soon.  No 

^TennntS.°f  troops  se9n  except  that  of  our  own  at  266.90  . 
081.80.  Enemy  artillery  activity  very  light  in  our  sector 
out  quite  heavy  in  sector  to  our  right. 

0-2. 


11.45  A.M.  Oct.  5.  Message 


from 


2nd  F .A .  Brig,  to  G-3. 


olight  firing  around  1st  objective.  Large  concentrations 
oi  enemy  observed  four  kilometers  due  west  of  MACHAULT. 
*\rQ  r9Tuest'  the  Inf.  a  barrage  was  fired  at  12:01 
°n  trje  line  485 .48  --52.47  which  was  reported  very 
effective  and  drove  out  the  Boche.  Immediately  afterward 
mo.e  tire  on  lmeparallel  to  that  end  and  500  meters  north¬ 
east.  xrenches  at  254. --285. 9  full  of  Germans. 


Agent  ,A170th°Di vision.'  191°‘  *r°m  U  *  Llvineston,  Liaison 

.  .  The  ^rench  attacked  at  11:00  o’clock.  The  French  div¬ 
ision  on  our  right  attacked  at  11:00  o’clock  after  an  art- 
lliery  preparation  of  half  an  hour.  General  Naulin  was 
t  .ere  this  morning  at  your  place  and  a  determined  effort  is 
going  to  be  made  to  advance  on  our  right. 

Do  you  know  any  news.  Let  me  know  at  12:00  o’clock. 


Lt .  Swett 

22  D.I.  P.C,  SPIRE  P.C.  WAGRAM 

5  Oct.  18.  Hour:  11:30  No:  3.  Hec’d.  11:55  A.M. 
D-3.  Sent  by  Foot  Messenger 

Informat  ion  rec’d  at  these  Hq  .  places  French  line 
at  9;0°  this  morning  with  its  left  1  Kil.  S.E.  of  ST .PIERRE-  * 
a- ARES S  and  its  right  about  500-600  m.  S.  of  ST. ETIENNE 
iront  parallel  in  general  to  ST. PIERRE  -  ST. ETIENNE  road. 

^enera^  Relieves  his  left  now  is  very  close  to  or  at 
Si. PIERRE.  He  has  ordered  a  further  advance,  commencing  at 
nmJmT1!?/?11  3  kilometer  front,  direction  N.V7.  towards' 

°V,  vILLE.  ( 57  .94)  ,  objective  HAUVINE.  -  CAUR0Y  road,  his 
right  regiment  to  keep  close  liaison  with  2nd  Div. 

2.  Have  you  information  of  location  of  our  front  line 
as  yet 7  if  as  I  suppose,  it  moved  forward  about  11  o'clock 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


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A*  kl .  October  5,  1918. 

11:55  A.r. ,  October  5,  1910.  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade. 

„  +  hUr  Haison  ofiicer  with  the  French  on  our  left  save 
thct  t-iey  have  passed  beyond  the  ST  PITIiRE  ST 
road,  and  that  ST.ETIEHlffi  is  in  fixes  ' 

The  3rd  brigade  is  waiting  on  the  French  or,  the  rir-ht 

now  *0 et^hf  £*  y°U  had  your  6th  tSough8^' 

x^1  dhef  throuSn  there  and  have  that  liaison  kept  and 

don't  gl?  awafgorn. the  ^  Erip£de  °n  thS  risht  and  ' 


sr  >hn  . 


uu  iu  utrr 


Oorps.P-M'’  October  5.  W18-  ^y,  Liaison  Officer,  21st 

still  lh-oinr’r^hS  haV‘TnoW  reaohed  BETHFtflVILLE  and  is 
g  ng  orth-  That  is  over  beyond  the  11th  Corps. 

alonr^hpt^f8  S re  no7  novinS  forward  with  the  French 
3dt  ]  west‘  v/e  would  like  to  have  this  73rd  Division 
pushed  along  some.  They  attacked  at  H:00  o'clock  but 
don’t  know  what  rPwUo  .  *  u  ‘■■■‘■o.jj,  dux 

left  is  but  ltw‘  x  £re  3olned  UP  with  them.  Their 

I,?  lo!  but  they  run  south  from  there.  Thev  ar?  rmc- 

and  wfha^n  'V ™L‘  attacked  at  n  o'  ?fck 

ana  we  haven’t  heard  what  happened. 

Are  asnhi^  Ifh  they  j?ined  UP  •  They  are  up  on  the  road, 
think  thpf\a"  fre'  In  llalson  with  our  left.  I  don't 
We  areVa^sim^tbr  ST  .ETIEJJUE .  ST  .ETISKNE  is  burning, 

alonv  in  1  i  i  i  In  ° Vf=h  on  our  l0fi  with  the  marines  and  move 

liaisoifwi  tifthe  lift™  **  in  th*  oentor:  in 


12:12 


•M 


October  5,  1918.  From  General  Ely. 


You  just  sent  Watson  down  here  with 
where  the  marines  and  your  line  is  also*. 

T^r+h°?rx1nOW-to  •  evei*yone's  satisfaction, 
l.it  of  the  Marines  have  now  reached  the 
m  liaison. 


the  sketch  showing 
I  will  fix  that 
The  French  on  the 
front  and  they  are 


Marines  called  up  and  said  that  the  French 


up  with  them  and  pushed  up  ahead.  Said  they 

bPhi1n^PaS?1?g^hr0Ugh  the  €th  as  they  didn't 

i  "old  them  t0  d0  it-  They  said 
Wxth  the  French  on,  the  left,  and  the 

will  maintain  that  liaison,  but  to 
the  3rd . 


had  advanced 
had  better 
want  to  be  left 
said  they  had  liaison 
3rd  on  the  right,  and 
keep  that  liaison  with 


out  some  distance  in  advance.  The 
attacked  at  11  o'clock 


Ely  says  he  is 
French  on  our  right 

pushing  ahead,  as  far  as  they  can,  but  are 

i+lSr°x  trouble*  1  haven't  heard  the  result.  The 
4 tn  Corps  on  the  left  of  the  11th.  The  11th  is  up 


and  th  ey 
going  to 


PIERRE  and  along  the  road  to  ST. ETIENNE,  which 
again.  I  don't  think  that  they  extend  all  the 


are 
have 
French 
in  ST. 


is  burning 

for77ard;  are  at  BETHKhlVILLst  Everybody  moving 
on  the  way  esistarice  no't  strong,  and  I  think  the  marines  are 


Tel.  Mess,  rec'd.  12:15  P.M. 
to  C--3. 

What  is  the  situation? 
your  line  yet?  One  regiment 


Oct.  5th,  1918.  From  Gen.  Ely 

Have  you  found  anything  about 
reported  about  50  and  a  Bn.  60 
(Cent1  cl  next  page) 


A .  LI .  October  5,  1518. 

(Cont'd  from  last  page) 

but  he  does  not  believe  it.  The  Regimental  Surgeon  9th  Inf. 
estimates  4 0;o  v/ithout  water,  withour  chow  and  dead  on  the 
1 eet .  ^265.1  -  283-5  extending  along  railroad  a  little  south 
of  east  following  the  northern  branch  corning  back  toward 
ME DEAR  FARM  a  direct  line  from  the  1st  point  I  gave  you  to¬ 
ward  IIEDEAh .  Have  you  seen  anything  of  the  French  on  vour 
right? 


Lies sage  received  from  French  Plane  12:20  P.M.  Oct.  5th  1918. 

Enemy  barrage  very  severe  in  267.7  -  283.7  and  266.5  - 
284  .5  . 


0 .B .Albright . 


12:30 


P  .11 


Message  fr  Major  Roberts,  Liaison  Officer. 


That  the  Trench  ESSEN  is  now  cleared  and  the  French  line 
extends  from  £80  in  a  southwesterly  direction  around  the 
ESSE!  hook.  The  marines  detachments  have  returned  to  their 
organization . 

Tell  General  Neville  that  General  Lejeune  wants  to  see 
him  at  SOMME -FY  at  1:00  o’clock,  and  if  he  will  be  on  the 
road  opposite  the  P.C.  we  will  pick  him  up,  or  if  it  is  more 
convenient  to  pick  him  up  at  SOMME-PY,  we  will  nick  him  up 
at  SOMME-PY. 


12:40  P .M , ,  Oct.  5th,  1918.  Gen.  Naulin  to  Gen.  Lejeune. 

The  73rd  Division  is  meeting  with  great  difficulties  on 
its  front.  I  have  requested  Gen.  Le  Bocq  to  send  over  some 

elements  of  his  div.  to  your  territory  to  manoeuvre  on  its 

left  and  join  with  you  so  as  to  disengage  your  right  flank. 

For  your  part  I  request  that  you  join  your  .action  to  that  of 

the  Le  Bocq  elements  sent  you  with  the  troops  in  reserve  of 
the  2nd  U.S.  Div.  and  not  to  hesitate  to  engage  a  part  of 
these  reserves  to  cover  your  right  flank. 


Message  (telephone)  received  12:45  P.M.  Oct.  5th  from  At. 
Livingston. 

The  73rd  Division  went  forward  for  a  while  in  the  center 
but  had  to  fall  back  around  the  railroad  because  of  machine 
guns.  They  fell  back  to  where  they  started.  A  balloon  in 
the  American  sector  shot  down  about  12:00  noon  1  kilometer 
we3t  of  ST. ETIENNE. 


12:50  P.M.  October  5,  1918.  Message  from  Airplane. 

To:  2nd  Division,  U.S. 

Obs  .  2nd  Lt .  Schrehter. 

Sector  of  21st  A  .C . 

Information  from  11  A  .1/1.  to  12;  45  P.M. 

11:15  -  Battery  in  action  at  (VI  A3) 

11:25  -  Friendly  troops  advancing  at  V  2  E  1;  also  at  X  5  K  5 . 
11:30  -  Enemy  barrage  fire  at  V  0  E  1;  and  V'7  K  3. 

12:00  -  Battery  in  action  at  0  5  P  5;  enemy  barrage  fire  at 
H  5  E  3  and  II  7  K  7. 

12:30  -  Battery  in  action  at  H  5  p  2 . 


. 


. 

’ 


. 


•  •  V. 

' 


P.M. 


October  5,  1918. 


Telephone  Message  to  Col.  Rhea  at  12:55  P.M.,  Oct.  5,  1918, 

received  word  that  French  on  our  right  attacked  at 
‘.0  ^  •  Tna<^e  so?ne  advance  north  of  railroad  but  heavy  ma- 

chine  gun  fire  and  strong  resistance  by  Germans  repulsed  them 
and  they  are  now  south  of  railroad*  The  Marines  passed 
through,  did  they,  and  are  going  as  far  as  ST,  ETIENIFE .  Ely 
is  sending  patrols  out  towards  his  northeast  to  feel  out  the 
place  there  tut  he  is  not  going  to  advance  his  right  until 
the  French  come  up. 


Message  received  1:20  P.M.,0ct.  5th, from  3rd  Bureau,  21st  A.C. 

i he  aerial  division  which  has  just  come  in  reports  that 
the  region  between  C  ONT  REVE  -  SEMI  BE  -  ORFEU I L  and  MOiTT  ST,  MAR- 
i  Ixl  is  practically  unoccupied.  In  all  this  zone  only  occa¬ 
sional  isolated  men  were  seen  and  the  planes  flying  at  400 
meters  altitude  received  neither  rifle  nor  machine  gun  fire. 
Fest  of  the  MEDEAH- ATT IGNY  road  the  density  seems  thicker. 
Groups  of  people  were  seen  at  MACHAUL f  and  ST.  ETIEKFE.  Col¬ 
umns  of  wagons  or  artillery  are  on  the  MEDEAH- ATT IG3SY  road 
going  northward .  Other  artillery  columns  were  going  from 
BCURCQ,  towards  VOJZIERS. 


Telephone  Message  received  1:20  P.M.,0ct.  5,  1916,  from  Col. 
Lay. 


General  Paulin  told  him  that  he  would  like  to  know  if  the 
General  had  finished  with  the  170  French  Division.  If  he  says 
so  then  General  Lejeune  could  order  it  elsewhere.  The  Gener¬ 
al  wants  to  know  where  our  line  is  at  the  present  time. 


1:35  P.M.,  October  5,  1918.  Memorandum  to  C.O.,  4th  Machine 
Gun  Battalion. 

Report  at  once  with  your  battalion  to  Brigadier  General 
Ely,  commanding  the  3rd  Infantry  Brigade, 

His  P.C.  is  at  87,07  -  just  left  of  the  road  and  2  days 
ago  there  was  a  down  tree  lying  alongside  of  the  road  oppo¬ 
site  his  P.C, 

H.  B.  MYERS , 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 

A.C,  of  S .  -  G-3  . 


October  5th,  1918.  3rd  Brigade. 

1:45  P.M.  ( Oct  5)  Art.  fire  reported  short  23rd  Infantry. 
75  shellcase  found.  Liaison  Officer  notified  Surprise  A. 


Telephone  Message  received  1:45  P.M.,Oct.5,  from  Col.  Lay. 

Our  line  at  present  is  in  liaison  with  the  22nd  Division 
on  our  left  and  the  left  of  it  has  approached  ST.  ETIEPHE, 
if  not  already  in  the  town.  Our  right  is  refused.  Our  ex¬ 
treme  right  rests  on  MEDEAH  farm.  It  runs  a  little  north  to 
the  westward.  That  division  on  our  right  attacked  and  was 
thrown  back  at  11; 00  A.M.  The  170th  French  Division  will  re 
ceive  orders  from  the  General  later.  The  General  will  prob¬ 
ably  keep  them  all  day.  The  General  is  not  at  all  pleased 
with  the  way  Gen.  Paulin  handled  it.  General  Lejeune  had  to 
go  to  General  Gouraud  and  is  not  at  all  pleased  with  the  way 
Paulin  has  handled  the  case. 


P.M. 


October  5,  1918. 


1:55  P.M*,  October  5,  1918.  Message  received  from  Airplane. 

I  aaw  no  friendly  troops  to  the  north  of  Road  ST.  ETIENNE 
a  ARNES  to  ORFEUIL.  Friendly  troops  advancing  at  H7  H7 . 
Friendly  troops  at  H3  H5  -  S8  H3  -  S5  H2,  at  M5  H7.  I  flew 
over  ST.  ETIENNE  a  ARNES.  There  was  nobody  in  the  streets. 

I  was  3hot  at  by  a  machine  gun  at  S7  K7.  They  do  not  put 
out  their  panels.  It  is  very  difficult  to  observe  the  line. 


1:55  P.M.  Oct.  5,  1918,  Message  to  Colonel  Lay,  for  C.G, 
Corps. 

The  division  on  our  right  is  at  the  same  place  it  was 
when  you  telephoned  at  12  o’clock.  The  whole  11th  Corps  are 
advancing,  and  the  corps  on  their  left  (4th)  are  advancing. 
The  line  on  our  left  is  at  this  place:  300  yards  to  the  south 
of  the  60,  which  is  under  BLANC  MONT,  on  the  map  1/20,000. 

It  hits  our  line  there.  Then  their  line  moves  to  the  west 
through  the  woods  and  to  the  point  X  96,  1100  yards  from  our 
left.  Then  it  goes  to  the  point  W.77,  1500  yards  to  the 
west  of  the  Point  X  96.  Then  it  goes  down  to  the  ”3"  in 
woods,  the  second  S  in  the  woods  BELLO I S  in  GRAND  BELLO IS; 
that  is  where  the  line  was  at  1:45,  HoW  did  you  get  that. 
From  G-3  of  the  21st  Corps.  That  was  reported  to  him  by  the 
division. 

Nothing  at  all,  except  we  are  scheduled  to  take  a  walk. 
Talking  the  element  of  time,  you  know  Big  Casino?  Well,  di¬ 
vided  the  number  of  spots  by  four,  and  put  it  result  on  a 
clock,  and  you  have  the  hour. 

I  wish  you  would  urge  them  up  on  our  right.  They  are  not 
coming  fast  enough.  I  hope  everybody  pushes.  Our  people 
were  badly  shot  up  last  night  with  artillery  and  machine  guns 
on  both  flanks  and  in  from  and  even  from  the  rear,  that  is 
the  right  rear  and  left  rear.  We  were  sticking  out  like  a 
sore  thumb  and  we  caught  it.  I  wish  you  would  convey  that 
information  to  the  Chief  of  Staff.  I  would  like  for  you  to 
give  it  to  him  in  the  form  I  gave  it  to  you.  Badly  shot 
up,  with  artillery  and  machine  guns  on  both  flanks  and  in 
front  and  even  from  the  rear,  and  a  good  many  gas  casualties. 
One  battalion  reported  505. 


2:45  P.M.,  October  5,  1918.  Message  to  General  Ely. 

You  know,  don't  y ou,  about  that  French  Division  on  your 
right  being  repulsed  this  morning.  The  General  wants  Ely  to 
be  told  about  that  again  to  keep  in  mind  the  fact  that  they 
are  not  advancing  over  there  and  close  liaison  with  them  will 
keep  you  acquainted  with  the  situation,  but  you  want  to  keep 
an  eye  on  that  flank. 


2:50  P.M,  Oct.  5,  1918,  Lt.  Livingston,  Liaison  with  the 
170th. 

Aviators  found  it  very  difficult  to  observe. 

What  is  your  division  going  to  do?  Not  going  to  attack 
any  more  today.  Vve  are  moving  towards  ST.  ETIENNE,  but  are 
going  to  keep  back  on  the  right,  as  the  people  on  our  right 
refuse. 


• 

■ 

P.  M. 


October  5,  1918. 


2:55  P .M .  October  5,  1918.  Message  from  15th  F.A.  thru 
2nd  F.A.  Brigade. 

An  officer  from  the  3rd  Group  of  the  259th  French  art¬ 
illery,  which  is  supporting  the  infantry  attack  on  our 
right,  states  that  the  attack  has  failed  owing  to  intense 
hostile  machine  gun  fire,  and  that  no  advance  was  realized. 
A  new  attack  will  be  launched  this  afternoon. 


2nd  Division  -  October  5,  1918. 

Message  from  Div.  O.P.A. 

Hour  3:15  P  .M  . 

Machine  gun  and  artillery  fire  moderate  along  our  front 
and  left  flank  -  fairly  heavy  on  our  right. 

G-2 . 

C/G 

C/S 

G/3 

Art  Brig. 


3:40  P.M.  Oct.  5th,  1918.  Message  from  Gen.  Sly  to  2nd 
F .A .  Brigade . 

3rd  Brigade  line  extends  from  1  kilo  southeast  of  ST. 
ETIENNE  southeast  of  MEDEAH  Farm  (railroad) 


3:40  P.M.  Oct.  5,  1918.  Message  from  Colonel  Lay,  .Liaison 
Officer  with  21st  Corps. 

The  French  report  that  they  have  taken  ST.  ETIENNE. 

Armee  Communique:  As  a  consequence  of  incessant  and 
happy  attacks  made  by  the  4-th  Army  since  the  26th  of  Sep¬ 
tember,  and  threatened  particularly  by  the  audacious  pro¬ 
gression  of  the  2nd  Division  U.S.,  the  enemy  is  retreating 
all  along  the  front  of  the  Army.  We  entered  PRUNEY .  The 
enemy  is  evacuating  Les  MONTS,  the  ridge  of  which  is  now 
occupied  by  our  troops.  We  reached  the  ARNE  from  its  fork 
to  ST.  CLEMENT;  on  our  left;  the  neighboring  Army  has  cleared 
the  line  north  of  REIMS  and  is  also  pushing  forward. 

You  know  the  division  on  our  right  has  been  repulsed. 

Our  right  is  in  liaison  with  that  division  and  our  left  is 
just  south  of  ST.  ETIENNE.  The  right  is  refused,  near 
MEDEAH  Farm.  It  runs  from  about  -g-  kilometer  north  of  MED  - 
BAH  Farm,  to  just  south  of  ST.  ETIENNE.  It  faces  north  in 
front  of  ST.  ETIENNE,  runs  along  those  trenches  for  about  1 
•g-  kilometers  and  swings  around  to  southwestward  to  get  in 
liaison  with  that  division.  They  are  waiting  there.  We 
were  all  prepared  to  advance  this  afternoon  and  heard  that 
the  division  was  repulsed  so  didn’t  go  forward  except  on 
the  left. 

We  pulled  in  Feland’s  regiment  -  all  shot  to  pieces  - 
losing  over  of  his  officers  and  one-half  of  his  men. 

They  lost  probably  65  of  75  percent  of  their  officers  and 
about  60 %  of  their  men.  All  the  company  commanders  of  one 
battalion  was  either  wounded  or  killed. 

The  6th  Marines,  after  cleaning  up  that  nest  was  sent 
forward  to  relieve  the  5th  Marines,  and  they  are  getting 
up  into  position  now,  and  the  5th  Marines  are  organizing 
in  reserve  in  the  rear.  They  were  pretty  well  shot  up  in 
the  woods  last  night.  On  the  right  the  same  thing  has 
been  done.  One  regiment  in  the  front  line,  and  one  sent 
to  the  rear  to  reorganize. 


P  M 

XT  »  » 


October  5,  1918. 


Telephone  message  received  3:50  P.M.  ,  Oct.  5th,  from  Lt. 
Swett  to  Col.  Myers. 

TTessage  from  the  regiment  on  the  right  of  the  22nd  div¬ 
ision  at  12:10  P.M,  says  that  the  2nd  Division  troops  are 
still  south  of  ST .  ETIE1TNE  at  about  X219  in  map  square  42, 
American  front  line  in  general  follows  the  road  ST.  ETIE1TME- 
ORFUEIL  from  about  the  center  of  map  square  62.  It  is  re¬ 
fused  on  the  right  because  the  Drench  division  on  the  Amer¬ 
ican  right  has  not  caught  up  with  them. 

(2)  A  battalion  of  the  22nd  Division  holds  ST.  ETIENNE  with 
some  elements  north  of  the  town  at  the  river  and  at  the  cem¬ 
etery.  There  is  artillery  fire  from  friendly  artillery  on 
the  town.  Possibly  French,  possibly  American;  if  American 
please  stop  fire, 

(3)  Machine  gun  fire  on  French  in  ST.  ET IE1THE  from  trenches 
700  meters  southeast  of  town.  Apparently  there  are  Boche  be¬ 
tween  French  and  U.  S.  Troops  and  they  are  attaching  French 
in  the  rear . 


Telephone  message  to  Lt *  Col.  Ellis  at  4:05  P,M. ,  Oct.  5, 

Col.  Myers. 

v'e  want  to  get  you  people  over  to  the  right  of  your  sec¬ 
tor.  Ely* 3  people  are  waiting  for  you.  There  is  a  machine 
gun  nest  in  the  east  end  of  those  trenches  just  south  of  ST, 
ETIENNE  on  front  of  your  objective,  where  it  strikes  that  big 
road,  then  north  of  that  point  and  a  little  east  there  are 
some  machine  guns  which  have  been  firing  into  the  rear  of  the 
French  and  at  Aviators  going  over.  The  French  are  in  ST,  ETI¬ 
ENNE  ,  and  north  of  the  town  in  the  cemetery.  The  General 
wants  you  to  put  some  small  advance  elements  in  ST.  ETIENNE. 


4:25  P.M.,  Oct. 5,  1918,  Telephone  message  received  from  Head¬ 
quarters  SAPIMS  to  Headquarters  Second  Division,  U.S. 

Please  forward  daily  by  messenger  before  9  A.M.  to  First 
Bureau,  Army  Headquarters,  approximate  available  effectives 
of  combatant  units  of  each  regiment  or  of  separate  combat  or¬ 
ganizations,  taking  into  account  losses  and  changes  of  the 
preceding  day,  Give  the  report  for  the  division  in  the  numer¬ 
ical  orders  of  units.  For  example; 

"Available  strength  of  BERNARD  Unit :  2410,  2215, 
and  2520"  . 

Forwarded  for  compliance.  The  information  should  reach 
Army  Corps  daily  before  eight  A.M, 


4:55  P.M.,  Oct.  5,  1918,  Telephone  message  from  3rd  Bureau, 
Prax,  (Division  on  left  of  2nd  Division). 

The  118th  Regiment  has  reached  Trench  MARNE,  It  is  go¬ 
ing  beyond  it.  It  finds  nothing  in  front  of  it  but  some  ma¬ 
chine  guns  which  are  becoming  less  and  less.  It  is  in  close 
liaison  with  the  19th  on  its  left. 


(Cont’d  on  next  page) 


P.M. 


Octoloer  5,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

The  Colonel  commanding  the  118th  urgently  insists 
that^  the  2nd  Division  U.S.  take  this  opportunity  to  advance, 
for  he  "believes  firmly  that  it  will  only  meet  with  very 
feeble  resistance.  The  118th  has  taken  some  prisoners. 

From  their  statements  the  enemy’s  intention  is  to  resist  on 
the  line  -  MACHAULT-CAUROY . 


17.23  o’clock.  October  5,  1918.  Message  from  Balloon  45. 

Several  white  rockets  with  one  ball  near  point  G  92.32 
17.30.  Visibility  diminishing.  At  17.35  a  white  rocket  with 
one  ball  near  Point  G  95.30. 

At  17.40  activity  of  enemy  aviation  principally  in  the 
region  of  SEMIDE- ORFEUIL.  French  rather  weak. 

17.45,  enemy  artillery  activity  weak.  Several  shots 
in  the  northern  slope  of  the  crest  of  BLANC  MONT. 


5:35  P.M,  Oct,  5,  1918.  (Mess,  reed,  from  Art.  Ha.  by  G-3) 

Art.  Liaison  officer  (15th  F.A.)  reports  7  or  8  shots 
1  pounder  on  C.O.  25rd  Inf.  P.C.  at  145  (6. 2-2. 5)  from  direc¬ 
tion  SSE. 


Message  from  Div.  O.P.A.  2nd  Division  -  Oct.  5,  1918. 

Hour  5:55  P.M. 

^Foot  movement  on  road  and  fields  leading  north  from  ST. 
ETIENNE  also  the  same  movement  on  road  and  field  leading  east 
from  CAURGY  to  MACHAULT  .  Artillery  now  firing  on  this  movement. 

G—  2 

C/G  C/s  G/3  Art.  Brig. 


6:05  P.M.  October  5,  1918.  Airplane  message  from  Escadrille 
No.  27  to  Second  Division. 

Observation  from  17  to  17.30. 

In  spite  of  the  calls  by  rockets  from  avion  no  line 
was  given.  However,  from  all  appearances  the  line  densely 
occupied  with  the  men  one  against  the  other  is  the  following: 

Trenches  and  shell  holes  at  52:28  and  59:30.  Also  at 
52:33  some  men  were  seen  which  could  not  be  identified.  While 
passing  this  point  at  200  meters  altitude  the  airplane  was 
fired  on  by  machine  guns  (probably  from  direction  of  ST. 

ET IENNE ) . 

The  region  MEDEAH-WEICHE  is  occupied  by  our  troops.  In 
front  of  this  to  the  east  of  R  6  two  men  were  seen  singly  go¬ 
ing  towards  the  north,  rather  timidly,  in  single  file  (prob¬ 
ably  Americans).  While  passing  88,32  the  airplane  was  fired 
on  by  machine  guns . 


October  5th,  1918. 


6:25  P.M.  4  salvos  on  P.C,  23rd.  Surprise  A  1  notified. 


Telephone  message  from  Col.  Lay  at  6:35  P.M.  Oct.  5,  1918. 

The  71st  Brigade  is  at  our  disposal  and  is  given  to 
us  with  the  idea  that  if  the  11th  corps  still  progress  on  our 
left  that  we  will  advance  and  keep  in  touch  with  them.  We 

(Cont’d  next  page) 


October  5,  1918. 


P .  M . 

(Cont'd  from  last  page) 

V'^iv  ^oa^e  the  Hth  Corps  up  in  the  air  but  will  advance 

‘/lo.i  them.  We  can  issue  orders  to  that  brigade  immediately 
as  an  order  is  coming  out  from  that  corps  placing  them  at 

our  disposal.  We  can  send  orders  at  once  in  the  name  of 
the  Corps  Commander. 


7.00  P.M.  Oct.  5,  1918.  Adjt.  4th  Brigade. 

4th  Brigade  P.  C.  has  changed  to  267.8  -  275.9. 


Tel,  mess.  reed,  at  7:15  P.M.  from  Gen.  Ely  to  G-3. 

Have  been  tired  on  by  friendly  Art.  at  1.45  and  again 
at^6.25  resulting  in  several  casualties  at  point  256.2  - 
^82.5.  This  has  been  previously  checked  in  2nd  Div.  and 
later  checked  again  and  if  true,  evidently  coming  from  Div. 
on  our  left.  The  matter  has  been  taken  up  with  them. 


7:17  P.M.  October  5,  19;18.  Col.  Lajr ,  Liaison  Officer  21st 
Corps . 

^The  report  just  came  in  confirming  what  we  talked  about, 
the  French  occupy  the  Trench  MAKKE ,  and  that  there  was  little 
Some  machine  gun  fire  in  the  village  of  8T .  ET 
I HUE ,  no  evidently  you  think  the  French  are  not  there.  Well 
but  our  people  ought  to  be  there  by  now, 

They  need  water  carts  though  and  rations  carts  (Brigade 
oi  36th  Division)  They  haven't  got  any  transportation  with 
them  at  all.  We  would  like  them  as  soon  as  we  could  get 
them.  I  Mi4.nk  they  are  all  there  in  SUIPPES .  l*o  reason  why 
they  shouldn’t  march  early  in  the  morning.  1  mean  leave  as 
soon  as  they  can  get  ready.  They  v;ere  over  there  before 
General  Whitworth  was  here,  and  he  was  here  and  went  back  a 
little  while  ago.  Message  from  the  General  that  he  would 
like  to  have  that  Brigade  as  soon  as  we  could  get  it.  Tell 
them  lor  God’s  sake.  If  he  will  push  that  division  on  our 
right,  we  can  keep  them.  We  are  well  fed  on  our  being  all 
shot  up  on  the  flanks  and  in  the  rear.  Tell  Alia  we  got 
plenty  of  that. 


8:25  P.M.  October  5,  1918.  Message  from  Lt .  Livingston, 
Liaison  -  170th  Division, 

You  are  going  to  get  busy  soon.  All  right. 

They  hope  for  success?  They  are  going  to  try  to  do 
their  best . 

They  didn’t  come  over  here  to  make  those  arrangements 
they  told  about,  although  they  may  have  been  here.  Tell  them 
to  get  busy  and  pull  it  off.  We  are  impatient  on  the  other 
side. 

Our  line  hasn’t  changed.  In  the  neighborhood  of  ST. 
ETIEivME  on  the  left  flank,  and  HEDEAH  Farm  on  right  flank. 


8:30  P.M.  Oc t .  5  ,  !  1 8  . 

My  dear  General:* 

Lee  telephones  that  the  losses  have  been 
enormous  and  Peland  the  same.  Lee  says  the  men  s.re  exhaus¬ 
ted  and  though  still  willing  are  physically  about  all  in. 

He  says  that  something  must  be  done  as  regards  relief.  As 
Lee  is  not  an  alarmist  I  thought  I  had  better  let  you  know. 
Feland  just  reports  his  total  of  effectives  about  900  accord¬ 
ing  to  our  estimates  the  total  of  the  brigade  is  around  1900. 


Neville . 


October  D,  1918, 


P  .  M 

ii-i.  i 


4th  Brig.  8:45  P.M,  Oct. 5th, 


Telephone  message  received  from 
^  9  D-  ^3  $ 

■nv~lher  r®ceivfd  following  message  from  the  0,0.  6th  Mar- 

^n.of  the  eth  Marines  (79th  Co.  )  at  5:15  P.M. 

mandin/r  and  from  heavM  machine  gun  fire.  Com- 

orderpf  n~f+ Z  killed,  losses  heavy.  Major  of  23rd  Inf. 

8  m-r-h^L  t0  nalt  here*  Heavy  barrage  required.  At  least 
8  machine  guns  m  nest.  40  of  the  79th  and  45  of  96th  with 


me.  Will  hold  here  as  it 
ging  in.  Waiting  orders. 

Message  received  from  the  2nd  Bn.  of 
Report  BO  men  of  the  79th  and  96th 


is  needless  to  sacrifice  men.  Dig- 


held  up  by  wire,  from  my  position 
Major  - 

guns  and  lots  of 


the  23rd  Inf,  ordered 


us 


impossible  to 
to  halt  here. 


the  6th  at  5; 50 
companies  combined 


flank  them. 
8  machine 


nothing  on  left, 
er  right  held  up 


Trenches  in  center  of 


wire  in  woods.  Liaison  with  23rd  on  right 
Also  report  at  5:40  P.M.  Battalion  Command- 
by  machine  guns  in  the  woods, 

266.65  -  282.73 
266.8  -  282.8 
266.95  -  282.70 
267.13  -  282.7 
co-ordinates 
265  -  266 

.  283  -  284 

’  282,8.  Trenches  filled  with  enemy, 
n-tT?i^aChJne  6Un  fire  from  riGht  and  left.  We  have  requested 
+  r^'  -LJ-re  on  3  nests  on  right.  Request  artillery  fire 

1:0  Holding  this  position.  The  combat 

ecl;  01  these  two  regiments  is  about  1,800  or  1,9  00.  Gen- 
e  ai  Ely  said  8  men  were  killed  by  our  fire.  Whose  was  it 

vLy0UTKn0Wv  Lt  WaS  Boche  shrapnel .  Does  Ely  know  that. 

+!rz'  .  ■ 1  wish  MOU  would  make  notes  now  of  all  you  know  about 
hem  because  he  called  up  Bowley  and  raised  hell  here. 


October  5,  1918.  -  Message  from  Col.  Lay,  Liaison 
with  the  Corps. 

Y°u  are  sending  over  a  map  by  motor  cycle  with  your  new 
*  *  on  it.  You  will  move  tomorrow  at  8:30.  An  order  just 
came  out  signed  20:00  hours,  I  have  not  received  it.  New 
sector  coming  out.  We  will  read  it  all. 


There  will  be  more  or  less  of 


a  guess  about  it.  If  the 


neral  asks  you  anything  tell  him  that  the  other  Brigade  - 
say  we  are  going  to  bring  them  up  tomorrow.  We  couldn’t 
ring  them  up  tonight.  No  water-carts,  urinals,  or  anything 
else.  We  will  get  them  up  tomorrow?. 


9*20  P * M .  October  5,  1918  -  Thru  General  Bowley. 

Reports  that  when  Colonel  Quinton  was  in  our  1st  lines 
this  P.M.  he  located  a  strong  point  of  resistance  which  con¬ 
tained  one  German  company  with  numerous  machine  guns,  which 
he  saw  firing  on  our  troops.  This  point  is  at  56.36  and  is 
isolated  -  there  being  no  Germans  to  the  left  of  it. 

Colonel  Quentin  was  in  our  lines  on  the  ST. ETIENNE- ST. 

^Rha  road  when  he  located  this  point.  Rec’d  by  Gen. Bowley 
at  9:10  P.M. 


11:00  P.M.  October  5,  1918.  4th  Brigade. 

Mitchell  suggested  that  this  fellow  move  up  the  road 
to  that  cross  road  on  the  middle  of  the  ridge  and  catch  you 
there.  Can  you  not  have  a  guide  on  the  road  waiting  for  him. 

(Cont'd  on  next  page) 


P.  M. 


October  5,  1918. 


(Cont'd  from  last  page) 


I  will  send  word  to  Mitchell  to 
cutters  to  beat  it  up  there  and 
little  doubt  about  him  finding 
on  the  ridge? 


have  a  platoon  with  1#  wire 
Mitchell  seems  to  express  a 
it.  And  you  will  stop  him 


Oct.  5,  1918  -  11:05  P.Lt. 

Pear  Mitchell; 

have  one  platoon  of  engineers  with 
cutters,  move  out  the  road  from  S01IME-PY 
^h.ll  ,  near  SCH yABENKOi.il  G .  Thev  will  be 


fork  by  a  guide  who  will  give  then  the  dope. 


18,  or  more. wire 
to  the  cross  roads 
met  near  the  road 


MYERS 


11:08 


P  .M 


Oct.  5,  1918. 


Message  to  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade 


General  says  tomorrow  morning  have  a  patrol  go 
-ATlJiNNE  and  shake  hands  with  the  French  there,  and 


into 

take  the  town  over  from  them,  and  after  the  little  party 
put  an  outfit  there  to  connect  up.  The  French  say  thev  have 
a  battalion  in  ST. ETIENNE ,  and  want  to  turn  it  over  to1"  us 
as  soon  as  they  can  take  it.  The  General  said  have  it  occu¬ 
pied  m  the  morning-  early  in  the  morning  send  a  patrol  at 
least,  and  when  the  party  is  over  move  a  conpanv  there  at 
least,  and  take  it  over  from  the  French.  Bend  a  patrol  in 
-iirst,  early,  to  connect  up  with  then  and  find  out  where 

^e‘  ^ey  got  a  battalion  in  town  and  as  soon  as  you 
cii  a  ter  the  party  have  at  least  a  company  get  in  the  town. 
1  1  over,  Relieve  the  battalion  of  the  x'rench  so  they 

can  go  home.  Connect  up  with  then. 


The  General  has  already  been 
and er  aoout  it,  but  we  haven't 
ench  in  ST. ETIENNE. 


talking  to  the  Corps  Comm— 
got  connection  with  the  Pr- 


No  time  indicated .  October  5 

1918 . 

P.C.  NAULIN  to  Headquarters  Second  U.S.  Division: 

No .  300/1 . 

The  Army  telegraphs  as  follows  under  No.  1013/1: 

1  The  figures  requested  by  message  October  5  No.  9  89 
i/l  should  give  for  each  combatant  unit  the  effectives  to 
oe  rationed  excluding  those  on  furlough.  The  information 
given  to  be  by  units  and  not  as  a  whole." 

i) oi warded  for  compliance.  The  message  above  mentioned 
was  forwarded  by  Army  Corps  October  5  under  No.  £33/1 . 


A  .  M  . _ OCTOBER  6,  1918. 

From  C.  G.  3rd  Brig,  to  G-3, 

5:50  A. 11.  The  23rd  Inf.  has  just  phoned  and  say 
that  they  have  no  litter  bearers.  That  all  they  sent  "back 
yesterday  did  not  return.  I  will  attend  to  that  right  away. 
I  will  send  then  this  morning. 


6.10  A.M.  Oct.  6,  1918.  Message  from  Col.  Lay,  Liaison 
wi th  Corps  . 

It  is  the  party  we  are  pulling  off-  that  machine  gun 
party.  Same  as  yesterday  morning,  -  near  ST,  ETIENNE  -  to 
the  east  of  ST .ETIENNE.  Ve  are  straightening  out  there. 

(Cont’d  next  page) 


/ 


M. 


October  6,  1918. 


(Cont'd  from  last  page) 


The  French  are  right  there  now. 
morning.  You  told  me  the  French 
heard  anything  from  then  but  this 
so  I  guess  that  is  what  it  is  . 


We  are  relieving  them 
were  there.  I  haven’t 
was  scheduled  at  this 


this 

time 


I 


6:40  A .II.,  October  6,  1918. 
73rd  Division. 


Lt.  Livingston,  Liaison  with 


The  Chief  of  Staff  wants  to  know  what  that 
pulling  off  a  machine  gun  party  this  morning. 
fs  scheduled  and  it  went  off  at  schedule  time, 
oe  going  on  ior  40  minutes, 
the  schedule.  We  had  it  all 


It  started  at  the 
arranged  in  front 


is.  We  are 
That  was  what 
1 1  o ugh t  to 
time  set  in 


7:10  A.M.,  October  6,  1918. 


Lessage  received  from  Airplane. 


Enemy  artillery  activity  weak. 

?.nn  9.’186?‘  Seen  firing  in  the  region 
c.uu  o  clock.  Large  fire  in  SKMIDE. 


Battery  in  action 
of  BLANC -MONT  at 


MESSAGE  from  Div.  O.P. 
Hour:  7:10  A.M. 


6th  October,  1918  -  2nd  Div. 

( Regular ) 


.  ,0u^  barrage  has  been  going  on  for  45  minutes.  The  range 

been  increased*  Just  beginning  to  pick  up  movements 
in.tne  back  areas.  -Will  send  in  more  reports  shortly.  Vis- 

oi  i  y  poor.  There  is  practically  no  counter  battery  work. 


C/G 

C/S 

G/3  CVG . 

Art,  Brig. 


G- 


IIS S SAGE  From  Div,  O.P. A. 
Hour:  7:30  A.M. 


2nd 


Division  -  Oct.  6,  1918 


Ea-ve  Geen  some  troop  movement  at  the  coordinates 
265 .90  -  286 .70. 


C/G 

C/S 

0/3 

Art.  Brig. 


G-2 


C  .G 


troops . 


Reported  by 


at  2:45  P.H.  -  one  77  dem- 


Field  Message  received  by  G-3,  7:40  Oct.  6th,  From  C.O.  2nd 
r>n.  Engrs. 

No  news  of  enemy,  no  news  of  our 
phone  to  2nd  Art.  Brig.,  Hdqrs 

olished  and  one  88  demolished.  Reported  by  phone  about  7:00 
P .M .  by  Lt.  Clark  that  I  had  r econnoitered  the  area  shown  on 
the  map  hastily  and  found  no  guns  but  many  French  troops. 

Lt.  Wyman  reports  that  his  patrol  found  no  guns  but  saw 
french  troops  draw  out  five  (5)  six  inch  guns.  Will  continue 
salvaging  tomorrow. 


MESSAGE  from  Div.  O.P.  2nd  Division  -  Oct.  6,  1918, 
Hour:  8:00  A.M. 

Germans  counter-attacking  at  266  -  284  (northeast  of 
ST.  ETIENNE) 

G-2. 


.  . 


October  6,  1910. 


*T. r 

lVi 


0:15  A.k.,  Oct.  6,  1910.  Message  from  Lt .  Sv/ett  to  G-3. 

op n j  ^lsoners  of  the  following  new  outfits  captured  by  the 
^2nd  Divs.  now  m  this  locality. 

47th  Regiment  of  the  242nd  Division. 

arrived  yesterday  from  RHEIMS .  Prisoners 
X\Vn  ™  kilometer  north  of  ST. ETIENNE  at  0:00  P.M. 

vifov,  d  1  flCatlon  of  the  b7th  Regiment,  14th  Division, 

>hich  was  in  rest  billets  north  of  ARNES  from  Oct.  1st  to  4th. 


Lt .  Livingston,  Liaison  with 


0:10  A .11.,  October  6,  1910 
73rd  Division. 

wir,./'e  0t'u^  of  the  23rd  just  telegraphed  over  here  bv 
alfj?®8;  wanting  to  know  how  it  was  with  us.  3verything  is 

this  nfrnJr,  1°  1  ?E,We  know-  We  had  an  attack  that  we  made 

is  In?  f  '  Mf?  local  action  on  a  machine  gun  nest.  That 

+v,  .  r,  ^  artlllepy  was.  we  haven’t  heard  the  result  of 
n^t .  oo  far  as  I  know  everything  is  all  right. 


0:20  A.M.,  October 
Their  P.C.  is 


6,  1910.  Colonel  Lay,  Liaison  with  Corps 
closed  and  moved  to  the  new  place. 


0.50  A.k.,  Oct.  6th.  Message  from  71st  Brig,  to  G-3. 

runnir^!  elements  C:1°  line  100  meters  north  of  road 

°f  ST*  2TIEN1®'  Have  encountered  many  k.G. 
neo.o  all  along.  }  Lieut,  casualty. 

qT  ™°  AVM*  the  barrage,  line  was  2*  kilos,  north  of 

i.  -jiiLNuE  and  the  troops  were  progressing  along  fine. 

^fod,lng  Up-vre:1,  Pew  wounded,  the  right  element  is  pro¬ 
gressing.  No  further  news. 


0:55  A.K .  Oc t . 
The  right 

time . 


6th,  1910.  Message  from  71st  Brigade  to  C-3. 
clement  passed  the  intermediate  objective  on 


9 : 10  A.M . ,  Oct .  6 


.910 


Latest  reports  from  our  Sector: 


neport  received  at  0^50  that  Germans  advancing  behind 
The  smome  screen.  Shuler  passing  beyond  objective,  to  refuse 
machine  gun  nest  on  his  front.  is  very  confident  of  hand- 

llnfrraS.3^-i>ng  that  may  coue  up.  Our  patrols  found  the  Boche 

yesterday  afternoon.  The  french  aeroplane, 
opad  Type,  #9450  fell  at  coordinate  266.5  -  200.7.  The  pilot 
was  shot  through  the  foot,  and  the  mechanic  was  uninjured. 

you  said  something  about  going  to  that  machine  gun  nest 
with  one  pounders  and  stokes  mortars.  You  think  they  will 
get  it  all  right. 


9:30  A.M.,  Oct.  6,  1910.  From  2nd  F .A .  Brigade  (Thru  Col. 
Sparks,  17th  F.A.) 

17th  Field  Artillery  captured:  2-77 ’s 

7000  rounds  of  munition - 
which  they  are  now  using  on  the  Boche. 


- 


A.M, 


October  6,  1918, 


^ieShSne.me0Sage  received  9:35  A.M.  Oct.  6,  1918,  from  Ma¬ 
jor  uoberts. 

JU8t  got  reports  from  French  on  our  left  that  they  have 

t0  CAUR0Y  and  they  are  going  ahead  again  at  10:00 

vttt\  o' ey-atlt£?lng  t0  include  MT*  ST.  REMY  and  to  exclude 
x.-sur-RFTObHN^  on  the  left  from  there  in  a  northeasterly 
direction,  J 


Telephone  message  received  9:40  A,M.  from  4th  Brig,  Oct.  6. 

PTT  *;?*comk  says  the  French  are  in  the  western  part  of  ST. 
JiiiiiLiNE  and  the  Boche  are  in  the  eastern  part  of  it.  Shuler 
con:ftdent  he  has  a  fine  position  and  his  forces  are 
still  organized.  Holcomb  said  they  asked  for  a  special  bar¬ 
rage  giving  co-ordinates  and  it  was  put  over  in  8  minutes, 
ip  Wa^  excedtent  and  put  o\rer  just  where  they  wanted  it. 
ihey  have  got  the  whole  business  and  are  cleaning  up  the 
nests  now.  Conversation  interrupted. 


9:55  A.M.  Oct.  6th.  Message  received  by  G-3  from  12th  F. A. 
liajson  officer  with  6th  Marines. 

we  have  obtained  our  objectives.  It  is  a  strong  position, 
ve  nave  perfect  liaison  with  the  23rd  on  our  right,  who  have 
a  so  obtained  their  objectives,  We  believe  that  our  barrage 
broke  up  a  counter  attack* 


MESSAGE  FROM  O.P.B. 
Rec'd  10:10  A.M. 


2nd  Division,  A.E.F 
6,  October,  1918. 


Our  troops  are  advancing  on  ST.  ETIENNE  and  are  encircl¬ 
ing  it.  .They  are  within  500  meters  of  it.  Heavy  artillery 
ire  behind  our  troopB  and  quite  a  bit  of  enemy  foot  movement 
along  our  front. 

O^o 

Cy-  C.G,  C, of  S,  G-3  Art.  Brig, 


Oct,  6th.  Adjutant  3rd  Brigade,  Message  from 
t.3rd  Infantry  to  C.G.  3rd  Brig.  9:50  A.M,  repeated  to  G-3, 

Left  element  which  is  the  1st  Bn,  reports  objective  ob¬ 
tained  after  hard  fighting  and  severe  losses.  The  right  has 
not  obtained  objective,  but  reports  progress.  Left  element 
in  liaison  with  4th  Brigade,  10  companies  now  engaged. 


10,25  A,M.  Oct,  6,  1918.  4th  Brigade, 

You  have  a  message  from  the  6th.  We  have  completely  ob- 
ained  our  objective  at  9:29  A.M.  It  is  a  very  strong  posi¬ 
tion.  We  are  in  perfect  liaison  with  the  23rd  Infantry" on 
our  right.  We  have  also  obtained  their  objective.  The  bar¬ 
rage  we  believe  broke  up  a  counter  attack  which  was  about  to 
be  launched.  Casualties  30#. 

. This  means  that  the  place  is  completely  cleaned  up  to 

aY61!  2^e£tive*  Ko  ma chine  gun  nests  in  our  rear  any  more. 
About  oT.  ETIENNE,  ST.  ETIENNE  is  being  very  heavily  shelled 
y  the  ajoche,  and  the  French  have  probably  evacuated  it  temp¬ 
orarily.  There  is  nothing  to  keep  us  going  into  ST.  ETIENNE 

(Cont’d  next  page) 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 


A.M. 


October  6,  1918. 


as  far  as  you  know,  except  the  artillery  fire. 

^  Tiie  Jeneral  doesn’t  want  to  go  any  farther  than  ST. 

1ELNE .  That  objective  runs  from  ST.  ETIENNE  along  that 
road  leading  over  toward  ORFEUIL. 


10:55  A.M,,  October  6th.  Message  received  by  0-3  from  Lt . 
Ool.  Holcomb. 

3  French  soldiers  belonging  to  reserve  battalion  of 
62nd  Regiment  which  is  right  regiment  of  22nd  Division,  have 
just  come  to  my  P.C.,  and  say  there  are  no  Germans  in  ST. 
ETIENNE,  They  have  one  company  in  front  of  town  and  one  in 
rear.  Their  regiment  is  advancing  on  the  left  of  the  town, 
hiuler  has  sent  an  officer  and  enlisted  man,  who  can  speak 
French,  to  the  right  battalion  of  the  62nd  Regiment.  The  of¬ 
ficer  will  come  back  and  man  will  remain  with  liaison.  Re¬ 
port  perfect  liaison  right  and  left. 


Memorandum 

ll , 10  A.M . ,  October  6^  1918.  received  from  4th  Bri¬ 

gade  by  G-3 . 

Attached  hereto  is  a  report  of  operations  from  the 
C.C. ,  6th  Regiment ,  and  a  position  map  showing  present  dis¬ 
position  of  troops  of  the  4th  Brigade.  4th  Brigade  has  com¬ 
pletely  attained  the  objective  ordered  in  F.O.  #38,  2nd  Di¬ 
vision,  5th  October. 


11:30  A.M,,  October  6,  1918.  Message  received  from  Col.  Hol¬ 
comb  by  G-3, 

A  French  bombing  plane  was  brought  down  about  a  kilom¬ 
eter  to  the  southeast  of  this  p.C. 


October  6th,  1918.  Telephone  message  received  from  3rd  Bri¬ 
gade. 


11;55  phoned  G-3  reference  Line  of  observation  and  con¬ 
tact  with  Marines  and  9th  left  and  right  respectively  and  re¬ 
port  50%  casualties  23rd  -  none  9th. 


P.  M. 


October  £,  1918. 


From:  Lt .  Swett. 

At  :  P.C.  SPIRE. 

Date:  6  Oct.  Hour:  12:01  No.  6. 

To:  G-2 . 

Confirming  telephone  message  re  185th  D.I.  -  Prisoner 
taken  during  night  from  8th  Jager  Regt .  of  this  Div.  left 
MARS  -  la  -  TOUR,  Oct.  1  by  camion  to  CONFLANS ,  thence  R.R. 
to  ATTIGNY ,  thence  by  camion  to  this  vicinity.  Reinforced 
troops  in  woods  N  of  tr  Le  BRAS  (W  and  N  Vf  of  ST. ETIENNE) 
and  MARRE  last  night.  Other  regts»  in  Div.  are  6th  Jager 
and  233rd  R.I . 

Swett , 

G-2,  2nd  D.I.  U.S.  Lt . 


From:  Lt.  Swett. 

At  :  SPIRE. 

Date:  6  Oct.  Hour:  12:18  .  No .  7 . 


To:  G-3. 

No  change  in  French  lines  in  this  Division.  Rt  of 
€lst  Fr .  Division  on  left  of  22nd  has  pushed  forward  beyond 
tr .  Le  BRAS . 


G-3,  2nd  U.S. 


Swett , 

Lt . 


2nd  Division  -  October  6,  1918. 

MESSAGE  from  Div.  O.P.A. 

Hour:  2:30  PM 

Ammunition  dump  on  fire  266.60  -  285.30.  Fire  covers 
some  distance  either  side  that  point.  Our  artillery  fire 
registered  in  that  area.  Some  stragglers  seen  going  into 
woods  around  same.  Artillery  fire  great,  keep  it  up. 

G-2. 

C/G 

C/S 

G/3 

Art.  Brig. 


October  6,  1918. 

3:20  P  .M .  Gen’l.  Ely  phoned  Gen’l.  Lejoune  asking  him 
to  instruct  Gen'l.  Bowley  to  stop  firing  short  as  killing 
many  men. 

Gen’l.  Lejeune  says  pull  back  to  original  1st  position 
back  to  ridge.  Leave  men  of  our  Brig,  in  front  line  tonight 
and  relieving  brigade  will  pass  thru. 


MESSAGE  from  Div.  O.P. 
Hour:  3:25  P ,M . 


2nd  Division,  Oct.  6,  1918. 


3:15  P.M.  German  counter  attack  started  north  of  ST. 
ETIENNE.  The  artillery  broke  it  up. 


G-; 


\ 


P.  M.  October  6,  1918. 

4:39  P.M.  October  6,  1918.  Message  received  from  airplane. 

15:30  Rather  violent  enemy  bombardment  at  V  5  H  0  (  one 
kilometer  east  of  Farm  MEDEAH . 

15:55  Battery  in  action  at  V  2  P  0. 


The  observer  called  many  times  A.U.I. 
illery  lire  control.  A.U.I.  did  not  put  out 
The  observer  requested  fire  on  C  5  B  0.  Saw 
fall  in  the  neigh borhood  of  this  objective, 
ions:  50  meters  to  the  right  and  short. 


for  an  art- 
its  panel . 
several  shots 
Sent  correct- 


A.U.I.  12th  Regt .  1st  Bn. 


Message  received  8:55  P.M.  Oct.  6th  by  G-3  from  4th  Brigade. 

Bo  you  know  whether  the  French  have  gotten  the  entire 
town  of  ST.  ETIENNE  or  not.  I  don’t  think  they  have  either. 
The  Boche  are  still  in  there,  you  think.  I  would  warn  those 
people  about  that  left  flank  of  course  you  know  more  about 
it  than  we  do.  They  are  closer  there. 


8:45  P.M.  Oct,  6,  1918.  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade. 

The  order  seems  to  say  that  they  will  come  back,  but 
the  General  says  leave  them  there.  Just  as  you  and  I  talked 
it  over.  They  have  received  that  order,  haven’t  they.  You 
had  better  tell  them  to  do  that.  The  General  is  afraid  there 
might  be  something  happening  on  your  flank,  don't  you  see. 

I  don't  think  they  will  get  up  there  by  daylight,  anyhow. 


8:50  P.M.  Oct.  6,  1918.  General  Lejeune  to  Col.  La.y  , 

Liaison  with  Corps. 

Tell  General  Paulin  I  appreciate  his  kindness  and 
courtesy  and  the  regimental  commanders,  who  had  charge  of 
that  business  there  I  am  sure  they  will  appreciate  his 
courtesy  in  every  way.  Bid  he  think  they  were  sound.  Low 
tell  him,  Lay,  that  we  appreciate  his  courtesy  and  kindness, 
and  I  tell  him  the  men  how  considerate  he  was  of  them.  They 
will  appreciate  it,  I  know. 


8:54  P.M.  Oct.  6,  1918.  Adjutant  4th  Brigade. 

I  told  you  one  thing  and  the  orders  states  a  little 
different.  I  told  you  to  leave  1  -  ,£  -  3  -  and  the  order 
apparently  changes  that.  The  General  wants  you  to  leave  it 
as  I  told  you.  All  right,  you  are  doing  that  already. 


8:57  P.M.  Oct.  6,  1918.  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade. 

Where  did  you  send  those  guides,  I  know,  but  Matthews 
gave  instructions  for  that.  Directed  them  to  go  to  the 
church.  Wait  just  a  minute.  Here  is  Matthews.  Matthews 
said  he  gave  instructions  over  and  over  again,  to  go  to 
church.  The  guides  came  back  to  this  P.C,  Those  were  his 
instructions  over  and  over  again.  I  didn't  hear  Matthews 

give  the  order  but  I  heard  him  tell  then .  If  we  can  get 

them  we  will  send  them  back  to  you. 

Matthews  said  how  do  you  know  they  came  here,  Mr. 
Watson  said  he  saw  the  order?  The  truck  driver  had  no 
written  order. 


<  i*\ 


\ 


October  6,  1910. 


P. 


M . 


Message  f r on  0 .P . B . 
Rec’cl  9-10  P.M. 


2nd  Division,  A.  E.  F. 
6,  October,  1910. 


Cur  barraSe  started  on  our  left  at 
on  40.  There  was  some  counter  activity 


Oh  15;  lasted  until 
from  enemy  artillery. 


Cy  -  C.G. 

C.  of  S. 
G-3 

Art.  Brig. 


G- 


*0  « 


October  6th,  1910. 

3-ra  ^brigade. 

r  11 .  <c5  P.M.  Gen '  1  Lejeune  says  some  of  our  own  friends 
v.ill  come  up  tonight  and  pass  on  thru.  ./e  eta-ir  here  in 
support. 


No  time  indicated. 

..  ,  „  October  6,  1910. 

Memorandum  from  C01.  Rhea  to  Col.  Mitchell. 

I  am  sending  you  a  map  on  which  is  marked  our  approx¬ 
imate  front  line  and  an  area  which  we  suspect  there  are  some 
oche  guns.  Please  send  an  intelligent  officer  with  a  small 
patrol  to  scout  the  area  referred  to  and  mark  locations  of 
ciny  guns  and  ammunition  for  same  in  that  area  . 

y°u  have  a  good  topographer  (officer)  please  send 
lru  to  the  front  lines  and  tell  him  to  get  in  touch  with  our 
people  there,  sketch  our  front  lines  accurately  on  a  map  to 
show  the  situation  late  this  afternoon.  This  in  order  that 
I  may  furnish  accurately  to  the  Brigade  which  is  going  thro- 
to-night,  the  position  of  our  lines  and  their  jumping 
oil  line.  It  seems  impossible  to  get  anything  definite  by 
telephone.  We  should,  reconnoiter  the  whole  line  and  stay 
our  there  until  about  5:00  P.M.  so  as  to  furnish  us  an  acc¬ 
urate  sketch  as  of  late  this  afternoon. 


A  ■  M  .  October  7,  1918. 
Headquarters  at  SOMME -PY,  October  7,  1910. 

10:15  A.M.,  Oct.  7,  1910.  Message  from  Major  Roberts.  Liai¬ 
son  with  4th  Brigade. 


Colonel  Lee  at  0:40  A.M.  reports  they  have  captured  11 
prisoners  near  ST .ETIENNE  this  morning.  They  state  they 
belong  to  the  10th  Division-  this  may  mean  the  10th  Regiment. 
Prisoners  stated  they  intended  to  attack  this  morning.  When 
asked  why  they  didn't,  said  they  did  not  know.  Colonel  Lee 
states  that  our  front  line  battalion  reports  ST. ETIENNE  in 
the  hands  of  the  Boche.  He  has  just  received  word  that  the 
rench  occupy  it.  He  will  endeavor  to  find  out  exactly  who 
does  hold  the  town.  Taken  near  ST. ETIENNE.  He  does  not  re¬ 
port  anything  but  what  is  contained  above. 


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J  1  • 


October  7,  1918. 


M . 


From:  Lt.  Swett. 

At  :  22nd  D.I. 

Date:  7  Oct.  Hour:  9:20 
To  :  G-3. 


Rec*d.  11:30  A.M. 


No.  10. 


1*  Confirming  telephone  messages: 

^  French  lost  ST.  ETIENNE  in  attack  during  fog  at 
Retaken  about  8:30  including  cemetery.  C.G. 

^-cwd  Div.  asks  that  U.S.  troops  be  extended  if  possible 
as  far  as  crossing  of  road  and  unirrrproved  road  at  51.38 
or  else  to  cross  road  47.39. 

^ •  R^nd  Division  will  be  relieved  tonight  by  7th 
^  ^  °  ^  (French)  Division  P.C.  remains  here  (48.89)  I 
shall  remain  with  relieving  Division  unless  receiving 
otner  instructions. 

,3*  Communication  with  YYA.GRAM  from  here  is  very 
difficult  and  slow,  and  in  an  emergency  falls  down  com¬ 
pletely  ,  as  at  6:45  this  morning.  The  French  are  trying 
+  SS1  ^.^irect  Tine  to  WAGRAJI .  from  Hq .  XI  Army  Corps, 
at  oT .  MARIE-a-PY .  I  cam  sometimes  hear  Surprise  op¬ 
erator,  but.  3ince  yesterday  noon  have  been  unable  to 

Surprise  3  or  Surprise  7.  Possibly  a  defect  in 
WAGRAM  switchboard. 

4.  (For  G-2)  German  prisoner  of  213  Division 
captured  S.E.  of  ST.  ETIENNE  night  5/6  Oct.  says  his 
division  has  beer,  expecting  reinforcements  for  the  past 
6  days  which  have  not  come,  and  they've  almost  given  up 
hope  of  their  coming.  2  Divisions  expected. 


G-3,  2nd  Div. 


Swett , 
Lt. 


Telephone  message  received  11:50  A.M,  Oct.  7,  from  4th 
Brigade  Hq. 


^ ^Commanding  officer  of  6th  has  sent  a  patrol  to  ST. 
ETIENNE  to  see  whether  or  not  French  occupy  the  town. 
The  patrol  reports  they  were  fired  upon  from  the  cem¬ 
etery  and  from  the  west  end  of  the  town.  They  are  con¬ 
fident  that  they  received  Boche  fire  from  the  west  end 
of  the  town.  The  officer  commanding  the  patrol  and  the 
second  in  command  were  both  wounded  by  that  fire.  The 
patrol  remained  in  place  in  the  gap  between  our  left  and 
the  French  .  The  French  may  occupy  most  of  the  town  but 
the  Boche  are  in  the  western  part  and  in  the  cemetery. 

As  to  occupying  the  town  or  advancing  to  connect  up 
with  the  French  in  the  left  it  is  not  recommended  to 
make  a  special  operation  of  this.  It  should  be  done  as 
a  part  of  operations  attended  by  a  general  advance  with 
some  preparation  fire  at  H  hour.  We  know  where  the 
Boche  are  in  front  of  our  lines  and  we  are  covering  our 
sector.  This  covers  everything  you  asked  this  morning. 


p.  II. 


October  7,  1918. 


2nd  Division,  A.E.F. 
7,  October,  1918. 


Message  from  O.P.B. 


Rec’d.  1:18  P .M 


Boche  are  digging  in  at  265.30  - 
265.80  -  285.50.  Q^uite  a  large  force 


285 .30  to  a  point 
in  an  open  field. 


Artillery  notified. 
C.  of  S. 


G-2. 


From!  Lt .  Swett. 

At  :  22  Div. 

Date:  7  Oct.  Hour:  1:30  Ho.  9. 

To  :  G- 3 . 

1.  C.G.  22nd  Div.  is  making  arrangements  with  C.G. 
4th  Brigade  for  our  taking  over  ST.  ETIELNE . 

2.  \7hat  are  French  on  our  right  doing.  They  were 
reported  today  P  ,M .  as  progressing  with  difficulty  1  K. 
N.  of  OREFEUIL. 

3.  V/ould  like  2nd  Div.  dispositions.  Tracing 
paper  herewith. 

4.  Location  of  new  Artillery  P.C.?  Do  the  other 
P.C.’s  remain  where  they  were? 

5.  C.G.  XI  ’’Army  Corps  asks  me  to  say  to  U.S. 
Command  that  in  his  advance  of  Oct.  5  he  did  his  best 
to  relieve  situation  of  our  division. 

Swett , 

Lt . 


G-3,  2nd  Div. 


October  7,  1918. 


P.M. 


From: 

Lt.  Swett. 

At  : 

22  Div. 

Date: 

7  Cct.  Hour: 

To  : 

G-3. 

2:40, 


17  o 


11. 


1.  Germans  massing  in  woods  N-E  of  ST.  ETIENNE  (map 
squares  55  and  56),  Proba,bly  for  counter  attack  tonight  or 
early  in  morning, 

2*  How  can  I  get  phone  connection  with  the  new  P.C.? 
WAGRA1I  couldnt  tell  me,  neither  could  XI  A.C. 

3.  Please  send  me  wireless  code  and  wave-lengths  used. 
This  Division  does  not  know  how  to  get  2nd  Div.  bv  T.S.F., 
which  is  important  for  right  reg’t  of  2,2nd. 

Swett  -  Lt, 

C.G.  22nd  D.I,  wants  TJ.S.  Artillery  on  woods  59.55. 
63.49,  62.41, 

(Reverse)  K2  Allbright  -  G-3  SOMLIE-PY. 


From:  Lt.  Swett# 

At  :  22  D.I,  Urgent 

Date:  7  Oct.  Hour:  3:15.  No.  11. 

To  :  G-3. 


1.  Germans  massing  in  woods  N-E  of  ST.  ETIENNE  (map 
squares  64,  65,  55,  56)  for  counter  attack  tonight  or  to¬ 
morrow  morning. 

2.  C.G.  22nd  Div.  reouests  immediate  artillerv  fire 
on  woods  at  59.55,  62.49.  62.41. 

3.  How  do  I  get  phone  connection  with  new  P.C,  of  Div? 

4.  Please  send  wireless  code  and  wave-length  used  - 
22nd  D.I.  does  not  know  how  to  get  2nd  by  T.F.S, 

Swett, 

Concentrations  ordered.  Lt. 


Field  message  received  4:50  P.M.  Cct.  7,  1918,  from  Gen.  Ely. 

It  is  estimated  that  at  least  200  of  the  enemy  are  in  the 
town  and  more  are  seen  filtering  from  over  the  hill  into  the 
town.  It  is  believed,  that  they  are  trying  to  filter  into  the 
N.E.  end  of  the  town  and  drive  the  remaining  French  out. 

Their  barrage  did  not  play  on  part  of  town  to  the  N.E.  of 
church.  They  occupy  a  trench  near  the  town,  between  us  and 
the  town.  They  are  probably  trying  to  strike  the  French  right 
flank  and  later  our  left  flank.  It  is  believed  necessary  for 
the  Americans  to  advance  some  troops  (probably  a  Bn.)  to  oc¬ 
cupy  trench  between  us  and  the  town  as  soon  as  possible,  or 
else  advance  here  soon. 


P.C.  Nauiin  Rec’d  2nd  Div,  5  P.M, 

From  Lay  to  Chief  Staff,  2nd  Div.  3:45  P.M.  Oct.  7. 

Chief  Staff  personally  called  on  me  and  requested  that 
we  send  men  to  cooperate  with  11  Corps  now  in  ST.  ETIENNE. 

e  s  s  it  is  out  of  11  Corps  sector  and  they  wish  to  go  back 
to  their  Sector  as  they  fear  a  counter  attack.  The  11  Corps 
say  when  they  do  not  hold  ST.  ETIENNE  that  the  Boche  come  in 
there  and  shoot  up  their  flank  with  machine  guns.  I  told  him 
I  had  reported  it  and.  he  requested  me  to  inform  you  again  and 
have  you  relieve  the  French  11  Corps  in  ST.  S.  when  you  could. 

H.  Lay  over. 

I  hear  that  the  other  brigade  of  the  36  is  in  the  Army  reserve. 
The  Corps  do  not  know  where  is  but  think  it  is  to  the 

westward  some  place. 

Chief  Staff,  2nd 


'  ■  «t  _ 


. 


1 


P.  M. 


Intelligence  report 

G-3. 


received  6:45  P.M. 


October  7th,  1918, 
Oct,  7th,  from  G-3  by 


on  the°l eft ^  information  furnished  the  31st  A.C.  by  the  Army 

heavy  art il i prv  ^om  a  sta^ement  of  prisoners  of  the  33rc 

fall  baoV  fnr?r  1  “nLom  heavy  artillery  has  received  orders  tb 

iSp-  two  davs^d?vRKcn?L?:nl  £bat  the  iafa^y  should  hold  dur- 
declare  thH  °n  ^PPE-  Some  prisoners  on  the  8Cth  D.R, 

withdraw  V"  i  n°a  the  of  Oct.  the  enemy  should  continue  his 
wixnara  al  in  a  northerly  direction. 


nsmorandum  received  7:00  P*Mi,  Oct,  7th,  by 


Following  is  a  list  of  material 
Marines  4th  Oct.  to  7th  Oct.  1913. 

5-8 1 s  some  ammunition 


captured 


G-3. 
bv  the 


3rd  Bn. .  6th 


1  minenwerfer  and  ammunition  for  same 
17  heavy  machine  earns 
50  light  machine  suns 

Much  electrical  and  signal  equipment 
3  heavy  wagons 

1  cart 

1500  (  2x8)  mine  beams 
1500  (  4x8)  mine  beams 


Message  from  C.O.  4th  M.  G,  Bn.,  11:00  P,¥. 

'A)  "D"  day  -  Oct.  8th,  1913. 

f  x  bour - 5:15  hours. 

lb)  The  troops  will  be 
minus  one  hour. 


Oct,  7th  to  G-3 


in  position  for  the  attack  at  "H*1 


Corps,  P*M*->  0ct*  7th*  1918*  Message  from  Col.  Lay,  Liaison  with 

tn  artillery  is  firing  short  in  ST.  ETIENNE.  Raise  the  fire 
e  north  and  east  more.  Firing  too  short  into  ST.  ETIENNE. 


Tel. e phone  message,  Rec»d  11:50.  7  Oct.,  ‘18. 

*  General  potto  15,  General  WAUL  IN  to  General  LEJEUNE. 

a  .  erai_GOURAUD  informs  me  that  according  to  information  of 

ofi^er  elements  of  the  Second  U.S.  Division  are  located 
€  ^b  the  Camp  at  41.58,  in  liaison  with  the  11th  Army 

a  ?erir'an  nest  of  resistance  still  exists  in  the 
laoynntn  of  trenches  1000  meters  north  of  ST,  ETIENNE,  The 
General  commanding  the  Army  formally  orders  that  you  clean  up 

snestJf  resistance  tomorrow  morning  which  takes  the  right  of 
; $  „"e^ePth,  plvlSl0r*  by  flank  and  that  you  verify  and  reinforce 

neea  re  the  situation  of  your  units  which  are  located  further- 
est  north. 


Headquarters 

_  ,  October  7th, 

Report  (SO  o'clock  -  20  o'clock)  of  U. 
liaison  officer  with  73rd  Division  (French) 
Division. 


73rd  Division, 

1918. 

Chas,  H,  Livingston 
on  right  of  Second 


Nothing 
since  the 
eries  and 
by  way  of 


of  importance  to  report.  The  lines  have  not  changed 
report  of  last  night.  Continual  fire  of  French  batt- 
machine  guns  to  sweep  the  woods  and  break  entanglement 
preparation  for  pending  operations. 

(Cont‘d  next  page) 


s 


October  7,  1918. 


fCont ' d 


No 

from  last  page) 


time  indicated. 


The  Germans  replied  hut  feebly 
lines  and  back  areas. 


by  harassing  fire  on  front 


Liaison  maintained  with  the  2nd 
Headquarters  of  the  73rd  Division  now 
ounced  sy  an  earlier  communication. 
A.M . 


Division  on  the  left. 

in  the  position  ann- 
Change  took  place  at 


9 


C  .H .  Livingston, 

T+  ,  ,  1st  Lt .  C .  of  I . 

It  has  been  impossible  to  get  in  touch  by  telephone  with  2nd 
division  headquarters  ever  since  it  left  P'.C.  WAGRAM. 

Report  of  C,  H.  Livingston 
C.  of  I .  (20.20) 

G-3  . 


Message  iron  Capt.  Steck  to  Lt .  Swett . 


The  2nd  Division  can  communicate  with  the  22nd  Drench 
uiv.  ,  by  means  of  radio  in  the  following  way:- 

Ey  changing  wave  length  from  1025  Jwave  length  of  21st 
corps  net)  to  1300  (wave  length  of  11th  Corps  net)  and  trans¬ 
mitting  message  on  that  wave  length.  If  the  22nd  Division 
wishes  to  send  messages  to  the  2nd  Division  they  must  change 


wave  length.  If  either  Division 


is  unable  to  raise  the  other 


ThpCp^r^ay  ?iS  messase  throuSh  his  respective  Corps  stations. 
The  2nd  Div.  line  on  call  sheet  is  No.  160. 


SQUADRON  No .  27 .  _  Observer,  2nd  Lieut.  SCHLACHT5R . 

TO  SECOND  DIVISION: 


6:4b,  Tanks  moving  at  U-6-D-2.  6:50*  Battery 

7:00,  Friendly  troops  advancing  at 
l-ou-u.  7:lo,  briendly  troops  advancing  at  22-U-0. 

ft:..  n  =  2,?,  plane3  flew  over  ST.ETIElulE  again.  Violent  flDies 
m  the  M.rf.  part  of  the  Village.  Still  no  life  in  the  village 
and  on  the  roads  leading  to  it.  b 

.  The^Boche  persists  in  firing  on  plane  when  it  flew  over 


Message  from  O.P.A. 
Rec'd  6-45  A.M. 


A.M. 


October  8,  1918. 


2nd  Division,  A.E.F. 
8,  October,  1918. 


Very  little 
machine  gun 

i2MMrST%EMENKE-  White 
left.  Visibility  ooor. 


counter  battery  work* 
fire  on  our  front  and 


quite  a  bit 
an  occasional  shell 
rockets  noticed  goinr  un 

G-2. 


of 

fall- 
on  our 


Message  from  O.P.A. 
Rec’d  6-50  A.M. 


Oct.  8th,  1918. 


Cy-C.G. 


heavy  shelling  on  our  center. 
C,  of  S.  G-3  Art.  Brig. 


oituation  at  7:30  o'clock.  Oct.  8,  1918. 

The  division  attacked  at  5:15  and  the  attack  is  progressing 

o?  l6h  tUt  StlffSr  ln  the  nfighborhoSd' 

at  5  45  ^  The  Getrever  Freund  was  passed 

thp  8.10  the  ^aldmulle  Lager  was  reached.  At  6:10 

the  roId'sS?  i°n  th®ri^ht  of  the  73rd  Division  had  reached 

ad  skirting  the  southern  limits  of  the  BOIS-de-DINDON. 

LhonpRePT°rt  ll0‘r,2^3‘  Fr0rn:  lst  CorPs«  Lt.  Thornton,  by 
phone.  Time:  7:40  h.,  Oct.  8,  1918. 


2nd  Division  states  that  they 
Quiet  night. 

G-2  No.  1741. 


-  held  Hill  223. 


8.07  A.M. ,  October  8,  1918.  Aeroplane  message. 

Counter  battery  work  on  hostile  battery  at  E  8  0  2, 

» 


at  8:07. 


8.20  A.M.  Oct.  8th,  Message  from  liaison 
with  3rd  Brig,  to  G-3  office. 


officer  of  2nd  F.A. 


f ,  The  artillery  is  now  holding  a  standing  barrage  on  ti 
final  objective.  The  Infantry  on  the  right  and  left  have  at¬ 
tained  their  first  objective.  Don’t  know  how  they  are  on  the 
linal  objective.  Have  not  anything  from  the  left  battalion 
which  went  out  as  combat  liaison.  That  is,  we  haven't  re¬ 
ceived  any  report  from  the  combat  liaison. 


8:25  A.M.  Oct.  8,  1918.  Message  from  C.O.  71st  Brigade. 
Requesting  more  ambulances. 


8:27  A.M.  Oct.  8,  1918.  Message  from  Lt . 
Officer  with  73rd  Division. 


Livingston,  Liaison 


It  is  impossible  to  call  you  on  the  phone.  I  am  send¬ 
ing  the  courier  to  get  any  news  that  might  be  useful  regarding 
the  attack.  The  General  would  like  to  know  “H"  hour  of  the  at¬ 
tack  has  already  come  off.  Please  indicate  any  progress  made 


A .  LI . 


October  8,  1918. 


MESSAGE  FROM  O.P.A.  2nd  Division,  A.E.F. 

Rec’d  8:40  A.M.  8  October,  1918. 

Reports  that  they  think  they  have  seen  our  troops 
just  north  of  the  ST. ETIENNE  -  SEMIDE  road.  Tanks  op¬ 
erating  at  c65.80  -  264.50.  About  100  prisoners  have 
just  cone  out  of  woods  with  their  hands  up  at  about  265. 
70  -  284.30. 

Cy  -  C.G.,  C.  of  S.,  G-2 . 

G-3,  Art*  Brig. 


8:45  A.M*  October^O,  1918.  71st  Brigade.  To  C  of  9  2nd  Di 
Held  up.  50 /a  casualties ,  An  sending  companies  from 
support.  30  prisoners  reported  here.  The  left  regiment. 


8:47  A.M.  ,  October  8,  1918.  Wireless  message  to  Lt. 
Livingston.  Liaison  Officer,  73rd  Division. 

Report  what  you  know  of  situation  of  73rd  Division. 

G-3. 


8:50  A.M.  Oct.  8,  1918.  Message  from  71st  Brigade. 

Left  element  at  6:10  A.M.  -  line  100  meters  north  of 
road  running  west  of  ST.  ETIENNE.  Have  encountered  many 
machine  gun  nests  all  along.  1  lieutenant  casualty  . 

At  7:00  A.M,  the  barrage  line  was  2-f-  kilometers 
north  of  ST. ETIENNE,  and  the  troops  were  progressing 
along  fine,  Standing  up  well .  Few  wounded.  The  right 
element  is  progressing.  No  further  news. 


6:55  A.M.  Oct.  8,  1918.  Message  from  71st  Brigade. 

The  right  element  passed  the  intermediate  objective 

on  time. 


9:01  A.M.  October  8,  1918.  Col.  Lay  Liaison  Officer  with 
Corps . 

Colonel  Lay  reports  at  8:30  that  French  troops  were 
seen  in  the  square:  26-36-27-37,  in  the  lower  half. 


2nd  Division,  A.E.F. , 

MESSAGE  FROM  O.P.A.  8,  October,  1918. 

Rec  »d  9:05  A.M. 

Great  deal  of  Boche  movement  on  cross  roads  at  265. 
10  -  287.90;  this  movement  is  of  troops  in  close  order 
moving  south  about  1  kilometer  south  of  MACHAULT.  There 
are  Boche  troops  standing  stationary  along  this  road 
between  the  crossroads  and  MACHAULT.  It  would  be  well 
to  shell  this  road  on  both  sides  of  the  cross  roads.. 

Cy  -  C  .G.  ,  C .  of  Sv ,  G-2. 

G-3,  Art.  Brig. 


9:08  A.M.  October  8,  1918.  From  General  Bowley  (^rom  15th 

F.A.  )  . 

That  the  Colonel  said  he  had  received  word  from  the 
2  colonels  of  infantry:  one  on  the  left  said  he  had  been 
held  up,  but  did  not  say  where  he  had  been  held  up:  the 
one  on  the  right  progressing. 


A.  October  1916. 

Important 
ITctified  G-3. 

Fron:  Lt .  Swett.  At:  F.C.  7  th  D.  I.  Date:  6  Oct.  '16. 

Hour:  9:15  A.M.  Ho:  12. 

G-3. 

1.  Situation  cf  7th  D.I. 

Left  Regiment  at  24.70 
Center  Regiment  at  27.61 
Right  Regiment  at  36.55 

2.  ’That  is  present  situation  of  2nd  Div.? 

nave  heard  indirectly  that  left  of  71st  Brigade  is 

well  beyond  ST.  ETIENiLS,  Anything  more  definite? 

o.  Division  at  left  of  7th  has  not  advanced 
'^ch»  its  right  is  2  k.  behind  7th  D.I.  left  element. 

4.  Chief  of  Staff,  22nd  D.I,  asks  that  his 
liaison  officer,  Capt.  RCUVILLCIS,  return  at  once  to  his 
Division. 

5.  What  is  the  wireless  call  for  the  2nd  Div.? 
Also  the  wave-length? 

G  3  2nd  Div.  U.8.  Domne— Py  3 n we 1 1 , 


October  6,  1916.  9:30  A.’!, 

Cur  barrage  short.  Killing  Liaison  agents  and  section 
leaders.  French  tanks  with  Col.  Jackson,  French  Tank  Comm¬ 
ander. 

(This  transmitted  to  Div.  Hq.). 


October  8,  1918,  9:45  A.M. 

to  G-3. 


Message  from  G-2,  3rd  Irigade, 


French  Tank  Commander  just  sent  in  report  that  our 
barrage  there  killed  or  wounded  their  agent  of  liaison  and 
section  leader.  That  is  from  the  tanks  on  the  right. 


October  8,  1918.  9:50  A.M. 

Surprise  7  asks  reports  from  Regtl  Condrs  and  IMG., 
Dn.  C.O.  are  all  casualties  i.e.,  killed,  wounded,  sick, 
missing,  Major  Hall  called  up  C.o.'s  for  data-think  for 

relief . 


9:52  A.M.  October  8,  1918.  71st  Brigade. 

Lhe  Division  on  our  right  advanced  in  the  woods,  and 
tney  probably  advanced  one  or  three-quarters  of  a  kilom- 
eter,  ^they  had  lots  of  trouble  with  machine  guns. 

,  Message  just  received  that  some  machine-guns  and 
enfilade  fire  from  right  valley  just  north  of  MEDEAH 
Game  ^rora  the  4th  M.G.  Bn.  A  messenger  from  C. 

A  141st  Infantry  came  in.  Ke  was  knocked  out  when  they 
went  over.  He  was  knocked  out  for  about  an  hour.  He  re¬ 
ported  in  here  though  afterwards  and  said  as  far  as  he 
could  see  everything  was  fine,  only  that  the  French  were 
not  advancing  as  fast  as  they  were. 

From  all  information  we  have  things  are  going  very 
well.  On  your  left  the  French  are  going  off  well. 


-1 ♦ 


Message  from 
Hour  9:58  A, 

rre  have 
285.90.  The 
left  of  that 
rear . 


Div.  O.P.A. 

M. 


October  8th,  1918, 
2nd  Divio ion-Oct .  8,  1918. 


e-ot,.en  site  of  Poche  at  Coordinates  of  265.20 
^oods  should  be  shelled  500  meters  right  and 
point  and  then  combed  immediately  after  to  the 


Telephone  message 
10:15  A,  M.  Oct. 


received  from  Adjutant 
8th,  1918. 


71st  Brigade,  at 


rip-ht* ^  ffom  th~  information  I  have  our  line  ir 

007  n  00 -°£  *hs  seotor  runs  265.0  -  285.3  266.0  -  285.5 

are  heTi  duc  east  to  eastern  boundary.  Troops 

obie-t^v^  tr>  4‘frC  cy.  ;;acllinc  ?un  fire  from  r.ests  near  our 
Ocje^t^vo  to  the  north  and  are  digging  in. 


From:  Lt.  Bwctt. 

At  :  p.  c.  7  D  I. 

Dat  e :  8  Oc  t .  Hour :  10 : 20  No .  13. 

0-3 

1. 

20.73 
at  ion 
left. 

8-ctt, 

Lt . 


7th  D.I.  front 
-  25.70  -  38.55  • 


passes  through  these 


points: 

„  .  ,  .  .  33.61  -  33.53  -  38.50.  No  inform¬ 

al  to  liaison  bet rre -n  7th  D.I.  right  and  American 


BriSa°nbym®S-a?S  re09ivel  at  10:23  A<M*  Oct.  8th  from  3rd 


0—5. 


nf  P  i  en°h'7ers  held  up  on  our  rirht  500  yards  south 
6N  objective  oy  machine  sun  fire.  The  liaison  batt- 

b-ttodor,h?ld3J?P50  yards  fro!r'  its  objective.  Liaison 
'  taij-on  is  hex!  up  half  way  between  French  and  71st  Brig. 


^0:30  A.M#  Oct,  8th,  1916.  To  Chief  of  Staff,  37th  Divisior 

nrmi^Y?'r  peopi!  haV£  done  vcrY  verY  *ell  as  far  as  we 
*.-*«*•  0f  course,  reports  are  rather  meagre.  They 

nnr+h1«Jinf  in  about  0n  th8  £reneral  line  1-1/2  kilometers 

anv  starJed-  ,Pe  don,t  ^nt  them  to  go  forward 

because  the  people  on  our  right  haven't  ad- 

^cteod‘  They  a^e  getting  along  fine  -  that  is  about  all  I 

\y0U'  A  rood  many  coming  in  but  not  ex¬ 

tremely  heavy. 


' 


, 


A.  M.  October  6,  1918. 

10:40  A.M.  Octo'ber  8,  1918.  Message  rec’d  from  12th  F.A. 

o/!  lne  recluest  the  Infantry  a  "barrage  was  fired 
i  on  the  line  485.48  -  52.47,  which  was  report- 

ea  \ery  effective  and  drove  out  the  Doche.  Immediately 
.terward  more  fire  on  parallel  to  that  and  500  meters  north- 
.  -Lrencn.es  at  264.5  -  284.9  full  of  Germans. 


10,45  October  8,  1918.  Wireless  to  11th  Corps  (French) 

<"Yr  artillery  observers  report  large  concentration 
i  enemy  troops  in  woods  four  kilometers  west  of  MACHAULT . 

commend  artillery  concentrat ion  on  those  woods.  Will  assist 
if  you  desire. 


10:55  A.M.  October  8,  1918.  Ties  sage  to  Gen. 
General  Ely. 


Lejeune  from 


General  Ely  reports  that  one  battalion  of  the  French 
on  ins  right  had  been  driven  back  and  retreated  through  his 
lines  and  that  his  men  suffered  very  heavy  casualties. ' 

c  one  •‘■.rnold  is  either  killed,  wounded  or  missing,  and 
that  it  is  necessary  for  him  in  order  to  hold  to  be  in  add- 
troops.  He  was  directed  to  do  so.  He  requests 
that  Jivision  Headquarters  take  up  with  the  Corps  most  empha¬ 
tically  this  matter  and  direct  French  reinforcements  put  in 
so  as  to  push  the  left  of  their  line  forward. 


Telephone  message  rec’d  10:55  A.M.  Oct.  8,  1918,  from 
Hdqrs .  71st  Frigade.  ' 


* e  are  in  a.  pretty  lad  mess  on  the  right  flank. 

It  is  essential  that  we  have  support  at  once.  This  comes 
from  Parker.  The  French  went  by  and  then  came  back  through 
eir  mes  and  left  them  up  in  the  air  and  they  were  shot 

up.  You  think  you  have  your  whole  right  Regiment  in  the  line 
practically. 


11:00  A.M.  October  8,  19  18.  General  Lejeune  to  71st 
brigade,  C.G. 

1  have  given  orders  to  General  Ely  to  support  your 
flank,  I  told  him  to  go  ahead  to  support  your  flank  -  to  put 
in  everything  he  had  if  necessary,  is  that  back  in  the  Div¬ 
ision?  I  will  try  to  do  it, General.  He  is  the  one  that  sent 
t  e  word .  Where  is  our  Divisional  machine  gun  battalion, 
ihat  was  put  on  the  right  too  -  it  was  in  the  order.  I  wi 1 1 
see  if  we  can  get  yours  up  General.  We  are  sending  up  water 
in  barrels  and  trucks.  You  will  have  to  send  your  wagons 
bacx  and  get  it.  I  don’t  know  exactly  where  it  is  -  but  about 
where  the  ammunition  is,  and  your  combat  wagons  will  have  to 
take  the  ammunition  up  and  the  other  wagons  the  water.  We 
cannot  take  it  to  the  front  lines.  You  will  have  to  do  it. 

I  am  trying  to  call  up  the  Corps  now.  The  French  Division 
seems  to  be  up  on  the  left.  I  will  try  and  have  the  whole 
Division  sent  up.  I  am  trying  to  get  the  21st  Corps. 


11:13  A.M.  Oct.  8,  1918,  Message  to  Colonel  Lay,  Corps 
Liaison  Officer. 

Situation  on  our  right  is  serious.  The  French  Div¬ 
ision  attacking  it  was  defeated  on  its  left  and  the  men 
ran  through  our  flank,  in  a  mob,  and  left  our  flank  up  in 
the  air.  The  battalion  we  had  there,  which  is  only  a 
small  battalion,  having  what  is  left  of  6  days’  fighting 
was  very  badly  cut  up  . 

(Cont’d  next  page) 


October  6,  1916. 


A  >  ** 

-i  •  • 

(Cont’d  frori  last  page) 


0n^  of  Colonels ,  Co  Lonel  Arnold,  in  command,  was 

billed,  wounded  or  captured  and  nearly  all  the 
Uiiicers  were  killed  or  wounded ,  and  we  are  supporting  it, 
ut  General  rhi tworth,  who  commands  the  71st  brigade,  asked 
that  m  view  of  the  weakened  condition  of  the  2nd  Division, 

+  v r?1SU 0 f  the  3rci  :  ri  D.de  protecting  his  right  flank 
716  e  supported  by  the  other  brigade  and  machine  gun 
^  ^Jon  0 -  ^is  Division.  He  wants  that  other  brigade 
-■i  ought  up.  he  is  way  up  there  in  front  with  his  right 
flank  exposed  entirely.  The  French  are  back  in  ’-1LADSAK 

again.  They  got  no  left.  It  is  .gone,  and  it  leaves  a. 


^ap^  Oi  o  or  ‘i  Ki  ioneters.  He  will  either  have  to  fall 
'  acf »  or  he. will  have  to  have  the  French  go  up.  7/e  are 
oU-  -porting  it  with  all  we  have  but  those  men  are  finished 
and  should  not  ve  required  to  fight  three  or  four  days  to 
rectify  something  that  happened  on  our  right.  I  think  the 
french  Corps  ought  to  put  in  French  Troops;  the  situation 
is  very  serious  there,  on  account  of  the  defeat  of  the 

frencn,  who  came  through  our  troops  running,  driven  back 
cy  the  Do che. 


3  or 


11:14  A.M.-  October  8,  19  16. 
Liaison  with  the  73rd. 


From  Lt .  Livingston,  in 


of  road  ’  'IE  ALL  AH  - T  T  AXAGR  AN  to 

west  of  the 


From  woods  at  R.12  east 
snail  t  200  meters  southeast  of  the  word  COQ, 
rcsxl  -DELL AH  -  IflAXAGRAh  -  the  line  runs  a  Iona  the  northern 
edge  of  the  wood  scuth  of  R  12  and  the  blue'  broken  line 
•rCbC  vf  tnat .  (Location  of  line  of  73rd  Division). 


11:15  A,?!.  October  8,  1916.  From  2nd  F. 


A,  Rec ’ d  by  G- 3 


10:37  A. If.  Mes sage  rec'd  from  15th  F. A.  Slight 
firing  around  first  objective.  Large  concentrations  of  enemy 
o.  served  four  kilometers  due  west  of  NACHAJLT . 

10:40  A.?!.  'Tes sage  rec’d  from  12th  F.A.  At  the 
request  of  the  Infantry  a  barrage  was  fired  at  10:21  AH'. 


on  the  line  465.48-52.47  which 
and  drove  out  the  Doche. 


was  reported  very  effective 
I mwed lately  afterwards  mere  fire 
on  parallel  to  that  and  500  meters  northeast.  Trenches  at 
2 6  4 . 1 5 - 29  4 . 9  f u  1 1  of  G e mans  . 


11:30  A.M. 


October  6 


19  18 . 


-■en’ 1  Lly  to  Gen’ 1  Lejeune  sare  as  on  previous  'mess¬ 
age  re  Col.  Stuart  holding  one  In.  etc.  Suggests  sending 
trucks  to  help  other  Frigade  up  here  or  send  in  a  French' 
Division  to  relieve  the  French  Division  now  here  who  run 
all  the  time.  Asked  for  relief.  Says  men  all  in  but  can 
hold  on.  Gen’ 1.  Lejeune  sending  2  Go’s  Engineers.  Gen’ 1 
Ely  going  to  have  them  relieve  In. 


Field  Message  Rec’d  11:30  A.??,  Oct.  6,  1916,  from  Lt .  Swett, 
22nd  Division. 

Confirming  telephone  messages:  French  lest  ST. 

ETIENNE  in  attack  during  fog  at  6; 20.  Retaken  about  6:30, 
including  cemetery.  C.G.,  22nd  Division  asks  that  U.S.  treows 
be  extended  if  possible  as  far  as  crossing  of  read  and  un¬ 
improved  road  at  51.36  or  else  to  cross  road  47.39. 

(Cont’d  on  next  page) 


October  £,  1916. 


-i. 


(Cont'd  frori  last  page) 

One^  of  the  Colonels,  Colonel  Arnold,  in  co — and,  was 
!i.3;~ber  billed,  wounded  or  captured  and  nearly  all  the 
Officers  were  hilled  or  wounded,  and  we  are  supporting  it, 
ut  General  'hitworth,  who  co -rands  the  71st  brigade ,  asked 
that  in  view  of  the  weakened  condition  of  the  2nd  Division, 
particularly  of  the  3rd  Iri  ;ade  protecting  his  right  flank 
that  he  he  supported  by  the  otner  brigade  and  machine  ^un 
.j  at  i.a li on  of  his  Division,  he  wants  that  other  brigade 
ought  up.  he  is  way  up  there  in  front  with  his  right 
lank  exposed  entirely.  The  French  are  back  in  Tf!EADEAK 
again.  They  got  no  left.  It  is  gone,  and  it  leaves 


"  an 


of 


or  4  kilomete: 


a 


he  will  e  i  t  he  r  ha v e 


back,  or  he  will  have  to  nave  the  French  go 
oupjOx  oing  it  with  all  we  have  hat  those  men  are  finished 


up . 


to  fall 
7/e  are 


days 


Oi 


hink 


to 

the 


and  should  not  ve  required  to  fight  three  or  fou: 
rectify  something  that  happened  on  our  right.  I 
-trench  Corps  ought  to  put  in  Trench  Troops;  the  situation 
is  very  serious  there,  on  account  of  the  defeat  of  the 
trench,  who  came  through  our  troops  running,  driven  back 
by  the  Lcche. 


11:14  A.??.  October  0,  19  16. 
Liaison  with  the  73rd. 


iron  Lt .  Livingston,  in 


Fron  woods  at  R.12  east  of  road  "CEADE  AH-T TAXAGR  AN  to 
sna11  1  200  meters  southeast  of  the  word  COQ,  -  west  of  the 
T-xl  LDLAh  -  1IAXAGRAH  -  the  line  runs  along  the  northern 
edge  of  the  wood  scuth  of  R  12  and  the  blue  broken  line 
wec,-t  v.  f  tnat .  (Location  of  line  of  73rd  Division). 


11:  15 


A  7  T 

x X  «  .  .  < 


Oct  ober 


19  1 


■rom  2nd  F.  A.  Rec'd  by  G-3. 


.  ^  10:37  A. If.  Message  rec'd  from  15th  F. A.  Slight 

firing  around  first  objective.  Large  concent rat ions  of  enemy 
o- served  four  kilometers  due  west  of  MACRAULr. 

10:40  A.?I.  Message  rec’d  from  12th  F. A.  At  the 
request  of  the  Infantry  a  barrage  was  fired  at  10:21  Abb 
on  the  line  465.48-52.47  whicn  was  reported  very  effective 
and  drove  out  the  Roche.  lnr~ediately  afterwards  mere  fire 
cn  parallel  to  that  and  500  meters  northeast.  Trenches  at 
264.15-294,9  full  of  Germans. 


11:30  A.M.  October 


C 

o 


1916  . 


jen'  1  Ely  to  Gen' 1  Lejeune  same 


-  as  on  previous  mess¬ 
age  re  Col.  Stuart  holding  one  bn.  etc.  Suggests  sending 
trucks  to  help  other  brigade  up  here  or  send  in  a  French 
Division  to  relieve  the  French  Division  now  here  who  run 
alx  the  time.  Asked  for  relief.  Says  men  all  in  but  can 
hold  on.  Gen' 1  Lejeune  sending  2  Co's  Engineers.  Gen' 1 
Ely  going  to  have  them  relieve  bn. 


Field  Message  Rec'd  11:30  A.M. 

22nd  Division. 

Confirming  telephone  messages:  French  lest  ST 
ETIENNE  in  attack  during  fog  at  6; 20.  Retaken  about  8 
including  cemetery.  C.G.,  22nd  Division  asks  that  U.S 
be  extended  if  possible  as  far  as  crossing  of  read  and 
improved  road  at  51.35  or  else  tc  cross  road  47.39. 


Oct.  6,  1916f  from  Lt .  Swett , 


30, 

troops 

un- 


( Cont'd  cn  next  page) 


■ 

. 


.  . 


' 


. 


October  8,  1918 


,  A.M. 

(Cont  d  from  last  page) 

Wil1  be  relieved  tonight  by  7th  Division 

Lin  -7k  D,1Tlsl0n  P.,cr  rerains  here  (48.89  ).  I  shall  re- 
1  •  v'  relieving  Division  unless  receiving  other  instruc¬ 
tions.  communication  with  WAGRAM  from  here  is  very  diffi- 

and  in  an  enerSency  falls  down  completely,  as 

line  'tr  wf™ AM°^ning^  The  French  are  trying  to  get  a  direct 
line  to  .VA GRAM  from  Hq.  XI  Army  Corps,  at  ST.  MARIE-a-PY.  I 

nnLS£metireS  hear  SURPRISE  operator,  but  since  yesterday 

have  been  unable  to  hear  Surprise  or  Surprise  7.  Pos- 

nnl  y  d?£ect  in. VAGRAM  switchboard. (For  G-2)  German  pris- 

Division  captured  southeast  of  ST.  ETIENNE  night 
xn-otn  Oct.  says  his  division  has  been  expecting  reenforce- 
ments  for  the  past  6  days  which  have  not  come,  and  they’ve  al¬ 
most  given  up  hope  of  them  coming.  2  Divisions  expected. 


P  f~°m,  0#P  *A  #  2nd  Division,  A.E.F. 

A.M,  8,  October,  1918. 

or  a  1fCh  eneny  circulation  in  open  from  265.00  -  285.40  to 
l™1?  “  28  5. 50 .  Requests  artillery  fire  on  this  line  and 
Dins  back  towards  the  north.  Enemy  circulation  -  foot 
movement  -  heavy  in  this  area. 

G-  ^ 

Gy  -  C.G.,  C.ofS.i  G-3,  Art.  Brig. 


Telephone  message  11:45  A.M.  from  3rd  Brig,  received  by  G-3. 
r  4  r  G.O.  6th  reports  at  11:15  they  laid  down  a.  barrage  on 
*  “  .  J  ^  and  then  beat  the  Boche  out.  Parker  has  two  pla- 

toons  m  ST,  ETIENNE  holding  the  town  in  connection  with  the 
rench.  2  cos,  of  Parkers  who  were  fighting  to  the  northeast 
of  ST.  ETIENNE  were  badly  cut  up  and  ordered  to  fall  back  to 
the  trenches  at  the  foot  of  Shulers  old  position.  They  are 
figuring  on  putting  a  little  firing  on  the  cemetery  but  they 
do  no o  xnow  whether  or  not  there  are  any  Boche  in  there. 


Field  Message  received  11:50  A.M.  Oct  8  f rom  Lt .  Swett. 

*„front  passes  through  these  points:  20.73-25.70 
28,65-^2.61  33.53-38,50.  No  information  as  to  liaison  be- 

tween^7th  D.I,  right  and  American  left. 

oituation  of  7th  D.I.  -  Right  regiment  at  24.70.  Centre 
regiment  at  27.61.  Left  regiment  at  36.55. 

Fhat  is  present  situation  of  2nd  Division.  We  have  heard 
indirectly  that  left  of  71st  Brigade  is  well  beyond  ST.  ETI- 
ErnE.  Anything  more  definite?  Division  at  left  of  7th  has 
not  advanced  much.  Its  right  is  2  kilometers  behind  7th  D.I. 
left  element.  Chief  of  Staff,  22nd  D.I.,  asks  that  his  liai¬ 
son  officer,  Capt.  Rouvillo  is,  return  at  once  to  his  Division. 

./hat  is  the  wireless  call  for  the  2nd  Division?  Also  the  wave 
length. 


Telephone  message  received  11:55  A.M.  Get,  8,  from.  Adj  t .  4th 
B rig. ,  to  2d  Div . 

23  men  from  24th  regiment  195th  Division,  and  34th  Regi¬ 
ment  of  same,  and  149th  Regiment  and  213th  Regiment  Jaeger  - 
in  line  2  days.  They  say  American  artillery  is  terrific  and 
has  caused  many  casualties,  They  have  no  word  about  their  re¬ 
lief.  Taken  in  vicinity  of  woods  northeast  of  ST.  ETIENNE. 


P.  M. 


October  8,  1918. 


Region* 1918 '  AirPlane  message  Rec’d  at  noon. 
Region  flown  over,  sector  of  2nd  U.  S.  Division. 

SRnt;at  Friendl3'  troops  advancing  at  61.39  - 

-  70.36  -  72.33, 

90^28-92. 29^67 S41t0PPed  ?9  * 34‘82- 32-84‘ 34-86 , 34-88.33- 

retr^H  tr°?P®  a*  ST. ETIENNE  at  9:35  A.M.  Friendly  troops 
uriL  !  ?v,at  5l*^9‘  Woods  north  of  CHATEAU  de  BEMGNT  occ- 
nnt  ^oithe  enemy*  Machine  eun  at  91.45.  The  troops  did 
stom^PofoonLpanelS  along  their  line.  Friendly  tank 
°  °?Ped  at  89.32  and  at  eastern  exit  of  ST. ETIENNE. 

October  8,  1918. 

nt;°°  ::fon  Surprise  7  to  Major  Hall  re  sending  too  many 
men  back  with  prisoners.  Gen'l  Ely  told  C.G.  71st  Brig. 

T.°  gather  up  prisoners  and  then  send  them  back.  Two  or 

r^peMer110°JrisonerSi  We  can  send  them  back  if  desired. 

nvJ  V,  m  locatlon  of  our  Liaison  Bn.  Found  It  .Col.  Arnold 
and  he  is  not  killed. 


Teiephone  message  received  12:10  P.M.  from  Col.  Stuart 
«^ard  Inf.  by  G-3. 

u„  Please  do  not  call  on  my  regiment  for  anything  more. 

..ave  one  battalion  in  the  line  reduced  to  6  officers  and 

udou  t.  j.ien,  the  other  battalions  are  worn  out  but  stand- 

+  +  ln •  reGerve *  ^ur  total  effectives  750  men  and  they  are 

tottering  on  their  feet. 


Captain  Martin  at  3rd  Brigade 
General  Lejeune  has  told  Gen. 
panies  of  Engineers  to  go  int 
formed  partly  by  9th  Infantry 
back  to  its  own  regiment.  Th 
badly  shot  up.  The  rest  of  9 
of  any  eventuality  tha.t  may  c 
9th  gives  his  effectives  at  7 


reports  at  12:10  P.M.  to  G-3. 
Ely  that  he  will  send  2  com- 
o  liaison  battalion,  now 
.  Battalion  of  9th  will  go 
is  liaison  battalion  was  very 
th  is  standing  by  in  support 
ome  up  on  the  right.  C.O. 

50.  Very  much  exhausted. 


1^.27  P.M.  October  8,  1918.  3rd  Brigade,  Adjutant. 

.  A  w5l!L<r  ag0  there  were  7  soldiers,  all  of  them  in 
v?°T  ^ndltion  belonging  to  the  71st  Brigade,  who  brought 

Prisoners.  I  have  already  informed  Gen.  Whitworth, 
e  General  doesn't  want  its  men  to  come  back  with  prison- 
Grs  “7  certainly  in  not  any  such  numbers.  He  wants  you 
o  ta.!ce  care  of  prisoners.  Have  your  men  instructed  to 
ring  them  back,  or  the  military  police,  and  if  there  are 
mi  Italy  police  get  them  on  the  job  and  bring  them  back. 


1< .^8  P.M.  Oct.  8,  1918,  Message  from  Gen.  Naulin  to  Gen. 
Lej  eune . 

The  73rd  is  meeting  with  great  difficulties  on  its 
lont.  I  have  requested  Gen.  LeBocq  to  send  over  some 
elements  of  his  division  to  your  territory  to  maneouver 
on  its  left  and  join  with  you  so  as  to  disengage  your 
right  flank.  ior  your  part,  I  request  that  you  join  your 
action  to  that  of  the  LeBocq  to  sever  your  right  flank. 


Field  message  from  C.O.  3rd  Bn.  9th  Regt .  12:52  P.M. 

Oct.  8th  to  G-3. 

The  men  of  this  battalion  are  getting  in  very  bad 
shape  physically.  Their  spirit  is  good  and  I  have  not 
heard  a  complaint,  but  the  fact  remains  that  they  have 
been  through  hell  and  are  under  constant  shell  fire  now 
and  no  let  up.  I  believe  the  machine  gun  nests  that  have 
worried  our  lines  so  much  are  now  wiped  out.  I  an  getting 
in  liaison  with  whatever  units  are  on  my  right  and  left. 


F.C.  Oct. 8th,  1918. 


21st  Army  Corps 
Staff  3rd  Bureau 
No.  3776/3 

Urgent  Priority 
Telephone  Message 

General  Baulin  to  General  Lejeune. 


on  73rd  Division  has  encountered  great  difficulties 

through \iTonl'  1  have  told  General  Lehocq  to  pass 

your  territory  some  of  the  element's  of  this  div- 

and  f  YnaneUVer  on  the  l9ft  flank  (  of  the  73rd  Div.) 

fla^  lnk  U*  wi-th  and  ena'ble  you  to  y/ithdraw  your  right 


•  .  your  Part,  with  your  reserve 
sion  I  ask  you  to  assist  the  action 
to  your  territory  and  not  to  hesitate 
reserves  to  cover  your  right  flank. 


troops  of  the  2nd  Div- 
of  Lehocq  troops  sent 
to  use  part  of  these 


S.  Baulin 
13  Hr s. 


Oct.  8,  1918.  from 


•J-elephone  message  received  1:15  F.M, 

Col.  Lay. 

try  -ncThovP  Say?  he  W±11  telePhone  to  the  army  and 

y  ,  ave  that  Brigade  sent  up  as  soon  as  -possible, 

trUCks  and  when  it:  comes  y°u  will  be  relieved 
have  to  s?ayrin?6  '***  y°Ur  pla°e  y°Ur  artillery  wil1 


Telephone  message 
Brigade  by  G-3. 


received  2:05  P.M.  Oct  8th  from  3rd 


north ^  ?£!n0l\reeim?nt  on  our  riSht  is  now  about  200  yards 
north  of  their  line  of  departure.  Jteerican  machine  guns  are 


covering  their  front  from  our  lines  on  their  left. 
i  machine  guns  is  a  group  of  American  soldiers. 


behind 


2:08  P.M.  Oct.  8th, 


from  12th  P.A.  received  by  G-3. 


Line 
from  ther 
85.5.  We 
65.8. 


at  present  is  at  65.0  -  84.5  running  due  east 
There  are  Austrian  88' s  in  action  at  64.8  - 
otre  now  firing  on  them.  Battery  in  action  69.2- 


Field  Message  received  2:15  P.M.  Oct.  8, 


from  Hq.  71st  Brig. 


Sketch  showing  position  of  li 
this  hour  and  date.  Most  accurate 
reports  of  lines  not  very  accurate 


nes  as  we  have  them  at 
ootainable.  Previous 


Field  Message  received  at  2:18  P.M.  Oct  8,  from  Lt  L 
ingston,  73rd  Div 


General  Le  Bocq  of  the  73rd  Division  has 
alion  to  support  his  left  and  maintain  liaison 
American  right. 


sent  a  batt- 
wi th  th  e 


2-20  P.M.  Oct.  8th.  Airplane  message  recieved  by  G-3 

■hree  tanks  moving  500  meters  west  of  St.  Etienne 

going  north.  Heavy  artillery  fire  in  the  region  south  of 
°t.  Etienne. 


► 


\ 


* 


P.M. 


October  0,  1918. 


Aeroplane  Message.  Rec’d  2:30  P.M.  Oct.  8/18. 

Region  flown  over  north  of  ST.  PIERRE  and  ST.  ETIENNE.  Hour 
1U  to  11A.M.  Reconnaissance  of  woods  south  of  MACHAULT. 
Iiotning  to  report. 

10:45.  Three  tanks  moving  500  meters  west  of  ST. .ETIENNE, 

Heavy  artillery  fire  in  the  region  south  of 

ST.  ETIENNE. 

Signed:  LEMLIERY ,  Observer, 


Oct.  8,  1918.  Prom:  C.O.  1st  Bn.  2nd  Engineers, 
At  frig.  Hq.  3rd  Brigade,  8  Oct.  1918,  13:45  hours.  By  Mo¬ 
torcycle  ( Field  Message ) .  To:  Colonel  Mitchell,  Div.  Engr. 

Our  troops  have  advanced  ahead  of  French  on  right 

flank, 

'r  "  /  relieve  at  once  a  Bn.  of  9th  Inf.  under  Lt.Col.  Ar- 
nold.  Liy  mission  to  repulse  any  flank  attacks  and  to  main- 
tal£  liaison  between  71st  Brigade,  U.S,  and  French  on  our 
rignt.  I  have  orders  placed  I  Co.  4th  M.G.Bn,  at  my  disposal, 

a  Hard  time  so  far  getting  in  touch  with  Major 
Ammunition  moving  forward  into  line  about  267.6- 
283.5  to  268.4-283.4. 

4.  Will  send  back  for  water  and  rations. 

3.  Messages  to  my  line. 

.  STEINER. 

IORIG.  taken  by  COL.  MITCHELL) 


2.4o  P.M.  Oct,  8,  1918.  71st  Brigade.  (Suippes)  Chief  of 
Staff, 

;e  didn’t  go  as  far  as  laid  out  to  go,  but  we  are  very 
glad  they  didn’t,  because  the  people  on  our  right  didn’t  and 
this  makes  us  much  stronger, 

understand  that  you  are  coming  up  very  shortly.  Prob¬ 
ably  camion.  The  people  on  our  right  didn’t  get  up,  so  if 
we  had  come  too  far,  our  flank  would  have  been  up  in  the  air. 
About  one  kilometer.  We  would  be  surprised  if  it  was  tonight. 
<ve  will  be  glad  to  see  you. 


Message  received  by  G-3  from  Airplane  at  3:30  P.M.  Oct.  8th. 

14:40  a  rocket  with  one  white  fire  from  N  8  -  R  9. 

14:50  friendly  troops  at  G  3  -  D  3. 

15; 00  a  rocket  with  one  white  ball  from  E  --  R9 , 

I  saw  nobcdAr  at  Farm  SCAY,  Barrage  fire  going  from  K  0  - 
D  7  to  E  0  D  R.  No  traffic  on  the  trail.  Fire  in  LEFFINCOURT 
and  at  q  4  -  U  7. 


Message  from  airplane  received  by  G-3  4:30  P.M.  decoded  by  Lt. 
Hines. 

FURK  K  5  SL.R.  Enemy  barrage  very  dense  at  K  F  D  5. 


From:  Lt.  Swett.  at:  7  D  I.  Late:  8  Oct.  Hour:  16:40.  No. 

14.  Mounted  Messenger.  G-3  Capt  Steck. 

1.  French  left  is  now  at  40,52  with  line  running  NW  to 
20,71.  They  report  that  no  Boche  are  in  works  800  m.  IT  of 
8T .  ETIENNE  and  want  an  advance  to  that  point  by  Americans, 
and  intend  to  change  direction  of  their  right  to  join  U.S. 

N.  of  these  trenches.  Americans  reported  now  at  N  edge  cf  town, 
and  no  further. 

2.  Any  change  in  2  Liv,  Line?  How  far  forward  are  cen¬ 
tre  and  left? 

Swett 

Reverse:  G-3  Capt  Steck  Lt. 

2  DI  -  US 


) 


P.  M. 


•Airplane  message 
1918. 


Oct.  8th,  1918. 
ge  received  by  G-3.  5:05  P.M.  ,  Oct.  8th, 


of  panels°U1S*  ReHues‘t'  for  lines  brought  forth  no  display 

the  Unif;  WhUe .trying  to  determine  the  situation  of 

the  wes^nf  ^iclent  barrage  fire  was  started  from 

of  Chateau  r  jtl~nne  a  Arnes  up  to  800  meters  west 

along  the  J'n  t eniont*  Thls  barrage  is  parallel  to  and 

Etienne  to°CbP+S  south  of  the  valley  which  goes  from  St. 

impossible  tn  de  Beraont*  From  this  ti£e  it  is 

*  is  observe,  the  smoke  being  to  dense. 

star  rocket r.  /  6  draYs  from  the  left  many  one 

rockets  (probably  Boche)  at  E  5  D  8. 


3rd  Brig 
5:50  P.M. 
two  bns .  on 


(uote',  October  8th,  1918. 

Received  order  from  Division  C.O.  to  place 
~me  from  which  71st  Brigade  jumped-off. 


6:55  P.  M.  ,  Oot.  (3,  1918.  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade. 

fron  thehclv  ne^E  frora  the  French  °n  our  left  and  also 
commander-  =  pS  “0,Tfander  »“  the  left,  through  our  Corps 
right  r..tf  lng  B6  Frenoh  division  on  our  left  --  its 
S»  it  !  aS  B°Se  trenches  1  kilometer  north  of 
order*  tn  ’  and.they  report  them  unoccupied,  and  send 
I  call  nri  °nneCt  UP  with  them  and  occupy  those  trenches, 
enai  rippfQ  a  whiie  ago,  and  when  this  battalion  of 

holds  thatg6tS  d°Vm  l^re  t0  bt*  ^tienne  --  he  says  he 

towards  Say.S  they  are  g0ing  t0  send  out  patrols 

xowardo  those  trenches  there.  8ee  if  th^v  are  occunv 

ng  them  and,  if  not,  they  will  connect  up  with  the* French. 


21st  Army  Corps 

staff  Hdqrs.  Rec’d  7:45  P.M. 


8  October,  1918. 

G-  3 . 


Memorandum. 


x.  beginning  today  6  October  (9  o'clock)  the  P  C  of 
Corns^hT?  an?-the  He^i0al  Sa""ice  Oi  the  Elsi  Amf 
towards  T153)tl°n  &t  Couperet  <Road  Tahure-Sorame-Py, 


Commandant  Headquarters, 
21st  Army  Corps. 

Distribution:  ^  Gros* 

13o  -  7 3o  -  167o  -  134o 
Infantry  Division^. 

2nd  U.  S.  Inf.  Div. , 

Cavalry,  Quartermaster, 

( Intendance ) 

Provost  Marshal, 

Commandant  of  the  Train. 


9:06  P.M. ,  October  8,  1918.  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade. 


Have  you  got  any  n< 
Did  they  go  back  to  the 
hear  whether  our  people 
I  thought  you  said  they 
that  went  around  to  the 


3ws  from  your  front  out  there? 
town  all  stay  out.  You  didn’t 
v/ent  Dack  to  the  town  or  not? 
d-fd  leave.  How  about  that  party 
advance  trench,  800  meters  to  the 
(Cont’d  next  page) 


October  8,  1918. 


P.  21. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

nid  y0U  hear  what  became  of  the  engineers  out 
+Vl_.r  '  p  that  advanced  trench.  You  didn’t  hear  where 

Vnrw  -i-fwv,  Pldtyou  hear  anything  from  Barker.  Do  you 

9  v  e  engineers  got  caught  in  that  barrage.  Did  you 

Shn?L«Y  1  think  they  £ot  out  there  before  that?  “ 

thpif  ^°Stflt  Was  cauSht  in  it*  Colonel  Drury  was  out 
DriJrv  4.^C't:,0r  ^oone*  aniT  they  said  it  was  pretty  hot. 

did  Zn ?!  i  thera  comln£  back.  He  was  out  there.  Ellis, 

ShPr^  hea5  a!?y thing  about  the  other  brigade,  the  71st? 
dpnartnr^  th®y?  They  dropped  back  to  the  parallel  of 
0  P ,  .  e*  -es,  we  got  a  battalion  of  engineers  over  there. 
hPinir.Va+^e  elements  there.  Those  engineers  are  probably 
•r,  ^  rh®  out.  How  we  have,  I  suppose  you  know  it, 

of  r] pVS  +  battalions  of  the  3rd  Brigade  on  that  parallel 
t  Jpar  ture.  I  sent  them  down  there  to  stiffen  out  those 
l-tov/s.  We  hear  they  are  mixed  up  and  so  on. 


9:10  P.M.,  Oct.  8th,  from  71st  Brigade  to  G-3. 

Sketch  giving  location  of  units  7:30  P.M,  attached. 


with  7 i * d t v t  o  b  er  8,  1918.  Lt.  Livingston,  Liaison  Agent 

There  was  a  counter  preparation  by  the  Germans  with 
ga.o  shells  and  a  countery  attack  on  the  American’s  right, 
if G  .  ~en°h  stacked  anyway  and  advanced  through  the  wroods. 

,  ^ounb  a  net  work  of  wire  "V”  shaped,  which  was  swept 
y  machine  guns.  They  had  to  fall  back  finally  to  their 
Old  position.  The  Americans  who  had  been  counter  attacked 
e  bake  considerably  further,  but  later  on  in  the  even¬ 
ing  were  able  to  come  up  on  the  left  with  the  French  and 

establish  liaison.  Words  received  from  the  French  Colonel 
just  now. 

what  Americans  were  they  -  Infantry  or  engineers, 
American  Infantry. 


Staff ArmY  C°rpS  p*  c*  8  October,  1918. 

3rd  Bureau 
Ho,  3779/3 

Telephone  message. 

General  Naulin  to  General  Lejeune:  (2nd  Div,  US) 

General  Prax,  commanding  the  11th  Army  Corps  tells 
me  that  your  leading  elements  north  of  St.  Etienne  are  in 
liaison  with  the  battalion  of  the  Second  line  of  the  7th 
ivision.  The  troops  at  the  head  of  this  Division  will 
be  found  towards  the  Terrian  D’Excrcice  (Point  33  (3) 
and  they  have  not  found  any  American  troops  to  their  right. 
Push  up  your  lines  (if  it  has  not  already  been  done)  so 
that  your  left  advanced  elements  will  be  along  the  286  par¬ 
allel,  and  establish  intimate  liaison  with  the  right  of  the 
7th  Division. 

Le  General  Baulin 
Cdt  le  21o  C.  A. 


No  tine  indicated . 


October  8,  1918. 


t tC  ‘°1  the  hoche  lald  a  barrage  east  and  west 
pV£  mS 4th®  0f  ST‘  ETIEHKB-  A  great  volume.  The 

“arines  elements  to  the  right  and  left  front  of  the 

counter  t0  H;®  town-  This  barrage  preceded  a  strong 

counter  attack.  That  is  the  way  the  situation  was  the 
last  you  heard. 


Your  people  asked 
tnink ,  then,  the  Boche 
enches  north  of  town? 
There  v/ere  3  companies 
this  party  started  and 
that  flank .  I  would  have 
been  able  to  pet  to  you. 
do . 


for  a  barrage  and  got  it.  You 
counter  attacked  fron  those  tr~ 
So  much  smoke  you  couldn’t  tell. 

The  engineers  had  arrived  when 
they  v/ere  going  to  reinforce  on 
done  it  through  you  if  I  had 
I  guess  Lee  will  know  what  to 


Memorandum  received  from  G-2, 

prisoners,  including  4  officers,  captured  yest- 
,e^ay  east  of  ST. ETIENNE  from  the  6th  Jager  Regiment,  the 
-J49Jh  the  38th  Regt.,  the  74th  Regt .  ,  the  75th 

.  ana  the  89th  Regt.  The  battle  order  being  confirm- 
ed  east  of  ST.  ETIENNE  in  the  order  mentioned  above.  The 
.ager  *egt.#  came  into  line  last  night.  All  prisoners 
oto.te...  that  they  had  heavy  losses  yesterday  from  our  art- 
iiery  lire  and  when  a  prisoner  is  asked  what  he  thinks 
fr^l]-.iery  fire  a11  Ne  ansv/ers  is  that  "it  is  Sch- 
eoc^1,11clc!  *'rom  interrogatories  of  prisoners  it  would 

had  been  a  chanee  in  the  battle  order  of 
'  the  r?Sinient  being  in  a  line  as  follows, 
t0  west*  7oth,  89th  -  90th.  From  a  report  re- 
7!  hlB  mornin£  from  the  73rd  Erench  Division  it 
uld  appear  that  the  14th  German  Division  has  entered 
V"  “  ^lne  °PP°site  the  73rds  left  and  not  on  their  right 
°  rero^ted  m  the  corps  summary  of  yesterday.  It  is 

^  eJ^Vhe  ^03rd  Div*  has  ^  Pulledyout  of  line 
nr  f  i4th  Res*  ■DlV]'6ion  substituted,  the  159th  Regt. 
that  division  having  entered  the  line  on  our  right. 


Memorandum  from  Hqs.  2nd  P.  A 


Brigade , 


8th  Oct.  to  G- 3 . 


out 


']ie  f allowing  enemy  batteries  v/ere  seen  in  action  th 
t.  e  period  and  counter-battery  was  executed. 


’ough 


48. 

,  55 

67. 

,76 

92. 

,58 

48. 

,  55 

82. 

,68 

38. 

,64 

42. 

,59 

52 . 

,75 

53. 

76 

No  time  indicated 


October  8,  1918. 


Cas°r75?hf  Regte"^-°?  °f  prisoners  ^om  the  4th  and  10th 

Bn  J^1?°n?rs  f^oa  the  4th  Corapany  stated  that  the  1st 
alion  having  tonlcht  ^  the  3rd,  the  3rd  batt- 

Sai?SE  and  the  Iron?  ^  ne  r®^rv8  in  «?e  woods  between 

na  tne  iront  Une.  This  was  also  confirmed  bv  the 

lines  at^n^L^6  °° '  '  their  orders  were  to  hold  the 

beer  t.ci  d  fV.  ?risoner  also  stated  that  they  had 

at  7  A  If  Th?  t  °'cl°ck  that  we  were  to  attack  them 

■  J  T/lls  th«y  had  learned  from  a  French  deserter 

‘  a  COi,ie  over  last  night  On  their  right  is  the  74th 

was°from  duHn^f)  ’  Th 6y  Gtated  the  strength  of  company 

they  c^e'  inti  tL^iL^  ^  °nly  31  ”en  when 


Telephone  message  received  by  Hqs .  Sapins  by  2nd  Div.  Kqs. 
Please  forward 


da. 


to 

of 


A  T»r 
•ft  ♦  ivi  i 


Lily  by  messenger  before  9:C0 
1st  .Dureau  Army  PIdqrs.  approximate  available  effectives 
cmoatant  units  of  each  regiment  or  of  separate  combat 
o  nizations,  taking  into  account  losses  and  changes  of 

nuraP^oC?dlnf  day’  Give  the  reP°rt  for  the  division  in 
nf  °rdeTS  of  units  -  For  example  "Available  strength 

-.ernard  unit  -  24x0,  2215  and  2520"  Forwarded  for  com- 

bef ore^i  AM  lnformation  should  reach  Army  Corps  daily 


A.  M.  October  _9  ,  1918. 


From 

Lt.  Ool.  Str 

At 

P.C.  Site  1. 

Date 

9  Oct.  18. 

To 

Site  1 , 

Our  troops  and 

Having  liaison  with 

liais 

on  on  right. 

v/e  secured  3  machine  guns  from  Site  1. 
Messages . 


Copy  for  C.G.  2nd  Div. 
6:45  A.M.  Lee. 


STRONG, 


Lt.  Col. 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


C  •  0 »  6  th  Marines. 

P.C. 

9  Oct.  18.  Hour  7:00  A.M. 
C.G.,  2nd  Division. 


How  sent:  Runner. 


encloseJ  ^etch  of  positions  76th  Co.  Marines  and 
t  ree  companies  2nd  Engineers.  Location  of  French  right 
not  according  to  your  information  of  last  night.  Fire  of 

and  WaS  PUt  °n  P°sitiori  on  line  285  between  264 

the  request  of  Overton  in  his  message.  C.O. 

l 3  ~f,ome  lnstructions  to  occupy  the  works  above  re¬ 
ferred  to  thus  relieving  Overton. 


LEE. 


d. 


•  October  9  ,  19  18  . 

8:50  A.?T,  Oct.  9th  message  rec'd  by  G-3  from  Col.  Strong. 

IjO  special  news  of  enemy .  We  connect  with  French 
on  lef o ,  no  liaison  on  it  as  yet.  2nd  Bn.  with  Marines 
no  Ids  .LTILiThr, .  2  Co,  with  1  Co.  TTarines  holds  line 
about  700  yards  north  of  town.  "F”  Corroany  hold  cemetery 
and  is  echeloned  in  depth  cn  right  facing  east.  "D"  Cono- 
any  in  support  near  here.  We  have  phone  connection, 
message  just  received  says  situation  is  very  good  wi 
and  our  men  holding  lines  outside  of  tow 


rn 


having  liaison  with  the  23rd  Inf.  on  our  light. 


with  Marines 
all  around  and 


Telephone  message  received  by  G-3. 
Col.  Fit che 11. 


5  5 


A  T  T 
■M.  •  . 


Occ.  9th  from 


Fa j or  Steiner  reports  everything  in  shame 
put  only  two  platoons  on  the  line,  the  rest  was 


depth  back  of 


the 


as  actually 
.ganized  in 


line.  I  ordered  one  company  to  clean  up 


-  —  ~  »  O.  ^  sJ  o  .u  to  cel  - 

any _ machine  gun  nests  which  filtered  thorugh  last  night. 

It  is  now  doing  this.  I  expect  to  move  P.C.  forward  as 
soon  as  I  get  some  information  as  I  am  too  far  back.  I  will 
take  with  me  1;.C.  of  the  4th  *‘.G.  Bn..  "Taj or  Bruce  is  now 


working  on  5  new  machine  guns  and  will  probably 
ready  and  in  position  about  26  5.5  -  2e3‘.  by  noon 


have  them 


Tressage  fro-'  Corps.  11:00  o’clock  Oct.  9,  19  18. 

Brigade  of  the  78th,  including  machine  gun  battalion 
is  ordered  up Jiere  from  the  BOIS  de  RAj. PE  and  marches  up 
tiiOrugn  APB Ir COURT  and  north  through  the  valley  road  and 
under  nridge  culvert,  turning  to  the  left  on  the  hh-BZ  road 
until  it  comes  opposite  me  where  I  ahould  catch  it. 

Gulliver  out  all  night  didn't  see  them. 

Rhea. 


Jr’ 

Message  from  O.P.A. 

Rec’d  12: 10  p .H. 

isibility  improving, 
northeast  of  ST.  LTILLLL. 

Cy  -  C ,G. ,  C  .of  S . ,G-3 , 

Art.  Brig.,  Liaison  Officers. 


October  3 ,  19 18 . 

r-tb  Division,  A.L.F. 

9  Cccober,  1918. 

Boche  shelling  ou:.  front  line 

G~2 . 


j-2;.;0  P.  .  Oct.  9th,  1918,.  from  2nd  F.  A.  Brig,  to  G-3. 

S.R.O.T.  55  reports  Germans  in  the  woods  at  47.74 
and  47.75  artillery  notified. 


12:30  P.M.  2:13  Headquarters,  73rd  Div. 

General  LeBocq  of  the  73rd  Division  has  sent  a  battalion 
to  support  his  left  and  maintain  liaison  with  the  American 
right . 

Lt .  C .H .Li vingston , 

G-3,  from  C .H .Livingston  ,  Liaison  officer  with  73rd  Div. 

1st  Lt .  C .  of  I . 


Urgent . 


■ 


*' 


■ 


'  ■ 


* 


P.M. 


October  9,  1918. 


Prom:  C.S, 

•  I *C.  Dw.  Sent  by  motorcycle. 

Date:  9  Oct.  14  Hrs. 

To  :  C.G,  3d  Brigade. 

You  guessed  it.  Orders  going  out  ;  C.G.  71st  Brig., 
reforms  his  lines  today.  9th  may  march  back  of  Navarin  at 
dusk,  23d  when  relieved  M.  Guns  in  front  line  or  support 
remain  in  position  24  hours  after  our  relief.  Reconnaisance 
officers  have  been  sent  for.  Staff  officer  from  Brig  -  Regt, 
Bns,  and  1  officer  each  Co.  1  N.C.O.  each  platoon  remain  for 
24  hours. 

Rhea. 

Copies  to: 

9th  Inf,  23d  Inf.  5th  M.G.Bn.  Relief  at  Blanc  Mont 


Field  Message  received  at  2:05  P.M.  Oct.  9.  1918  from  3rd 
Brig. 


Request  authority  to  march  9th  Infantry  to  old  posi¬ 
tion  near  Nazarin  Farm  at  dusk  -  no  one  relieves  9th  Infan¬ 
try.  To  march  23rd  Infantry  and  5th  M.G.  Bn.,  to  old  posi¬ 
tion  near  Navarin  Farm  as  soon  as  relieved.  Suggest  recon¬ 
naissance  officers  new  brigade  be  sent  up  by  trucks  in  day 
as  soon  as  possible  and  their  troops  march  earliest  moment 
to  complete  relief,  Dew  brigade  should  relieve  3rd  and 
4th  Brig,,  to-night  leaving  and  adjustment  in  36th  Division 
for  later,  not  time  for  both. 

Ely. 


14  hours,  24  minutes.  Oct.  9/18. 

I  have  surveyed  at  200  meters  the  system  of  trenches 
north  of  ST,  ETIENNE.  Only  the  southern  element  of  the  sys¬ 
tem  seems  to  be  occupied  sparsely  by  friendly  troops,  I  re¬ 
ceived  no  bullets  from  woods  north  of  the  system. 

(Sgd)  Capt.  De  St.  Esteben. 


2:40  P.M.  Oct.  9th  Message  received  by  wireless  from  plane 
by  G-3. 

Battery  in  action  6  0  -  02.8,  Another  battery  in  ac¬ 
tion  61.02.8. 


Field  Message  from  71st  Brigade.  4:40  P.M.  Oct.  9th  to 
Chief  of  Staff. 

Attached  is  sketch  giving  positions  of  units  at  hours 
marked  on  sketch.  Sketch  held  to  this  hour  to  verify  line 
of  141st  Inf,  on  right. 


I 


October  9,  1918. 

Headquarters  73rd  Division 

^  .  x  Oct  9th,  1918. 

report  ^20h-20h)  of  Chas.  K.  Livingston,  1st  Lt.  Cl,  liaison 

agent  with  the  73rd  French  Division  on  the  right  of  the  2nd 
Division. 

ihere  was  an  encounter  of  patrols,  French  and  German, 
during  the  night.  The  German  patrol  was  driven  off  after  the 
L .  C .  0 .  commanding  it  was  killed. 

ihe  morning  of  the  9th,  the  34Cth  Reg’t  on  the  immediate 
right  of  the  2nd  Division,  was  ordered  to  advance  into  the 
woods  south  of  R.12,  push  the  enemy  out  and  organise  the  nor¬ 
thern  edge.  The  preparation  took  place  with  Stoke’ s  mortars 
and  the  line  was  advanced  to  the  blue  dotted  line  (1/20000 
map)  300  metres  west  of  the  road  0RFEUIL-8T.  ETIENNE. 

Two  important  Machine  Gun  nests  were  also  attacked  by 
tne  same  regiment  -  one  on  the  road  MEDEAH-MAZAGRAM,  the  other 
in  the  clearing  east  of  80.33,  The  latter  operation  was 
planned  by  understanding  between  the  French  and  American  colo¬ 
nels  in  liaison.  The  results  of  these  operations  are  not  yet 
definitely  known. 

The  present  front  line  of  the  73rd  Division  is  about  the 
same  as  telephoned  to  G-3  during  the  day  -  Liaison  with  the 
2nd  Division  on  the  left  at  267.95-283.3.  This  point  of  liai¬ 
son  was  to  advance  with  the  taking  of  a  M.G.  nest  immediately 
to  the  north  -  The  line  then  runs  upward  and  along  the  south¬ 
ern  ed^-e  of  the  clearing  north  of  the  road  ORFEUIL-ST.  ETIENNE 
(80.33)  -  then  along  the  blue  dotted  line  from  the  end  of  which 
it  dips  in  a  curve  crossing  the  LLEDEAH-MAZAGRAIvI  road  at  269.2- 
283.2.  It  runs  just  north  of  R30  through  the  £01 S  du  COQ, 
joining  the  line  of  the  43rd  Division  on  the  road  skirting  the 
£01 S  du  DINDON, 

^  There  was  very  slight  artillery  action  during  the  night 
out  about  5  oclock  strong  action  of  both  artilleries  started 
on  the  American  right  and  extended  across  the  front  of  the  di¬ 
vision.  No  infantry  action. 

Identification  of  a  new  Division  -  the  14  D,R.  -  2  pris¬ 
oners  captured  the  evening  of  the  8th.  The  Division  detrained 
about  5  da}rs  ago  at  MA.CHAULT,  having  come  from  the  neighbor¬ 
hood  of  ALSACE.  It  has  been  in  reserve  in  the  neighborhood  of 
BEMONT,  The  prisoners  were  taken  during  the  counter-attack  on 
the  American  right  -  to  the  west  of  the  road  MEDEAH -IIAZAGRAM . 

C.  H.  Livingston 
1st  Lt.  C  of  I. 


Oct.  9,  1918,  21:10,  5th  Corps  to  2nd  Div. 

The  Army  Corps  telephones:  According  to  numerous  indi¬ 
cations  the  enemy  should  be  falling  back  to  the  river  RETOURNE 
during  the  night  of  the  9th-10th.  Consequently  the  allotment 
of  1000  shots  for  the  firing  of  the  Second  Division  U.S.  is 
increased  to  2,000. 


10:15  P.Lu  Oct.  9,  1918.  Telephone  message  with  Colonel  Lay, 
Liaison  Officer  with  the  21st  Corps. 

General  Naulin  says  that  he  has  talked  with  General 
Gouraud,  Commanding  the  4th  French  Army,  and  General  Gouraud 
is  very  anxious  that  this  be  done,  in  order  to  protect  the 
flanx  oi  the  2nd  Division,  and  assure  the  whole  of  the  11th 
A.C.  line,  that  we  advance  up  as  far  as  the  encampment,  and 
take  the  encampment,  and  come  down  in  a  southeasterly  direc¬ 
tion  and  join  on  our  present  line  between  the  figures  55-65-- 

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right  where  it  cuts  our  line,  and  that  it  be  done  with  a 
0 ;; 2 ar 1  epy  Preparation,  and  the  trenches  just  north 
o  i  .Ex  I ERNE,  and  then  by  preparation  on  those  trenches. 

he  says  in  case  that  they  have  retreated,  of  course  we 

Tv_f.  •  then  push  our  line  up  farther  and  more  straight  across 
it  possible. 


No  time  indicated.  Oct .  9,  19 18 . 
Headquarters  73rd,  Div. 


Oct.  9,  1918. 

G-3 :  - 

ls  impossible  to  ca.ll  you  on  the  phone.  I  am  sending 
he  cour  ier  to  get  any  news  that  might  be  useful  regarding 
one  attack.  The  General  would  like  to  know  H  hour.  If  the 
a  o tack  has  already  come  off  please  indicate  any  progress  made 

1st  Lt .  Livingston, 

Liaison  officer  with  the  73rd 

o  •  x  x  .  Division. 

o n  at  7:30  c  *  c  1  o c  1c  i 

ihe  division  attacked  at  5:15  and  the  attack  is  pro¬ 
gressing.  Resistance  weak  on  the  left  but  stiffer  in  the 
neighborhood  of  the  KEDEAH -MA ZAGRAM  road.  The  GETREVE R 
FREUND  was  passed  at  5:45.  At  6:10  the  WALDMULLER  LAGER  was 
reached.  At  6:10  the  division  on  the  right  of  the  73rd 
V^ion  had  reached  the  road  skirting  the  southern  limits 
of  the  LOIS  du  DTNDON, 

Livingston . 

G-3 


Memorandum  October  9th,  1918. 

V/hil  e  Lt .  Col,  G  .  A  .Y/ainr  ight  who  is  in  command  of  the 
1st  Bn.  was  making  a  reconnaissance  this  morning,  he  talked 
witn  a  German  prisoner  from  the  75th  Regiment,  who  was  a 

company  clerk.  He  made  the  following  statements  to  Col. Wain- 
right  . 

1.  Have  been  in  line  without  relief  for  10  weeks. 

G.  On  duty,  constantly,  get  little  sleep,  supplies  irr¬ 
egular  and  they  d.o  not  get  enough  rations. 

3.  The  Americans  have  made  a  hole  in  their  line  which 
they  intend  to  rectify.  A  guard  division  is  being  brought 
up  for  that  purpose. 

4*  They  are  retiring,  but  very  gradually  and  are  ord¬ 
ered  to  contest  every  foot  of  ground. 

5.  If  several  such  wedges  as  the  Americans  have  made 
occur,  on  the  front,  they  will  withdraw. 

6.  G.H.ty.  order  states  that  front  is  intirely  broken 
in  MACEDONIA.  BULGARIA  capitulated  and  that  the  German 
troops  on  our  front  are  confronted  by  10  times  their  number  - 
hence  they  have  prepared  an  armistice  but  will  demand  an  hon¬ 
orable  peace. 


A  .'vl .  October  10.  1918. 

From  S.R.O.T.  55  ^.*45  Oct.  10,  1918. 

All  batteries  firing  on  our  front  this  morning  were  from 
long  range.  Batteries  previously  reported  in  immediate  vic¬ 
inity  have  not  fired  during  the  last  12  hours.  Report  from 
O.P.  near  MEDEAH  Eme.  that  French  Patrols  had  lost  contact 
with  the  enemy. 


; 


•A.  •  iki « 


October  10,191  *3. 


HEADQUARTERS ,  2nd  F.A.  BRIGADE. 
SECOND  DIVISION.  10th  Oct.  1918. 


Message  received  from  the  Commander  of  the  121st  Artillery 
9:15  A.M. 


Liaison  officer  with  the  French  Division  on  the 
that  his  patrols  have  gone  500  meters  heyond 
CHATEAU  and  are  not  yet  in  contact  with  the  enemy. 


right 

BEMONT 


P  .  M  .  October  10,  1918. 

TelephcDne  message  received  9:05  P.M.  from  Lt  .  Livingston, 

Id  7  Div. 

This  dxvision  did  not  move  this  afternoon  because  of  a 
mix  up  in  liaison.  Runners  with  message  to  attack  did  not 
get  through.  Am  sending  coordinates  of  line  by  runner. 
Message  incomplete-cut  off. 


MESSAGE  NO .  4  ) 

) 

G-3 .  ) 


P.  II.  14, October,  1918. 


P.C.  36th  Division, 

14  October,  1918. 

4:00  P.M.  (16  hours) 


as 


1.  The 
follows : 


boundaries  of  the  Division  sector  are  announced 


EAST  - -  HULL  136  (1800  meters  East  of,  MACHAULT--LEFFINCOURT 
/  "*  Hoadx  crossing  FOUR-au-CHAUX--COULOHMES-et- 

?^qv?SJ^C}USive)‘“HILL  110  (1000  meters  N.E.  of  VAUX) 
STE , VAUBOURu  ( exclusive )- -BRIQUET  (Brick  yard),  1000  meters 

(inclusive)--  main  highway  running  North 
x  om  OL^Oi^.mS  to  ATTIGNY  and  KILL  110  is  common  to  both 
divisions . 


.VEST  --  Road  crossing  at  a  point  ST.CLEMOKT  a  ARNES  -- 


ttattt*.  ,  ,  v  CIO  cl  puj.ni  oi .  unninuivi  a  AKN-tto  --  mau- 

road  ST. ETIENNE- CAUROY  (exclusive)  —  Road 
CA  JRGY-i.iONI  ST.  REMY  (  inclusive )- -Road  from  ST.REMY  TO  PAUV- 
,  .  common  to  36th  Division  and  7th  French  Division--  PAUVRES 

)"“GIVRY  (  inclusive  )  -  -  ALL  AND  *huy  (  inclusive)-- 
ECORDAL  ) inclusive) .  y 


5.  it  will  be  noticed  that  these  boundaries  differ 
slightiy  from.  those  published  in  Field  Orders  9  and  10,  the 
ai.xerence  being  mostly  in  sectors  in  rear  of  the  outpost 
zone._  however,  on  the  East  (right)  the  boundary  between  36th 
Division  and  the  73rd  Division  is  changed  slightly.  It  will 

be  noticed  that  part  of  the  main  highway  is  common  to  both 
divisions. 

By  command  of  Major  General  Smith: 


JAA— cao 
DISTRIBUTION: 

ers  . 


E. J .Williams , 

Colonel,  Chief  of  Staff. 

Through  Regimental  and.  Separate  Unit  Command- 


A.M. 


October  16,  1916. 

c.«.  ®>  »m. 

SPA 

October  16th  5  20  AM. 

A  R  R  2  0  3  MO  on  T  j. 

B  W  B  A  blanc  attack*  received  copy  your  issued  after 

5th  Division  and  ™  ‘  „Gf?eral  ELY  is  to  coramand  the 

Sive  you  a  run  for  your  “f  ^  3rd  DiviSion-  I  hope 

BROW  General 

(Signed)  Preston  Brown 
Brigadier  General. 


October  24,  1916. 

Secret  2,00  P‘M*  0ct*  24* 

Memo  for  Ch.  of  Staff. 

that  wIearrLSectedffomJna-j\anit?’  an  Asst  G“3  of  5'  Corps, 
ly  going  to  occupy  Tip  ~°Ve  toniSJlt  to  the  area  we  are  final - 

(  extract  of  so  much  as  offT?  me+a  £?p£. of  the  orde:T  of  1*  Arm y 
the  elements  of  2 Din-  ppllJ5  L°  2  Biv.  herewith)  and  said 
Islettes  areas)  as  fill  m0ve  out  of  this  area  (Les 

reach  them.  Under  thpo/8  tbey  arrived  &  that  orders  would 
tonight  &  the  23rd  &  M  r  1^str]rc tlons  the  91  Inf.  will  move 
back  with  Smith  +o  Co-re  Vw-  toi?orrow'  H^e  sent  Ma j .  Hall 
movement  of  9»  inf  t*L_ ^+q+S*  to  see  if  theM  can  n°t  delay 

&  then  the  Brigade'as  a  unit  l  them  a  chance  to  get  socks 

It  amear  ?!!+  L  “nit  could  tomorrow. 

will  also"  stop  en  routl  fi  ?S  ha8  this  area  &  Hal1  &  Sraith 
can  be  made,  "  route  at  1  Corps  Hdqrs  to  see  if  the  delay 

Bn.  by^ide^ar^t^re-nn  °fficer  from  each  regt.  &  the  M.G, 

distance  there  &  return  ?oute  t°  find  a^a-  The 

can  hardly  get  bark  S  f?  'r?'E  30  (Bifty)  Kilometres  &  they 

not  delayed!  Ko  othr-  e/:°r  P*M;  toniSht  &  only  if 
would  not  get  b^c1-  i  / 4.?Uld+C  for  9  Inf*  can  be  sent  as  they 
The  nil  r  tlme  t0  be  of  use. 

send  you  a  copv^f^thr  in^ ormation  as  I  do  not  think  they  will 

going  ly  Lt!  Mulcfhv  whfher  U?tn  y0U  get  up  here‘  ****  is 
once  to  Div.  Hdqrs  y  h°  haS  stopped  here  &  is  returning  at 

(Signed)  Van  K. 


2nd  Biv, 
MEMORANDUM 


for  Division 


Hdqrs,  V  Army  Corps,  A.E.E. 
27  October,  1916. 

Commanders : 


the  necessity  for  !  ^  ?lracts  Mour  attention  be  called  to 
tion  with  plans  forPn^al+eff°rtS  to  enforce  secrecy  in  connec. 
ations.  WhHe  }lP  L°-!ratJvon!'  fleld  orders,  and  time  of  oper- 
transmitted  to  lower*  ^nGS  t!?at  al11  necessary  information  be 
special  precautions  he  rfriiandeJ’s »  he  deems  it  necessary  that 

indiscreet  dist^iSut^n  !  “  1°  aV°ld  liberal  discussions  and 

aistn button  of  orders  and  plans. 

(Sgd)  Burtt  - 
V/.  B,  BURTT 

CONFIRMATION  r^-p  +  t  >  •  Chief  of  t>taff, 

"  0i'  0f  telePhomo  message  23:10  hours.  Capt.  Steck. 


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P.M. 


October  31,  19iy. 


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Hour 
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3'  Prig. 

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31  Oct. 

6:22  P . Ivl . 

1. 

Chief  of  Staff. 


°P  165  Inf. 


tu  3:00CA?H.H°IJOv.Rlstelthen  ®*  41,18  P*C- 

9?  8,  have 

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9 

to  get  inf omat io ^quickly  to^vou'^h  Sa?e  time  in  order 
to  my  next  ^  SOMUERAHCE  Y  SVS  V111  e°  from  there 

phat*  'fall  let  yoifas  sooTTVV  ,4  decided  upon  after 

Par  has  gone  nicely  and  ini i +  decid!d •  Pvery thing  so 
most  satisfactory.  dications  irom  every  standpoint 

oerned , Changes ^y'p.O?  liV  Tz  loaation  of  p-c-'s  is  con- 

•>  *u*  ■*■  o ,  42.  Please  notify  G-3, 


Van  Horn 


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A.M. 


Telephone  received  2:30  A.M. 
Nov.  1st. 


November  1,  1918. 
by  G-3  from  C.O.  3rd  Brigade. 


3rd  Brigade  in  place. 


Telephone  message  received  3:25  A.M.  from  C.G. 
oy  G-3.  Nov.  1st. 


4th  Brigade 


4th  Brigade  in  place. 


phoneA,ii'  Rr°m  C*G*'  2nd  division,  to  5th  Corps  Hq.  ,  by 
2nd  Division  in  place. 

1  Nov  1918.  5th  Army  Corps  Hq. 

Telephone  message  received  at  G-3  Office.  Nov,  1,  1918, 

4:05  -  Surprise  1  -  Phoned. 

.  ,  -kveiy thing  all  ready.  Nothing  corning  over  from  the  other 
side  -  very  little  reaction. 


Telephone  message  received  at  4:10  A.M.  Nov.  1st  from  C.O.  3rd 
Brigade  by  G-3. 

~  am  OXEN  (Hill  263).  C.O.  23rd  Inf.  is  with  me  here, 
we  have  one  telephone.  Everything  is  O.K.  so  far. 


— ^ -  4st .  The  commanders  of  the  3rd  and  4th  Bri¬ 
gades  bo tn  reported  by  telephone  that  their  wires  to  the  front 
were  out;  that  the  advance  seemed  to  be  going  all  right;  that 
t  iere  was  so  much  smoke  in  the  barrage  that  nothing  could  be 
seen,  but  except  for  some  machine  gun  fire,  just  after  "H"  hour, 
xere  seemed  to  be  very  little  fire  coming  from  the  Boche. 


Hq,  2nd  E.A.  Brigade.  5:30  A.M.  Nov.  1st. 

message  sent  surprise  -  jumped  off  O.K,  and  going  strong. 


Report  from  Division  O.P.  Nov.  1. 

°:30  A.i Boche  sending  red  rockets  followed  by  green  il¬ 
luminating  shells  along  our  front. 

o:40  A.M.  Red  rochets  from  Boche  all  along  our  front. 
Bursts  of  machine  gun  fire  in  our  sector  to  the  right.  Visi¬ 
bility  clearing. 

5:55  A.M.  Artillery  fire  raised,  3  white  stars  up  in  front 

of  our  sector,  machine  gun  fire  for  five  minutes  all  along  our 
front. 


ielephone  message  received  6:25  A.M.  Nov.  1st,  from  Commander 
3rd  Erigade  by  G-3.  Sent  from  P.C.  on  Hill  263. 

No  report  yet.  Impossible  to  see  on  account  of  dense 
smoke.  Believe  everything  going  well. 


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.  . 


A.M. 


November  1,  1918. 


Telephone  message  received  by  G-3  -  6:45  A.M.  11/1/18.  5th 
Corps. 

FROM  -  SURPRISE  7 

Telephone  message  received  by  us  from  SINK  1  at  6:25  A*M. 

"No  reports  yet  received.  Smoke  too  heavy.  No  visibil¬ 
ity  possible*.  Everything  going  well. 


O.P.  report  received  7:05  A.M.  by  G-3.  November  1st,  1918. 

^Kour  ^:55,  G-2,  3rd  Brigade  reports  everything  going  0. 

K.  Visibility  poor.  Reports  from  runner  from  the  front  re¬ 
ceived  which  states  everything  going  well  and  many  prisoners 
coming  back  to  the  rear.  By  radio,  report  received  all  go¬ 
ing  well,  estimate  400  prisoners  captured. 


Telephone  message  from  C.  of  S.  2nd  Div. ,  to  C.  of  S.  5th 
Corps, ,  7:10  A.M.  Nov.  1st. 

Message  received  from  G-2,  3rd  Brigade  to  G-2,  2nd  Div. 
transmitted  to  the  Chief  of  Staff,  5th  Corps. 


Telephone  message  from  Adjutant  4th  Brigade  7:10  A.M.  re¬ 
ceived  by  G-3. 

5th  Marines  report  everything  going  well,  about  50  pris¬ 
oners  coming  in.  Very  few  wounded  -  mostly  from  H.E. 

6th  Marines  reports  everything  going  well.  About  20 
prisoners  coming. 


November  1,  1918.  (Corrected  copy) 

Message  received  at  Immortal  Message  Center  7:18  A.M. 

353rd  Infantry  reports  capture  of  about  75  prisoners.  I- 
dentif ications  31st  Regiment,  157th  Regiment,  426th  Regiment 
and  Landstrura  157th  in  a  group  which  just  came  into  line.  All 
prisoners  hungry.  Assault  battalion  353rd  Infantry  was  on  im¬ 
mediate  objective  at  6:25  A.M.  A  battery  of  105’ s  causing 
much  trouble.  Fire  coming  just  east  of  north. 

Message  center  8:10  A.M. 


Telephone  message  from  42nd  Division  received  by  G-3,  7:30  A.M. 
Nov.  1st. 

Visibility  very  poor.  Still  hear  Boche  machine  guns  very 
plainly  directly  north. 


G-2,  5th  Army  Corps, 
November  1,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  2nd  Div.,  7  h.  30- 

The  3rd  Brigade  reports  400  prisoners  on  the  way  into  the 
cage  now.  Everything  is  progressing  as  per  schedule  and  all 
going  well. 


Telephone  message  from  Col.  Ellis,  4th  Brigade  7:35  A.M.  re¬ 
ceived  by  G-3,  Nov.  1st. 

6th  Marines  report  that  they  have  4  prisoners  at  the  P.C, 
from  the  169th  Regt.  They  are  holding  40  more  in  SOMMERANCE 
as  strecher  bearers  and  there  are  several  hundred 

(Cont’d  on  next  page) 


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A.k.  November  1,  1918. 

(  Cont  *  d  from  last  page )’ 

more  prisoners  coming  in.  These  4  prisone rs . are  being 
sent  to  G-2,,2nd  Div  . 


At  7:50  A.k.  Nov.  1st. 

i*i.r .  Winn  (177th  C.G.  )  had  moved  forward  to  LA  DHUY 
LLNkS ,  at  which  time  his  leading  troops  were  closely  ap¬ 
proaching  first  objective  . 

message  Center  8:40  A.m. 


7:55  AaiM  .  Telephone  message  from  C  0.  3rd  Brigade  to  G-3  . 

Colonel  Leach,  151st  Artillery,  Commander  right  sub¬ 
sector  says  that  his  observer  was  with  the  leading  line 
for  l--§-  kilometers,  and  that  they  followed  the  barrage  well. 

A  wounded  man  also  stated  that  things  are  going  well, 
and  men  followed  the  barrage  closely.  Enemy  machine  gun  nest 
encountered  but  all  are  being  reduced. 

At  8:00  A.k.,  3rd  Brigade  moves  P.C.  to  SOamjEFANCE  . 

23rd  Infantry  hoves  P.C.  to  northwest  corner  of  B'OIS 
de  COTILLON. 


Telephone  message  from  Col.  Leach,  151st  Arty.  Commander 
right  sub-sector,  received  by  Cant.  Steek  at  8:05  A.k.  Nov. 
1st ,  1918  . 

Colonel  Stone  wanted  me  to  report  to  you  what  we  knew 
of  the  problem.  Two  of  ny  scouts  report  that  they  had  gone 
about  1  kilometer  but  visibility  is  so  poor  they  could  not 
see  beyond.  They  may  have  gone  further.  About  200  pris¬ 
oners  have  been  seen  coming  back  to  the  rear,  which  indic¬ 
ates  that  they  are  following  the  barrage  alright  and  are 
making  good  headway. 


8:15  A..k .  Report  from  kajor  Derby,  Div.  Surgeon  .  Nov.  1st. 

About  30  men,  slightly  wounded,  arrived  at  the  Triage, 
Field  Hospital  No.  1. 


Telephone  message  from  Adj .  4th  Brigade,  Nov  1st,  received 
by  Lt  .  Parsons  G-3  .  8:20  A*m.  Nov.  1st. 

The  rear  battalion  of  the  5th  marines  passed  the  paral 
lei  of  Departure  at  6:50  A.k.,  and  has  reported  everything 
going  well  forward.  Prisoners  continually  coming  in. 

This  indicates  the  rear  battalion  of  the  6th  marines  passed 
the  parallel  of  departure  on  schedule  time . 


r  • 


A.M. 


No venter  1,  1918. 


8:26  A.M.  Nov.  1,  1918.  From  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Div., 
to  Chief  of  Staff,  5th  Corps, 

As  far  as  I  can  see  we  are  going  along  on  schedule 
time.  Of  course,  the  reports  are  an  hour  ago.  Good  many 
prisoners  reported.  We  had  reported  as  high  as  400  pris¬ 
oners.  It  is  smoky  and  all  that. 

The  General  and  I  are  going  to  SOMMER ANCE  to  establish 
our  advance  P.C.  Bowley fs  artillery  has  been  moving  for¬ 
ward  for  •§•  of  an  hour  -  passed  here  \  hour  ago.  Everything 
seems  to  be  going  all  right.  Rather  small  number  of  wound¬ 
ed,  mostly  slightly  wounded.  Some  artillery  reaction  and 
quite  a  lot  of  machine  gun  fire  when  we  first  jumped  off. 
The  3d,  4th  Brigades  and  9th  Infantry  P.C.’s  at  SOMMER  ANCE* 


8:35  A.M.  Nov,  1,  1918.  Message  from  2d  F.A,  Brig,  to  G-3. 

8:15  A.M.  Message  from  12th  F.A.  Just  heard  from  5th 
Marines,  Everything  progressing  according  to  schedule. 
Prisoners  coming  in.  2nd  Bn.  15th  F.A.  is  moving  forward, 
preceded  by  reconnaissance  party. 


8:35  A.M,  Nov.  1,  1918.  Message  from  1st  F.A.  Brigade. 

Division  on  right  had  received  message  by  runner  that 
at  6:30  A.M.  Infantry  (23d)  had  advanced  a  kilometer  and  a 
half  and  were  in  the  BOIS  de  HAZOIS,  following  the  barrage 
c losely . 


8:35  A.M.  Nov.  1,  1918.  Code  message  received  by  G-3  by  tel¬ 
ephone  from  80th  Division  through  5th  Corps. 

Our  Infantry  reported  as  advancing.  Information  of  your 
situation  requested. 


8:40  A.M.  Nov.  1,  1918,  Message  from  C . of  S.  to  C.of  S. , 
5th  Corps, 

About  that  No.  9  stuff,  we  didn’t  fire  any  gas  at  all 
last  night.  No.  9  was  sent  up  here  to  be  fired  by  Butner’s 
outfit,  Bowley  stopped  the  whole  thing.  It  occurred  to  us 
maybe  it  wasn’t  stopped  in  the  other  divisions.  It  is  a 
serious  thing,  this  No.  9,  and  lasts  a  couple  of  days,  I 
thought  I  would  call  your  attention  to  it  and  thought  you 
might  want  to  investigate  it,  in  case  it  was  fired. 

Aultmann  tried  to  force  us  to  fire  it,  and  Bowley 
practically  refused  to  do  so.  They  called  up  later  and  said 
not  to  fire  it  after  the  stuff  was  supposed  to  ha/ve  been 
over.  I  don’t  know  whether  they  did  or  not.  It  may  be  that 
the  other  people  shot  it  and  their  troops  run  into  it. 


8:40  A.M.  Nov.  1,  1918.  Message  from  2nd  F.A.  Brigade. 

8:30  A.M.  Message  received  from  1st  F.A.  Brigade:  Re¬ 
ceived  confirmation  of  message  that  Marines  are  in  advance 
of  Division 

(Cont’d  on  next  page) 


X 


(Cont’d  from  la3t  page) 


November  1,  19 113, 


A.M. 


on  their  left.  Meeting  very  little  resistance.  Few  casual 
ties.  Many  prisoners. 


Message  received  from  89th  Division  Message  Center  8:40  A.M. 

Advanced  P.C.  reports  15  Officers,  350  men  taken  prison¬ 
er  by  353rd  Inf,  At  7:50  A.M.  Mr.  Winn  (L77th  C.G.)  had  moved 
forward  to  la  DHUY  FERME ,  at  which  time  his  leading  troops 
were  closely  approaching  first  objective. 


Message  received  from  2nd  F.A.  Brigade  to  C--3.  Nov,  1. 

8:45  A.M.  Artillery  liaison  with  the  4th  Brigade  reports 
that  they  have  received  word  that  the  division  on  the  right  is 
on  the  first  objective. 


8:45  A.M.  Nov,  1.  Telephone  message  from  G-3,  1st  Corps  to 
G-3,  2nd  Division. 

80th  Division  reports  that  they  are  progressing  well,  and 
have  captured  a  good  many  prisoners. 

From  G-3,  2nd  Div.  to  G-2|  1st  Corps. 

Information  just  received  that  our  infantry  is  still  ad¬ 
vancing  well,  and  is  ahead  of  the  80th  Division, 


8:55  A.M.  Message  from  2nd  F.A.  Brigade  to  G-3,  2nd  Div, 

8:35  A.M.  Message  from  1st  F.A,  Brigade;  Division  on 
right  had  received  message  by  runner  that  at  6:30  A.M.  Infan¬ 
try  (23rd)  had  advanced  a  kilometer  and  a  half  and  were  in  the 
BOIS  de  HAZOIS,  following  the  barrage  closely. 


8:58  A.M.  Message  received  from  89th  Division  a,t  Message  Cen¬ 
ter. 

8:40  A.M.  Advanced  P.C.  reports  15  officers,  350  men 
taken  prisoner  by  353rd  Infantry, 


Telephone  message  received  from  Adjutant  3rd  Brigade  at  9:03 

A.M.  Nov.  1st.  Received  by  G-3,  _ 

An  moving  P.C.  from  SOLIMERAN CE  to  LANDRES  ST.  GEORGEo. 

No  definite  reports  from  front  line  but  things  seem  to  be  go¬ 
ing  well.  Many  prisoners.  9th  Infantry  has  passed  ST.  GEORGE 
Front  line  must  have  ad\-anced  beyond  1st  objective  for  this  to 
be  true,  (signed)  Howell, 

Notify  4th  Brigade  of  Change  of  P.C.  -  Notified  by  Capt. 
Steck. 


9:10  A.M.  Nov.  1st.  Telephone  message  received  from  Gen.  Gate 
ly  by  G-3. 

Message  from  Col.  Stone  relayed  in  from  Artillery  Oificer 
v/ith  23rd  Inf.,  7:00  A.M.  -  Passing  LANDRES  ST.  GEORGES.  Bar¬ 
rage  very  fine.  Following  it  close.  Everything  going  well. 
Enemy  artillery  fire  light,  mainly  large  calibre. 


A.M. 


November  1,  1916. 


9:13  A.M,  Message  from  2nd  F.A,  Brigade  to  G-3. 

9:05  A.M,  Message  from  1st  F.A.  Brigade  -  They  had  re 
ceived  message  from  an  aeroplane  which  had  descended,  that 
the  division  on  the  left  (80th)  had  marked  their  line  and 
that  they  were  five  minutes  ahead  of  their  schedule. 


Telephone  message  received  9:15  A.M,  Nov.  1st  from  Ad j ,  4th 
Brigade  received  by  G-3. 

6th  Marines  report  that  at  9:00  A.M.,  leading  battalion 
of  the  6th  Marines  was  leap-frogged  by  the  3rd,  Everything 
is  going  well.  Reports  indicate  that  leading  battalion  close 
ly  following  the  barrage. 


Telephone  message  received  9:20  A.M.  Nov.  1st  from  42nd  Divi¬ 
sion, 

Message  from  23rd  Inf.  at  the  BOIS  de  CHATTILON  9:00  A.M. 
#2,  sent  by  phone  -  P.C.  moved  to  northeast  edge  of  LANDRE 
ST.  GEORGES. 


Following  telephone  messages  received  from  Lt.  Willcox,  liai¬ 
son  agent  with  the  89th  Division,  at  9:30  A.M.  Nov,  1st,  1918. 

At  7:50  A.M,  the  177th  Brigade  received  message  from  com¬ 
mander  of  reserve  left  regiment  as  follows 

Our  line  is  on  05.0  -'*88.0  -  0442  -  87.7.  The  4th  Battal¬ 
ion  800  meters  in  front.  General  \7inn  was  just  here  -  going 
forward . 

8:15,  report  from  180th  Brigade.  Attack  proceeding  accord¬ 
ing  to  schedule.  50  prisoners. 

8:06,  Intermediate  objective  taken  according  to  schedule. 
Attack  on  1st  objective  proceeding.  Many  prisoners  taken. 

8:35  A.M*  From  Gen.  Winn.  Artillery  liaison  officer  re¬ 
ports  1st  objective  taken  with  over  400  prisoners. 

8:45  A.M.  From  advance  Message  Center.  15  officers  and 
300  men  taken  by  353rd  Infantry.  353rd  moving  up. 


G-2,  5th  Army  Corps, 
November  1,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  1st  Corps  -  9  h.  30. 

From  TALMA  to  BELLEJOYEUSE  Farm  no  change  in  the  line^ 
From  there  the  line  runs  east  along  these  coordinates:  293.4- 
287.6;  294.2-287.6;  294.0-287.9;  295.6-287.8;  295.7-287.5. 
From  there  east  there  is  no  change. 


G-3  Vth  Corps. 

1  Nov  18. 

BONEHEAD  reports  at  9:35  A.M.  that  the  leading  bat 

(Cont’d  on  next  page) 


A .  M . 


November  1,  19  IB. 


(Cont’d  fron  last  page) 

talion  of  the  right  regiment  of  the  BOth  Div.  is  passing 
through  IMECOURT,  and  was  connected,  with  the  2nd  Div.  P.C. 
of  the  battalion  was  at  99.3  -  BB.7. 


9:55  A.M.  Nov.  1,  Telephone  message  from  Ad  j  .  4th  Erigade 

to  G-3. 

6th  Marines  report  they  received  a  message  from  the 
leading  battalion  at  B:14  A.H. ,  stating  that  the  two  leading 
companies  were  just  to  the  south  of  the  objective  with  the 
support  companies  occupying  the  heights.  That  everything  was 
going  well;  that  they  were  ready  to  proceed  with  the  barrage, 
Pew  casualties. 


10:00  A. IT.  Nov.  1st,  telephone  message  received  from  23rd 
Inf.  by  G- 3 . 

Message  from  1st  battalion  commander,  left  leading  bat¬ 
talion.  At  B : 30  A.M.  report  this  battalion  has  reached  its 
1st  objective  and  is  following  its  orders  so  as  to  follow  the 
4th  Brigade  and  join  division  reserve.  We  captured  about  230 
prisoners  at  L ANDRES  ST.  GEORGE,  together  with  a  number  of 
machine  guns  and  2  trench  mortars.  Tanks  have  not  yet  reached 
this  battalion. 

(signed)  ZAKS . 

23rd  Infantry  has  had  no  direct  message  from  their  right 
attacking  battalion,  but  a  runner  from  the  1st  Battalion  said 
that  the  3rd  Battalion  was  abreast  of  the  1st  battalion  when 
he  left.  The  P.C.  of  the  23rd  Inf.  will  move  forward  as  the 
troops  advance. 


10:05  A.M.  November  1,  1S1B.  Message  (telephone)  from  B7th 
P.A.,  Artillery  Liaison  Officer  to  Message  Center,  2nd  Div. 
(9:50  A.M. ) 

Reports  first  intermediate  objective  taken.  100  more 
prisoners  returning,  among  them  one  girl  in  uniform.  450  re 
ported  taken  in  all.  Unable  to  give  identification  of  pris¬ 
oners.  Liaison  means  intercourse,  am  sending  girl  to  Head¬ 
quarters,  Second  Division. 


G-3,  5th  Corps  1  November  1918.  Prom  Immortal.  (89th  Div.) 

At  10:09  -  Engineer  road  reported  passable  for  artillery. 

At  10:10  -  353d  Infantry  reports  casualties  heavy  at 
start  -  running  comparatively  light  now.  Taking  good  number 
of  prisoners  -  no  officers  lost  as  far  as  known. 

Field  message  from  General  Hansen  -  353  Inf.  has  taken 
prisoners  from  31st,  157th,  426th  and  333rd  regiments.  Pris¬ 
oner  from  333rd  says  38th  Division  came  into  line  from  WO  LITRE 
2  days  ago  -  n ow  holding  with  3  regiments  in  line.  That  there 
is  a  division  in  rear  of  38th  Div. ,  both  formed  in  depth. 

23rd  Regiment  near  354th,  in  vicinity  of  DHUY  Farm. 

500  prisoners  passed  in  sight  of  this  P.C. 


A.  M. 


November  1,  1918. 


Telephone  message  received  10:10  A.M.  by  G-3,  from  Gen. 
Neville . 

Message  received  10:00  A.M.  from  5th  Marines  -  Pris¬ 
oner  gives  name  of  town  in  which  his  division -P. C,  is 
located  -  SOMMAUTHE  and  it  was  on  his  map. 

General  Neville  says  our  1st  battalion  gained  obj¬ 
ective  on  specified  time  and  is  following  barrage. 


10:12  A.M.  Report  from  Division  O.P.  (G-2  go  G-3). 

10:00  A.M.  4  columns  of  prisoners  passing  in, 
aramounting  to  about  500.  Visibility  very  poor,  much  smoke 
and  ground  haze. 


G-2,  5th  Army  Corps* 

Nov.  1,  1918. 

Telephone  call  from  2nd  Division  at  10  h  18- 

Prisoners  were  taken  from  the  2nd  Co.  of  the  111th 
Rgt.  of  the  52nd  Div.  Also  prisoners  from  the  M.G.  Co. 
of  the  169th  Rgt.  These  prisoners  were  captured  north  of 
LANDRES-ET- oT,  GEORGES.  The  52nd  Div.  came  in  line  Oct. 
29,  the  169th  Rgt.,  Oct.  31.  Both  of  these  regiments  came 
in  to  relieve  the  148th  Rgt.  of  the  41st  Div. 


Telephone  message  from  G-3,  2nd  Division,  to  G-3,  1st 
Corps,  at  10:20  A.M. ,  Nov.  1. 

2nd  Division  reached  1st  objective  on  scheduled  time. 


Intelligence  Reoort  received  by  G-3  at  10:20  A.M.  from 
G-2. 

4  Columns  of  prisoners  passing  in,  amounting  to  about 
five  hundred.  Visibility  very  poor,  much  smoke  and  ground 
haze . 


Received  at  10:25  A.  M.  from  Surprise  A-l.  9:50  A.M.  The 
87th  F.A.  liaison  officer  reports  first  intermediate  obj¬ 
ective  taken  100  more  prisoners  returning.  Among  them 
one  girl  in  uniform.  450  reported  taken  in  all.  Unable 
to  give  identification  of  prisoners.  Am  sending  girl  to 
Headquarters,  2nd  Division. 


A  .M . 


November  1,  1918* 


10:25  A.M.  message  from  2nd  F.A.  Brigade  to  G-3,  2nd  Div . 
Nov.  1st. 

10:10  A.m.  Commanding  Officer,  12th  F.A#  reports  that 
one  battalion  is  now  moving  through  LANDKSS  ST.  GEORGES, 
and  will  be  in  position  in  about  20  minutes. 


Telephone  message  from  Col.  Ellis,  received  10:25  A.m. 

N_ov .  1st,  received  by  G-3. 

The  6th  Marines  report  they  took  1st  objective  at 
8:00  A.M.,  Casualties  1  officer  killed  -  5  wounded;  143  en¬ 
listed  men  wounded;  captured  200  prisoners. 


10:26  A.M.  November  1,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Im¬ 
mortal  Message  Center  to  Message  Center  Second  Division. 

Artillery  liaison  officer  with  our  177th  Brigade  re¬ 
ports  that  the  first  objective  taken  withover  400  prisohers* 
Message  received  at  8:55. 

(signed)  Immortal  Message  Center. 


10:27  A.M.  Nov.  1,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Immortal 
.Message  Center  to  Messaje  Center  2nd  Div. 

Our  177th  Brigade  reports  as  follows:  We  received 
message  from  our  advance  P.C.  at  LE  DUHY  FERME  at  8  hours 
by  runner.  353rd  Infantry  has  taken  prisoners  from  31st, 

57th,  26th  Regiments.  Prisoner  from  353rd  Regiment  says  88th 
Division  came  into  line  from  WOEVRE  two  days  ago ,  now 
.holding  with  three  Regiments  line .  There  is  a  division  in 
'rear  of  88th  and  both  of  them  formed  in  depth.  Some  pris¬ 
oners  of  the  23rd  Regiment  taken  by  354th  Infantry  in 
vicinity  of  le  DUHY  FERME. 


10:28  A.M.  Telephone  message  from  Immortal  message  Center 
to  message  Center  2nd  Div.  Nov.  1st. 

From  our  178th  Brigade  as  follows:  Closing  here  10 
hours  and  moving  to  advance  P.C.  which  is  the  353rd  Infantry 
P.C.  178th  Brigade. 


10:29  A.M.  Telephone  message  from  Immortal  7  to  Message 

Center  2nd  Div  . 

Our  advanced  elements  have  been  reported  just  south  of 
REMONVILLE  . 


Telephone  message  received  from  Col.  Lay  10:30  A.m»  Nov. 
1st  by  G-3. 

Our  combat  liaison  group  has  hooked  up  with  the  80th 
Division  on  the  left  at  IMECOURT  at  8:00  A.M. 


A  .LI » 


November  1,  1918. 


G-2,  5th  Army  Corps,  Nov.  1,  1918. 

Confirmation  from  2nd  Division  -  G-3.  10  h.  50. 

First  objective  was  reached  cn  scheduled  time.  No  seri 
ous  opposition  in  BGIS  de  KAZOIS. 


Telephone  message  11:30  A.M.  From  G-2,  3rd  Brigade  to  G-3, 
2nd  Div. 

Message  from  1.0*  3rd  Brigade  that  2  German  prisoners 
were  brought  to  their  P.C.  at  about  11:15  A.M.,  having 
walked  back  from  the  place  where  they  were  captured,  just 
northeast  of  BATON VI LLE- e t - CHENNERY .  Line  going  forward 
well  at  that  place. 


From:  Hdqrs.  3rd  Brigade.  At:  01.6-88.5  ( ij?  Kil.  N.  of 
LANDRES  et  ST.  GEORGE,  Date:  Nov.  1.  Hour:  11:30  A.M, 

No.  2.  To:  Chief  of  Staff. 

From  this  hill  I  can  personally  see  two  baches  of  Boche 
who  are  coming  down  road  1-g-  Kil.  N.W.  of  LANDREVILLE,  also 
troops  scattered  to  on  eastern  edge  of  woods  1  Kil.  E.  of 
SIRRY-les  BUZANCY.  One  small  body,  50  men,  there  in  column 
look  like  prisoners.  Rear  echelon  of  9th  Inf.  reserve  about 
Kil.  W.  of  here.  Forward  echelon  is  to  the  north  of  road 
running  East  from  IMECOURT  to  LANDREVILLE.  Have  temporari¬ 
ly  located  my  P.C,  Have  no  communication  by  wire.  Expect^ 
radio  here  soon.  Am  sending  this  by  runner  to  LANDRY  et  ST. 
GEORGE  thence  by  horse  to  first  wire.  Will  move  to  LANDRE- 
VILLE  shortly.  Second  objective  appears  to  be  taken  at 
this  time  at  least  as  far  as  the  line  due  slightly  to  West 
of  north  from  here  is  concerned. 

Van  Horn. 


G-3,  5th  Corps,  Nov.  1,  1518. 

Message  from  2nd  Division  O.P.  11:50  A.M. 

Enemy  troops  seen  in  our  sector  between  points  01.5 
91.2  and  00.8-91.2. 

(Signed)  G2. 


Report  No.  4225.  HEADQUARTERS  FIRST  ARMY 

From:  1st  Corps,  Advanced  P.C.,  by  phone.  G-3. 

Time:  12:00  H.,  November  1,  1918. 

2nd  Div.:  11:30  H.  Left  of  80th  Div.  held  up  by  enemy  re¬ 
sistance  in  woods  east  of  elevation  214,  At  10:10  H,  artil¬ 
lery  concentrated  on  these  woods  and  infantry  attacked  from 
the  east.  Right  of  Division  pushing  on  to  IMECOURT,  keep¬ 
ing  abreast  of  Division  on  right, 

77th  Div.:  Battalion  attacking  on  right;  at  10:30  H  on  line 
298.0-287.4  we3t  to  CHAMPI GNEULLE S  exclusive.  ^All  reports 
indicate  light  artillery  fire  from  BOIS  de  BOURGOGNE. 

78th  Division  -  no  enemy  artillery  firing  on  center  and  right 
of  78th  Div,  between  8  H  and  11:30  H.  Mopping  up  BOIS  des 
LOGES  progressing. 


12:00  Noon.  From  Div.  O.P.  to  G-3, 

Enemy  troops  seen  in  our  sector  between  the  points 
A15.12  and  AOS. 12. 


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P.  M. 


November  1,  1918. 


12:10  P.M.  From  G-3,  2nd  Div.  to  G-3,  5th  Corps. 

Message  from  3rd  Brigade  that  2  German  prisoners 
captured  on  the  unimproved  road  northeast  of  BAYOKVILLE 
about  10:45.  Our  line  meeting  with  resistance  by  going 
forward  we 11.  These  prisoners  reported  their  company 
retreating.  Our  troops  took  LAHORE  VI LLE  Chateau  on 
schedule  time.  Everything  indicates  we  are  progressing 
according  to  schedule.  400  prisoners  have  been  counted 
here  -  others  coming. 


REPORT  FROM  SINK  6.  12:15  P.M.  Bov.  1st,  1918.  G-3. 

Priscners  reported  passing  in  south  east  of  BAYON- 
VI LLE  et  CH EMERY >  Our  troops  in  LABORS VI LLE  at  10:45 
A.M.  Progress  favorable,  everything  going  well.  Comm¬ 
unication  with  liaison  officer  of  the  23rd  Infantry  re¬ 
ports  that  one  battalion  of  the  23rd  reached  first  obj¬ 
ective  at  8:30  the  other  at  9:05.  23rd  Infantry  has 
captured  8  -  77mm  guns  in  the  BOIS  HAZOIS. 

G-2 . 


From:  \  Kil.  South  LABORS VI LLE . 

At  :  Hdqrs.  3rd  Brigade. 

Date:  Bov.  1.  Hour:  12:15  P.M.  Bo.  2. 

To  :  Chief  of  Staff. 

Twenty  Third  Inf.  took  all  objectives  on  time.  Are 
now  formed  just  S.  of  LAND RE VI LLE .  I  will  take  them 
forward,  in  reserve,  keeping  abreast  of  9  Inf.  on  their 
left.  Rear  echelon  9th  Inf.  west  of  LABDREVILLE.  Notify 

G-3. 

Van  Horn. 


12:20  P.M.  Bov.  1st,  telephone  message  from  C.O.  23rd 
Inf.  to  G-3,  2nd  Div. 

P.C.  23rd  Infantry  opens  at  LABDREVILLE  Chateau  at 
12:30  P.M.  Everything  moving  along  fine  as  scheduled. 
The  23rd  Infantry  took  its  objective  on  scheduled  time, 
and  the  Marines  spread  over  and  went  on  north. 


of 


12:24  P.M.  Telephone  message  from  Ad j .  6th  Marines  to 
G-3,  2nd  Div. 

Location  01 ;6  -  88.5  Message  addressed  to  Chief  of 

Staff.  '  • 

From  this  hill,  he  can  personally  see  two  lots  of 
Bocfte  prisoners  coming  down  road  kilometer  northwest 
LABORS VI LLE ;  also  troops  scattered  on  eastern  edge  of 

of  SIVRY  les  BUZANCY .  One 
column  -  look  like  prisoners. 
Infantry  reserve  about  \  kil¬ 
ometer  west  of  here.  Forward  echelon  is  to_ the  north  of 
road  running  east  from  IMECOURT  to  LABDREVILLE. ^  Have 
temporarily  located  my  P.C.  Have  no  communication  by 
wire.  Expect  radio  here  soon.  Am  sending  this  by  runner 
to  LABORS S  et  ST.  GEORGES,  thence  by  horse  to  first  wire. 
Will  move  to  LABDREVILLE  shortly.  2nd  objective  appears 
to  be  taken,  at  this  time  at  least  as  far  as  the  line  due 
slightly  west  of  north  from  here  is  concerned. 


woods  one  kilometer  east 
small  party  of  50  men  in 
Rear  echelon  of  9th 


G-2,  5th  Army  Corps, 
November  1,  1918. 


From  G-2,  2nd  Div., 
Identifications 


12  h  30. 

of  all  three  regiments 

( Cent f  d 


of  the  52nd 
next  page) 


. 


Nov.  1,  1918. 


,  P.M. 

(Cont’d.  from  last  page.) 

Div .  and  the  148th  Rgt.  of  the  41st  piv. 

169th  Rgt.  52nd  piv.  come  into  line  last  night  to  relieve 
the  148th  Rgt.  of  the  41st  piv;  we  have  prisoners  from  both 
regiments  so  it  is  assumed  that  they  were  caught  in  a  relief. 
16th  Machine  Gun  ‘Detachment  identified. 

8  “77  5  s  captured  in  PC  IS  des  HA.ZOIS* 

Our  troops  in  LANDREVILLE  at  10  h,  45. 

Total  prisoners  counted  up  to  12  h  was  12  officers, 17  N.C.O’s. 
and  417  privates;  of  these  7  were  wounded  and  167  are  on  way. 

250  more  in  cage.  Morale  in  general  poor.  All  say  we  will 
have  the  whole  52nd  piv.  in  cage  by  night.  They  are  disgusted 
at  having  been  put  into  line  without  proper  rest.  physical 
condition  poorest  yet  encountered  by  this  Division,  they  seem 
fatigued  and  in  low  condition  due  to  lack  of  nourishment  and 
rest . 

12;32  P.M. i  Message  from  Adj  .  4th  Brigade  to  G-3 ,  2nd  piv. 

5th  Marines  reports  that  about  11  :40  leading  elements  were 
entering  the  ARBRE  de  REMOW  IDLE. 

6th  Marines  reports,  at  12;10  that  they  obtained  its  object¬ 
ive,  and  the  2nd  battalion  was  closing  up  to  pass  through. 

5th  Marines  reports  capturing  a  battery  of  77’ s  before  they 
reached  trie  1st  objective. 

6th  Marines  reports  200  prisoners  captured. 

12:35  P.M.  ,  Report  from  G-2 ,  3rd  Brigade,  to  G-3*  2nd  piv. 

Prisoners  reported  passing  in  southeast  of  BAYOWILLE  et 
C HENNERY ►  Our  troops  in  LANDREVILLE  at  10:45  A. Mi  progress 
favorable,  everything  going  well.  Communication  v/ith  liaison 
officer  of  the  2.3rd  infantry  reports  that  one  battalion  of  the 
23rd  Infantry  reached  first  objective  at  8:30  the  other  at 
9:05.  23rd  infantry  has  cantured  8-77  m/m  guns  in  the  BOIS 
IIAZOIS  *  _ _ _ _ 

At  12j55  P.M.  Slap  renorts  that  he  is  quite  certain  that  he  has 
obtained  his  2nd  objective.  All  reports  are  that  everything  is 
going  fine.  The  liaison  on  his  right  has  been  very  good.  Re¬ 
ports  states  that  losses  are  small.  For  instance,  Hamilton's 
battalion  suffered  about  5^  losses  in  gaining  1st  objective.  It 
is  very  difficult  to  make  an  estimate  of  the  number  of  prisoners 
caotured.  it  is  reported  that  Hamilton  captured  about  500  before 
reaching  the  1st  objective.  They  began  coming  in  as  we  came  in* 

1:05  P.M.  Report  from  C.O.  2nd  Engineers  to  G-3. 

At  10:45  our  line  ran  through  the  southern  edge  of  ARB  RE  'lb 
REMOW ILLE ,  thence  west  between  BAYOWILLE  et  CHENNERY  and 
CIIENNSRY. 


1:15  P.M.  Message  from  G-3,  2nd  piv.  to  C.  Of  S«  5th  corps. 

At  10:45,  the  engineers ,  with  our  front  line  reported  the 
line  extending  through  the  southern  edge  of  ARBRE  of  REMOWILLE, 
thence  west  just  south  of  BAYOWILLE  et  CHENNERY* 

The  4th  Brigade  reports  2nd  objective  attained  at  12:10. 

At  that  time  the  rear  battalion  passed  through  and  took  the 
lead.  We  have  that  confirmed  from  a  number  of  sources. 

\-»e  are  going  to  move  from  here.  The  advance  echelon  is 
already  at  L ANDRES  et  ST.  GEORGES. 


Telephone  message  received  1:25  P.M.  Bov,  1st  from  Col. 
Ellis  ,  Received  by  G-3. 

The  5th  Marines  report  the  leading  battalion  has 
passed  BAYOWILLE  et  CHENNERY  on  schedule  time  and  were 
passing  2nd  objective  as  per  schedule.  This  was  reported 
by  their 


c 


November  1,  1918. 


F.  M. 

(Cont'd  from  last  page) 

Signal  Officer  who  was  there.  I  don't  believe  their 
friends  on  the  left  were  advancing  ver3-r  rapidly.  The 
element  which  was  operating  on  the  left  of  50  have  re¬ 
formed  and  is  going  ahead,  in  support. 


Telephone  message  received  1:40  P.M.  from  Col.  Lay  by  G-3 

C.O.  9th  Infantry,  P.C.  south  of  BOIS  l’EPASSE,  11:00 
A.M.  to  C.O.  3rd  Brigade.  1st  Battalion  reached  its  obj¬ 
ective  a.t  9:05  A.M,  Consideralbe  machine  gun  resistance. 
Casualties  about  5%.  Captured  125  prisoners,  40  machine 
guns  and  8  -  77 ’ s .  Reports  have  been  sent  before  but  never 
reached  me,.  Regiment  is  now  formed  ready  to  act  as  per 

order o.  (signed)  Stone. 

Prom  23rd  Infantry  -  Y/ill  send  full  report  later.  All 
objectives  gained  before  H  plus  3  hours.  400  prisoners, 

60  machine  guns,  2  trench  mortars,  8  -  77' s  and  consider¬ 
able  Engineer  materiel  not  yet  checked.  Casualties  not 

over  10%.  f  .  v 

(signed)  Sharp. 


Telephone  message  received  1:42  P.M.  from  Col.  Lay,  Nov. 
1st,  received  by  G-3. 

P.C.'s  of  the  following  units  are  as  indicated :- 
4th  Brigade  -  SQMMERANCE .  3rd  Brigade  and  23rd  Infantry  - 
LANDRE  VILLE  Chateau.  6th  Marines  -  ST.  GEORGES . 


Telephone  message  received  from  Message  Center,  89th  Div¬ 
ision  Nov.  1st.  1:45  P.M.  by  G-3. 

Our  177th  Brigade  reports  as  follows:  At  12:45  hours 
our  left  was  passing  through  BOIS  de  BARRI COURT, and  are 
up  on  our  3rd  objective.  Our  right  is  on  the  3rd  Objec- 

tive*  (signed)  Hockaday. 


1:55  P,  M.  liTessage  from  Col.  Rhea  to  G-3,  2nd  Div. 

Very  heavy  firing  north  of  BAY0NVILLE  et  CHENNERY , 
and  want  the  1st  Brigade  to  move  as  soon  as  the  barrage 
is  over,  and  also  Gen.  Bowley  to  move  his  P.C.  so  that 
he  can  handle  the  situation. 

Tell  Col.  Myers  to  move  up  as  I  told  him.  I  have 
talked  with  the  Chief  of  Staff,  5th  Corps,  and  it  is  all 
right . 


Telephone  message  received  from  Col.  Ellis  at  1:55  P.M. 
Nov.  1st  by  G-3. 

C.,0.  officer  6th  Marines  reports  at  12:50  hours, 
left  of  leading  battalion  held  up  by  our  own  artillery 
fire.  Battalion  Commander  passing  line  through  as  they 

are . 


Telephone  message  received  2:30  P.M.  Nov.  1st  by  G-3 
from  Kq.  3rd  Brigade, 

I  have  established  my  P.C.  at  this  place.  Working 
(telephoning)  over  23rd  Infantry  wire.  23rd  Infantry 
moving  forward  and  keeping  abreast  of  our  echeloned  9th 
Infantry,  which  has  passed  over  the  crest  of  nose  half  a 
kilometer  west  of  here.  The  two  leading  battalions  of 
the  23rd  Infantry  will  gain  ground  and  catch  up  with  and 
parallel  the  corresponding  columns  of  the  9th  Infantry. 
Leading  echelon  soon  about  1  kilometer  in  rear  of  east 
element  of  5th  Marines.  No  message  from  front  but  every¬ 
thing  appears  to  be  going  smoothly.  Estimated  casualties 
23rd  Infantry  of  2  battalions  engaged  from  5  to  8%. 

Very  few  Boche  dead 

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. 


P,  M.  November  1,  1910. 

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seen.  Two  or  three  captured  guns  here.  Only  two  batt¬ 
alions  of  23rd  Infantry  used  in  the  attack.  Very  little 
gun  fire  from  enemy  in  this  locality.  Nothing  falling 
here  for  over  half  an  hour.  9th  Infantry  reports  hardly 
any  losses.  Expect  to  move  P.C.  to  BAYONVILLE  et  CHENN- 
SRY  shortly.  Notify  G-3. 

(signed)  Van  Horn. 


HEADQUARTERS  EIRST  ARMY 

G-3. 

Report  No.  4240. 

From:5th  Corps,  Capt .  Wylie,  phone. 

Time: 15: 45  h,  Nov.  1,  1918. 

89th  Division  reports  at  14:10  h  their  troops  were  well 
up  in  the  301 S  de  BARRICOURT.  Unconfirmed  report  says 
89th  Division  has  reaches  Les  TU1LEUIS. 

2nd  Division.  Well  north  of  BAYONVILLE  et  CHENNERY . 

From  G-2.  Column  of  enemy  retreati.i^  across  Hill  216  from 
Hill  183  going  east.  Our  lines  are  being  shelled  from 
Hill  243  and  from  Farm  CHASSOGNE. 

2nd  Division  P.C.  closes  at  EXERMONT  and  opens  at  LANDRES 
et  ST.  GEORGE  at  14:35  H. 

89th  Division  P.C.  closes  at  15:50  h  and  opens  at  LA  DHUY 
Farm  at  15:30  H. 


Enroute  to  New  P.C.  at  LANDRES  et  ST.  GEORGES. 

4:00  P.M.  Message  from  G-2,  2nd  Division. 

There  are  700  prisoners,  20  officers,  in  the  cage  and 
more  arriving  all  the  time.  Looks  like  something  like 
1,000  before  night. 

Two  divisions  in  the  front  -  15th  Bavarian  and  52nd 
Div,  a-nd  in  the  order  from  west  to  east.  Among  the  ele¬ 
ments  of  the  152nd  some  elements  of  the  41st,  caught  in 
the  relief  last  night. 


v  HEADQUARTERS  FIRST  ARMY 

G-3. 

Report  No :  4245  . 

From:  G-2,  Phone  message  from  5th  Corps  rec’d  by  L.B, 

Time:  16:15.  Nov  1,  1918.  at  2:20  P.M.  Nov.  1. 

From  2nd  Division:-  at  12:30  hrs.  Identifications  from 
all  three  Regiments  of  the  52nd  Division  and  of  the  148th 
Regt.  of  the  41st  Division.  169th  Regt. ,  52nd  Div.  came 
into  line  last  night  to  relieve  the  148th  Regt.  of  the 
4l3t  Division.  We  have  prisoners  from  both  Regts.  so  it 
is  assumed  that  they  v/ere  caught  in  the  relief,  16th 
Machine  Gun  Detachment  identified.  8  77mm  guns  captured 
in  BOIS  des  HAROIS.  Our  troops  are  in  LANDREVILLE  at  10:45 
hrs.  Total  number  of  prisoners  counted  to  12  hrs  was  12 
officers,  17  N.C.O.’s,  417  privates;  of  these  12  were 
wounded,  and  167  are  on  their  way.  About  250  are  in  the 
cage , 

Morale  of  prisoners  in  general  is  poor.  They  all  say 
that  we  will  have  the  whole  52nd  Division  in  the  cage  by 
night.  They  are  disgusted  for  having  been  put  into  line 
without  proper  rest.  Physique  is  the  poorest  yet  en¬ 
countered  by  this  division.  They  seem  fatigued  and  in 
low  oondition  due  to  the  lack  of  nourishment  and  rest. 


G-2  . 


v> 


u.  .  •  .  /  i 


P.  LI. 


November  1,  1918. 


4:20  P.  M.  lies  sage  from  Gen.  Brown,  C.  G.  3rd  Div.  to  C. 
G.  2nd  Div. 

I  have  heard  of  your  success  today  and  congratulate 
you.  I  want  to  know  all  about  that  girl  in  a  uniform. 
Did  the  Marines  put  on  a  dress  parade  for  her? 


Hq.  2nd  F.  A.  Brigade. 

4:40  P.  M.  Nov.  1st . 

Received  message  from  G-3  that  Boche  are  endeavoring 
to  filter  in  between  80th  Division  and  2nd  Division,  Col 
onel  Van  Horn  gave  instructions  to  throughly  patrol  and 
take  care  of  any  possible  infiltration. 


Prom: 

C,  0. 

6th  Regt . 

Rec 

'd.  5:05  P.M. 

At  : 

ST.  GEORGES. 

Date : 

1  Ho  v 

.  1 18 .  Hour  4:20 

P  .M  •  Ho  .  2  . 

How  Sent : 

To  : 

C.  G. 

2nd  Division. 

Motorcycle . 

Holcomb  starting  for  CKENNBRY  to  establish  P.  C.  with 
forward  echelon.  I  remain  here  until  word  from  him. 

Lee. 


5:10  P.  M.  Telephone  message  from  G-2 ,  2nd  Div.  to  G-3. 

The  line  of  the  80th  at  the  right  -  at  a  point  2 
kilometers  north  of  IMEC0URT',  and  west  l-§-  kilometers. 
That  is  the  right  point;  then  slides  off  to  CHAMP I GNEU- 
LLES  and  BO 1 8  des  LOGES  . 


6:15  P.M.  Telephone  message  from  Adj .  3rd  -brig,  to  C. 

of  S. 

Prom  C.  0.  leading  battalion  of  the  9th:  Am  sending 
a  platoon  and  2  machine  guns  to  clean  out  and  establish 
themselves  in  the  woods  east  of  SIVRY  les  EUZAbCY ,  Be 
have  been  receiving  machine  gun  fire  from  that  direction 
so  probably  the  troops  on  the  left  have  been  drawn  back 
slightly,  \7ill  investigate  and  report  immediately. 


6:25  P.M.  Telephone  message  from  G-2,  2nd  Div.  to  G-3, 
2nd  Div. 

The  80th  Division  runs  from  99.13  to  the  extreme 
right . 

Prisoners  captured:  About  1,200  . 

2  Officers  -  37  men  killed. 

5  Officers  -  324  men  wounded. 


G-2,  5th  Army  Corps, 
Bov.  1,  1918. 

Telephone  message  at  18  h  15  from  2nd  Div.,  G-2. 
Poliowing  new  identifications  today 
426  Rgt. ,  88th  Div. 

353  Rgt.,  88th  Div. 

174  Rgt.,  31st  Div. 

109th  Rgt.,  28  Div. 

55  Rgt.,  13th  Div. 

The  prisoners  of  the  88th  Div.  were  captured  in  the 
woods  near  BARR1C0URT.  Those  of  the  31st  Div*,  near 
IMECOURT.  Do  not  know  where  the  others  were  captured, 
because,  by  mistake,  they  were  forwarded  to  the  Corps 


P  •  IV!  • 


i! o  vemb e  r  1 ,  1918. 


(Con’t  from  last  page) 

cage  before  they  questioned  them. 


Xe scare  from  6th  Marines  6:30  P  .M .  to  P.C.  12.  Nov.  1st. 

C.O.  front  lines  has  been  directed  to  push  strong 
patrols  north  to  edge  of  BOIS  de  POLICE,  also  to  send  back 
data  of  barrages.  Send  up  your  liaison  officer  at  the  P. 

C  .  ■ of  6th  marines . 


No  time  indicated.  2nd  Division  Nov.  1st. 

80th  Div  .  reports  that  they  are  progressing  well, and 
have  captured  a  good  many  prisoners. 

Answer:  Information  just  received  that  our  infantry  is 
still  advancing  well,  and  is  ahead  of  the  30  Division. 


Received  at  :  47  \VD  BP  61  OB 

80th,  Division  Nov.  1st. 

G-3,  Surprise. 

5915-2846-2560-3109-2896-5523-4815-4267-2762 

4901-5200-2163-3749-4060 . 

Lieut  .  Hastings . 601  P 

Translation  by  G-2:-  Right  front  now  9043  null  to  007o  null. 


Received  at:  5  X  P  49  OB 

Hqrs.  5th  Army  Corps  Nov.  1. 

C.G.  2nd  Divn.  G~3  .  __ 

Number  1131  G-l  new  advance  PL  4.  iiith 

array  corps  will  open  at  EXERTION  T  at  twelve  hours  Nov  second 
period  Old  advance  PWE  fifth,  corps  at  AI VOAx  will  oe 
discontinued  at  eighteen  hours  Nov  second  period 


Summer al  511 A 


A.  M. 


No  vember  2,  IS  18. 


12:05  A. LI.  Telephone  message  from  C.  of  S.  5th  Corps  to  C. 
of  S .  ,  2nd  Div . 

The  89th  will  move  its  brigade  in  alongside  of  us.  One 
brigade  of  the  first  to  BAYONVILLE .  oe  are  to  get  in  touch 
with  Waldron  of  the  80th  and  tell  him  we  will  go  alongside 
of  him  toward  BUZANCY . 


Our  "H"  hour  is  when  we  get  ready. 

That  will  be  tonight  won’t  it?  (Evidently  referring 
to  order) 


12:30  A.  LI.  Telephone  message  from  the  1st  Army ,  thru  5th 
Corps. 

The  Army  Commander  desires  to  congratulate  the  5th 
Corps  and  express  to  you  his  appreciation  oi  the  work  done 
this  day.  He  desires  that  you  convey  his  appreciation  to  the 
89th  and  2nd  Divisions.  Please  have  this  ini  ormution.  trans¬ 
mitted  to  all  organizations  as  far  as  practicable  this  nigni.. 

November  2,  1918 

5:30  A. LI.  Telephone  Message  from  0-3,  2nd  Div.  to  C  .G  . 

4th  Brigade.  _  _  r. 

Your  brigade  carries  out  its  original  mission.  The 

BUSANCY  Operation  is  called  off. 

You  understand,  do  you,  that  you  are  to  go  out  and  sit- 
down  on  the  line  according  to  your  original  mission,  sending 
patrols  out  to  the  front? 

Yes,  sir. 


6:55  A.M.  Tel.  Message  from  G-3,  80th  Div.  to  0-3,  2nd  Biv. 

The  Chief  of  Staff,  80th  Division,  arranged  with  the  C. 
of  S.  2nd  Division  last  night  about  the  occupation  o.fc  the 
woods  northwest  of  SIYRY,  in  the  sector  limit  oi  the  80th 
Di vis ion.  We  are  moving  forward  this  morning  and  he  warns  to 
verify  the  conversation  that  that  woods  was  hea.d  on  the  east 
by  the  2nd  Division  so  as  to  be  sure  that  our  righ  0  ilan^v 
will  not  be  fired  on  from  that  direction. 

This  is  the  answer:  It  is  impossible  to  say  that  all 
woods  in  the  vicinity  are  in  the  hands  of  the  c nd  Di /isioji. 
The  3rd  Brigade  was  ordered  to  occupy  those  woods. 


8:15  A.M.  November  2,  1938.  Message  received  from  Airplane 

GCAL'  J8C  GCaD  J8A8 

Friendly  troops  at  01.8  -  72.5 
Friendly  troops  at  01.8  -  91.8 


8:40  A.M.  November  2,  1918.  Message  received  from  Airplane 
Front  line:  Two  panels  marked  in  blue. 

Fairly  big  fire  in  THEN0RGUS3 .  Smoke  in  BUZANCY  and  m 


BAYONVII 


MjjU-Li 


j\  TJT 

xi.  «  * 


Six  enemy  aviators  above  BUZANCY  at  7:20  _  _ 

Flew  above  the  lines  in  front  of  SIVRY  and  BATONVILLE 

without  receiving -any  machine  gun  fire. 

Signed:  21.4th  French  Air  squadron. 

(This  is  apparently  yesterday's  message  delivered  to  us  this 

morning ) 


A.M. 


November  2,  1918. 


From:  Lay,  P.C,  80th  Div, 

To  :  Chief  of  Staff,  2d  Div.  9:00  A. IT.  2  Nov. 


Reported  position  of  80  Div.  at  8:30 
A.M.  Reported  by  aero  and  O.P. 

Lay. 


SIVRY  lez  HJZANCY 


10:00  A.M..,  Nov.  2 ,  ♦  18 .  Telephone  message  from  12th  F.A.  to 
G-3,  2d  Div. 

At  3:15  A.M.  there  were  still  enemy  machine  gunners  in 
IMECCURT  . 


G-2,  5th  Army  Corps, 

Message  from  Corps  Artillery,  at  10  h.  00  Nov,  2,  1918. 

Heavy  artillery  observer  reports  that  2nd  Division  has 
troops  in  FOSSE. 

Signed.  Reinhardt. 


November  2,  1918. 


12:10  P.M.,  November  2,  1918.  Message  addressed,  to  the  Second 
Division.  Report  of  the  214th  French  Airsquadron.  7:o0,  oec- 
ond  Lieut.  Renie. 


No  enemy  troops  seen  up  to  one  kilometer  north  of  oIVRY 

and  one  kilometer  north  of  BAY0NVILLE. 

Report  of  the  204th  Airsquadron  from  8  to  8  o  cIock; 

Lieut.  Northrup, 

Flew  over  HJZANCY  and  the  LOIS 
dred  meters  altitude.  Saw  no  troops 
no  rifle  or  machine  gun  fire. 

It  seems  that  before  the  front 
there  are  no  more  enemy  troops  up  to 


de  la  FOLIE  at  five  hun- 
of  the  enemy  and  received 

of  the  Second  Division 
north  of  HJZANCY « 


Signed:  2nd  Lieut 


henry,  214th 
_  _  _  _  _  Aero squadron . 


12:30  P.M.,  Nov.  2nd,  1918.  From  SURPRISE  7  -  5th  Army  Corps, 

7/e  are  now  progressing  towards  exploitation  line  and 
doing  it  by  method  of  infiltration  and  will  be  on  exploita¬ 
tion  line  by  night.  No  formal  attack  is  being  made,  just 

(Cont'd  next  page) 


. 


. 

' 


V 


P.  M.  November  2,  1918. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

advancing  by  infiltration.  Had  information  at  10:30  this 
morning  that  they  were  in  contact  with  80th  Division  at  1. 
2-4.0.  More  definite  information  as  to  line  will  be  fur¬ 
nished  at  3:00  P  M .  today. 


G-2  ,  5th  Army  Corps , 

Nov .  2,  19 18 . 

TELEPHONE  MESSAGE  PROM  2nd  Division  -  12 :h.  45: 

99  prisoners:  89  privates,  8  N.C.O.’s  and  two  officers. 
Prom  this  we  have  one  man  from  the  136th  Regiment.  They  were 
captured  near  REMONVILLE  where  they  entered  the  line.  There 
are  only  200  men  left  in  the  regiment.  The  136th  Rgt .  is  of 
the  115th  Div. 


G-2,  5th  Army  Corps, 

Nov.  2,  1918. 

TELEPHONE  MESSAGE  PROM  2nd  DIV.  -  13  h.: 

We  are  now  progressing  towards  exploitation  line  and 
doing  it  by  method  of  infiltration  and  will  be  on  exploit¬ 
ation  line  by  night.  No  formal  attach  is  being  made,  -  just 
advancing  by  infiltration.  Had  information  at  10:30  this 
morning  that  they  were  in  contact  with  80th  Div.  at  1.2  -  4. 
More  definite  information  at  3  P.M. 


1:20  P.M.  Telephone  message  from  Adj .  3rd  Brig,  to  G-3. 

Right  battalion  of  23rd  is  in  position  on  Corps  obj¬ 
ective.  The  last  battalion  of  the  23rd  is  moving  up.  Res¬ 
erves  now  moving  up,  It  is  believed  the  relief  will  be  comp¬ 
leted  shortly  after  14  hours.  Arrangements  being  made  to 
take  over  sector  now  held  by  right  battalion  of  23rd  Infantry 
by  9th  Infantry,  so  that  arrangements  will  be  from  right  to 
left: 

9th  Infantry  -  23rd  Infantry. 

There  will  be  no  movement  forward  from  Corps  objective  today 
with  the  exception  of  the  usual  patrols. 


1:45  P.M.  November  2,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Liaison 
Officer  of  Surprise  at  Sink. 

First  and  2nd  Battalions  of  same  are  now  immediately  in 
rear  of  front  line  Battalions  of  Sister.  The  3rd  Battalion 
of  same  500  yards  in  rear  of  junction  of  1st  and  2nd  Batt¬ 
alions  of  same.  No  movement  now  going  on  beyond  3rd  Object¬ 
ive  . 

Snow  has  not  moved  as  yet. 

Message  Center. 


HEADQUARTERS  FIRST  ARMY 

G-3. 

Report  No.  4318  t 

From:  Pigeon  Message,  Lt .  Regnier,  G-3  Army  with  2nd  Div. 

Time:  Rec’d  14:15,  dat'd  Nov.  2,  1918.  Rec’d  Nov.  2,  1918. 

Number  2 

FIFTH  REGIMENT  took  second  objective  at  12h35 . 

(Cont’d  next  page) 


P.  M. 


November  2,  19 lb. 


(Cont'd  from  last  page) 

SECOND  BATTALION  now  moving  out  of  ravine  in  northern  part  • 
of  square  22  first  wave  meeting  machine  gun  fire.  Resist¬ 
ance  slight.  Casualties  in  this  regiment  estimated  5  per 
cent.  Reserve  Battalion  moving  to  same  ravine. 

Lt.  Regnier. 


Report  No.  4319. 

From:  Pigeon  Message,  Lt .  Regnier,  G-3  1st  Army,  with  2nd  Div 

Time:  Rec’d  14:15,  Dat’d.  Nov.  2,  1918.  Rec'd  Nov.  2,  1918 

Number  3 . 

Fifth  Regiment  reached  third  objective  at  about 
14:50.  Liais-on  established  on  right  and  left  which  are  re¬ 
ported  to  have  reached  third  objective.  Contact  controls 
being  pushed  to  thefront.  Positions  being  consolidated . 
Reserve  Battalion  at  Ravine  in  northern  part  of  square  23. 
Artillery  reaction  slight,  resistance  slight.  Support  batt¬ 
alion  still  moving. 

Lt .  Regnier  . 


2:30  P.M.  Nov.  2nd.  Field  Message  from  2nd  Div.  Liaison 
officer  at  P.C.  3rd  Brig.  1  P.M.  to  message  center. 

1st  and  2nd  battalions  of  23rd  Inf.  nov/  immediately  in 
rear  of  5th  and  6th  Regiments  on  3rd  Objective.  3rd  Batt¬ 
alion  of  23rd  Inf.  now  500  yards  in  rear  of  junction  of  1st 
and  2nd  bat.  of  23rd  Inf. 


O.P.  ,  2nd  Div.  to  G-3,  2nd.  Division  -  at  2:40  P.M. 

Heavy  fighting  on  the  sector  on  our  left.  Sounds  like 
Boche . 


Hq .  2nd  F .A  .  Brigade 
Nov.  2nd  ’18 .  3:05  P.M. 

Telephone  message  from  Sink  1  to  Surprise  3. 

nWhat  were  expected  to  do?  Asked  him  whether  he  under¬ 
stood  what  we  were  doing.  Front  line  at  Corps  objective. 
Marines  had  patrols  in  front  on  that  last  night  but  withdrew 
them  to  pull  off  the  plan  to  the  left.  Brigade  commander 
wants  to  hold  that  line  so  has  an  established  line  to  enable 
him  to  put  over  a  barrage  tomorrow.  Y/e  took  over  on  Corps 
objective.  Is  it  satisfactory?  Surprise  3  said  it  was. 

Asked  for  Division  order”.  Also  said:  '’2ord  Inf.  on  left. 
Can  we  get  4th  M.G.  Bn?  We  are  putting  Company  on  each  flank 
as  liaison  and  would  like  to  send  one  machine  gun  company 
with  them.  Asked  Col.  Myers  to  come  up  as  phone  connection 
very  poor  and  our  car  out  of  order .  ”  Col.  Rhea  gave  verbal 
orders  to  Regimental  Commanders  to  move  forward  nights  oi 
2-3d  November  to  heights  on  line  of  exploitation  as  Boche 
had  pulled  out.  They  are  to  move  to  heights  and  hold  until 
morning. 


3:35  P.  M.  89th  Division  to  G-3,  2nd  Division. 

Line  of 89th  as  follows:: 

From  BARRICOURT  to  vicinity  of  La  CARCUNEiRE  -  in 
square  65,  thence  southeast  to  square  73  in  the  vicinity  of 
woods . 


p.  M . 


November  2,  1918. 


3:50  P .M .  ^rom  C.G.  3rd  Brig,  to  G-3,  2nd  Div. 

The  Marines  were  to  the  corps  objective,  and  had 
patrols  to  the  front,  they  pulled  their  line  bach  last 
night  in  order  to  form  up  for  their  attack  to  the  lei  . 
The  line  was  practically  the  Corps  objective,  '-/hen  -.e 
took  the  line  over  today  he  put  it  on  the  Corps  objec  i/e 
in  order  that  he  would  be  able  to  have  a  line  he  cou- 
put  a  barrage  on. 


November  2,  1918. 

4:45  P.M.  Tel.  Message  from  Captain  Wiley,  5th  Corps. 

The  Commanding  General  directs,  in  view  of  the  pro o- 
able  withdrawal  of  the  enemy  that  no  means  be  spared  to 
maintain  contact.  Strong  patrols  must  be  pushed  forward  to 
constantly  keep  in  touch  with  the  enemy . 

W .  B .  Bur  1 1 , 

Chief  of  Staff . 


Later:  During  same  conversation: 

Big  withdrawal  of  the  enemy  on  our  left.  80th  Divi 
sion  reports  that  they  are  on  the  exploitation  line  and 
starting  now  after  the  Boche  in  motor  trucks. 


5:00  P.M.  Tel.  Message  from  80th  Division  to  G-3. 

Line  runs  as  follows: 

Southern  part  of  BARRI COURT ,  southwest  corner  of 
Square  65,  southern  part  of  woods  in  Square  74. 

We  have  crossed  line  on  hills  in  large  number,  our 
353rd  Infantry  reporting  one  battery,  of  77 's;  wagon  tram, 
22  horses,  and  50  men  captured. 


G-2 ,  5th  Amy  Corps, 
Nov.  2,  1918. 

Message  from  2nd  Division.  5  h.  00. 

Front  line  is  along  3rd  objective  with  patrols  out  to 
the  line  of  exploitation. 

Prisoners  today  125. 


5:00  P.M. 

November  2,  1918. 


Lakewood  reports  that  information  from  Custer  is 
the  effect  that  the  troops  on  our  left  are  going  irmo 
and  BR1Q.UENAY  in  trucks,  the  enemy  having  apparently 


in  to 
BUZANCY 
with¬ 


drawn  . 


G-2  . 


Telephone  conversation  between  Col.  Beebe  and  G-3,  80th  Div. 

.1°  ,  .  2nd^  the  Array  Objective  Exploitation  Line.  Have 

you  any  word  of  any  town  besides  BUZAHCY.  What  do  you  know 
about  a  general  retirement  of  the  enemy.  Erom  above  but  not 
from  below  -  you  did  not  get  it  fromyour  frontline?  .re 


P  .M . 


November  2,  1918. 


(Cont'd  from  last  page) 

you  sending  Infantry  forward  in  trucks  pursuing  them?  That 
sounds  like  a  general  retirement  then?  You  are  just  starting 
that  now?  Have  you  actually  started  them?  Cur  troops  are  back 
on  Corps  objective  not  on  the  exploitation  line.  They  had  pa¬ 
trols  out  there  last  night  but  were  withdrawn  to  attack  west 
according  to  orders  we  received.  Boche  are  in  FORET  de  la  FOLIii, 


5:35  P ,M *  |  Nov.  2,  1916.  89th  Div.  to  G-3,  2d  Div* 

Line  of  89th  as  follows:  .  TA 

From  BARRICOURT  to  vicinity  of  uA 

CARCUNEIRE  -  in  square  65,  thence  southeast  to  square  73  in  the 

vicinity  of  woods. 


Telephone  Message  from  2nd  Div.  17  h.45  G-2,  5th  Army  Corps, 

1  Nov,  2,  1918. 

Our  front  lines  from  right  to  left:  30,6-295.4  to  the  cor- 
ner  of  the  woods.  301.5-295.5  -  302*  and  295.5.  It  joins  e 
lines  of  the  3rd  objective  at  295.3  and  then  it  becomes  the  ord 
objective. 

Today  we  have  290  privates,  9  N.C.O.’s  and  3  ofi icers. 

The  total  reported  yesterday:  98  officers,  62  N.C<0,  s  and 
697  privates,  1,089  total.  156  evacuated  before  noon  yesterday, 

making  a  total  of  1,265. 


Hq«  2nd  F. A.  Brigade.  5:55  P.M.,  Nov,  2,  1916, 

Phoned  Col,  Myers  saying  that  we  were  leaving  exploitation 
line  and  will  be  organized  by  daylight  prepared  to  move  forward. 
Asked  to  have  Gen.  Bowley  put  somelong  range  shots  back  oi  ± v  i 
lines  to  harass  them.  Asked  for  .EUZANCY  SPE.  Maps* 


6:25  P.M,,  November  2,  1918,  Telephone  Message  from  Surprise 

Liaison  Officer  at  3rd  Brigade  to  Message  Center.  G-o. 

Reports  3rd  Brigade  is  on  objective  and  will  push  forward 
tonight  to  the  line  of  Exploitation. 


e:00  P.M.,  Nov.  2,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Liaison  Gffi 
cer  attached  to  3rd  Brigade.  (To  2nd  Div), 


Leading  Battalion  of  3rd  Brigade  will 
Brigade  on  the  Corps  Objective  at  20  nours 
beyond  4th  Brigade  sector  and  remain  there, 
ganize  for  further  pursuit  at  daybreak. 


pass  through  4th 
to  the  high  ground 
They  expect'  to  or 


No  Time  Indicated.  Nov.  2,  1918. 
Intelligence  Report  from  G-2  to  G-3,  2d  Div. 

The  Marines  were  to  the  Corps  Objective,  and  had  patrols 
to  the  front,  they  pulled  their  line  back  last  night  m  ord  r 
to  form  up  fir  their  attack  to  the  left.  The: line  was  prac¬ 
tically  the  Corps  Objective.  When  he  took  the  line  o. 

(Cont’d  next  page) 


I  ' 


November  2,  1918. 


No  time  indicated. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

today  he  put  it  on  the  Corps  objective  in  order  that  he 
would  be  able  to  have  a  line  he  could  put  a  barrage  on. 


HAIL  CONFIRMATION  G-3 

E/1 


Hdqrs.  5th  Army  Corps,  2  November  1918. 


To  :  C  .  G  .  ,  2nd  Divn . 

Number  1134  G-l.  Following  telegram  quoted  for  your  infor¬ 
mation  quote  number  eight  eight  naught  G-l  period  following 
telegram  received  from  C  G  S  0  S  repealed  for  your  informat¬ 
ion  and  necessary  action  quote  eight  nine  two  G-l  period 
arrangements  now  being  made  to  give  instructions  in  the  hand 
ling  of  carrier  pigeons  to  infantry  replacements  in  depot 
divisions  period  request  combat  divisions  be  so  informed  and 
instructed  to  make  requisitions  for  this  particular  class  of 
specialists  when  needed  period  Harbord  unquote  Drum  unquote. 


OFFICIAL: 

A.  W.  FOREMAN , 
Lt.  Col.,  G .S . , 
A  .  C  .  of  S . , G-l . 


SUMMERALL 


A  .LI .  November  3,  1918. 


From:  H  am i 1 1  o  n 

Date:  11/3/18  Hour: 3:05  No:6.  How  Sent:  Mted.  Mess. 

To  :  G-3,  SURPRISE. 

Enemy  leaving  ST.PIERREMONT  and  VAUX.  Left  of  our  line 
at  8803  and  9408.  Our  right  is  probably  about  the  center  of 
squares  00  and  10. 

Hastings,  Lt . 


7:30  A.M.  Telephone  message  from  Ad j .  3rd  Brigade  to  G-3. 

Have  no  report  yet.  Report  which  comes  from  our  ad¬ 
vance  message  center  given  by  the  operator  himself:  No  lin¬ 
ing  can  be  heard  in  front.  Very  few  wounded  coming  in. ^ 

About  100  prisoners  have  passed  him  (message  center).  The 
advance  message  center  is  on  the  Corps  objective.  There  are 
50  prisoners  there  now,  including  15  that  went  through  this 
morning.  All  of  these  were  captured  between  the  Exploitation 
Line  and  the  Corps  Objective.  I  think  everything  is  going 
along  all  right.  Where  is  the  9th  Infantry.  -  Just  below  the 
rise  of  the  Exploitation  Line,  and  the  23rd  are  along  the 
Exploitation  Line  too. 


Field  Message  sent  7:35  A.M.  from  3rd  brigade  to  G-3. 

Line  runs  through  3720  -  5809  -  4582  -  2869  -  3378  - 
1543  -  5519  -  1841  farm. 


Telephone  message  received  8:05  A.M.  Nov.  3rd  from  Adj .  3rd 
Erigade  by  G-3. 

Message  from  C,0.  9th  Inf.  1^  kilometers  southv/est  oi 
N0UART  at  7:10  A.M.  C.O.  3rd  Brigade  report  indicates  9th 

(Cont’d  next  page) 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 


A.M. 


November 


3,  1916. 


Infantry  jumped  off  on  time  and  going  well.  About  17 0  priso¬ 
ners  passed  Regimental  P.C.  Am  moving  forward.  Message  Cen 
ter  will  be  established  on  road  junction  \  kilometer  west  of 
11  QUART  . 


Telephone  report  from  2nd  R.A.  Brig,  transmitting  message 
from  3rd  Brig.  6; 15  A.M. 

Prisoner  captured  this  morning  makes  following  state¬ 
ment:  He  was  sent  back  from  a  point  18  to  20  kilometers  in 
the  rear  to  see  why  the  Germans  were  retreating.  Parties  of 
retreating  troops  passed  him  at  points  6  or  7  kilometers  be¬ 
hind  where  he  was  taken.  He  is  positive  that  there  are  no 
reserves  behind  our  lines  to  a  depth  of  18  to  20  kilometers. 


8:15  A.M.  Telephone  Message  to  5th  Corps,  by  G-3. 

2nd  Division  reached  the  Exploitation  line  during  the 
night  and  met  resistance,  during  the  advance.  About  70  pris 
oners  were  captured  during  the  night.  When  prisoners  are 
examined  report  will  be  made. 


8:20  A.M.  Telephone  message  received  by  G-3  from  Artillery 
Headquarters . 

Divisional  Artillery  reports  that  Regimental  Commander, 
Col.  Davis  of  accompanying  artillery,  is  moving  forward  with 
the  3rd  Brigade  Commander.  With  each  battalion  an  artillery 
officer  with  4  runners  is  with  the  battalion  commander.  Li¬ 
aison  reported  O.K, 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


Fr  om: 

SNOW  ONE. 

At  : 

EASTERN  END  OLD 

EXPLOITATION  LINE. 

How  sent 

Date : 

3  Nov  18.  Hour 

8:50  AM.  No.  1. 

Radio . 

To  : 

SURPRISE  ONE. 

ADVANCING  WITHOUT  RESISTANCE  AT  RIGHT.  LEADING  ELE¬ 
MENT  TWO  AND  HALF  KILOMETERS  NORTH  OLD  CORPS  EXPLOITATION 
LINS.  CASUALTIES  SLIGHT. 

SNOvV  ONE. 


From  2nd  Division;  G-3  5th  Army  Corps 

3  November  1918 
8;  30. 

2d  Div.  reached  exploitation  line  during  the  night. 
They  met  resistance  during  the  advance.  About  70  prisoners 
were  captured  during  the  night.  When  prisoners  are  ext  .tuned 
report  will  be  made. 


MEMORANDUM  for  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division.  Nov  3,  1918. 

At  8:30  A.M. ,  this  morning,  Col.  Fitch,  Acting  A.C.  of 
S.,  G-3,  stated  that  the  89th  Division  has  reached  the  line 
of  exploitation  and  that  the  division  will  push  on  for  the 
purpose  of  capturing  the  heights  in  front.  He  stated  that  it 
was  the  intention  to  bear  off  towards  the  right  to  some  extent, 
towards  the  MEUSE  River,  and  be  ready,  if  necessary,  to  assist 
the  division  on  the  right  in  an  endeavor  to  bag  the  enemies 
forces  now  to  the  right  of  the  89th  Division. 

(Sgd)  J.  C.  Johnson, 

J.  C.  JOHNSON, 

Colonel,  Insp.  General, 

1st  Army. 


•• 


r 


A.  M.  November  3,  19 IB. 

No.  of  Message:  4368 

From:  5th  Corps  -  Capt.  v/ylie  -  phone 

Dated:  3  Nov.  1918. 

Dec * d :  8:35  H 

Just  received  report  from  2nd  Division  stating  that 
they  had  reached  exploitation  line  during  the  night,  meeting 
resistance  during  the  advance.  About  70  prisoners  were 
taken  during  the  night. 

From :89th  Div:  356th  Infantry  has  taken  BARRI COURT 

to  the  east  and  west  and  is  moving  forward.  Our  right  reg¬ 
iment  reached  the  exploitation  line  last  night.  BARRI COURT 
has  been  cleared. 


11/3/18  Rec’d  8:40  A .M .  Hdqrs.  V  Army  Corps  A.E.F. 

2d  November,  1918. 

To:  C.G.,  2nd  and  89th  Divisions.  0-3 

The  Corps  Commander  directs,  in  view  of  the  probable 
enemy  withdrawal,  that  no  means  be  spared  to  maintain  con¬ 
tact.  Strong  patrols  must  be  pushed  forward.  to  constantly 
keep  in  touch  with  the  enemy. 

W.B.  BUR IT , 

Chief  of  Staff. 

CONFIRMATION  of  telephonic  message  16:45  hours .  11/2/18 

Phoned  to  Surprise  7 . 


3  November,  1918 
8:55  A.M. 

Referring  to  message  regarding  statement  of  captured 
prisoner  received  Sink  this  morning  at  8:15.  Additional 
information  has  been  gotten  from  Sink  by  phone  which  estab¬ 
lishes  the  fact  that  this  prisoner  was  captured  one  and  one 
half  kilos  south-west  of  NOUART.  From  that  we  deduct  that 
this  prisoner  was  passed  by  retreating  troops  at  point  7 
kilos  north  of  that  point.  The  prisoner  is  on  his  way  here 
and  will  be  further  questioned  when  he  arrives-. 

Message  recieved  by  phone  from  Sink  11  at  8:55  A.M. 
from  C.O.  9th  Infantry  at  road  fork  one  half  kilo  west  of 
NOUART  to  ^ .  0.  3rd  Brigade  at  8:10  A.M.  the  leading  batt¬ 
alion  is  advancing  without  resistance.  (Line  cut  and.  mess¬ 
age  unfinished.) 

From  Sink  11  at  9:00  A.M.  Col.  Rhea  has  gone  forward 
to  establish  advance  P.C.  Hall  remaining  at  BAYONVILLE. 

.  -  - -G-2 . 

Telephone  message  received  9:00  A.M.  Nov.  3rd,  from 
G-3,  89th  Div. ,  By  G-5,  2nd  Div. 

Reports  troops  of  the  89th  Division  in  the  town  of 
NOUART . 


9:25  A.M.  Telephone  mess,  from  G-3,  2nd  Div.  to  G-3,  89th  « 

Div. 

Commanding  Officer,  9th  Infantry  on  your  left,  at  8:55 
A.M . ,  was  at  road  fork  one  half  kilometer  west  of  NOUART. 
Message  Center  of  9th  Infantry  has  been  established  there. 
The  leading  battalion,  9th  Infantry,  is  advancing  without 
resistance . 


November  3,  1918. 


A. 


M. 


From  Colonel  Rhea:  9:30  A.M.  Advance  P.C.,  to  2nd  Division. 

My  advanced  elements  on  the  day’s  objective  at  8  o’clock 
Reserve  passing  Exploitation  Line  at  same  time.  Send  me 
motorcycles  on  axis  of  liaison.  About  100  prisoners  passed 
here.  Casualties  light.  Tell  Division  to  move  up  to  ad¬ 
vance  P.C  and  send  us  a  car  and  a  motorcycle  side  car. 

RHEA. 


November  3,  1918. 

9:40  A.M.  Tel.  Message  from  C.G.  89th  Division  to  G-3. 

8:40  A.M.  We  have  taken  town  of  NOUART,  and  the 
heights  east  and  west  at  7:05  A.M. 


From:  HAMILTON 

Date:  11/3/18  Hour:  9:45  No:  5. 

To:  G-3,  SURPRISE 


Support  Bn.  are  beyond  hill  272.  Artillery  moving 
position  2  kilometers  north  of  BUZANCY. 

Hastings,  Lt. 


No  Copy . 


in 


G-2 ,  5th  Army  Corps, 

Nov.  3 ,  1918 . 

Telegram  from  2nd  Div. ,  reed,  at  10  h- 

Prisoners  taken  this  morning  -  1  non-com.  and  1  pvt. 
229  Rgt . ;  2  Second  Bn.  Field  Artillery  captured  at^4  am 
Nov.  3  near  FOSSE.  The  prisoners  state  that  they  took 
this  position  last  night  according  to  orders  They  have 
been  in  rest  a rea  previously.  352  Rgt.,  88Div. ,  9 _pvts  . 
captured  on  road  near  NOUART  at  3  am;  18th  Rgt.,  '/EGSi  {  t) 
Div.,  2  pvts,  -  171  Rgt.  115th  Div.,  1  pvt. 


10:10  A.M.  Message  to  C .G . ,  2nd  Div. ,  irom  Ad j .  3rd  rig. 
who  received  same  from  i.O.  ord  iJiig. 

I  am  at  23rd  P.C.  in  POSSE.  The  line  is  not  definitely 
known,  hut  presumed  to  he  2  kilometers  in  advance .  ' 2°l°nel 

Stone  has  sent  out  patrols  to  find  exact  location  ■ °1 
Marines  are  passing  through  here  now.  Very  litt.-e  s  eiling 
Will  remain  here  for  a  while.  Roads  are  in  W  sh  p  • 

Prom: I.O.  3rd  Brigade  at  P.C.  23rd  Inf.  FOoiE  at  9.oo 

A.M.  to  3rd  Brigade. 

Following  message  just  received 
2nd  Bn.  in  column.  Reported  at  8:15 
299.7.  They  report  the  leading  bn., 
ance  from  machine  guns  and  artillery, 
favorable.  There  are  no  casualties. 

Division  Headcjuarters  to  send  the  .  , 

to  us  when  they  get  their  cars.  Also  they  must  rush  signa 
lines  un  to  us  from  division.  3rd  Brigade  sign^x  oiiice  . 
had  to  move  forward.  Tell  the  4th  brigade  to  back  us  up, 

show  them  these  messages.  Division  P.C-  orwlrd^bj ect- 

to  be  of  use.  We  are  aoout  on  our  iorwara  uigeci 


from 

A  .M . 


2nd 


Bn. ,  23rd  Inf. 
Location  302/7  - 
meeting  slight  r  ' ist- 
Progress  moderately 
Note  from  Col._Rh.ea: 
Division  M.G.  Bn., 


and 


they  want 
ive  now. 

C.O. 
5:20  A.M. 


9th  Inf:  Road  fork  £  kilometer  west  of  NOUART, 

Si  j  ;C  uver  ;achedLa^8 :15A.M.  Hoving  P.C  to  La 
FONTAINE  au  CRONCQ,  Farm,  one  kilo,  west  of  Le  _  . 

way  of  NOUART.  (Cont’d  next  page) 


A.  M.  November  3,  1918. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

From: Col.  Rhea:  9:30  A.M.,  advance  P.C.  to  2nd  Liv. 

My  advanced  elements  on  the  day '  s  objective  at  8:00  o’clock. 
Reserve  passing  exploitation  line  at  same  time.  Send  me 
motorcycles  on  axis  of  liaison,  -^bout  100  prisoners  passed 
here.  Casualties  light.  Tell  division  to  move  up  to  ad¬ 
vance  P.C.  and  send  us  a  car  and  a  motorcycle  side  car. 


Field  message  received  10:15  A .11.  Nov.  3rd  from  Maj  .  Hall 
( 3rd  Brig ) 

Message  received  from  C.O.  23rd  Inf.  at  FOSSE  8:10  A.M. 
to  C.G.,  3rd  Brig.  Everything  seems  to  be  going  as  sched¬ 
uled.  My  P.C.  is  in  FOSSE.  Prisoners  coming  back  in  small 
groups.  Prisoners  up  to  date  -  70  prisoners  -  77’ s,  and  5 
horses.  Casualties  very  light,  mostly  by  shell  fire. 

(Signed)  Stone. 

This  is  a  message  which  came  from  the  C.O.  at  road  fork  west 
\  kilometer  from  NOUART  at  8:00  A.M. 

Leading  battalion  or  1st  battalion,  advancing  without 
resistance  with  right  flank  on  road  fork  1  kilometer  north 
of  NOUART.  Liaison  with  354  Infantry  on  right,  with  23rd 
on  left.  Held  up  temporarily  by  our  heavy  artillery  falling 
short.  NOUART  being  heavily  shelled.  No  signs  of  casualties. 

(signed)  Van  Horn. 

From  C.O.  9th  Inf.  at  same  cross-roads  as  above  8:30  A.M. 

The  leading  or  1st  battalion  now  advancing  north  on 
road  La  FONTAINE  -  CRONCQ,  Farm  -  La  CHAMPY  HAUT  road.  Very 
slight  resistance.  Casualties  light.  Liaison  on  right  and 
lef t ' established . 

(signed)  Van  Horn. 

From.  C.O.  9th  Infantry  at  same  cross  roads  as  above  8:50 
A.M.  to  C.G.  3rd  Brigade. 

Leading  battalion  now  at  8:00  A.M.  advancing  north  on 
road  La  FONTAINE  -  CRONCQ,  Farm  -  La  CHAMPY  HAUT  Road.  Very 
slight  resistance.  Casualties  light. 


10:15  A.M.  November  3,  1918.  Telephone  message  for  Captain 
Lederer,  Ass’t  Engineer,  to  Message  Center. 

Bridge  at  02. 2  -  93.35  is  safe  and  not  mined;  also 
bridge  at  BAYONVILLE  is  safe. 

Major  Steiner. 

To  C.  of  S.  - 

V7as  reported  mined  by  4th  Brig. 

Lederer . 


10:30  A.M.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  G-3,  FOSSE.  8:25  AM. 
C.O.  23rd  Inf.  FOSSE,  at  8:25  A.M.  to  C.G,  3rd  Brig. 

Capt .  Lean,  who  mopped  up  FOSSE  reports  a  few  en^my  in 
town.  8  prisoners  taken.  5  horses  and  one  anti-tank  gun. 

He  reports  lea,ding  battalion  jumped  off  on  time;  others  in 
proper  place.  Have  no  report  direct  from  front  line  as  yet. 


Telephone  message  received  10:40  A.M.  Nov.  3rd  relayed  oy 
3rd  Brigade. 

9th  Infantry  reports  leading  battalion  at  8:00  A.M.  ad¬ 
vancing  without  resistance,  right  flank  at  road  fork  1  kil¬ 
ometer  "north  of  NOUART.  .  Liaison  on  right  and  left.  Held  up 
for  a  short  time  by  our  artillery.  No  sign  oi  casualties. 
NOUART  being  shelled  heavily. 


A  •  i\ii  • 


IT  o\"  ember  3,  1918. 


11:00  A.M.  Message  from  C.G.,  2nd  Division  to  C.  of  S.  5th 
Corps  . 

Our  leading  elements  reach  day’s  objective  at  8; 00  A.M. 
Few  guns  captured.  Probably  £00  prisoners.  Resistance  sli¬ 
ght.  Casualties  light. 


C.  of  S 

11:00  A.M.  November  3,  1918.  Message  received  from  Air¬ 
plane  of  104  Aero  Squadron  (214th  French)  Nov.  3.  10:40. 

To  G-3,  Second  Division. 

Have  patrolled  line  looking  for  fugitive  targets. 

Called  2nd  Brigade  asking  for  target.  No  response  from  them. 
No  enemy  troops  seen.  Friendly  troops  seen  in  FOSSE,  at 
05.75  -  05.79  and  12.75  -  16.78  and  25.87  and  in  line  of 
organized  shell  holes  at  10:25.  25  91  -  27  90.  Shellsfall- 
ing  in  woods  at  26  95. 

Halb  104th  Aero  . 


11:10  A.M.  Message  from  G-3,  89th  Division  to  G-3. 

(Received  at  9:30) 

Objective  of  the  day  reached.  Companies  on  position 
are  digging  in  and  consolidating.  They  are  awaiting  orders. 
This  position  includes  Hill  288,  north  of  TAILLY . 


Hanson . 


Order  issued  by  the  89th  Division. 

Press  on  with  your  reconnaissance  at  once  towards  STE- 
NAY  and  toward  the  north.  Battery  of  122nd  F.A.  has  been 
ordered  to  support  your  reconnaissance  toward  STENAY .  Don’t 
wait  for  artillery  as  it  will  come  up  and  join  you. 

P.C.  REMONVILLE. 

C.  G.,  89th  Division. 


G-2 ,  5th.  Army  Corps. 

Nov.  3,  1918. 

2nd  Division  telephones  at  11  h  10- 

Captured  2  battalion  runners  and  1  company  runner.  Co¬ 
mpany  runner  had  been  sent  to  battalion  P.C.  in  NOUART  to 
find  out  what  his  company  must  do.  Was  told  at  NOUART  that 
the  battalion  had  retired;  was  captured  on  way  back.  Batt- 
alien  runner  states  he  was  sent  from  battalion  P.C.  in  NOUART 
to  company  with  orders.  Orders  were  sealed  end  he  did  not 
know  what  they  contained.  "His  orders  had  been  taken  oxf  the 
prisoner  and  he  did  not  know  what  they  contained".  This, 
runner  said  the  officers  had  a  secret  conference,  no  enlisted 
men  being  allowed  to  have  knowledge  of  the  proceedings,  -after 
which  the  orders  were  for  the  battalion  to  retire  beyond  the 
MEUSE . 

At  last  report,  our  troops  were  going  ahead  and  were  on 
Y  coordinate  199  ,  1-g*  km.  north  of  FOSSE;  had  taken  iOSSE  and 
some  prisoners,  among  them  4  officers.  Very  little  resist¬ 
ance  . 


11:15  A.M.  Message  from  Adt .  4th  Brigade  to  G-3. 

Reports  close  of  P.  C.  at  present  place.  Opens  later 
at  FOSSE. 


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A.M. 


November  3,  1918. 


11:30  A.M.  November  3,  1918.  Message  received  from  Plane 
No.  11  by  radio.  November  3,  hour  11:10  A.M. 

GCAB  K5D2  E3D7 

Friendly  troops  at  02.5  -  98.2 
Friendly  troops  at  04.3  -  98.7 

Plane  No .  11 . 


11:30  A.M.  Message  from  G-3,  2nd  Div.  to  C.  of  S.  5th  Corps. 

General  Summerall  requested  me  to  call  you  up  and  ask 
that  you  send  some  cavalry  to  us  -  if  not  for  patrolling  work 
and  cavalry  work  -  they  could  be  used  as  mounted  couriers, 
as  we  are  short  of  mounted  men. 

C.  of  S.  advised  that  he  would  send  a  platoon. 

Advised  Corps  that  P.  C.  was  going  to  BAY0NVILLE. 


11:35  A.M.  November  3,  1918.  Airplane  message  from  Pilot 
Hotee,  Observer  Lieut.  Aubree,  French  Squadron. 

Friendly  troops  advancing  in  column  of  one  northerly 
direction.  No  artillery  barrage.  1  made  a  reconnaissance 
3|-  kilometers  north  of  the  line  and  did  not  see  any  enemy 
troops.  I  was  not  fired  on  by  machine  guns.  First  line 
marked  in  blue  pencil.  Friendly  troops  at  K  5  D  2  by  E  3 
D  7.  Good  circulation  on  the  roads.  No  traffic  blocks. 

Signed:  Lieut.  Aubree. 


HEADQUARTER S  FIRST  ARMY 

G-3. 

No.  of  Message:  4384. 

From:  5th  Corps  -  Capt.  Wylie  -  phone 

Bated:  3  Nov/ 1918. 

Rec'd:  11:40  H. 

89th  Div:  Objective  of  the  day  reached  -  Infantry  is 
consolidating  position.  Dispositions  include  Hill  288,  North 
of  TAILLY .  NOUART  has  been  taken  and  the  heights  east  and 
north.  Going  to  press  on,  supported  by  our  artillery. 

2nd  Division:  At  last  report,  our  troops  were  going 
ahead  and  were  on  nY"  coordinate .199 p-ir  Km*  N.  of  FOSSE) 
have  taken  FOSSE  and  some  prisoners  -  among  them  4  officers. 
Very  little  resistance. 


Telephone  message  received  from  Adjutant  of  the  5th  Corps, 
received  by  Chief  of  ^taff.  11:57  A.M.  Nov.  3rd. 

The  Corps  Commander  directs  that  Col.  J.R.  Davis,  2nd 
F.A.  Brigade,  will  report  to  C.G*  89th  Division,  for  tempor¬ 
ary  assignment  to  command  the  58th  F.A.  Brigade. 


P  .  M  .  November  3.  1918. 

Telephone  message  received  12:10  Nov.  3rd,  by  G-3  of. t  ice. 

Liaison  officer  from  Sth  Infantry  to  3rd  Brigade  at 
Farm  FONTAINE  CRONCQ, . 

Heavy  machine  gun  and  minenwerfer  fire  on  our  immediate 
front.  Our  present  line  -  304.5  -  300.5  -  305.5  -  305.7  - 
299.7.  Casualties  very  heavy,  enemy  fire  increasing. 

(Signed)  VanHorn. 


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November  3,  1916. 


P.  M 

Telephone  message  from  23rd  Inf.  11:50  A.M.  at  Feme  La 
FONTAINE  received  by  G-3,  12:26  noon  Nov.  3.  Relayed  through 
3rd  Brig. 

We  need  machine  gun  ammunition.  We  are  receiving  heavy 
artillery  and  Infantry  fire  from  woods  strictly  north  of  us 
along  line  301. 

(signed)  Van  Horn. 

Note  -  Artillery  has  this  information. 

Rhea . 


Message  received  by  3rd  Brigade  this  noon  and  telephone 
to  G-3,  12:25  noon. 

Received  report  from  front  line  battalion  10:45 
objective  gained  and  Capt .  Thompson  is  consolidation . 
Capt.  Thompson  reports  stiff  resistance  developing.  He 
has  asked  for  2  companies  from  support.  Have  captured 
from  200  to  250  prisoners,  4  -  77’s  and  other  material. 

My  P.G.  remains  in  FOSSE. 

Just  received  following  from  C.O.  1st  battalion. 

"Objective  gained  9:00  A.M.  Strong  opposition, 
must  have  artillery.  Artillery  fire  100  meters  to  my 
front  and  being  heavily  shelled.  Will  push  out  patrols 
as  soon  as  X  overcome  resistance.  Both  flanks  in  the  air 
Enemy  retreating  on  flank. 

(signed)  Thompson. 


Message  from  23rd  Inf.  P.C.  at  FOS'SE  11:30  A.M.  relayed  to 
G-3.  Received  12:29  noon,  Nov.  3. 

Latest  report  from  9th  Infantry  indicates  front  line  17- 
016  -  030  -  014,  04.0  -  01.2.  Reports  heavy  shelling  on 
front  lines.  No  reports  received  from  23rd  Inf.  Give  this 
to  G-2  if  possible. 

(signed)  Malloy,  3rd  Brig. 


Message  from  Lt.  Parsons,  12:30  noon,  by  G-3,  Nov.  3. 

Have  just  come  from  NOUART  where  -*■  saw  Col.  Rhea.  He 
Will  move  his  P.C.  to  FOSSE.  Information  of  9th  inf.  being 
held  was  given  Arty.  Col.  Davis  has  ordered  20  minutes  pre¬ 
paration  on  the  woods.  Liaison  established  between  9th  and 
23rd . 


Message  from  23rd  Inf.  9:32  A.M.  relayed  through  3rd  Brig, 
to  G-3,  received  12:30  P .M  . 

Report  1st  battalion  have  reached  objective.  3rd  Batt¬ 
alion  in  rear  of  2nd  Bn.  No  casualties  in  3rd  Battalion. 

5th  Machine  Gun  Company  failed  to  advance  with  us. 


12:30  P.M.  Message  from  Liaison  off.  (Marines)  to  the  4th 
Brigade;  to  G-3,  2nd  Division.  (Thru  Col.  Ellis,  Adjutant, 
4th  Brigade) 

11:45  A.M.  all  objectives  held.  Heavy  shelling  re¬ 
ported  by  the  9th  infantry  on  his  front;  also  machine  gun 
fire.  The  9th  asks  for  artillery  fire,  which  is  going  to 
start  immediately  and  will  last  for  20  minutes.  It  appears 
to  the  9th  that  the  enemy  is  withdrawing.  Has  seen  his  art¬ 
illery  drawing  out.  3rd  Brigade  P.C.  is  going  to  FOSSE. 

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P.  M.  November  3,  1918. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page; 

After  artillery  preparation,  the  9th  Infantry, is  to  ad¬ 
vance  when  ready.  Enemy  has  strong  artillery  and  machine 
guns  on  CHALvIPY  KAUT ,  roads  north  of  HARBEAUMONT  Farm  to  be 
shelled  in  preparation. 

Colonel  Phea  reports  line  of  objective  under  heavy  mach- 
ing  gun  fire  and  he  is  having  artillery  put  down  infront  of 
him.  He  directs  me  to  request  that  Sister  (C.G.  4th  Brigade) 
come  to  FOSSE  this  afternoon  if  convenient,  as  he  is  going 
to  attack  and  wants  close  connection  with  the  Marines.  He 
has  now  gone  to  FOSSE.  The  9th  Infantry  is  out  ox  machine 
gun  ammunition.  Get  somebody  to  start  the  combat  trains  up. 

Talking  from  the  P.C.  at  the  eastern  edge  of  BCIS  POLIE 
and  have  telephonic  communication  to  FOSSE,  but  will  move  to 
FOSSE  at  one  o’clock. 


Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  G-3,  1:50  P  .M . 

Sink  6  reports  that  they  are  on  objective  and  that  they 
are  going  to  push  forward  to  the  heights  on  the  far  edge  of 
the  woods.  They  had  been  receiving  some  machine  gun  and 
artillery  fire  but  had  brought  their  own  artillery  up  and  had 
silenced  it.  They  were  not  in  liaison  with  troops  on  their 
left. 

Sink  1  advises  G- 55  that  their  artillery  should,  move  for¬ 
ward  as  the  German  artillery  is  retreating,  artillery  should 
proceed  by  way  of  NOUART,  roads  being  better. 


HEADQUARTERS  FIRST  ARMY 

C-3  . 

Report  No:  4397 

From:  5th  Corps,  From  ^en.  Burtt  Phone. 

Bat’d:  Nov.  3,  1918. 

Time:  14:00  Nov.  5,  1918. 

2nd  Div:-  Our  leading  elements  reached  day's  objective 
at  8  a  .m .  2  guns  captured  south  of  FOSSE.  About  200  pris¬ 
oners  that  I  know  of;  others  coming  in.  Resistance  slight; 
casualties  not  heavy.  That  is  a  brief  of  a  message  from  tne 
leading  brigade.  Reached,  exploitation  line  during  the  nignt; 
jumped  off  from  there  at  6  o’clock. 

89th  Div:-  At  9:30  objective  of.  day  reached.  Companies 
of  front  line  digging  in  and  awaiting  orders.  Dispositions 
including  Hill  288  north  of  TAILLY.  Reconnaissance  battal¬ 
ions  are  pushing  forward  but  not  sure  they  have  actually  left 
the  front  line. 

P.C.  89th  at  REMONVILLB 

2nd  leaving  for  BAYGNVJLLE  within  hour  . 

Gen.  Lurtt 


From:  2nd  Div.  Rec.  by  R  .D .  Time:  14:10  Ck.  P  0  W  71.  Nov. 

3.  18.  To.  5th  Corps.  By  Radio. 

To:  G-2  -  5th  Corps  period  -  3  Prisoners  of  the  459 

Regiment,  236  Division  captured  in  woods  near  VAUX  this  morn¬ 
ing  2  hours  -  30  minutes  period  This  Division  comes  from 
STENAY  to  PLENMONT  second  November  period  And  went  into  line 
near  VAUX  yesterday  permo!. 

Sign.  Second  Division. 


p .  Iff . 


November  3,  1918. 


Field  Message  sent  3:05  P  .11 .  to  G--3. 

^neray  leaving  ST.  PISRREMONT  and  VAUX.  Left  of  our 
line  at  8803  and  9408.  Our  right  is  probably  about  the 
center  of  square  00  and  10. 

Lt.  Hastings. 


Telephone  conversation  between  Col.  Beebe  and  Gen.  Neville 
at  3:10  P  .Iff  .  Nov  .  3  . 

P.C.  at  FOSSE. 

Gen.  Neville  to  Col.  Beebe  - 

The  4th  Brigade  is  in  proper  position  behind  the  3rd 
Brigade.  4th  Machine  gun  battalion  is  just  in  rear  of  the 
rear  element  of  the  6th  regiment,  just  south  of  FOSSE. 

Col.  Beebe  to  Gen.  Neville.  An  airplane  reports  enemy 
troops  with  machine  guns  in  VAUX  at  14:00  hours.  East  of  the 
MEUSE  the  roads  ore  crowded  with  retreating  Germans  and 
wagons.  Nothing  except  the  abdication  of  the  Kaiser  seems 
to  have  been  confirmed  but  we  have  not  get  it  from  a  rel¬ 
iable  source. 


November  3rd,  1918 


Received  at  3:15  P .Iff .  from  Surprise  7-  A.i: 
troops  with  machine  guns  in  VAUX.  East  of 
roads  are  crowded  with  retreating  Germans  and  wagons 


’planes 
the  vf 


report 
the 


Telepnone  message  received  from  Adjutant  3rd  Brigade,  3:35 
P.M.  Nov.  3rd  by 


n  rz 
U—  O 


From  Col,  Rhea  at  13:45  hours  at  FOSSE  to  Chief  of 

Staff. 

Artillery  'will  keep  up  fire  on  our  immediate  front 
until  14:30  at  which  time  each  regiment  of  this  Brigade  will 
send  a  battalion  through  and  advance  via  road  through  BOIS 
BSLVAL(?)  on  high  ground  on  our  north  on  north  edge  of  woods 
Formations  will  go  on  road  in  broken  columns .  A  battery  of 
Artillery  will  follow  each  leading  battalion.  Artillery 
will  support  the  advance  with  a  rolling  barrage,  covering 
the  roads  at  200  yds  on  each  side  up  to  the  objective 


Moving  forward  at  rate  of  400  me 


t  er  s  p  er  %  m i  nut  e  s  .  wh.  e  n 


we  reach  the  objective,  liaison  will  be 
flanks.  It  will  be  maintained  a 
ines .  I  request  that 
closely  in  order  to 


established  on  both 
at  present  with  the  Mar¬ 
tha  Marines  be  directed  to  follow  us 
if  necessary. 


support  us 


Field  message  from  C.O.  9th  Inf.  to  u.G.  3rd  Brig.  oent 
3:40  P.M. 

Message  directing  advance  through  forest  received  at 
2:25  P.M.  Advance  guard  now  moving  out  delayed  by  artili 
falling  short  on  our  lines.  Battery  is  on  the  way. 

This  valle3'  being  very  heavily  shelled.  Casualties 
estimated  250. 

Have  directed  that  leading  bn.  take  up  line  and  get 
liaison  with  Stone  on  objective. 


ery 


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?.  M. 


Nobember  3,  1918. 


C—2,  5th  Army  Corps, 
November  3,  1918. 

Telephone  Message  from  Major  Breckinridge,  from  Forward 
at  16  h.  05. 

2nd  Div.  P.C.  has  moved  to  BAYONVILLE . 

The  line  of  the  2nd  Division  runs  as  follows:  Begin¬ 
ning  at  VAUX  en  DIEULET  east  1-3/4  Km.  then  undetermined  1- 
1/4  Km.  thence  to  jr  Km.  north  of  BOIS  la  DAME  then  3.E.  1- 
1/3  Km. 


From 

At 

Date 


Colonel  Mitchell . 

On  Road,  REMONVILLE  -  BARRI COURT'. 

Nov.  3,  ’18.  Hour:  5; 00  P.M.  No:  1.  Mess.  Center. 
Col.  Matthews,  G-l. 


1.  Road  from  REMONVILLE  to  BARRICOURT  absolutely  im¬ 
passable  tonight.  Traffic  going  forward  should  be  one  way 
"VIA"  LANDRES  ST.  GEORGES,  REMONVILLE,  BAYONVILLE,  then 
straight  north  to  main  highway  and  northeast  to  FOSSE  -  Ret¬ 
urning  to  BARRICOURT.  Southwest  to  BAYONVILLE,  then  to  LANP- 
REVILLE  to  LANDRES  ST.  GEORGES. 

J.  J.  F.  Steiner 
Major,  Engineers. 

NOTE: 

1.  The  above  message  was  sent  at  4:20  P.M.  Every 
effort  has  been  made  to  get  it  through  to  you.  The  following 
changes,  due  to  recent  developement s  should  be  made:  For¬ 
ward  Route  -  LANDRES  ST.  GEORGES,  REMONVILLE ,  BAYONVILLE, 
Northeast  to  BARRICOURT,  North  to  NOUART ,  Southwest  to  02.9 
94.7,  South  to  BAYONVILLE,  LANDREVILLE,  LANDRES  ST.  GEORGES. 

The  road  from  BAYONVILLE  to  BARRICOURT,  due  to  soft¬ 
ened  road  foundations,  will  not  stand  rear  traffic  on  steep 
hill  near  North  4. 0  -  94.7. 

BAYONVILLE  -  REMONVILLE  Road  is  all  right  for  7/est 
bound  traffic. 


2.  Numerous  blocks  today  due  to  bone-headedness  and 
poor  discipline  in  Artillery,  not  of  2nd  Division.  It  is 
recommended  that  in  any  subsequent  drives  the  Artillery  Brig¬ 
ade  Commanders  be  requested,  to  instruct  on  down,  the  line, 

as  far  even  as  wheel  drivers,  that  roads  can  not  be  used  as 
parking  grounds  to  await  for  further  orders.  I  personally 
have  encountered  two  blocks  today,  each  at  least  one  mile 
long,  complacently  headed  by  Artillery  caissons  "Awaiting 
Orders"  . 

3.  2nd  Engineers  have  patrol  details  working:  (l) 

North  and  South  from  LANDREVILLE,  {£)  BAYONVILLE,  BARRICOURT 
(3)  BAYONVILLE  to  02.5  -  94.7,  thence  East  to  BARRICOURT. 

J.  J.  F.  Steiner 

Copy  to  Chief  of  Staff.  Major,  Engineers. 


Field  Message  from  80th  Division  received  5:10  P.M.  Nov.  3rd 
by  G-3. 

Enemy  leaving  ST.  PIERREMONT  and  VAUX.  Left  of  our  line 
at  8803  and  9408.  Our  right  i3  probably  about  the  center  of 
squares  00  and  10. 


P.  M.  November  3,  19 IB. 

From:  Lt .  Molloy  (3rd  brig) 

At  :  BELLEVUE  Fme .  P.C.  Date:  11/3/18  Four:  7:25  V .M . 

To  :  Surprise  6  How  Sent:  Runner 

Everything  seems  to  be  O.K.  No  information  received 
from  forward  units  as  yet.  Will  get  it  back  to  you  as  soon 
as  possible.  Can  you  tell  me  anything  about  units  on  our 
flanks.  Enemy  seems  to  be  in  full  retreat.  Some  artillery 
fire  but  not  very  heavy.  Been  trying  to  get  you  on  telephone 
9th  Inf.  Intel.  Report  enclosed,  23rd  has  sent  theirs  in. 
TellG-3  . 

„  rj  „  ,  J.  A.  Molloy,  1st  Lt.  3rd  Brigade. 


From:  Hamilton.  Date:  11/3/18.  Hour:  8P.M.  No;  7 
To  :  G-3,  Surprise,  ,  . 

Line  80th  Div.  at  5  P.M.  From  VAUX  west  along  line  9515 
9016  -  8575  -  7913  or  about  the  center  of  squares  91,  81. 
Made  enveloping  attack  from  the  EAST  on  VAUX,  but  do  not 
know  if  it  was  occupied.  Heavy  II. G.  fire  from  Cote  314. 
Prisoners,  1  officer,  36  other  ranks.  Material,  9  minenwer- 
fers;  13-77’s;  4-105's;  100M.G.;  600  rifles. 

Hastings,  Lt. 


HEADQUARTERS  FIRST  ARMY  CORPS 
Report  No.  4432.  G-3. 

From:  5th  Corps  by  phone.  Time:  22:55.  Nov.  3rd,  1918. 

2nd  Div. 

Casualty  report  of  officers  and  men:  Killed  -  18. 
wounded  -  186.  Captured  -  4  officers,  187  men. 

Material  -  6-77‘s,  20  M.G.,  11  horses,  3  wagons,  1 
gas  engine  and  dynamo . 

Capt,  Wylie. 


No  Time  Indicated ,  November  3,  19.18 . 

Nov.  3.  5th  Corps. 

3rd  Brig,  will  attack  with  rolling  barrage  on  roads 
thru  BOIS  de  BELVAL  at  14:30  hours.  Two  battalions  with 
artillery  will  start  for  hills  at  BEAUMONT. 

Lej  eune . 


From;  2nd  Division 


G - 2 ,  5 th  Army  Corps, 
3  Nov.  1918- 


2nd  Div,  reached  exploitation  line  during  the  night. 
They  met  resistance  during  the  advance.  About  70  prisoners 
were  captured  during  the  night.  When  prisoners  are- examined 
report  will  be  made. 


G-2 ,  5th  Army  Corps, 

Nov.  4,  1918. 

From:  2nd  Division.  Nov.  Nov.  3rd,  1918 

To  :  5th  Army  Corps.  By  Radio. 

To  G-2,  5th  Army  Corps,  -  3  prisoners  of  the  459th  Reg¬ 
iment-  236th  Division  captured  in  wood  near  VAUX  this  morning 
at  2  hours  30  minute.  This  division  came  from  STENAT  to  3±. 
PIERRSMONT  second  Nov.  and  went  into  line  near  VAUX  yesterday. 

Signed  Second  Division 


Decoded  by  G-3,  5th  A.C.  at  14  h.  41, 


A .  M  . 


November  4,  1918. 


Hamilton 


3  hours 
Nov.  4. 


Dear  Bob:- 

Keep  your  shirt  on,  always  glad  to  help  a  friend 
but  unless  you  request  it,  we  will  stay  in  our  own  sector, 
horse,  foot  and  guns.  Our  troops  oxi  left  have  passed  the 
ST.  PIERREMONT  -  SOMMAUTH  road.  On  right  they  are  not  so 
far  advanced  -  not  beyond  VAUX  at  6  P.M.  3rd.  Cote  314  re¬ 
sisting  . 

Our  combined  liaison  detachment  with  2nd  Div.  appears 
to  be  liaisoning  principally  for  the  2nd  Div.  &  we  have 
provided  an  additional  right  flank  guard.  Please  send  word 
to  your  fellow  commanding  it  to  ease  over  our  way  a  bit. 
Billy  sends  love. 

Just  have  information  Jack. 

P  .  C  .  BUZANCY  (  i  r  c  orrpl  ate) 


Surprise  4 

The  following  message  is  furnished  you  for  your  information. 

Prom:  C.C.  9th  Infantry,  at  P.C.,  Nov.  4,  1918.  3:45  A.M. 

Pursued  enemy  through  TSOI 3  de  BELVAL  and  BOIS  de  GER- 
ACHE .  Met  slight  resistance .  Have  occupied  heights  two 
kilometers  south  of  BEAUMONT,  with  one  battalion  in  line. 

Two  in  close  support.  23rd  Infantry  coming  up  in  my  rear 
and  will  have  them  extend  my  position  to  the  left.  Have 
contact  with  the  enemy.  Over  130  prisoners  taken.  Some 
artillery  in  woods  in  my  rear,  was  still  firing  after  we  ^ 
passed.  Have  notified  5th  Marines  who  are  near  La  FONTAINE 
au  CRONCQ  Farm.  Will  hold  heights  and  rush  out  patrols 
toward  BEAUMONT,  Messages  will  reach  me  through  La  FORGE 
Farm . 

To  4th  Brig.  Rec’d.  G-o,  2nd  Div. 

Beebe  G-3,  2nd  Div.  3:45  A.M. 


From:  2nd  Div.  Red.  by  P.D.  Time  0700  Ck . .  POD  37 

To  :  5th  Army  Corps.  4  Nov.  18.  E  05.30  By  Radio. 


To  C  G  5th  Corps  period 

Ninth  Infantry  occupied  heights  2  kilomet 
of  BEAUMONT  at  3  period  4-5  Nov  period 

Pourth  still  in  contact  Resistance  light 
advance  period 

Signed  Lejeune 


ers  south 


i  n  th  e 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY 


FORCE0 


liO 


C  .G  . 


4th  Brigade 


France.  4  November,  1918. 
6:00  A.M. 


1.  Enclosed  message  received  from  Rhea.  He  has  been 
directed  to  hold  position  vicinity  BEAUMONT.  Corps  comm¬ 
ander  desires  us  to  seize  any  standing  brigdes  over  MEUSE, 
in  our  area.  Move  up  and  support  him  closely;  protect  ooth 
his  flanks  and  get  liaison  with  the  89th  and  30th  ivisions 


2.  1st  Division  moves- up  in  your  rear  and.  will  support 
you.  They  have  been  sent  copies  of  Van  Korn’s  message  and 
understand  the  situation. 

(Cont’d  next  page) 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 


November  4,  19 IB. 


A 


t  •; 


3.  Division  P.C.  moves  to  FOSSE  this  morning. 


joy 


'g?.) 


Command  of  Major  General 
n<v  =  rs  Lejeune: 

y  w  HU.  B.  MYERS. 
Colonel,  General  Staff, 
Chief  of  Staff. 


No .  Sent  by  Received  by 

2  X  67  Hn  W  95  cv 


Prom : 

Sink  Six 

At  : 

P.C.  BELLEVUE 

Date : 

4/13/18  Hour:  7:35  A.M. 

How  Sent 

To  : 

Surprise  Three. 

Check 

20 


Badio 


Line  runs  through  2720  5809  4582  2869  3578  1543 

5519  1841  farm. 

Sig.  Joseph  Molloy, 

1st  Lt.  3rd  Brig. 


G-2 .  G-2.  5th  Array  Corps, 

Nov.  4,  1918. 

TELEPHONE  MESSAGE  PROM  2nd  Div.  -  8  h.: 

130  prisoners  taken  last  night,  and  they  are  on  the  way 
to  the  cage.  Our  troops  have  reached  the  heights  two  kilo¬ 
meters  this  side  of  BEAUMONT.  We  have  sent  patrols  to  BEAU¬ 
MONT,  but  have  not  yet  heard  the  result  of  these  patrols,  we 
have  contact  with  the  enemy  . 


Ha.  2nd  P  .A .  Brigade 
About  10:20  A.M.  Nov.  4th. 

Arrived  at  P.C.  LA  FORGE  FME . 

Notified  Surprise  that  BEAUMONT  was  captured  night  of 
3/4  and  mopped  up  in  morning.  Col.  Davis  instructed  to  put 
ha  rassing  fire  on  our  front  9:30  to  11:30  November  4th, 
again  from  12:  to  2:00. 


No.  of  Message:  4446 

Prom:  G-2,  5th  Corps,  rec’d  at  8:15  H  by  LB  -  courier 

Dated:  4  Nov.  1918. 

*ec’d  10: 3C  H 

We  have  no  wire  to  our  right  division.  Left  Division 
reports  capture  of  130  prisoners  last  night,  who  are  now  on 
their  way  to  Div.  cage.  Elements  of  this  Div.  reached  the 
heights  2  kilos,  this  side  of  BEAUMONT  and  sent  a  patrol 
ahead  into  the  town.  No  report  has  yet  been  received  from 
the  patrol. 


Prom:  Harold  1. 

At  :  p.C. 

Bate:  4  Nov.  18  Hour:  10:50  a.m  . 

To  :  Harper  1. 

Prom  any  available  troops  including  your  reserve  Bn., 
you  will  order  one  company  of  Infantry  and  one  section  of 
M .  G .  ’  s  to  proceed  to  LA  FORGE  PARI'.,  3  Km  N.E.  of  VAUX  ,  to 
report  there  to  an  officer  of  2d  Div.  at  6  A.m.  5  Nov.  to  be 

(Cont’d  next  page) 


■ 


■ 

m  » 


A.  M. 


November  4,  1918. 


(Cont'd  from  last  page) 

combined  with  a  similar  detachment  of  2d  Div .  under  command 
of  officer  from  that  Div.  Our  Div.  order  directs  that  this 
detachment  be  at  point  designated  at  hour  specified  without 

fail . 

Harold  1 . 


From:  Rhea  23rd  Inf. 

At  :  LA  FORGE  FARM 

Date:  -Nov.  4  Hour:  11:10  A.M. 

To  :  C.G.  2nd  Div. 

.Jackson  &  your  messages  just  rec'd.  ,am  sending  you  a 
long  message  of  situation. 

3 end  4th  Erig.  on  up  to  here..  They  have  1  bn.  in  front 
of  this  farm.  I  thought  more  were  up.  All  should  be  this 
far.  Map  shows  no  bridges  across  MEUSE  in  our  front.  Sev- 
eral  on  our  right.  Will  reconnoiter  now  when  am  in  position 
to  do  so  . 

Rhea . 


?.  M.  November  4  .  1918. 


Report  No :  4455 

From:  5th  Corns,  Capt .  Wylie,  Phone 

Time:  12:12  H.  Nov.  4,  1918. 

1st  Division  is  established  at  NOUART  and  will  arrange 
telephone  communications  thru  to  Lakewood  as  soon  as  possible 
No  telephonic  connection  with  2nd  Div.,  or  89th  Div. 
eivea  radio  at  9:00  H  (report  signed  by  G-l)  that  our  troops 
were  2  kiln.  South  of  BEAUMONT . 

Capt.  Wylie. 


Report  No:  4458 
From:  5th  Corps,  Chief 

Time:  12:15  Nov.  4,  1918. 


of 


Staff 


I hone . 


stated  at  12:3.5  that  the 


General  Burtt 
Division  to  hills  south  of  BEAUMONT  at  3: 
authentic .  One  battalion  9th  Infantry  on 


4  5 


advance  of  2nd 
this  morning  is 
,he  line  with  2  in 


support .  The  23rd  Inf .  was 
position  on  right.  Patrols 
MONT  . 


at 

of 


time  of  report  moving  into 
9th  Infantry  moving  to  BEAU- 


Taylor . 


sent 


bv 


Col 


Message  to  C.G.  3rd  Brig.  1:15  P.M.  Nov.  4th 

j^Q  0  0  0  % 

Message  of  11:10  received.  Gen.  Lejeune  has  called  on 
you  since  you  wrote  it .  Regarding  rations  G-lj  not  in  phone 
connection  but  rations  are  expected  at  BA/ONVIlLE.  ^  ^mall 
arms  ammunition  has  been  delivered  at  FOSSE  and  NOUARi  (re¬ 
port  of  Coli  Rifenberick)  by  truck  where  your  combat  wagons 
should  refill.  Only  small  amount  at  present.  Rations  and 
ammunition  can  be  delivered  only  slowly.  Corps  Commander 
has  promised  all  assistance.  Have  asked  G-l  lor  report  on 
situation.  5  ambulances  are  enroute  to  you,  and  Maj .  Deroy 
is  coning  to  you  now.  Congratulations  on  move  thru  woods. 


P.  M. 


November  4,  1918. 


0-2,  5th  Army  Corps. 

Nov.  4,  1918. 

Time  Filed  11:30.  Received  by  R  D,  Time  13:25  Check  P  0  W  47 
From  2nd  Division.  Nov.  4th,  Radio. 

To  5th  Corps. 

5  prisoners  457th  regiment  captured  this  morning  wood 
south  BEAUMONT .  Their  regiment  was  in  close . support  459th 
regiment  period  our  advance  developed  so  rapidly  they  were 
captured  while  moving  up  to  support  leading  regiment. 

Sign  Second  Division. 

Note:  The  457th  Regiment  belongs  to  the  236th  Division. 


TELEPHONE  MESSAGE  RECEIVED  BY  G-3.  17  O’CLOCK. 

From:  Hdars  2ND  DIVISION  4TH  NOVEMBER,  1918. 

No .  15  * 

To  :  The  Chief  of  Staff,  5th  Army  Corps. 

Our  line  north  of  wood  being  heavily  shelled  and  meeting 
with  much  resistance.  Other  brigade  is  moving  to  extend  our 
right.  The  80TH  DIVISION  was  fighting  in  SOMMAUTKE  at  14 
hours.  They  have  withdrawn  their  combat  liaison  companies 
two  (2)  days  ago  between  their  right  and  our  left. 

Request  information  of  the  progress  of  the  89 TH  DIVISION 
Enemy  planes  very  active. 

(Signed)  Myers. 


Field  Message  received  from  C.O.  3rd  Brigade  19 : aO  hours. 

It  is  reported  that  the  80th  Div.  is  coming  up  on  oui 
left.  The  Marines  are  coming  on  our  right.  This  brigade 
will  advance  its  line  tonight  4/5  Nov.  to  ridge  extending 
from  BEAUMONT  to  system  of "trenches  about  2  km.  S.  E.  ol 
BEAUMONT  (both  inclusive)  From  23:00  hours  until  23: 30  hours 
artillery  will  play  heavily  on  the  objective  and  sensitive 
points  near  objective.  At  23:30  hours  2  battalions  of  the 
23rd  Inf.  will  be  in  position  to  occupy  the  objective  and  ^ 
will  do  so  when  the  preliminary  bombardment  ceases.  The  "o 
battalion  of  the  23rd  will  take  position  in  support  to  pro¬ 
tect  the  right  flank.  BEAUMONT  will  not  be  mopped  up  before 
daybreak  at  that  time  at  least  one  company  will  be  sent  m 
to  mop  up  the  town.  If  circumstances  seem  favorable  the 
town  of  LET ANNE  will  be  mopped  up  at  daybreak.  r Position  ^ 
sketches  will  be  sent  in  as  soon  as  possible.  The  9th  ini. 
will  remain  in  reserve  in  its  present  position. 


Telephone  message  from  Lt.  Parsons  at  4th  x/rig.  L.u.  9.45  PM 
to  G-3 . 

Just  returned  from  3rd  Brig,  and  obtained  following. - 
My  advance  guard  rear  element  had  entered  woods  about,  1* 
kilometers  north  of  my  P.C.  at  LA  FONTAINE  CKONCQ,  Farm.  mi^ 
means  that  my  leading  element  must  be  by  this  time  at  1  . 
hours,  well  past  LA  FORGE  Farm.  No  resistance  offered  to 
amount  to  anything.  Have  given  orders  to  leading  battalion 
to  hold  north  edge  of  woods  and  to  exploit  heights  north  01 
woods.  Have  found  only  lightly  occupied.  Bivouac ing  in 
battle  formation,  1  battalion  in  line.  Battalions  aoout 
1000  meters  apart, 


■ 


. 

P.  M. 


November  4,  19 IB. 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 

AMERICAN'  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES . 

Prance.  4  November ,  19 IB. 

11:40  P.M. 

Message  to  C.G.  5th  Corps. 

Front  line  3rd  Brigade  now  just  south  of  PETITE  EGRET 
FEE .  extending  about  a  kilometer  east  and  xvest  of  that 
point,  Orders  have  been  given  to  advance  line  during 
and  early  morning  to  BEAUMONT.  Patrols  to  river.  ig:- 

ade  now  going  into  position  on  right  of  3rd  Brigade.  °®n~l 
patrols  towards  POUILLY  and  INOR  and  through  JAUILAYwoods . 
Comb<at  liaison  both  flanks.  There  is  heavy  artillery  an  + 
machine  gun  fire  on  one  position,  and  artillery  fire  on  - 
woods  in  rear  area  of  division.  During  day  enemy  ooserva  - 
ion  planes  very  active.  Urgently  request  that  anti-aircra 
guns  be  sent  well  forward. 

LEJEUNE . 


No  time  indicated.  November  A, — _19I6_.__ 

Telephoned  to:  C--2,  1st,  2nd  &  69th  Divisions: 

1  G-2 ,  5th  Army  Corps, 

Nov .  4 ,  1916 . 

Do  not  issue  Colorado  Code  until  further  instructions 
It  will  not  go  into  effect  on  the  5th  and  will  be  hela  in 
reserve. 

Russell . 


Prom 

At 

Date 

To 


C  .0  .  3rd  Brig . 
LA  PCRGE  FME . 

4  Nov.  16.  No. 
G-3,  2nd  Div. 


Kow  sent:  Tel. 


We  have  a  strong  position  through  La  IUIL.EKIE 

A  %  7 HT  ’T'.  ^  m  v-1  /V  i 


PILE . 


Am 


n  u  ix a  v  v  cm.  o  vi  Jr  w  v  w  w  ^  i  _ 

attacking  toward  BEAUMONT  -  Pt.  GAUDRON  Road,  ana  Can 
and  hold  the  position.  3rd  Brigade  well  in  hand  leaning 
units  of  4th  in  close  support.  Brainards  nn.  loth  Mt.  in 
position  at  LA  PORGE  KO.  One  Co.  4th  L.G.  bn.  in  reserve 
at  BOIS  du  FOUR.  Marines  in  touch  with  69th  at  Les  o.  - 
BOIS  and  with  60th  at  VAUX.  These  divisions  should  be  push 
ed  up  on  our  flanks.  Hill  314  near  EOKMAuThn,  especially , 
should  be  taken.  Our  troops  can  conunue  the 
can  swing  to  the  right  or  left  if  general  situation  demands. 
Our  troops  were  fed  last  night  and  our  ration  wagons  c  roll 
ing  kitchens  got  up.  If  you  can  keep  rations  i 

ion  coming  to  us  the  division  can  cont  inue  _ ‘p  i 
Suggest  action  pushing  up  divisions  on  our  rign  —  wire 

that  you  move  your  own  artillery  forward,  we  need  more  wire 
and  rations  for  Brigade  Headquarters  &  headquarters  detac. 
nent  -  65  men.  Give  us  idea  of  general  situation  .  ■ 

phone  through  to  this  place  which  is  L.C.  nngaae  c.na  .  - 

23rd.  Will  move  R.C.’s  to  La  TU1LERIE  FME  as  soon  —  - 

Pet  ^Request  more  activity  of  our  air  people  in  order that 
Boche  may  not  get  observation  on  our  situation.  - 
cannot  be  said  in  praise  of  these  two  ref^.ts  of  *nfan£j 
who  made  their  advance  through  this  fores t  during  the  ni 
suronsing  the  Boche  in  their  bivouacs  and .  fhfould 

If  we  had  not  taken  enemy _ oy  surpr lse  ln.  l"'i"  .  Ls 

have  required  many  days  o .  lighting  o  y v  '  -ns"  -  nH  art- 
ground,  as  the  woods  are  filled  with  machine  -uns  »nd  art 

illei!0th  is  apparently  attacking  SOi-Z.lATjTHB  as  tnere  is  n*ch- 
ine  gun  fire  and  artillery  from  that  direction. 

Rush  ambulances  and  doctors  and  -edicial  supplies  us. 

^ . C .  2nd  Div.  Fos-se-.  -----  •  - 


' 


- 


No  Time  Ind  icat  ed 


November  4,  1918. 


Wireless  message  to  C.G.  5th  Corps  from  Gen.  Lejeune,  C.G. 

2nd  Div. 

9th  Inf.,  occupied  heights  2  kilometers  south  of  BEAUMONT 
at  3:45  A.M.  November  4th,  still  in  contact.  Resistance 
light  in  the  advance. 


From:  2nd  Division 

Date:  Nov,  4th  Radio 

To  :  5th  Army  Corps. 

3877-2167-1534-5490-5519 

3581-1681-4079-2097-1983 


1673-3171-2300-4416-1633 

5598-3625 

0  155 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  ( REGULAR ) 
AMER I C ANEXPSD I TI ONARY  FORCES 

France.  4  November,  1918. 


MEMORANDUM:  to  Message  Center. 

Code  and  have  sent  by  wireless,  the  following  message 
to  IMMORTAL  1. 


Request  location  of  your  line.  Have  you  liaison 
with  our  front  lines. 

SURPRISE  1. 


From:  2nd  Division. 

Date:  Nov.  4th.  To:  Chief  Artillery  V  Corps. 

To  :  5th  Army  Corps. 

Colonel  Davis  not  yet  reported  58th  Brigade.  Held  up 
hy  special  necessity. 

0  155  -  lh  55  (?) 


"s 


A.M, 


November 


s 

w  > 


1918. 


Telegram  received  from  5th  Corps  4 : 08  A.M.  by  G-3.  Nov  5,  ’18. 

Reply  at  once  location  front  line  resistance  met  and  li¬ 
aison  adjoining  units. 


Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  G-3,  2d  Div.  5:45  A.M. 
Nov.  5th,  19 18 o 

Believe  all  objectives  taken.  Left  battalion,  23rd  Inf. 
on  heights  east  of  BEAUMONT.  Town  has  not  been  entered  yet. 
Will  be  entered  at  daylight*  40  prisoners  taken  today. 


8;40  A.M..,  Nov.  5,  ’18,  Wireless  message  to  5th  Corps  -  Code* 
Chief  of  Staff,  5th  Corps. 

Situation  2nd  Division  Troops  at  eight  hours  colon  Third 
Brigade  occupy  BEAUMONT  ■  .nd  heights  to  east  period  Fourth  Bri¬ 
gade  occupy  line  in  woods  south  of  BEAUMONT -LANEFJV IDLE  road 
period  Second  Field  Artillery  Brigade  in  position!  on  line  LA 
FORK'S  -  LE  GRAFT  if1  .AUG  period  Troops  are  mopping  up  B01S  de 
JAULNY  and  reconnoi taring  a  river  crossing  period. 

Myers  . 


Telephone  Message  received  from  O.P.  at  8:30  A.M. ,  Nov. 5,  ’18. 
G-3 . 

White  flags  seen  flying  from  the  house  tops  of  the  village 
of  le  BESACE. 


Telephone  Message  received  from  O.P.  at  8:45  A.M. ,  Nov. 5,  ’18. 

G-o . 

Cur  troops  seen  at  coordinates  307.90-307,40  and  to  the 
right  and  left  of  this  point  each  side  to  one-half  kilometer. 
Heavy  forward  patrols  of  oar  troops  seen  to  penetrate  as  far 
as  the  MEUSE  but  fell  back  on  account  of  heavy  shell  fire. 
Boche  shelling  the  valley  on  the  south  bank  of  the  MEUSE  heav¬ 
ily:  also  the  southwest  corner  of  the  BOIS  de  la  VACHE. 


8:50  A.M. ,  Nov.  5,  ’18.  Wireless  Message  to  5th  Corps  -  Code 
Chief  of  Staff,  5th  Corps, 

We  occupy  BEAUMONT  and  heights  north  and  east  period  Re- 
connoitering  woods  and  river  crossings  period, 

Uyer  s  . 


Telephone  message  received  from  Lt.  Parsons  by  G-3,  9:30  A.M,. 
Nov.  5th. 

Information  obtained  from  a  French  soldier  who  has  just 
come  in  from  BEAUMONT  .  Some  German  artillery  fire  at  BEAUMONT 
this  morning.  Boche  planes  about  4C0  feet  at  9:00  A.M.  No 
dead  Americans  on  road  between  here  and  BEAUMONT ,  a  few  dead 
Germans.  About  400  civilians  in  town.  (Other  reports  say 


(Cont’d  next  page) 


A.  M.  November  5,  1918. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page)  A 

500  civilians).  There  is  a  bridge  across  the  MEUSE  at  LET- 
ANNE.  Does  not  know  whether  it  is  destroyed  or  not.  We 
have  just  heard  we  have  enough  wire  to  push  the  wire  to 
BEAUMONT.  Officers  are  out  now  r econnoiter ing  the  route 
for  the  wire.  I  will  stay  here  until  the  wire  is  in  BEAU¬ 
MONT.  Will  ring  up  again  in  a  few  minutes.  Col.  Rhea  is  on 
his  way  here.  More  than  40  prisoners  in  BEAUMONT. 


Message  from  SINK 
Hour:  9:45  A.M. 

New  identifications:  398th  Regt . ,  10th  Div. ,  prisoners 
captured  in  BEAUMONT  this  morning  stated  that  the  47th  Regt. 
and  the  6th  Grenadier  Regt.  of  the  same  division  were  in 
line,  where  they  had  been  1  day.  They  had  orders  to  hold 
the  line  from  YONCQ,  to  BEAUMONT.  They  stated  that  the 
bridges  across  the  river  were  intact. 

REMARKS:  By  G-2. 

Record  in  our  office  show  this  division  in  line  with 
the  19th  German  Army.  Prisoners  having  been  taken  on  Oct. 

27  th  near  CLEMERY  south  of  METZ. 


Intelligence  report  received  from  G-2  by  G-3.  9:45  A.M. 
Our  troops  are  seen  at  BEAULIEU  Ferine. 


Telephone  message  received  by  G-3  from  Lt .  Parsons  9:50  A.M 

Sharp  skirmishes  and  patrols  withdrew  temporarily,  due 
to  German  machine  gun  fire  coming  from  the  Plateau  west  of 
LETANNE.  Line  held  now  the  same  as  held  before.  Prisoners 
state  that  their  retreat  will  continue  beyond  the  MEUSE 
(rumor),  also  several  prisoners  said  the  bridges  are  blown 
up.  Can’t  find  out  about  liaison,  get  right  after  that. 


Telephone  message  received  10:05  A.M.  Nov.  5th  from  G-3 
Corps,  by  G-3,  2nd  Div. 

Send  report  of  your  front  line  situation  at  daylight 
this  morning. 


No.  of  Message  4519 

Brora:  5th  Corps  -  Ca.pt.  'Wylie  -  phone. 

Dated:  5  Nov.  1918. 

Rec’d:  10:45  H 

Erom  2nd  Div.  at  8:00  H:  Third  Brigade  occupies  BEAU_ 
MONT  and  points  to  east.  4th  Brig,  occupies  line  in  woods 
south  of  BEAUMONT -LANEU VI LLE  Road.  Troops  mopping  LOIS 
JAULNY  and  r econnoiter ing  the  river  crossing.  2nd  Meld 
Artillery  in  position  on  line  LA  FORGE-LA  GRANDE  ETANG  . 

By  Radio  from  89th  Div:  Front  line  along  eastern  edge 
of  forest  DIEULET.  Enemy  are  crossing  MEUSE  in  retreat. 

Our  troops  in  LANEUVILLE.  Bridge  blown  up.  Patrols  in 
CSSSE  and  LUZY.  Fire  from  enemy  position  from  east  of  river. 
Liaison  established  with  adjoining  units. 

89th  Eiv.  at  9:15  H:  We  hold  LANEUVILLE  and  CESSS. 
Patrols  to  INOR  and  PCUILLY  have  not  yet  returned .  The 
bridge  at  STENAY  is  blown  up  in  two  places.  Germans  have 

(Cont’d  next  page) 


A.  M.  November  5,  1918. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

flooded  the  river  by  filling  arches  of  bridge.  River  about 
1  km.  wide.  N.W.  of  STEF AY ,  the  river  has  its  normal  width, 
of  about  80  meters  and  can  be  crossed  with  bridge  material. 
Immortal  1  has  directed  the  178th  brigade  Infantry  to  force 
a  crossing  where  ever  he  can  and  get  one  Battalion  properly 
supported  on  other  side.  We  have  artillery  up  to  support 
operations  along  river  and  are  moving  Infantry  Reserves, 
leaving  two  battalions  overlooking  Height  of  BEAU CLAIR . 


No.  of  Message:  4521 

From:  G-2,  5th  Corps.  Rec’d  by  MH  at  10:00  K  -  courier 

Dated:  5  Nov.  1918. 

Rec’d:  10:57  A.M. 

2nd  Division  reports  BEAUMONT  and  Heights  to  the  east 
occupied  at  8:00  A.M.  Hopping  up  BOIS  de  JAULNY  a.nd  rec- 
onnoitering  a  river  crossing. 


Telephone  message  to  Chief  of  Staff,  80th  Div. ,  from  G-3, 
sent  11:00  A.M.  Nov.  5th. 

Today  we  are  reconnoiter ing  for  a  river  ^crossing  and 
are  improving  our  positions  as  shown  Capt .  McWey  from  y°ur 
I1 . C .  Will  send  word  to  Liaison  detachment  to  make  better 
connection  with  you. 


Telephone  message  to  89th  Div.  Nov.  5,  11:00  A.M.  sent  by 
G-2,  2nd  Div. 

3rd  Brigade,  2nd  Div.,  front  line  is  north  of  BEAUMONT, 
BEAUMONT  was  mopped  up  this  A.M,  and  40  prisoners  taken. 

Enemy  holds  plateau  west  of  LETANNE.  3rd  Brigade  reached 
BOIS  de  la  VACHE .  Fourth  Brig,  reached  LANEUVILLE  -  BEAUMONT 
road  on  their  left  a.nd  are  sending  liaison  detacliment  to  con¬ 
nect  with  you. 

White  flags  have  been  seen  in  POUILLY  and  Marines  (4th 
Brig.)  are  sending  a  patrol  to  that  town.  Our  troops  have 
been  ordered  to  mop  up  FORET  de  JAULNY  and  reconnoiter  a 
river  crossing. 


Telephone  message  to  Chief  of  Staff  80th  Div.,  iron  G-3,  re¬ 
ceived  11:00  A.M. 

We  received  word  from  our  advance  messa.ge  center  that 
you  have  a  battalion  in  BEAUMONT  and  troops  are  considering 
ulacing  a  Regimental  P.C.  there.  Wish  to  do  anything  to  hexp 
out.  BEAUMONT  is  in  sector  of  2nd  Division.  If  your  reg¬ 
imental  P.C.  is  needed  there,  request  you  have  C.O.  confer 
with  Brig.  Condr . ,  3rd  Brig. 


12:  Noon.  November  5,  1918.  From  Lt.  Parsons,  at  3rd  Brig¬ 
ade,  to  G-3,  2nd  Division. 

Just  have  information  that  the  eastern  boundary  of  the 
1st  Corps  has  been  changed  to  the  line: 

VAUX  (inclusive)  -  la  BAGNOLLE  (exclusive)  -Hill 
275.  west  of  YONCQ,  (exclusive)  -  MOUZON  (exclusive). 

(Cont’d  next  page) 


A.  M.  November  5,  1918. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

This  information  comes  to  us  from  the  Adjutant  of  the 
Brigade  on  our  left.  He  received  this  information  from  the 
Chief  of  ^taff,  80th  Division.  Will  you  find  out  if  you 
have  that  same  information? 

The  troops  have  not  been  ordered  back. 


P .  M .  November  5,  1918. 

12:40  P.M.  November  5.  Message  received  by  C.G.  2nd  Div¬ 
ision. 

Message  dropped  from  an  aeroplane  ,  104th  Aero  Squadron 
at  11:20  Large  German  convoy  leaving  M0U20N.  Huns  in  barn 
at  cross  roads  one  kilometer  south  of  MOUZON. 

Carl  Wood, 


From:  Hamilton 

Date:  11/5/18  Hour:  10:45  A. II.  No:9.  How  Sent:  Mt '  ed  Mess. 
To  :  G-3,  Surprise. 

We  have  reached  our  objective,  BEAUMONT  -  LA  THIBAUDINE 
FME.  Road,  with  no  casualties. 

Hastings,  Lt. 

Time  sent.  1:10  P.M. 


From:  Hamilton 

Bate:  11/5/18  Hour;  11:15  A.M,  No:  8.  How  sent:Mt'ed  Mess. 

To  :  G-3,  Surprise. 

Civilians  (French)  at  4759  say  the  enemy  is  digging 
trenches  and  main  line  of  resistance  north  of  the  MEUSE 
around  AMBLEMONT . 

Hastings,  Lt . 

Time  sent.  1:10  P.M. 


From:  Slap  6. 

At  :  P.C. 

Date:  5  Nov.  18  Hour:  1:10  P.M.  How  sent:  Via  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  Surprise  6 . 

There  are  the  following  explosives  signals  etc  at  the 
FME  LA  FONTAINE  A'U  CRONCQ, . 


10 

boxes 

Gas  Masks 

50 

tt 

Hand  Grenades 

15 

n 

Fuses 

18 

i« 

Spare  parts  for  machine  guns 

62 

it 

Machine  guns  ammunition 

14 

it 

Dynamite 

28 

it 

Wing  torpedos 

14 

it 

Rockets  and  flares. 

G-2 ,  5th  Army  Corps. 
November  5,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  advance  P.C.,  2nd  Biv.,  13  h  30. 

New  Identifications  - 

Prisoners  captured  from  389th  Rgt . ,  10th  Div.,  captured 
at  midnight  just  in  front  of  BEAUMONT.  These  prisoners  state 
that  the  47th  Rgt.,  and  the  6th  Grenadier  Rgt.,  of  the  same 

(Cont'd  next  page) 


. 

.  V 


p .M.  November  5,  1918. 

(ContTd  from  last  page) 

division  were  in  line  and  the  whole  division  has  been  in  the 
vicinity  of  BEAUMONT  for  a  day.  They  were  holding  the  line 
from  YONCQ,  to  BEAUMONT.  They  state  no  prepared  positions  on 
this  side  of  the  river  that  they  know  of.  The  bridges  across 
the  river  were  intact. 

Given  by  forward  brigade.  Prisoners  have  not  arrived  at 
Division. 


1:42  P.M.  November  5,  1918,  Message  picked  up  by  Signal 
Corps  from  Immortal  1  to  Lakewood. 

To  Surprise  1: 

Liaison  established.  Our  front  line  along  LANEUVILLE 
BEAUMONT  Road. 

Immortal  1. 


1:50  P.M.  Message  from  C.  of  S,  Corps  to  G-3,  2nd  Division. 

There  are  two  bridges  located  in  bend  of  the  river  nortn 
of  BEAUMONT  near  La  SARTELLE  Farm.  These  bridges  about  500 
meters  Corps  Commander  directs  that  you  seize 

these  bridges  and  hold  them  for  your  use.  Apparently  the  en¬ 
emy  intends  to  use  them  tonight  to  make  hie  getaway.  Some 
patrols  out  there  might  do  the  job.  They  are  the  only  bridges 
the  aeroplanes  report. 


Field  Message  I'eceived  2:05  P.M.  November  5th,  by  G-3  from 
Lt.  Hastings,  Liaison  Agent  with  80th  Division. 

Civilians  (French)  at  4759  say  the  enemy  is  digging 
trenches  and  main  line  of  resistance  north  of  the  MEUSE  around 
AMBLEMONT . 


Field  Message  received  2:05  P.M.  Nov.  5,  by  G-3  from  Lt.  Hast 
ings,  Liaison  Agent  with  80th  Division. 

We  have  reached  our  objective  BEAUMONT  -  LA  THIBAQBINiii 
Fme  Road,  with  no  casualties. 


3:00  P.M.  November  5,  1918.  Message  received  from  airplane. 


From:  Wm.  0.  Nicker. 

To  - :  Div,  P.C. 

Mission:  Infantry  liaison. 


1,  Fog  lifted  and  rain  ceased  so  returned  to  complete 
mission.  Saw  red  rocket  on  road  about  three  quarts^  so  a 

kilometer  north  of  BEAUMONT.  . 

2.  Germans  in  shell  holes  at  upper  bend  of  river  norun 


of  LE'1 2 * 4 5 6 7’ ANNE . 

o.  Dropped  maps  with  locations  friendly  and  enemy 

4.  Am  enclosing  similar  map. 

5.  Blue:  enemy. 

6.  Black:  Friendly. 

Pilot:  Eaton 

Obs.  :  Nickel. 


troops. 


■ 


. 


. 


« 


P.M. 


N  ovenber  5 ,  19 18 , 


Telephone  message  received  from  C,  of  S.,  5th  Corps,  3:30 
P.M.,  Nov,  5th,  received  hy  G-3 . 

Send  Col.  Davis  at  once  to  report  to  C . G .  89th  Div, 

(Signed)  Lakewood  3. 


3;45  P.M.,  Nov.  5,  1918,  Message  from  Adj.  4th  Brig,  to  G-3, 

The  Lt.Col,  of  the  5th  Regt,  at  the  forward  P.C,  reported 
at  2:50  P.M,  that  the  leading  battalion  of  the  5th  was  pro¬ 
ceeding  in  a  northeasterly  direction  through  the  BOIS  de  JAUL- 
N AM-  the  line  extending  from  309,3-306,6  in  a  southeasterly 
direction  covering  sector.  Patrols  to  points  mentioned  in 
field  order  in  advance  from  which  no  reports  have  been  re¬ 
ceived  as  yet.  He  states  commander  of  advance  battalion  thor¬ 
oughly  understands  situation  and  is  pushing  ahead. 


G-2,  5th  Army  Corps, 

Message  from  2nd  Div.  at  17  h  25  -  Nov,  5,  1918, 

Your  message  regarding  taking  prisoners  to  EKERMONT  until 
the  day  after  tomorrow  received,  The  place  is  22  Kins  •  from 
our  present  P.C,  In  view  of  condition  of  roads  and  the  few 
guards  available  for  this  purpose,  it  will  be  impossible  to 
send  prisoners  from  here  to  EXERMONT ,  Request  that  immediate 
P.¥,E,  be  established. 


Message  from  2nd  Div.  at  17  h,  25-  G-2,  5th  Army  Corps, 

Nov,  5,  1918, 

Enemy  is  holding  largely  by  machine  gun  positions  on  the 
heights  1-|-  Km3.  north  of  BEAUMONT  and  the  Height  in  front  of 
BOIS  PAILLY  and  in  the  N ,¥,  Part  of  FORET  de  JAULMY Cur  front 
line  is  in  Liaison  with  Division  on  left  on  ¥ ARNIFORET - BEAUMONT 
highway  in  the  vicinity  of  Corps  boundary.  From  there  it  ex¬ 
tends  along  the  highway  inclusive  of  BEAUMONT  tc  include  LE- 
TANNE,  then  south  to  LOIS  de  la  VACHE,  thence  into  FORET  de 
JAULNAYto  the  BEAUM ONT - LANEUV ILLE  highway ,  where  it  is  in  li¬ 
aison  with  division  on  right. 


5:30  P.M. ,  Nov.  5,  1918,  Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brig,  to 

G-3. 

Reports  that  some  Boche  avions  released  two  pigeons  and 
they  lit  on  the  barn  near  the  P.C.  and  men  from  the  3rd  Brig¬ 
ade,  thinking  they  were  Boche  pigeons,  shot  them.  They  found 
on  the  pigeons  the  following  message: 

From:  Rodman,  Lakewood  6  to  G-2,  5th  Corps, 

On  the  LUZANCY  EAU COURT  road  near  the  crossroads  in  a 
clearing  in  the  BOIS  SQMMA|JFHe(  Indefinite ,  but  I  have  no  map 
of  this  territory)  As  near  as  I  can  learn,  our  troops  are  be 
ing  held  out  of  BEAUMONT  by  strong  machine  gun  resistance,^ 
They  are  out  of  the  woods  and  on  the  ridges  southwest  of  the 
town.  Considerable  casualties  due  to  machine  guns.  Little 
artillery  activity.  Can  map  be  sent  to  G-2,  P.C.  Wright. 

14  *  5  0  hours . 

Rodman . 

I  have  located  a  good  site  for  an  O.P. 


P.M. 


November  5,  1918. 


5:50  P.M.  November  5,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Immortal 

7  . 

Situation  of  our  front  practically  unchanged  except  have 
some  troops  near  POUILLY . 

Signed:  Immortal  7. 


From:  Hamilton 

Date:  11/5/18  Hour:  5:10  P.M.  No: 10 .How  Sent.  Mt'ed.  Mess. 

To  :  G-3,  Surprise. 

Rather  heavy  artillery  fire  along  entire  line.  Not 
much  M.  G.resistanc  e . 

Hastings,  Lt. 

Time  sent:  6:00  P.M. 


HEADQUARTERS  FIRST  ARMY 
G-3 

No.  of  message.  4561 

From:  5th  Corps  -  Capt.  Wylie  -  by  phone 
Dated:  Nov.  5,  1918. 

Rec 'd:  18:10  H  . 

2nd  Division. 

At  12:00  H  the  left  brigde  had  one  platoon  in  LETANNE. 
The  remainder  of  the  brigade  is  on  the  river .  Right  brigade 
one  kilometer  N.E.  of  BEAUMONT -LANEUVILLE  road.  10th  German 
Division  in  line  opposite  2nd  Division. 

A  Frenchman  (civilian)  says  Germans  are  fortifying  a 
line  running  south  and  east  from  AMjMLIMONT .  This  Frenchman 
lived  in  vicinity  of  AUTRECOURT. 


Hq .  2nd  F .A  .  Brigade, 
about  6:30  P.M. 

Telephoned  Surprise  3  and  Col.  Davis  reference  to  large 
German  convoy  leaving  MO U SON .  Huns  in  barn  at  cross-roads 
one  kilometer  south  of  MOUZON  (received  above  information  * 
by  aeroplane)  Gave  the  status  of  3rd  Brigade  to  Col.  Beebe 
status  as  of  Nov.  5th. 


G-2,  5th.  Army  Cprps, 

Nov.  5 ,  19 18 . 

Telegram  from  2nd  Div.  ,  to  G-2,  5  A.C. 

Observation  from  V  85.75  shows  steel  bridge  destroyed, 
wooden  at  POUILLY  appears  intact.  Bridge  at  LET ANNE  des¬ 
troyed.  Trenches,  between  PGUiLLB  and.  AUTREVILLE,  also  the 
roads  and  farm  ST.REMY,  are  full  of  the  enemy.  Much  machine 
activity  from  BOIS  FAILLY .  River  about  130  feet  wide.  Banks 
four  feet  high.  Appears  unfordable;  very  practicable  for 
pontoon . 


Myers,  Chief  of  Staff. 

7  :Q5  P.M. 


/ 


P.  M. 


November  5,  1918. 


PHONE  MESSAGE  FROM  SINK  1: 

Effective  strength  of  Third  (3rdf  Infantry  brigade: 
Officers  93 

Men  3075 

be  need  the  following  men,  excluding  machine  gunners: 
Officers  (2nd  Lts.)  120 

Men  4000 

The  folloYfing  machine  gun  personnel  is  needed: 
Officers  (2nd  Lts.)  (Mach¬ 
ine  Gun  Officers)  22 

Men,  trained  in  machine  gun,  600 

Sink  1  i3  desirous  that  a  telegram  asking  for  above 
replacements  be  sent  to-night  as  the  Brigade  is  badly  in 
need  of  them.  If  any  further  information  is  needed,  call 
Sink  11, 

Received  by  R  E  L. 
at  7:05  P .M . 

Nov.  5th,  1918. 
from  Sink  11. 


To:  SURPRISE  3. 


Hdqrs.  V  Amy  Corps,  A.E.F. 
5  November,  1918. 


The  Corps  Commander  directs  2d  Division  to  clean  up 
woods  north  of  SARTELLE  FARM  and  seize  bridges  tonight. 

Night  fighting  must  be  pushed  to  the  limit.  The  Army  is  very 
anxious  that  we  get  those  bridges. 

W.  B.  BURTT, 

Chief  of  Staff. 

Telephone  at  19:30  hours.  7:30  P.M. 


Col. 

Ellis 

to  Col. 

Beebe . 

2nd  La 

ttalion, 

5th  Marines: 

P.C. 

310.3  - 

312 

.45  . 

Do 

n '  t 

know 

line . 

1st  Bn 

.  Line: 

310.50  - 

311. 

70  to 

310.45  - 

311 

,70, 

th 

en 

to  3 

10.40  - 

311.5  . 

309.95  - 

312. 

-  309 

.95  -  311 

.80 

,  the 

n 

to 

310.  311.6. 

1  Bn.  89th  Div.  309.3  -  311.3,  along  timber  309.25  - 

310.70. 

Advance  element  leads  up  above  parallel  313.00. 

3rd  bn.  south  and  woods  FLAVIER. 

6th  Marines:  Road  extending  308.  -  311.5  -  307.7  -  311. 
This  message  transmitted  to  Corps  at  7:30  P.M. 


Telephone  message  received  8:10  P.M.  Nov.  5th  by  G-3,  from 
Lt .  Parsons. 

Col.  Davis  made  personal  reconnaissance  at  POUILLY .  He 
stated  that  there  vras  a  bridge  at  POUILLY.  Small  bodies  of 
Germans  were  seen  in  fox-holes  and  trenches  just  north  of 
POUILLY.  This  entire  space  commanded  by  a  good  trench  on  the 
military  crest  on  our  side  of  the  river.  The  river  is  too 
deep  to  ford  and  about  100  or  150  meters  wide.  This  is  a 
good  bank  for  bridge  construction. 


-  X  — 


P  .  M. 


November  5,  19 IB. 


Received  B:10  P  ,M .  From  C.G.  5  th  Corps,  to  C.  G.  2nd  Div. 

Report  at  once  location  front  line  elements  -  resist¬ 
ance  met  and  liaison  adjacent  units. 


Above  message  received  by  G-2 
Surprise5'  Exchange  (Lt.  Hart). 


thru  relay  at  "Old 
Keyser . 


November  5th,  1918. 

Telephone  message  relayed  from  5th  Corps  received  9:05  P.M. 
Nov.  5th  By  C— 3 . 

The  Corps  has  an  unofficial  report  that  our  division 
captured  an  entire  battery  and  an  ammunition  train  yesterday 
The  Corps  has  this  measure  and  wish,  this  information  veri¬ 
fied.  They  wish  to  know  the  amount  of  material  captured. 

Answer  -  We  have  taken  this  matter  up  with  the  proper 
parties  and  no  information  can  be  cbtained  until  to-morrow. 
The  men  have  been  too  busy  fighting  to  count  the  material. 


9:50  P.M.  Telephone  message  from  C.  of  S.  Corps  to  C.  of  S. 
2nd  Div. 

The  Corps  Commander  has  heard  your  report  of  the  con¬ 
dition  of  your  men,  and  he  directs  that  you  proceed  to  carry 
out  the  orders  already  received  to  the  limit  of  the  endur¬ 
ance  of  your  officers  and  men  and  that  you  press  on  in  the 
most  vigouous  and  loyal  manner  to  carry  on  the  pursuit.  The 
issues  of  the  whole  first  army  depend  on  the  pressure  we  can 
now  exert  upon  the  enemy. 

I  talked  it  over  with  him,  so  much  depends  on  it  that 
we  must  press  on.  The  right  of  the  1st  Division  must  be 
protected  in  those  woods  so  that  they  can  press  on  to  the 
north . 


Hq.  2nd  F«A.  Brigade, 

10:30  P.M.  Nov.  5th. 

Received  order  from  Division  that  3rd  Brigade  moves  to 
the  woods  above  SARTSLLE  MGS  and  seizes  the  bridges  re¬ 
ported  previously,  near  that  point.  The  1st  Division 
will  advance  from  the  rear  of  the  3rd  Brigade  to  MOUZON 
and  after  passing  3rd  Brigade,  the  3rd  Brigade  will  follow 
the  1st  Division,  protecting  its  right  flank.  The  4th 
Brigade  will  be  ordered  up  and  will  relieve  the  3rd  Brig¬ 
ade  at  the  first  opportunity.  Asked  Surprise  7  for  some 
maps  asking  G-2  to"  start  them  out  tonight  as  we  must 
have  them  by  morning. 


Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade. 
11:48  P.M. 


the 

Do 


Col .  Rhea  gave  Col .  Van  Horn 
advance,  also  giving  him  Col. 
not  occupy  BGI3  RUPT  until  1st 


help  in  the  fight. 


verbal  orders  covering 
Stone's  instructions. 
Division  gets  up  to 


> 

IT o  tine  ind  icatecL 


Bov.  5  th ,  19 16 > 


To:  Commanding  Geneeal  Lakewood  (5th  Army  Corps) 

Front  line  3rd  brigade  now  just  south  of^Fetite 
Foret  Ferme  extending  about  a  kilometer  east  and  we  Si.  of 
that  point.  Orders  have  been  given  to  advance  line  during 
night  and  early  morning  to  Beaumont.  Pa.trols  to  river. 

4th  Brigade  now  going  into  'position  on  our  right, 
toward  Pouilly  and  Inor  and  through  Jaulny  woods.  Con oat 
liaison  on  both  flanks.  There  is  heavy  artillery  and  mach¬ 
ine  gun  fire  on  our  positions  and  artillery  fire  on  Bne 
v^cods  in  rear  area  of  our  division.  Curing  day  enemy 
observation  planes  very  active.  urgently  request  tnat  an  l 
aircraft  guns  be  sent  well  forward. 


Le j  eune. 


Phone  mes.sage  from  C.  0.,  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Division. 

Effective  strength  of  3rd  Inf.  Brigade  -  9  3  ox.ficers 
3075  men.  We  need  following  men,  excluding  machine  gunners 
120  officers  (2nd  Lts. )  4000  men.  The  following  machine  gun 

personnel  is  needed  -  officers  22  men  600. 

C.  0.  3rd  Brig,  is  desirous  that  a  telegram  asking  x or 
above  replacements  be  sent  tonight  as  the  Brigade  is  bar  y 
in  need  of  them.  If  any  further  information  is  needed, 
call  Ad j .  3rd  Brig. 


Telephone  Message  to  Lakewood  6  (5th  Army  Corps) 

A  large  fire  northwest  of  Beaumont  probably  in  Ffaba. 
This  is  the  second  fire  seen  in  that  direction.  Our  art¬ 
illery  putting  down  a  heavy  fire  on  enemy  front  position. 
No  enemy  artillery  reaction. 


Received  by  telephone  Bov,  5,  .1918, 


Surprise  6 


. 


No  t im e  indicated , 


Nov.  5th,  1916. 


P.C,  HAMILTON,  A.E.P. 
5th  November,  1916, 


Message  to  A.  C,  0f  S, ,  G-3,  2d  Division. 

The  relief  of  the  60th  division  by  the  1st  Division 
was  completed  this  morning.  The  60th  Division  is  now  assem¬ 
bled  in  the  area  west  of  SOMMAUTHE,  No  knowledge  of  fut¬ 
ure  movements. 

Bront  line  of  the  1st  Corps  V;as  given  tonight,  from 
west  to  east,  CONAGE ,  1  kilometer  north  of  BULSON  -  HARA- 
COURT.  -Exact  location  of  the  front  line  of  the  77th  Div¬ 
ision  (on  the  left  of  the  1st  Division)  not  known  by  the 
Corps  at  6:00  P.M. 


J,  B,  Barnes, 

Lt .  Col .  G. S, ,  G-3. 


Date:  Nov  5/16. 

How  sent:  Radio. 

Ercm:  2nd  Div. 

'lo:  15th  Army  Corps, 

Chief  of  Staff  -Fifth  Corps  safety  North  of  ^ood  9 
heavily  shelled  and  meeting  with  much  resistance.  Our  other 
brigade  is  moving  to  lengthen  our  right,  60th  Division 
was  fighting  in  Soramauthe  at  14  hour.  They  have  withdrawn 
their  combat  liaison  Company  today  -  passed  between  their 
right  and  our  Bequest  information  as  seriously  wound¬ 
ed  progress  of  the  69th  Salient  -  Aeroplanes  very  - 

( sign) 

My  er  s . 


A.  M.  G-2,  5th  Army  Corps, 

Nov.  6,  1916, 

Message  from  Colonel  Truesdell  at  2nd  Division,  6  h,  1.5. 

Everything  quiet  during  the  night.  Little  activity. 
The  176th  Regt.  ,  69th  -Div.  is  on  our  right  and  is  in  con¬ 
junction  with  us  at  the  Bridge  POUILLY.  The  Germans  are 
all  on  the  other  side  of  the  river.  are  receiving 

direct  artillery  fire  from  the  east  side  of  the  river. 

The  -First  Division  is  up  on  our  left.  BEAUMONT  has  401 
civilians  in  it.  It  has  been  shelled  all  night  with  gas. 
The  23rd  Infantry  is  as  yesterday  on  our  objective.  Ae 
9th  Infantry  is  starting  for  the  bridgehead  in  the  valley. 


. 


' 

- 

■ 

A.  M .  IT o venter  6,  1918. 


MESSAGE  from  Div.  O.P. 

Hour  8:20  A.M. 

450  civilians,  including  150  young  men  in  BEAUMONT . 
Interpreter  from  80th  Division  is  ordering  civilians  out 
of  town. 

Bridge  on  the  road  leading  into  BEAUMONT  from  POSSE 
is  down.  There  is  another  Bridge  at  the  northwest  end  oi 
the  town. 

G-2. 


8:30  A.  M.  Tel.  message  from  3rd  Brig,  (Adj)  to  G-3. 

The  troops  are  in  position  as  ordered.  The  1st  Div¬ 
ision  reported  on  their  left  at  7  o’clock.  Very  little 
resistance  met  by  us. 


Lieut.  Parsons  from  BEAUMONT  reports  as  follows: 

Hour  8:45  A.M. 

A  Drench  Lieut,  from  the  Drench  Mission  of  the  80th 
Division  is  arranging  the  evacuation  of  the  civilian 
population  of  BEAUMONT  and  LET ANNS  to  SOMMAUTHE . 

The  wooden  bridge  just  south  of  BEAUMONT  on  our  axial 
road  is  destroyed.  The  ford  is  about  impassable,  The 
reach  of  this  bridge  is  about  20  feet. 

If  G-3  thinks  it  advisable,  requests  that  my  orderly 
who  ha.3  come  to  Division  P.C,  with  a  lead  horse  and  two 
days  forage  be  sent  to  me  here.  I  will  report  again  in 
about  one  and  one-half  hour. 

G-2  . 


9:00  A.M.  Tel.  mes.  from  Gen,  Neville  to  G-3. 

The  following  message  received  from  C,  0,  5th  Marines. 

The  patrol  crossed  the  canal  on  the  lock.  Bridge., 
destroyed..  The  bridge  over  the  wide  part  of  the  river  is 
so  that  a  man  can  just  crawl  across  it.  The  bridge  ever 
the  narrow  part  of  the  river  is  so  a  nan  has  to  have  ass¬ 
istance  to  get  across.  We  figure  it  will  take  one  hour 
for  a  platoon  to  get  across.  They  had  flames  in  the  town 
during  the  night.  There  is  an  89th  patrol  on  this  island 
at  the  same  time  but  none  crossed  over  the  town .  The 
Lieutenant  of  the  89th  said,  he  saw  2  Germans  across  the 
little  creek  and  he  fired  at  the  Boche  and  thougnt  he  got 
them,  The  main  part  of  the  machine  gun  activity  is  from 
the  heights  back  and  around  the  town. 

Larson  has  patrolled  all  through  the  forest  de  JAuL- 
NAY  clear  around  to  the  point  on  the  Meuse. 


Date:  11/  e/18  Hour  9:00 

To  :  G-3  Surprise  Red  9:50  A ^ 

HAMILTON  -  7  told,  me  that  th  Division  (80th)  was 
being  relieved.  I  will  await  ord.ers  at  this  r.  0. 

Hastings,  Lieut. 


Telephone  message  received  9:00  A.M.  Nov.  6th  from  Lt. 
Parsons  at  advance  information  center,  received  by  G-5. 

A  G-2  observer  returning  from  the  front  reports  the 
9th  Infantry  in  the  followin’  position  1  battalion  in 
western  edge  of  LOIS  FA ILLY ,  1  battalion  in  woods  at 


November  6,  1918. 


A.M. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

LA  SARTELLE  FME,  1  battalion  in  woods  1  kilometer  west  of  LA 
-SARTELLE  IMS.  He  reports  2  bridges  over  the  MEUSE  located, 
one  in  square  79  and  one  in  square  60.  Fatrols  have  been  sent 
to  both  of  these. 


No.  of  Message:  4580.  HEADQUARTERS  FIRST  ARMY 

From:  G-2,  5th  Corps,  rec’d  by  MH  G-3 

Dated:  6  Nov.  1918  at  9:00  K  -  courier. 

Rec’d:  10:05  H. 

From  2nd  Div.  Everything  quiet  during  the  night.  We  are 
in  liaison  with  the  Div.  on  our  right  at  the  POUILLY  bridge. 
The  Roche  are  all  on  the  other  side  of  the  river.  1st  Div. 
is  on  our  left.  BEAUMONT  has  401  civilians  in  it.  It  was 
shelled  all  night  with  gas. 

Rec’d  by  G-3  from  Lt.  Hastings.  Nov.  6th  9:30  A.M. 

The  C.G.  8 Oth  Div.  would  like  to  know  where  the  5th  Corp 
P.C.  is  at  as  the  1st  Corp  is  out  of  touch  with  them. 

Hastings,  Lieut. 


Field  Message  received  9:30  A.M. ,  Nov.  6th,  by  G-3  from  Lt. 
Hastings,  liaison  agent  with  the  89th  Division, 

G-3,  80  Division  told  me  that  their  division  (80th)  was 
being  relieved.  I  will  await  orders  at  their  P.C. 


Telephone  message  to  3rd  Brigade  9:40  A.M.  Nov.  6th  sent  by 

G-3. 

C.G.  directs  that  patrols  from  9th.  Infantry  that  went  out 
to  bridges  in  square  79  and  60,  protect  these  bridges.  Get 
this  word  forward  to  C.O.  3rd  Brigade  or  his  Adjutant  at  once. 


Intelligence  report  received  from  G-2  by  G-3  9:45  A.M, 
Our  troops  are  seen  at  BEAULIEU  FEKME. 


From:  Capt.  John  H  Steck.  At:  P.C.  Surprise.  Date:  6  Nov 

18.  Hour:  9:50  A.M.  No.  1.  How  Sent:  Mtd.  Courier.  To: 
Lieut.  Hastings  Liaison  Agent  with  80th  Div. 

1.  The  Chief  of  Staff  directs  that  you  report  to  the  1st 
Division  as  Liaison  Agt .  from  the  2nd  Division  and  continue 
with  work. 

2.  Y/e  understand  that  the  5th  Corp.  Kdqrs.  is  moving  to 
BAYONVILLE- et-CHENNERY  today . 

Steck. 

Captain. 


G-2,  5th  Army  Corps,  Nov.  6,  1918.  Message  from  2nd  Division 
relayed  through  Lakewood  at  9  h.  50. 

Must  have  350  Sedan  maps  1/20,000  by  daylight  tomorrow 
morning. 


Telephone  message  from  Col 

G-3  < 


II o vernier  6  ,  1913 


«  iii  • 


llll! 


10  :25 


A 

1  i.  •  ImX  • 


Nov  . 


6th  to 


Referring  to  the  message  just  received  -  request  tnat 
steps  be  taken  to  have  troops  of  89th  Division  withdrawn 
from  their  positions  opposite  bridge  head  at  POUILLi ,  AND 
from  our  sector,  in  order  that  our  crossing,  if  it  can  -e 
affected,  nay  be  properly  supported  by  our  machine  guns 
and  artillery  fire  .  That  is  that  we  may  control  movement 
of  all  troops  adjacent  to  our  probable  crossing.  Also 
that  we  be  furnished  with  information  as  to  the  situation 
in  the  area  to  the  westward  of  the  LOIS  d'AIw*.  -  GISGRo 
on  the  west  bank  of  the  kEUSE  .  Also  the  situation  in  re¬ 
gard  to  the  area  LUZY,  CE8SE  and  LANEUVILLE ,  as  to  the 
possibility  of  procuring  c.  limited  number  of  ^pontoons  ior 
a  crossing.  Also  the  area  of  exploitation  in  case  the 
crossing  is  effected. 


lies  sage  to  Chief  of  Staff,  5th  Corps.  Nov. 6th,  10:45  AM 

Request  information  with  respect  to  any  changes which 
may  have  been  made  in  the  eastern  boundary  of  the  sector 
of  the  2nd  Division. 

HU  B.  .DYERS. 


11:22  A:.M  .  November  6,  1918.  Telegram  received  from  Im 
mortal  Seven. 

C .G . ,2nd  Div  . 

No  change  in  front  of  this  division. 

Immortal  Seven,  11:21  a  .k . 


Telephone  message  received  11:25  A.k.  by  G-3,  Nov.  otn^ 
from  5th  Corps.  For  attention  and  information  ol  Chi-6-*-  of 
Staff,  2nd  Div.  From  Lawrence,  Lt ,  104th  Aero  squadron 
10:50  A.k.  to  G-3,  5th  Army  Corps. 

Artillery  moving  through  BEAUmOi<T  at  10:10  a.jh. 

MOUZON  on  fire  .  50  troops  on  road  500  meters  northeast  ol 
YONCQ, .  .1  platoon  in  YONCQ, .  Troops  in  LET  ANNE  .  Cars 

in  LANEUVILLS .  Nothing  to  report  of  front  line. 


IkiiORTAL  (89th  Div.)l  to  LAKE. .-GOD  (5th  Army  Corps)  1,  12:00 
h.,  November  6,  1913  • 

Division  holds  positions  to  ;.uard  bridges  from  POUILLY 
to  STENAY  inclusive.  Artillery  well  forward  inposition  v 
support  movement  across  the  river.  Leading  .brigade  oi  in¬ 
fantry  needs  one  or  two  days  recuperation  before  energetic 
work  can  be  expected  of  them.  Rear  Brigade  is  fi 
approximately  60 %  strength.  Total  replacements  needed  in 
Division  -  206  officers,  6156  men,  has  been  requested. 

Artillery  could  make  one  shift  of  position  immediately, 
hut  should  not  he  pushed  across  river  oyer  poor  roads  and 
temporary  structures  without  replacements  o  >-■  fi,, 

anTLls/  in  one  week's  time,  with  500  animals  the  58th 
/rtv  Brigade  can  resume  active  operations  m  open  wari are . 

* Bridges  at  POUILLY,  ,IN0R,  LUZY,  CESSE  and  STENAx ,  with 
intermediate  crossings,  have  been  demolished  by  the  enemy ^ 
Demolition  at  POUILLY  was  incomplete  and  small  infantry  e 
tachments  have  crossed  and  are  holding  far  siae  y 

stron-  infantrv  detachments  and  machine  guns  on  this  Side  . 

It  is" believed  that  a  similar  operation  is  ^ossicle  at  INOu. 
At  POUILLY  it  would  take  a  week '  s  time  to  put  on  -0e  ana 
road  into  condition  for  heavy  vehicles.  Infantry  and  light 
trains  could  probably  be  put  over  ™four  days  -^Road. . 


>  v  - 


P.  M 


November  6,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

leading  to  bridges  between  S TEN AY  and  POUILLY  are  bad, 
except  road  to  INOR  which  is  reported  as  in  fair  condition. 
Road  along  northwest  corner  of  FORET  de  JAULNAY  is  pract¬ 
icable  for  fresh  movements  of  artillery  and  trains,  but  it 
has  not  yet  been  determined  if  it  can  bear  the  same  traffic. 

Preparation  for  compliance  with  F.O.'  118  in  progress. 
Reguest  adjustments  of  boundary  on  left.  This  division 
has  forces  in  POUILLY  and  FORET  de  JAULNJY,  which  area  is 
also  covered  by  the  2nd  Division.  It  is  particularly 
necessary  for  this  division  to  hold  NOUART  in  order  to 
control  traffic. 

Censored  Received  from  IMMORTAL  1  at  13.54 

J.C.H.Lee,  Col.  G.S.  Nov.  6,  1918. 

Relay  Clerk 

Chief  of  Staff,  5th  Corps  . 

Request  information  with  respect  to  any  changes  which 
may  have  been  made  in  the  eastern  boundary  of  the  sector 
of  the  2nd  Division. 

Hu  3.  Myers,  C.  of  S,  2nd  Division 
10:45  Nov,  6,  1918. 


Field  Message  from  Lt .  O’Neil  to  G-3,  2nd  Div,  sent  12:20 

P  .M . 

1.  Map  shoxvs  position  of  troops  up  to  about  noon.  Bn. 
Commander  3rd  Bn. ,  23rd  Infantry  stated  that  he  would 
occupy  LETANNE  and  put  out  outposts  as  marked.  This  to  be 
done  by  noon  . 

2.  V/ ill  stay  here  and  await  further  orders.  This 
messenger  will  return  to  me. 


Message  by  telephone  from  "SONG  SI”  to  2nd  F .A.  Brigade 
12:45  P.M. 

I  have  been  out  to  the  front  looking  things  over . 
Everything  seems  to  be  quiet.  One  battery  in  action;  that 
was  all.  we  have  forward  positions  prepared  for  an  event¬ 
ual  move  . 


From:  C.O.  5th  Regiment  U.S.  Marines. 

At  :  P.C.  FME  de  BELLE  TOUR 
Date:  6  Nov. 18.  Hour  2:30  P.M* 

To  :  Colonel  Allen: 

In  accordance  with  instructions  received,  I  am  moving 
my  3rd  battalion  which  is  to  the  left  of  your  front  line 
to  about  1  kilometer  south  of  FME  de  la  FME  aux  ERESLFS 
(8. 3-3.8) 

F eland , 

Col.  Comdg. 


Off ic  * al  MSG 
From:  1st  Div. 

To  :  2nd  Div. 


8  0  W  45  Filed  1516-  Nov.  6, 


14:50  P.M. 


Road 
supply  - 


ojANEUVILLE  -  BEAUMONT  ess 
1st  Div.  period  Bridges  of 


ential  for  ammunition 
(at)  La  MAI SON  BLANCHE 


P.  M. 


November  6,  191B. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

period  You  repair  mark  also  desired  He  Bridge  kilometer 
northwest  period  Wire  hour.  Rec'd  OK  Vn  4:CB  P.M. 


Message  from  Sink  6  received  4:00  P.M.  by  G-o. 
Estimate  of  Stores  captured  by  3rd  Brigade. 


9th  Infantry  reports, 

4  -  77 ‘s  Guns, 

B  Minenwerf ers , 

40  Heavy  machine  guns,  x 

Large  amount  of  ammunition  and  shells  (not  counted) 
1-5  Passenger  auto. 


23rd  Infantry. 

15  -  77  ’  s  Guns , 

10  Trench  mortars, 

175  Light  machine  guns, 

75  Heavy  machine  guns, 

4  Anti  Tank  Rifles, 

3  Engineer  dumps  (material  not  counted), 

I  Depot  of  Hospital  Supplies, 

10  Dynamos  and  Engines, 

200,000  to  300,000  rounds  M.  G.  ammunition, 

Large  number  of  77  -  105  -  150  shells , 

II  Horses , 

4  Wago ns , 

Large  quantities  of  material  (not  sorted)  includes 
captured  at  POSSE  -  BEAUMONT  and  L 1 ETANNE • 


stores 


Prom:  Lt.  Parsons  Rec’d.  7:30  P.M.  Nov.  1.. 

At  :  BEAUMONT.  . 

Date:  6  November  Hour:  17:25.  How  Sent:  Mtd .  Officer. 

To  :  Col.  Myers,  G-3,  2nd  Div. 

Am  going  to  join  4th  Brig.  H.Q,.  either  tonight  or 
early  tomorrow  morning.  I  have  a  good  horse  &  oats  or 
2  days.  I  can  act  as  mounted  messenger  if  necessary 
between  4th  Brig.&  telephone  connection  to  Div.  «q. 

Parsons . 


November  6,  1916  -  6:  P.M.  Message  from  Ad j .  4th  Brigade 
to  Chief  of  Staff. 


The  5th  Marines  are  assembled  in  Squares  74  and  B4 
in  preparation  to  marching  to  BEAUMONT  by  way  of  the  road 
leaving  the  valley  Farm  la  BELLE  TOUR. 


The  6th  Marines  are 
figure  73  in  preparation 
road  leaving  the  valley 


assembled  within  1,000  yards  of 
to  marching  to  BEAUMONT  by  uie 
300  yards  northeast  of  the  figure 


64  . 


Radio  Message  to  C.  G.  2nd  D.iv.  received  6:35  P.M 
Report  your  line  and  liaison. 

DICKMAN. 


p. 


*\/r 


November  6,  1918. 


8:40  P.M.,  from  G-3  5th  Corps  to  Chief  of  Staif,  2nd  Eiv. 

Paragraph  3,  of  field  order  No.  120  is  changed  as  follows: 

(a)  The  1st  Division  will  continue  to  advance  northward. 

(h)  The  2nd  Division  will  push  forward  on  the  right  of 
the  1st  Division. 

(c)  The  89th  Division  will  cover  the  front  of  the  MEUSE 
from  STENAY  northward  protecting  the  right  flank  of  the 
advance.  Strong  reconnaissances  will  he  pushed  across 
the  MEUSE.  The  89th  Division  will  he  prepared  to  follow 
the  advance. 


10:20  P.1I.  November  6,  1918.  Message  received  through 
Lakewood . 

C.  G.  2nd  Division. 

No  chance  in  situation. 

( sgd )  Immortal  7. 


10:20  P.I.i.  November  6,  1918.  Message  received  through 
Lakewood . 

C.  G.  2nd  Division.  U.S. 

Report  your  line  and  liaison. 

Dickman . 


HQ,.  1ST  ARMY,  G-3. 

#4557  . 

Telephone  Message  (Gen.  Burtt)  tov.  0.  lOw.o  f--1* 

Rec’d:  10:55  hours. 

Gen.  Burtt  thinks  that  1st  Div.  is  north  of  AUTRECOURT . 
This  is  not  entirely  certain.  An  officer  who  came  in 
from  up  there  reported  it.  It  is  certain,  however,  tna 
they  are  north  of  PIJRRON .  If  they  do  not.  r.ieei  ve±y  s 
resistance  on  the  DLL  SON  -  VILLeRS  -  AMBLEnON-  Lm-w 
will  go  through  all  right.  An  airplane  today  aade  a  re¬ 
connaissance  up  there,  showing  trenches  ^  es st  of  nMui  v 
showing  that  they  may  have  a  possible  ime  there. 

2nd  Div.  captured  25  guns,  200  machine  guns ,  oOO^OOO^ 
rounds  of  ammuni  tion,  11  horses  and  4  wagons  in  -.«= 

BO IS  de  KAILLY  this  morning,  apparently  the  lOtn  German 
Div.  crossed  the  river  last  night  or  the  nighc  ceioie  an 
could  not  get  this  over.  For  that  reason  we  bexie^e 
there  will  he  no  resistances  on  that  line  nor  th ware, uur 
P.C.  will  close  here  tomorrow  and  reopen  at  aD0UI' 

noon.  We  will  have  about  as  good  communications  room 
there  as  we  have  here,  and  will  he  a  little  near  ex  in 


touch  with  our  divisions,  he 


are  out  of  touch  with  tne 


1st  Div.  now  except  by  wireless  which  is  slow  and  uwcer 
tain.  We  will  keep  you  informed  of  thau . 


n. 


No  t in e  indicated.  November  t,  - 
2  4D  QUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 


1Q1  " 


jrilM 


MERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

Prance,  6  November,  1918. 

Message  to  A.C.  of  S. ,  G-3,  80th  Division. 

2nd  Division  holds  the  west  bank  of  the  MEUSE  from 


ocnosite  POUILLi  to  SART .hJjLjIi  1am 


( Cont ’ d  next  page ) 


P.  M. 


November  6,  191B, 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

Please  inform  C.G.,  2nd  Division,  by  bearer,  your 
location  and  future  plans.  Also  the  location  of  the 
front  line  of  the  1st  Corps  and  the  plans  of  the  c.o. 

R.  E.  Beebe, 

Lt.  Col,,  General  Staff, 

Acting  A,C,  of  S,  -  G-3, 


HEAD 0 CARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES, 


Telegram 


France,  November  6,  19 IB. 


Gen.  Lejeune  to  C,C-.,  1st  Corps. 


Our  line  is  west  bank  of  MEUSE  from  POUILLY  to 
SARTELLE  FARM.  Combat  liaison  excellent  on  flanxs. 
not  know  line  or  P.C.  of  1st  Division.  Request  line 
P, C,  of  77th  Division. 

Lej  eune* 


Do 

and 


Radio  message  from  G-3  2nd  Division 
Gannot  decode  message  received. 


to  G-3  1st  Division. 
Repeat  same. 


November  6th,  ’IB, 


2.  We  understand  that  the  5th  Corps  Headquarters  is 
moving  to  BAYONVILLE  et  CHENNERY  today. 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

France,  6  November,  1J1B. 


Message  to  3rd  and  4th  Brigade. 


Reports  indicate  that  the  enemy  has  withdrawn  from  the 

east  bank  of  the  MEUSE  in  fUon^p°L  vLlon'  Cornier  dir- 

ions  there  are  very  weaxly  held.  The  truth  in 

ects  that  you  take  immediate _ steps  to  ascertain  his  lines. 

respect  to  this  matter,  making  prompt  rep  -  pq  +  Yblish 

You  will  take  advantage  of  any  opportunity  to  establish 

bridge-heads,  and  seizing  position  on  the  other  side 

river*  HU.  B.  MYERS, 

Colonel,  General  Staxl, 
i  of  n-f  Staff. 


Telephone  message  from  G-3,  09th  Division  received  by  G-3 
2nd  Division  Nov.  6th. 

It  seems  desirable  to  have  a  permanent  liaison  detach- 
lt  seems  -ao.ua  noth  Div.  will  send  a  pla* 

ment  during  the  new  move.  C.G.,  B9th  Div. ,  wix 

toon  of  Infantry  and  two  machine  guns  on  BEAUMON 

LANEUVILLE  road  to  a  point  500  yards  south  o  11  » 

request  you  send  same  detachment.  a  Com- 

^  Reply  by  G-3,  2nd  Div.  Detachment  (o.  possibly  a 

pany)  will  be  sent  to  same  point  tomorrow. 


HEAD  QUARTERS  FIFTH  ARMY  CORPS 
Office  Chief  of  Staff 

American  Expeditionary  Forces, 

France,  6th  November  19 IB, 

( Cont 'd  next  page, ) 


No  time  indicated 


November  6,  1910. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

From:  Lakewood  3.  C.  of  S.  5th  Corps 
To  :  Cherry  1.  1st  Div. 

Subject:  Boundary  Limits. 

1,  2nd  Division  takes  over  front  of  MEUSE  from  LE- 
TANNE  to  MOUZON  inclusive,  making  reconnaisance  for  suit 
able  crossing. 

2.  Continue  movement  on  SEDAN. 

V.  B.  BURTT, 

Brigadier  General,  G.S., 

Chief  of  Staff. 


Message  to  A.C,  of  S. ,  G-3  2nd  Division  from  J.  B.  Barnes 
Lt.  Col.  G.  S. ,  G-3.  Nov.  6th,  *18. 

The  relief  of  the  80th  Division  by  the  1st  Division 
was  completed  this  morning.  The  80th  Division  is  now  as¬ 
sembled  in  the  area  of  SOLftlAUTHE.  No  knowledge  of  future 
movements. 

Front  line  of  the  1st  Corps  was  given  tonight  from 
west  to  east,  CONAGE,  1  kilometer  north  of  BULSOK-  HAR- 
ACOURT.  Exact  location  of  the  frontline  of  the  77th  Div¬ 
ision  (on  the  left  of  the  1st  Division)  not  known  by  the  Corp 
at  6:00  P.M. 


Memo  for  C.G.,  89th  Division  from  Lt.  Col.  R.E.  Beebe, 

3rd  Brigade  will  hold  the  line  of  the  2nd  Division, 
relieving  the  4th  Brigade  on  the  right  tonight. 

3rd  Brigade  P.C.  -  BEAUMONT. 

4th  Brigade  P.C.  -  BELVAL-BOIS  des  DAMES.  ^ 

4th  Brigade  is  to  assemble  north  of  LA  FOEGji  FARM, 

3rd  Brigade  occupies  the  line:  23rd  Infantry  on  the  right, 
9th  Infantry  on  the  left, 

P.  C.  9th  Infantry  -  BEAUMONT. 

Battalions  of  9th  Infantry  disposed  as  follows: 

1  Battalion  at  LA  SAR TELLE  FARM. 

1  Battalion  in  BOIS-du-FOND-de-LIrlON. 

1  Battalion  in  BOIS-de-FAILLT . 


P.C.  23rd  Infantry:  LA  TUILBRIE  FARM. 

Battalions  of  23rd  Infantry  are  as  follows: 

2nd  Battalion  in  woods  -  center  of  square  777 . 

3rd  Battalion  disposed,  with  one  platoon  at  left 
and  rest  of  battalion  in  trenches  and  oods  at  BOlb  ae  la 
VACHE. 


P.C.  3rd  Battalion  -  Farm  de  beaulieu. 

1st  Battalion  of  23rd  Infantry  is  in  support  oetween 
FARM  de  BEAULIEU  and  LA  TULERIE  FARM. 

The  3rd  Brigade  is  ordered  to  take  over  the  front 
from  the  Marines.  Exact  dispositions  by  the  .3rd  Brigade 
relieving  the  Marines  is  not  yet  ascertained.  It  is  De~ 
lieved  they  will  have  a  post  at  FAKE  de  laWU,  and  mil 
connect  with  the  09th  Division  on  the  BEAUEOl. T-LAhEUVI-jLE 
road. 


The  15th  E.A,  (75's)  approximate  position  southwest 

of  BEAUMONT- LANEUVILLEro ad ,  in  square  V  76. 

The  12th  F. A.  (75’s)  vicinity  of  FARM  de  BELLE 


(Cont’d  next  page) 


TOUR. 


No  time  indicated. 


November  6,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

1  Battalion,  17th  F  ,A,«  (155’ s)  near  the  west  of 
BEAUMONT . 

F.C ;  15th  F .A  .  with  3rd  Brigade. 

F.C.  12th  F.A.  with  4th  Brigade. 

Division  machine  Gun  Battalion  position  east  of 
BEAUMONT . 


ABA.  November  7,  1918. 

Hq  .  2nd  F.A  .Brigade.  1:40  A.M.  Nov.  7th. 

Order  received  to  extend  front  to  include  mOUZON 
and  to  move  P.C.  to  YONCQ . 


Field  message  received  7:30  A  .id.  Nov.  7th,  from  C.O.  9th 
Inf  . 

Careful  reconnaissance  made  for  4  kilometers  along 
river.  There  are  no  bridges.  Average  width  oi  river  about 
(40)  forty  meters  -  not  fordable  -  looks  to  be  0  to  15  feet 
deep.  Locks  are  crossing  canal  and  not  the  river.  would, 
not  be  of  use  in  crossing.  We.  get  a  little  machine  gun 
fire  at  times  from  across  the  river.  Artillery  cniy 
shells  road. 


Kq 


2nd  F.A*.  Brigade 


8  : 40  A  .li .  Surer i  se 


Sector  of  2nd  Division  extends  further  north. 


ora 

Brigade  organized  and  holds  the  line  of  the  MEUSE  iron 
LETANNS  to  MOUZON  both  inclusive  and  reconnoiter  river 
crossing.  Patrols  will  gain  contact  east  of  the  .irFUSE . 

The  4th  Brigade  moves  to  BOIS  ft*  YONCQ,.  A  troops  in  vic¬ 
inity  of  BEAUMONT  will  move  in  small  detachments  to  avoid 
observation.  4th  Brigade  will  not  move  through  BEAUMONT. 
Liaison  detachments:  09th  Div  .  have  agreed  to  send  one^ 
platoon  and  two  machine  guns  to  a  point  500  yards  soutn 
of  BEAUMONT  to  combine  with  a  similar  detachment  from  the 
3rd  Brigade.  Will  get  them  by  8:00  A.M  November  7th  P.C. 
2nd  Division  to  be  announced  later.  P.C.  3rd  Bri* 

YONCQ,  P.C.  4th  Brigade  FLABA. 


From:  Lt .  Hastings 

At-  :  CHERRY.  How  sent:  kt .  Courier. 

Date:  11/7/18.  Hour:  9  A.M.  No.  11 

To  ; :  G-3  Surprise  . 

P.C.  at  CEE  EERY  are  getting  a  gas  barrage  now.  Have 

no  phone  connection  or  telegraph. 

Our  object  for  to-day  is  SEDAN.  Have  met  m .  G .  lire 
already.  I  have  no  maps  available  to  give  the  line. 

Hastings . 


Field  message  from  9th  Inf.  9:05  hours  Nov.  7th,  1918. 

Company  at  MOUZON,  K  company  at  VILLEMONTRY .  Both 
renort  machine  gun  fire  (long  range)  along  roaa •  K  co^“ 
^nv  found  Lt.  and  men  of  26  Inf.  M  company  found  some  of 
the  18th  and  26th  under  2  Sgts.  at  MOUZON. .  4  machine  guno 

•eirF'^  on  Li  company  from  town.  Took  up  positions  along 
railroad  and  simple  states  he  is  starting  to  clean  snipers 
out  Several  fires  reported  in  the  town.  Sent  chow  wagon 

t0  (Cont’d.  next  page) 


I  rs 


November  7,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 


A.M. 


both  towns  under  cover  of  fog.  Came  under  machine  gun  fire 
but  got  there.  Both  companies  have  a  machine  gun  platoon. 
One  or  two  machine  gun  casualties  going  up. 


10:00  A.M, ,  Nov.  7,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Adj  .  3rd 
Brigade  to  G-3. 

MOUZON  found  to  be  occupied  by  enemy  snipers  and  ma¬ 
chine  guns.  We  are  cleaning  out  MOUZON  now.  Ho  further  in- 
formation  available. 


Hq.  2nd  P.A.  Brigade « 

10:40  A.M . ,  7  November  1918. 

Called  Surprise  and  told  them  IvlCUZON  not  yet  cleaned 
out.  We  are  cleaning  out  now. 


Hq,  2nd  P.A,  Brigade; 

10145  A.M. ,  7  November  1918, 

Called  Colonels  Stone  and  Van  Horn  and  asked  them  to 
"sit  tight".  We  received  word  from  Surprise  not  to  move  P.C. 
or  troops. 


11:40  A.M. ,  November  7,  1918.  Telephone  Message  from  G-3, 

5th  Corps,  to  C.  of  S . ,  2nd  Division, 

The  Germans  have  been  notified  that  if  they  wish  to 
learn  the  present  terms  of  the  Armistice  they  should  apply 
to  General  Poch,  It  is  understood  that  a  delegation  has  al¬ 
ready  left  BERLIN.  Marshal  Poch  directs  that  if  this  delega¬ 
tion,  or  any  delegation,  presents  itself  to  any  front 
line  division  it  be  held  at  the  front  line  division  and  the 
status  and  object  of  the  visit  be  made  known  to  Marshal  Poch, 
The  delegation  will  be  retained  there  until  his  reply  is  re¬ 
turned  , 


In  case  the  delegation  arrives  in  front  of  the  2nd 
Division,  they  will  be  brought  to  Div.  He ad quart ers « 

(Cont'd  on  next  page) 


November  7,  1918 


A.  M. 

(Cont’d.  from  last  page) 

The  1st  Division  is  ordered  out  of  the  1st  Corps  area 
behind  the  line:  La  BESACE  -  AUTRECQUkT . 


P .  M.  November  7  ,  19.18  . 

From:  Lt .  O’Neil  (in  charge  of  Eng.  Recc.  detail) 

At  :  BEAUMONT 

Date:  Nov.  7,  '18.  Hour:  12:20  P.M.  No.  1.  How  Sent: 

To  :  G-3,  2nd  Div .  Runner. 

1.  Map  shows  position  of  troops  up  to  about  noon. 
Bn.  Cmdr .  3rd  Bn.  23rd  Inf.  stated  that  he  would  occupy 
LET ANNE  and  put  out  outposts  as  marked.  This  to  be  done 


by  noon. 

2.  Vill  stay  here  and  await  further  orders 
messenger  will  return  to  me. 

O’Neil,-  1st  Lt. 


This 

Red.  3  PM 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

TELEGRAM :  3:00  P.M.  ,  November  7,  1918. 

C  .  G . ,  FIFTH  CORPS . 


'om 


First  Corns  reports  77th  Division  along  MEUSE  f. 

MOUZON  to  PETIT  REM ILLY  period  have  directed  an  officer  to 
report  to  P.C.  77th  Division  RAUCOURT  and  the  establishment 
of  combat  liaison  at  MOUZON  period  machine  guns  and  snipers 
on  west  bank  of  MEUSE  near  MOUZON  were  cleared  out  by  Sec¬ 
ond  Division  this  morning  period  reconnaissance  of  MEUbaj 
from  BOIS  FAILLY  to  IlOUZON  shows  no  bridges  comma  river 
unf ordable  comma  east  bank  has  machine  gun  nests  and  trench 
mortars  period  trench  mortars  are  firing  on  canal  locks _ 
period  troops  receive  machine  gun  fire  when  exposed  pex lod 
artillery  fire  on  roads  period  casualties  light  period 
line  west  bank  of  MEUSE  LETANNE  inclusive  to  MOUZON  incl¬ 
usive  end  -rr.-n 

G-3  SURPRISE 


headquarters  second  division  (regular) 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

By  telegraph  3:10  P.K.  France.  7  Novemoer,  1911. 
To:  G-  3 ,  Advance  G.  H.  and  G-3,  G.  H.  Q,. 


Tjy 


'ANNE  inclusive 
SARTELLS  farm 

Division  relieved  2nd  Div- 


from 


LETANNE  exclusive. 


2nd  Division  holds  west  bank  MEUSE 
to  MOUZON  inclusive.  Extended  boundary 
TO  MOUZON  this  morning.  BSth 

iBion  from  BOIS  JAULNAY  inclusive  to  ^  ,  .  . 

Machine  guns  and  snipers  cleared  from  west  oank  at 
this  morning.  Enemy  firing  from  east  bankv/ith . 
guns  and  trench  mortars.  Enem;/  artillery  i  n  ing 
River  unfordable,  no  bridges.  Casualties  li'-.t. 


today . 

IlOUZON 
machine 
on  road3 . 


P.C.  fgss: 


G-3,  2nd  Division. 


P.  M. 


Nov  7th,  1918. 


Hq«  2nd  E,  A.  Brigade. 

4:45  P.M, 

Brom:  Surprise. 

1st  Bivision  is  out  of  line.  77th  Division  holds^ 
from  near  MOUZON  to  PETIT  REM1LLEY  along  the . MEUSE.  Ob 
tained  liaison  with  77th  Division.  Report  situation, 
snipers  and  machine  gunners  near  MOUZON. 


Nov.  7,  1918.  Tel.  Message  from  Lt.  Parsons,  at  3rd 
Brigade  to  G  3,  2nd  Division.  R-ecM  5  P.M, 

I  have  just  returned  from  ELABA.  The  CM  G. ,  4th  Brig¬ 
ade  was  on  his  way  but  he  did  not  arrive  at  3:45.  , e^G 

were  about  300  civilians  in  town  who  had  been  evacuated 
from  towns  near  SEDAN  two  or  three  days  ago.  The  iirst 
Americans  entered  ELABA  yesterday  morning.  A  supply1- 
Company  of  the  77th  Division  saw  a  good  many  oi  the  42na 
Division,  and  ammunition  and  supply  trains  going  forwar 
on  road  to  west;  also  met  -there  in  ELABA  the  reconnaissance 
officer  of  the  12th  E.  A.  Telephone  line  not  up  that  iar, 


Erom:  Colonel  Rhea. 

At  :  P.C,  Beaumont  _ 

Date:  Nov.  7th.  Hour:  5:45  P.M.  How  sent:  Runner. 

To  :  G-3,  2nd  Division. 

Desire  you  send  about  10  copies  of  General  Lejeune's 
order  to  me  personally.  Also  please  see  that  I  get  a 
newspaper  each  day. 

( sgd )  Rhea. 

0.  K.  Bteck  GRB  Comdg.  3rd  Brig. 

7  Nov. 


Hq.  2nd  F,A.  Brigade, 

8:50  P.M. 

Surprise  7  called  Dink  1  and  said.  _  n 

Pursuant  to  Corps  orders,  the  Division  Commander 
directs  that  you  push  strong  patrols  across  the  iviEUb- 
and  maintain  contact  with  enemy.  Told  them  no  bridges  in 
our  area.  We  are  in  contact  now.  Cent  two  men  last  n  g 
and  looked  it  over  personally  and  can't  cross,  re  we  o 
hold  other  side?  ViH  lose  any  patrols  sent  over.  ivisu 
said  send  strong  patrols  across  river  and  gam  con  ac 
with  the  enemy 


Col.  Rhea  answered:  We  have  contact  now.  -^e  have  beei 
shooting  at  them  all  day  and  they  at  us.  Me  will  either 
have  to  call  that  contact  or  wait  until  tomorrow  night  and 
cross  in  force  if  we  have  place  to  cross.  Could  cross  at 
POUILLY  but  out  of  our  area.  could  put  strong  force  aero  , 
at  night,  crossing  at  POUILLY  but  foolish  put  patrols  aero; 
as  will  lose  them.  we  saw  their  relief  tonight.  Dout 
fifty  machine  gunners  in  shell  holes,  etc.  Have  orderec 
artillery  fire  on  point  they  concentrated  at. 


■ 


No  tine  indicated . 


Nov  7th,  1910 . 


Hq»  2nd  F.  A.  Brigade. 

Told  Surprise  we  have  had  men  up  and  down  this  side 
of  River  and  find  that  enemy  holding  with  Machine  ^uns  and 
trench  mortars.  Trench  mortars  firing  on  locks.  Machine 
Gun  nests  open  up  whenever  we  expose  ourselves,  Gan’ t 
cross  river  to  make  patrols  on  other  side,  G0l,  Rhea^ 
got  the  artillery  to  put  concentrations  on  SENEGAL  FME. , 

FEE  ST.  REMEY  and  FME.  VICNERON  which  were  P.C's.  or  other 
important  enemy  points.  The  concentration  to  start  at  night 
and  intermittently  during  the  night.  (6:  0  P.M.  artillery 
opened  up  on  SENEGELES  FME) 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 

American  expeditionary'  forces. 

France,  Nov.  7,  1918, 


Message  to  C.  0.,  3rd  Brigade. 

1st  Division  is  out  of  the  line.  77th  Division  extends 
from  near  Mouzon  to  Petite  Remilly,  establish  liaison  with 
the  77th  Division  in  vicinity  of  Mouzon.  Report  situation 
regarding  snipers  and  machine  gunners  found  near  Mouzon 
by  you. 


BEEBE: 


Radio  message  from  1st  G0rps  to  2nd  Division,  Nov  7/lB* 

The  77th  Division  line,  along  Meuse  River  from  Mouzon 
to  Petit  Remilly.  P.C.  Rancour t. 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

France,  November  7,  1918, 

TELEGRAM : 

C.  G. ,  1st  Corps. 

-  Front  line  Second  Division  west  bank  oi  the  Meuse, 

LET ANNE  inclusive  MOUZON  INCLUSIVE.  Third  brigade  holds  the 
line  with  P.  C,  at  BEAUMONT.  Third  Brigade  has  been  directed 
to  obtain  and  maintain  combat  liaison  with  77th  Division 
in  vicinity  of  Mouzon.  Snipers  and  machine  guns  found  this 
morning  in  vicinity  of  Mouzon.  Reports  state^one  company 
has  cleared  them  out.  P.  C,  Second  Division  FObSE. 

MYERS. 


November  7,  1918.  Tel.  Message  from  C.  0.,  ord  Brigade  to  G-3, 

.7e  have  had  patrols  up  and  down  the  river  today  on  this 
side,  The  right  bank  is  held  by  machine  guns  and  trench 
raortars.  The  trench  mortars  are  firing  on  the  locks,  -there 
are  machine  gun  nests  which  open  up  whenever  we  expose  our¬ 
selves. 

The  right  bank  does  not  appear  to  be  strongly  held  but 
we  cannot  cross  the  river  without  an  organized  action. 


✓ 


■ 


A.M. 


November  8,  1918. 


Message  from  I.Q.  3rd  Brig.  To  2nd  Div.  Nov.  8.  9:45  A.M. 

C.O.  3rd  Erig.  wants  me  to  call  you  up  and  to  give  in¬ 
structions  to  Div.  Chaplain  to  see  that  the  dead  are  buried 
in  the  rear  area  -  CHAMPY-les-KAUT  and  EELVAL  EOIS.  He 
wants  the  rear  area  gone  over  the  Division  Chaplain  and  de¬ 
tails,  and  see  that  the  dead  there  are  buried.  Understands 
that  the  dead  are  still  unburied. 


Message  from  C.O.  12th  F.A.  to  Adjutant,  2nd  E.A.  Brigade  at 
10:00  A.M. 

Regimental  and  Btn  P-C.’s  in  YONCQ,.  1st  Btn  in  position 
304.2  -  312.7.  2nd  Btn  303.6  -  318.4  ready  to  fire. 

Suggest  proper  authority  be  sent  to  look  into  question 
of  civilians  in  this  to wn,  evacuated  from  MQUZ0N.  Approx. 
500  in  this  vicinity  evacuated  from  M0UZGN,  almost  wholly 
without  rations  3rd  Brig.  P.C.  to  be  here  but  not  yet  ar¬ 
rived.  _  . 

Marched  yesterday  evening  via  EEAUM0NT  -  very  little 

shelling  -  no  casualties  -  good  road. 


Comdg  Genl 
0  o  o 

November  8th,  1918.  Message  received  at  10:00  A.M.  from  Di 

Large  fire  burning  in  town  of  AMELIMONT ,  probably  ammu¬ 
nition  dump.  Great  clouds  of  yellow  smoke  rolling  up. 


8th  November,  1918. 

Received  at  11:00  Hours.  From  G-3,  3rd  Corps. 
Division. 


To  G-3,  2nd 


The  Engineers  on  railroad  guard  can  be  relieved  today 
any  time  suiting  the  2nd  Division. 


Nov,  8 ,  1918.  11:55  A.M.  From:  Surprise  3.  To:  Lagoon  6. 

No  change  in  the  situation  from  yesterday  afternoon, 
report  of  patrols  sent  out  yesterday  afternoon  indicate 
the  enemy  is  holding  position  east  of  the  MFUSE  at  such 
places  as  he  can  obtain  cover  with  Machine  Guns  and  Trench 
Mortars.  Artillery  activity  slight. 

SURPRISE  5. 


From:  1st  Lt .  M.  M.  Lawrence  -  104  Aero. 

Date:  8-11-18.  Hour:  18:00.  How  Gent:  Dropped. 

To  :  CAR  -  5th  A.  C. 

On  account  of  low  clouds  we  had  to  fly  at  50  to 
100  meters  and  could  not  get  over  heights  Fast  of  MEUSE. 
All  towns  -  STENAY  to  R0UFFY  are  deserted.  Fires  in 
STEFA Y  and  M0UZ0N. 

Saw  no  friendly  or  enemy  troops. 

Lawrence . 

Aug 


P  .M . 


November  B,  19 IB. 


From: 

Sink  6 . 

At  : 

P.C.  BEAUMONT. 

Dat  e : 

Il/B/IB.  Hour:  13  hrs 

To  : 

Surprise  6. 

Little  to  report.  Enemy  still  occupying  heights  along 
east  bank  of  MEUSE.  No  bridges  found  over  which  troops 
could  pass.  Enemy  M.G.  fire  and  sniping  from  across  river. 
Enemy  Artillery  not  very  active.  Enemy  aviator  over  this 
place  at  noon  fired  M.G.  and  wounded  French  civilian,  « 

Joseph  A.  Molloy , 

1st  Lt . ,  3rd  Brigade. 


Report  of  the  situation  by  a  patrol  (night  of  Nov.  7-B) 
from  3rd  Brigade  1:10  F.ll.  to  C.  of  S. 

Highway  leading  into  MOUZON  through  La  FAUBOURG  from 
southeast  and  railway  through  the  passage  was  stopped  by 
enemy  machine  gun  fire.  We  have  worked  out  to  the  west 
bridge.  30  men  sent  from  VI LLEMO N TRY  through  MOUZON  to  aid 
in  stopping  snjping  of  machine  gunners.  Fire  from  right 
MEUSE  bank.  There  is  no  indication  of  any  enemy  on  left 
bank  as  far  as  305.7  -  316.0.  Enemy  machine  gun  at  7.0  - 
15,9;  7.B  -  15.6;  B.l  -  15.1.  Impossible  to  patrol  in  day¬ 
light.  On  left  bank  of  river  enemy  firing  from  7.5^-  16,0 
to  7.6  -  13.5.  New  works  in  hedge  at  7.4  -  15.9.  Town 
shelled  heavily  about  1:10  A.M.  7th  Nov.  near  railroad  and 
cemetery.  Artillerv  fire  on  enemy  opposite  of  town  desired. 
Road  from  BOIS  de  HOSPICE  to  VILLEMONTRY  continually  har¬ 
assed  by  machine  gun  fire  from  right  bank  of  MEUSE,  civ¬ 
ilians  in  VILLEMONTRY  in  cellars.  Runner  reports  fire  from 
across  river  decreased.  Still  danger  of  attack  of  VILLE¬ 
MONTRY.  Patrols  have  been  as  far  as  MOUZON.  Estimate  of 
situation  is  that  enemy,  with  hill  at  his  back,  has  prepared 
for  resistance  to  river  crossing  at  MOUZON  . 

Our  patrol  last  night  south  of  MOUZON  found  a  boat  and 
crossed  the  river;  patrolled  on  other  side,  talked  to  Irench 
civilians  who  said  Germans  were  holding  that  vicinity  with 
machine  guns.  They  saw  no  Boche.  They  returned  in  the  boat 
and  tied  it  to  the  west  bank.  This  morning  the  boat  had 
disappeared.  Their  assumption  is  that  a  Boche  patrol  had 
come  across  in  this  boat,  we  had  borrowed,  the  boat,  used 
it,  returned  it;  then  the  Boche  came  back  and  returned 
across  the  river  with  the  boat. 


Message  from  Liv,  0 .P .  to  G-3,  1:15  P.M. 

The  Boche  threw  some  shells  into  VILLEMONTRY  and  ex¬ 
ploded  their  own  munition  dump.  One  enemy  observation 
balloon  up  back  of  INOR  and  MARTINCOURT ,  but  descended  again 
immediately  . 


Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade,  1:50  P.M. 

Surprise  said  Sister  was  the  unit  to  cross.  Asked  have 
Surprise  3  call  up  and  let  us  know  as  soon  as  possible  what 
sink  is  to  do.  (Think  we  stand  "pat". 


HQ.  1st  ARMY,  G-3. 

#4747.  t  . 

Signal  Corps  telegram  regarding  5th  Corps  (1244  P.M.)  Nov. 

B ,  Rec ’ d .  14:45. 

G-2  Nov.  6  period  2nd  Div.  reports  no  change  in  sit¬ 
uation  since  yesterday  afternoon.  Patrols  report  enemy 
holding  position  east  of  the  MEUSE  at  such  pla.ces  as  he 
can  obtain  cover  with  machine  guns  and  trench  mortars 

( Cont ' d  next  page) 


/ 


November  8,  1918. 


P»  M. 

(Cont'd  from  last  page) 

period  Artillery  activity  slight  period  We  have  been  unable 
to  get  into  communication  with  1st  Div.  period  89th  Div.  at 
eleven  hours  said  there  was  nothing  to  report  beyond  usual 
shelling  of  front  lines  period  We  are  unable  to  get  into 
communication  with  you  by  telephone. 


Airplane  Message  PILOT  ST,  MARKHORN.  Nov..  8,  1918. 

Obs.  Lieut.  Hayes-Davis,  2:30  -  3:00  P.M. 

Clouds  on  all  mountains  east  of  the  MEUSE  so  could  not 
cross  river  beyond  valley.  Alt.  50  -  150  meters. 

2  fires  STENAY 
4  fires  M0U20N 

No  traffic  on  roads  or  men  in  towns  across  MEUSE.  Fr¬ 
iendly  troops  and  trucks  in  BEAUMONT,  STENAY  road  W154 .3  to 
V9  05.5.  •„ 

A  few  friendly  troops  in  LETANNE.  One  company  behind 
ridge  on  hills  above  MEUSE  Q670.5. 

Pontoons  moving  forward  on  BEAUMONT  -  STENAY  road 
W253.8. 

Shells  falling  of  LA.NEUVILLE  and  W253.8  near  road. 

No  bridges  left  across  MEUSE. 

Tracer  bullets  seen  from  edge  of  woods  about  172  -  058 
shooting  southwest. 

HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

France.  8  November,  1918. 
Following  telephone  message  received  5:55  P.M. 

5th  Army  Corps.  17:45  o’clock. 

From  G-3,  5th  A.C,  to  C.G.  2nd  Div. 

No  change  in  missions  of  divisions  for  tomorrow. 
Maintain  contact  by  strong  reconnaissance  detachments.  Ob¬ 
serve  carefully  for  signs  of  withdrawal. 

< 

By  Command  of  Major  General  S timmerall : 

W.  B.  BURTT , 

Chief  of  Staff. 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

France.  8  November,  1918. 

Following  Order  received  by  phone  10:15  P.M,. 

The  Corps  Commander  directs  that  patrols  must  cross 
the  river  tonight.  Use  boats  or  foot  bridges  for  these 
detachment s .  By  prepared  to  cover  these  patrol  movements 
with  artillery  and  machine  gun  fire.  The  dividing  line 
between  divisional  patrol  areas  east  of  the  MEUSE  will  be 
LETANNE  -  AUTREVILLE  -  VILLY  . 

BURTT. 


10:20  P.M.  November  8,  1918.  Message  received  through 
Lakewood . 

C.G.  2nd  Division. 

No  change  in  situation. 

(signed)  Immortal  7. 


No  time  indicated. 


November  8,  1918. 


Hq .  2nd  E.A.  Brigade. 

Col.  Rhea  told  Surprise  7  we  want  to  mop  up  MOUZON,  I 
think  you  will  spoil  the  plan  with  artillery,  etc.,  as  just 
crossing  is  Best.  Would  like  to  cross  at  MOUZON  tonight, 
if  no  objections.  Corps  said  "sit  tight".  Burtt  said  bet¬ 
ter  cross  tonight.  Asked  what  objections  to  going  tonight 
as  will  be  stronger  tomorrow.  Orders  were  to  "sit  tight" 

Ma j .  Biuc e  ordered  by  Surprise  7  thru  Ma j .  Waller  to  get  his 
guns  in  position  tonight,  ready  to  fire  if  they  cross  tonight. 


Signal  Corps,  United  States  Army* 
Telegram, 

15  WDGB  Bn  2p  18,5  OB 

Received  at  Hdqrs  -  5  A  Corps  8. 

C.G-  2nd  Divn.  No.  1232  G-l  following  telegram  quoted 
for  your  information  quote  Army  road  Engineers  are  in 
close  liaison  with  Corps  Engrs  &  Corps  with  Divn  Engrs. 
on  repair  of  Roads  period  If  divn.  Engrs  needs  help  Corps 
Engrs.  he  ask  direct  and  if  Corps  Engrs  need  help  from  Army 
Engrs.  he  asks  direct.  As  a  result  of  this  system  the  Army 
Engrs  .  have  taken  over  the  responsibility  for  the  road 
VOUZIERES , BOULT- aux-BO IS ,  GERMONT  ,  BUZANCY,  REMON- 

VILLE ,  BANTKEVILLE,  NANTILLCIS,  SEPTSARGES ,  CUISY ,  BETHIN- 
COURT .  All  of  the  above  towns  inclusive.  It  will  oe  re¬ 
alized  that  all  of  the  roads  within  this  area  cannot  be 
maintained  in  good  condition.  Every  effort  is  being  made 
to  concentrate  on  main  avenues  of  travel  and  to  keep  traffic 
moving.  The  changing  tactical  situation  may  cause  some 
lines  of  travel  to  shift. 

Corps  and  Divn.  Commanders  must  keep  their  Engr ,  off¬ 
icers  in  close  touch  with  the  tactical  situation  so  that 
they  have  time  to  rearrange  their  working  parties  to  meet 
new  situations  .  Drum  unquote 

But  1 1  * 


A .  M  .  November  9  .  1.918  . 

G-2 ,  5th  Army  Corps, 

November  9,  1918. 

Telephone  report  received  from  2nd  Div.  -  7  h  4b . 

Our  line  runs  same  as  last  night.  Nothing  else  to  re 
port  as  we  have  not  been  able  to  get  any  information  trom 
the  Regiments. 


Telephone  message  received  10:10  A.M. ,  Nov.  9,  1918  from 
C.G.  3rd  Brigade. 

We  attemped  a  crossing  at  MOUZON  last  night.  The 
bridge  is  broken  in  two  places.  On  the  bridge  is  a  trap 
of  loose  boards.  Bridge  very  brilliantly  illuminated  by 
fire  from  the  town  and  by  light  from  under  the  bridge. 
Bridge  was  covered  by  machine  gun  and  rifles,  firing  at 
very  short  range.  They  were  unsuccessf ull  in  a  crossing. 

7/e  have  given  an  engineer  here  a  sketch  showing  condition 
of  the  bridge  and  the  approaches  to  the  bridge.  He  is 
making  a  reconnaissance  this  A.  M.  with  a  view  to  repairing 
the  bridge.  At  night  Boche  machine  guns  have  just  as  good 

shooting  as  day  time  on  the  bridge. 

Heavy  machine  gun  fire  since  daybreak  at  points  FOuiLL 
and  north  of  POUXLLY.  This  is  being  investigated  now, 
otherwise  all  quiet.  Artillery  fire  not  heavy. 


.  V 

t 


A.M* 


November  9,  1918. 


G- 2 ,  5th  Army  Corps. 

November  9,  1918. 

Telephone  message  received  from  2nd  Div.  -  10  h.  45. 

.From  the  3rd  Brigade.  V/e  attempted  a  crossing  at 
M0UZ0N  last  night.  The  bridge  is  broken  in  two  places. 

On  the  bridge  is  a  scrap  of  loose  boards.  Bridge  is  very 
illuminated  by  fire  from  the  town  and  by  light  from  under 
the  bridge.  Bridge  was  covered  by  machine  guns  and  rifle 
firing  at  very  short  range.  We  were  unsuccessful  in  the 
crossing.  We  have  given  an  engineer  here  a  sketch  showing 
the  condition  of  the  bridge  and  the  approaches  to  the 
bridge.  He  is  making  a  reconnaissance  of  it  this  A.M* 
with  a  view  to  repairing  the  bridge.  At  night  Boche  ma¬ 
chine  guns  have  just  as  good  shooting  as  at  day  time  on 
the  bridge.  Heavy  machine  gun  fire  at  daybreak  at  POUILLY , 
and  north  of  POUILLY.  This  is  now  being  investigated^ 
otherwise  quiet.  Artillery  fire  not  heavy.  Our  artillery 
reports  that  Boche  aviators  are  regulating  Boche  artilleiy 
on  our  artillery  emplacements. 


p.M,  November  9,  1918. 

November  9,  1918  -  Telephone  Message  from  G-3,  89th  Divi¬ 
sion,  to  C.  of  S. ,  2nd  Division.  (2  P.M.) 

In  view  of  later  instructions  received  in  letter  from 
Corps  dated  today,  the  party  will  not  come  off  tonight. 

We  will  wait  until  the  Corps  set  the  time.  I  will  come 
over  and  see  you  and  make  the  arrangements. 


8:45  P.M.  November  9,  1918.  Message  received  from  the 
89th  Division,  brought  by  Liaison  Agent  Lt.  Crockett. 

Officer  in  charge  of  the  combat  patrol,  consisting  of 
troops  of  the  89th  and  2nd  Divisions,  -  Lt*  Col.  Joseph 
Barnard,  354th  Infantry. 

General  Plan  to  be  Followed:. 

356th  crossing  in  the  vicinity  of  POUILLY. 

355th  crossing  in  the  vicinity  of  INCH. 

Will  move  to  General  Line  of  the  MOULIN  -  INCH  road. 

Patrols  will  be  sent  forward  of  this  line.  Liaison 
detachment  to  mop  up  BOIS  de  FLAVIERS. 

178th  Brigade  will  be  supported  by  177th,  which  will 
immediately  cross,  The  whole  operation  to  be  assisteo  by 
indirect  fire  from  machine  guns  and  artillery,  now  in  po¬ 
sition. 


* 


No  time  indicated.  November  9,  19 IB. 


G-3. 


Office  of  G-2. 

November  9,  1918. 


MEMORANDUM  REGARDING  FRENCH  CIVILIANS  IN  CAPTURED  TERRITORY: 


The  400  inhabitants  of  MOUZON  left  yesterday,  according 
to  report  by  French  Gendarme  sent  from  this  office  yester- 

da>  *  He  also  reports  the  following  number  of  civilians  who 
are  unable  to  march  with  their  locations. 

In  civil  hospital  at  POURRON: 

8  from  MOUZON. 

2  «  POURRON. 

At  YONCQ: 

37  from  MOUZON. 

2  from  POURRON .  . 

4  from  YONCQ,  out  of  84  inhabitants  wish  to 

leave. 

TOTALS:  10  to  be  evacuated  from  POURRON 

43  to  be  evacuated  from  YONCQ . 


G-2. 


France,  November  9,  1918. 

TELEGRAM^ 


COMMANDING  GENERAL, 
77th  DIVISION. 


MYERS 

CHIEF  OF  STAFF. 


Message  from  2nd  Division 
relayed  through  Lakewood  6  - 


G-2,  5th  Army  Corps, 
No v .  9 ,  1918 . 


We  have  nothing  to  report  except  what  in. 

ary  which  was  given  to  Major  Breckinridge  at  about  0  r.u. 


on  Road.  15  h  30,  enemy  h 
■TANKS  road.  Enemy  Machine 
the 


( Cont’d  next  page) 


t 


Nn  time  indicated. 


November  9,  19 IB. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 


day  in  the  general  direction 
has  been  quite  active  on  our 


of  MART INCOURT, 
right  throughout 
Hanson 


Enemy  artillery 
the  day. 


Message  from  Aeroplane  13: 15  A»M. ,  hov. 

Visibility  impossible  for  early  i 
covers  ground. 


10th, 

econnaissance. 


Mist 


Telephone  message 
10th,  received  by 


received  from 
G-3, 


5th  Corps  11:20  A.M. ,  Nov. 


Motes  for  Division  Commanders.-  ,  ot^er  bodies 

1,  Caution  your  troops  against  fin  ig 

of  our  own  troops.  -liaison  so  perfect 

2,  Use  your  artillery  and  make  the  a  «  * 

that  yk  can  control  its  fire  on  the  points  desired  by  the 

Infantry.  troops  to  use  compasses  and  advance  hy 

hearings  insuring  the  direction  to  prevent  collision  with 

friendly  troops.  to  vour  liaison 

4.  Lay  special  emphasis  on  the  orders  t< o  y< ou  the 

group  to  maintain  connection  in  the  night  and 

flanks  in  rear  in  the  daytime  in  the  woo s ,  .  and 

5.  Send  liaison  officers  to  adjacent  divisions  ana 

assure  communication^ ^the  plans.to  ^em.^  SMERALL> 

W.  B.  BURTT, 

Chief  of  Staff. 


Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  G-2,  2:30 

Our  patrols  report  indications  oi  the  enanyreinforc 

i.ng  his  front  line  positions  opposite  the  B0io  < AeHOP^. 

65  Civilians  from  VILLEMOuTRi  have  cone  w  The 

There  are  about  150  civilians  in  he  charee  of  the 

French  Gendarme  has  been  sent  forward  to  take  charg 

civilians. 


Signal  Corps,  United  States  Army. 
Telegram 

Second  Div.  radio.  Off,  msg. 

Dated:  ll/10/lO. 

Filed:  1405.  o 

From:  89 th  Div.  To:  2nd  Div. 


From  Immortal  RSA 
To:  Surprise  7-G 


(Cont’d  next  page) 


. 


. 


November  10,  19  IB. 


P.  M. 

(Cont'd  from  last  page) 

WOP  -  BXL  -  BKY  -  NSQ  - 
VBW  -  PUL  -  A XV  - 

Rec'd.  OK  2:45  P.M. 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 


Prance,  November  10,  191B. 


TELEGRAM : 


GHQ, .  AEP  , 
ADV.  G-HQ,. 


bridge 

Nothing 


No  change  in  situation  of  ^ 

material  brought  up  and  bridge 

to  report  end 


°nd  Division  period 


of  Importance 


improvised  p 
G-3  SURPRISE. 


Foot 
er  iod 


Telegram  from  G-3, 
Nov.  IB. 

Situation  on 


2nd  Div.  to  Immortal  7.  15:45  hours 
our  front  remains  unchanged. 


10 


Time:  8:06  P.M. 


Headquarters  6th  Marines, 
10  November  1918. 


MEMORANDUM  for  Divisional  Machine  Gun  Oificer 


Company  A,  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion 
will  take  station  at  point  304.4  - 


,  Captain 
and  will 


Stanton 
not  fire 


tonight . 

He  will  fire  during  the 
in  AMBLIMONT  and  vicinity. 


light  hours 
LEE. 


on  visible  targets 


Message  from  C.  of  S.  Corps,  9:00  P.H. 


ment  of 


T^e  Corns  Commander  has  just  learned  of  the  V^s^on- 
_  3  the  hour  of  startingthe  operation  already  ordered. 

Re  directs  that  you  ,ta]te  j^c^rie  d^ut8^  at"  the 6  delayed  hour 
S;  crossing^!  11  "be  male  tonight  in 

conformity  with  the  Corps  order  j  f(igned)  ¥<s>  Burtt,  C.  of  S. 


Telephone  message  from  Gen.  Lejeune  to  Gen.  -.urtt, 
P.M.  Nov.  10th ,  1918. 


on  receiving  the  ---fe^elow. ^eneral^ejeune^all^ 

ing 


(Cont’d  next  page) 


November  10,  1918. 


P.  M. 

(Cont'd  from  last  page) 

WOP  -  BXL  -  BKY  -  NSO  ~ 
VBW  -  PUL  -  AXV  - 


Rec'd.  OK  2:45  P  .M 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 


Prance,  November  10,  1918. 


TELEGRAM : 


GHQ, .  AEP, 
ADV.  GHQ,. 


No  chance  in  situation  of  2nd  Division  period  Foot 
bridge  material  brought  up  and  bridge  improvise  penoa 
Nothing  of  Importance  to  report  end  SURPRISE. 


Telegram  from  G-3,  2nd  Div.  to  Immortal  7.  15:45  hours  10 
K0V’  Situation  on  our  front  remains  unchanged. 


Time:  8:06  P  .M 


Headquarters  6th  Marines, 
10  November  1918. 


MEMORANDUM  for  Divisional  Machine  Gun  Oificer.- 

Company  A,  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  Captain  Stanton 
will  Se  station  at  point  304.4  -  315.4  and  will  not  fire 

t0niSHe  will  fire  during  the  light  hours  on  visible  targets 
in  AMBLIMONT  and  vicinity. 

LEE. 


Message  from  C.  of  S.  Corps,  9:00  P.M. 

now  fixed,  and  that  the  crossing  will  he  made  tonus, 
conformity  with  the  Corps  order|  signe(i)  w.S.  Burtt,  C.  of  S. 


Telephone  message  from  Gen.  Lejeune  to  Gen.  Burtt,  9:20 
P.M.  Nov.  10th ,  1918. 


On  receiving  the  message  below,  General  Le5®u"®  cNp' 
ed  uP°General  Buftt  and  stated  he  hnew  nothing  f  any  delay 


ing 


(Cont’d  next  page) 


I 


y  * 


November  10,  1918. 


P.  M. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page) 


The  operation  is  now  going  forward  as 


s.’s.’orsu 

arrival  of  the  officer  in  command  ox  tne  battalion  o 
09th  Division,  so  that  he  was  unable  to  make  a.  daylig 
reconnaissance  and  thoroughly  prepare  himself  for Across 
duties.  For  this  reason  two  of  our  battalions  will  cross 
at  that  point  followed  by  the  battalion  of  the  U9th  Di 
-in  reserve .  The  above  was  explained  to  the  ooip 
io^ander  when T;  wfs  here  this  afternoon 

ESEerSsb. 

2nd  Division.  ^  ty  Col.  R..E.  Beebe). 


November  10,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  B9th 


9:45  P.M. 

Division.  . 

Ideal  (553rd  Infantry)  is 
Battalion  VILLEEBANCHE .  First 
ceeding  to  LANEUVILLE.  becond 


Infantry ) 
infantry ) 
Infantry ) 


m 

at 

as 


position. 
SAWMILL . 


Second 

Second 


moving  to 
and  third 
battalion 
battalion 
battalion 


objective.  Second 
battalions  pro- 
IGNATIUS  ( 354th 
ILLIMITABLE  (356th 
IGNATIUS  (354th 


D  341st  M.G.  Battalion 


Infantry)  as  before.  Company  D,  341st  M.ii.  and 

IDEAL  (353rd  Infantry)  M.G.  are  BUPp°J‘^n|  Y®de are  pro-’” 

other  four  machine  gun  companies  of  this  briga 

ceeding  to  LANEUVILLE  with  orders  to  report  to  commanding 

officer  IDEAL  to  support  the  attach. 


Telephone  message  received  11:1°  P,L*  1J0V*  l0th  fr0IT1 

Brigade^  received from  officer  who  had  been 

down  to  the  crossing  that  they  were  all  across^exoept  1^ 

company  and  everything  looked  fir  •  400  ords  apart; 

BOIS  de  1 'HOSPICE,  by  two  bridges  about  400  ya:  ^  P 
about  artillery  salvo  distance.  Je  hear  d  i"  a  rou  of 
way  from  the  people  up  above  the  repo  t  w  £  „.cr„  e,.ldent- 

the  forces  had  crossed  over  at  ROuxii.  +}ie 

iy  or.  to  it  as  they  had  laid  down  a  barrage  acros^  .^tne 

aviation  ground.  That  was  the  upper  cro  fe 
detachment  is  crossing  with  us. 


Telephone  message  from  C.  of  S.  2nd  Div. 

Corps  11:15  P.M.  Nov.  10. 

The  combined  detachment  is  across 
ing  one  company.  They  have  held  no  oppos 


to  C.  of  S.  5th 

the  river  except- 
ition  as  yet. 


Telephone  message  from  Adjutant  4th  Brigade 


to  C.  of 


O 

o 


2nd  Div.  11:25  P.M. 

The  combined  detachment 


the  river 
wounded . 


They  had  few 


reports  they 
casualties.  One 


all  got  across 
Marine  Captain 


Telephone  message  from  adjutant  4th  Brigade  to  C.  of  3. 

11:35  P.M.  Nov.  10.  mfr^TT^rviT  RpnnrtG  that 

Thev  had  forced  a  crossing  near  MOU^Oi .  p  diff- 

one  of  their  columns  were  across  and  ha  ve  y 
iculty.  There  is  no  report  from  the  oth< erT^1^^;ho^ 
two  were  only  a  few  hundred  yards  apart,.  Th®  ~  p  ,  0  . 
line  up  the  vicinity  of  M0UZQN  has  oeen  out 
hours.  It  ought  to  be  fixed  very  soon  now. 


i  r  • 

. 


. 


K 


. 


P.  M. 


Nov  ember  10  th,  1918. 


Telephone  message  11:40  P,  M. ,  Nov,  10th,  from  C,  of  S» , 
2nd  Pi v.  to  C,  of  S, ,  5th  Corps, 

All  information  obtained  above  transmitted  to  Chief 
of  Staff,  5  th  Corps  at  11:40  P.  i.I, ,  Nov  10th, 


No  time  indicated  November  lj^tiljL  j- 9 .1  c_«. 

G-2,  5th  Army  Corps, 
Nov  10,  1918. 


Telephone  report  from  2nd  Piv. *  through 
Lakewood  -6-  h- . 

There  is  no  change  in  the  situation;  Same  as  usual, 
Boche  dropped  about  10  shells  on  BEAUMONT, 


A.  I,  November  11th,  1918, 

Telephone  message  from  Major  Burr,  E.  A,  Brig,  12:20  Mid¬ 
night  to  G-3,  Nov  10-11, 

Message  from  Capt.  Navis,  4th  Brigade,  said  they  had 
crossed  at  two  places.  At  the  northern  one  they  had  con¬ 
siderable  difficulty  due  to  fire  but  that  they  are  across 
there  now  so  apparently  a  crossing  has  been  made.  The 
Infantry  has  requested  that  there  be  no  more  firing  tonight 
except  on  two  towns  which  they  had  designated  and  that 
the  fire  on  those  towns  cease  at  1:00  o’clock. 


A.  M. 


November  11,  1918. 


Telephone  message  received  12:05  Midnight  Nov.  11th  from 
G-3,  89 th  Div.  Received  by  G-3,  2nd  Div. 

1  battalion  crossed  before  the  artiUery  opened  and 
another  battalion  followed.  The  rest  are  still  xollo/ing. 
Number  of  casualties  by  shell  fire  during  river  crossing. 
The  crossing  was  made  down  stream  from  POUILL;.---- 
inf ormation" received  uP  to  this  time  transmitted  to  8-th 
Division . 

Telephone  message  received  from  89th  Division  12:50  A.h. 
Nov.  11,  received  by  G-3. 

1  battalion  has  crossed  and  the  Engineers  are  rec- 
onnoiter ing  around  STENAY .  The  other  crossing  xurther 
north  is  O.K. 

Hq.  2nd  F-A.  Brigade,  2:30  A.M.  Nov.  11th. 

Co].  Ellis  called  up  and  requested  that  1  . ,  be 

sent  across  the  MEUSE  to  support  the  Mannes  who  had  e 
ected  a  crossing.  This  battalion  was  sent  and  crossing 
completed  before  daybreak. 


Telephone  Message  from  G-3,  09th  Division  2:40  A.M.  Sov. 
11th  to  G-3,  2nd  Div. 

All  their  detachments  were  successful  in  casing  but 
were  having  some  difficulty  on  the  other  side,  Location 
of  front  line  has  not  been  ascertained. 


Telephone  message  from  Adj .  4th  Brig.  2:45  A.M.  Bov.  11th 
received  by  C.  of  S. 

Lt .  called  up  from  SARTELLE  EAR.'!  and  said  the 

BQth  Division  was  held  up  along  the  edge  of  the  woods  an 
could  go  no  further  without  re- enforcement .  He  sent  out 
strong  patrols  through  the  woods,  hut  he  got  maohin 
fire  very  heavy.  Ee  does  not  think  the  89th  Division  s 
battalion  has  entirely  crossed  as  they  became  somewh. 
scattered  by  the  shell  fire.  They  are  sending  1  prisoner 

in. 

Telephone  message  from  Adj.  4th  Brigade  2:50  A.M.  Bov.  M-tn 
received  by  C.  of  S. 

Message  from  Shuler  at  the  railroad  8taJJ° "  ^®^®rived 
they  were  assembled  for  crossing.  Shuler  saia  they  a 
at  this  noint  at  10:30  F.M;  was  held  up  xor  haU  an  hour 
because  of  heavy  shelling  from  POURRON .  One  h«.ttalio 
commander  was  there  and  two  others  were  no o . 


6-01  A.M.  rove; 


mber  11,  1918.  Official  radio  from  Paris. 


Marshal  PoCh  to  the  Commanders  in  Chief: 

1.  Fertilities  will  be  stopped  on  the  entire  front 
beginning  at  11  o’clock,  November  11  (French  houi ) 


2  The  Allied  troops  will  not  go  beyond  the  line 
reached  at  that  hour  on  that  date_ until  further ^ orders. 


Signed : 


Marshal  Poch.  5:45  A.M. 


Telephone  message  from  G-3,  89 th  Division  6:40  A.M.  nov. 
11th  to  G-3,  2nd  Div.  (Coat’d  next  page) 


•  !  7 


November  11,  19 IB. 


A,  M. 

(Cont!d  from  last  page  ) 

Our  mopping  up  detachment  mopped  up  POUILLY 
about  4:30  A.M.  Captured  a  number  of  prisoners,  includ¬ 
ing  1  officer.  POUILLY  now  being  heavily  shelled  by 
enemy.  °ur  front  line  location  not  exactly  known  but 
apparently  well  to  the  front.  Considerable  artillery 
and  machine  gun  fire  from  the  north  and  northeast. 


Telephone  message  from  89th  Division  6:50  A.M.  No"v ,  11th 
to  G-  3. 


Do  you  want  some  artillery  fire  in  neighborhood  o± 
MOULINS. 


6:55  A.M.  Nov.  11th,  1918.  Telephone  message  to  C.O. 
2nd  F.A.  Brigade  by  G-3. 

The  89 th  Division  wants  to  know  if  they  can  put 
artillery  fire  on  the  town  of  MOULIN,  Are  you  firing  on 
it?  I  think  they  can  fire  on  it  all  right. 


Message  from  Combat  Liaison  Commander  to  C.O.  4th  Brigade 
6:50  A.M.  Nov.  Il/l8. 


1st  and  2nd  bns.  of  the  5th  Marines  did  not  complete 
crossing  of  MEUSE  until  11:30  P.M.  last  night  due  to  heavy 
shelling,  a  break  in  upjjer  bridge  and  confusing  ol  moving 
in  dark.  The  bn.  from  the  89th  Division  got  lost  at  the 
start  and  at  6:00  A.M.  this  date  had  only  gathered  to¬ 
gether  some  300  men.  Major  Iianna  was  here  but  has  disap¬ 
peared  now.  Crossing  made  under  heavy  M.G.  and  Art,  fire. 
The  1st  Bn.  on  the  right,  ran  into  a  machine  gun  nest  im¬ 
mediately  after  crossing  and  had  great  trouble  keeping  »■  e 
men  together.  The  entire  Bn.,  numbering  approximately 
100  men,  is  no w  combined  as  a  company  and.  under  comman  . 
of  Captain  Hunt.  The  2nd  Bn.  advanced  to  the  north 

-  but  had  to  hold  up  movement 

of  machine  gun  nests  and  heavy 
at  6:30  A.M.  the  2nd  Bn.  on 
the  89th  on  right  advanced  toward 
objective,  Sniping  and  machine  guns  overcome  and  advance 
going  smoothly  at  present.  Enemy  Artillery  fire  heavy. 

On  account  of  the  very  small  number  of  men  it  is  going 
to  be  difficult  to  organize  this  position  in  depth.  rge 
that  another  battalion  be  sent  across  river  to  reinforce  us 
Message  just  received  from  Captain  dunbeck  states  that 
advance  progressing  satisfactory  and  that  ne  is  taking  m 
machine  guns.  I  will  connect  with  the  6th  Marines  and  b,  th 
Division  at  earliest  possible  moment. 


through  B0I3  des  ELAVIERS 
until  daybreak  on  account 
underbrush.  This  morning 
the  left  and  the  Bn.  from 


7:05  A.M. ,  Tel.  Message  from  89th  Div.  to  G-3. 

Request  that  the  liaison  detachment  make  MOULIN 
their  objective.  It  is  really  imperative  that  they  make 

it  their  objective.  , 

The  only  elements  we  got  over  were  the  combined  det¬ 
achments  in  the  center.  The  other  had  a  very  heavy  fight 
and  they  did  not  get  over.  Our  left  did  not  get  °^er« 

At, the  BO IS  1  ’HOSPICE  they  crossed  the  river  there.  ir 
is  understood  they  entered  in  the  woods  an!  move  or wa 
from  there  this  morning  at  6  A.M. 


November  11,  1918. 


A.  M". 


Message 


of  7:05  A,  M..  from  89th  Division. 


are  offering  the  artillery  of  your  left.  It  may  he 
time  the  infantry  isn't  exactly  located 


at  the  present  time  the  infantry 
Endeavoring  to  solve  the  situation  now. 
tell  our  artillery  to  call  you  up. 


All  right,  I  will 


8 ,;40  A.  M.  Message  from  5th  Corps. 


Hostilities  signed  and  takes  elfect 
morning.  Accurate  map  showing  location  o 
ments  will  be  sent  to  these  Headquarters 
Telephone  exact  location  of  front  line  a 
to  G-3,  5th  Corps. 


at  11  o'clock  this 
f  front  line  ele- 
withour  delay  * 

12  noon,  today, 


11,  1918.  Telephone  Message  frota  Immortal 


9:03  A,  M.  Nov. 

Mes.  center. 

7  Bns.  crossed  the  MEUSE  last  night  at  M°UZ0H ,  POUILLY 

and  LAKEUVILLE,  VILLEERANCHE  and  are  ^vancing.  Artllle  y 

and  M.  G.  operation  encountered  at  afteftroops 

crossing.  No  Artillery  fire  elsewhere  until  after  tr op 

had  crossed,  but  stiff  opposition  from  M.G.  s  now  °eing 
encountered  at  STENAY ,  POU1LLY,POUILLY  being  s  e 
100  prisoners,  including  one  of: t  icer  captur +  -are  of 

POUILLY  being  mopped  up.  The  place  is  being 

and  being  mopped  up. 


Telephone  message  received  10:30  A.  M.  by  G-3,  from  Majo 
Shepheard,  (Lafayette) 


The  General  wants  a  defensive 
of  emergency.  Will  you  submit  this 
tomorrow.-  NQUART . 


barrage  prepared  in  case 
plan  of  barrage  here 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From:  Army  Headquarters. 

To  :  Commanding  General,  3rd,  5th  Corps. 

Humber  257  sec  G.  S.  Armistice  "*** 
signed.  All  hostilities  cease  at  eleven  hours  this  date^ 

the  eleventh  instant.  Instructions  oon*“?e*  ® fd 

number  247  see  G.S.  these  headquarters  will  be  compli 

with.  Acknowledge  receipt. 


Drum . 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 


A.M. 


November  11,  1918. 


Hdqrs .  V  Army  Corps,  A.l.F. 
11  November ,  19 18 . 
10:45  Hours. 


Official  copy 


(  2nd  Division 

furnished  Commanding  General  (89th  Division 

(77th  Division 


Nor  his  information. 


(Signed)  W.  B.  Burtt 
\7.  B.  BURTT, 
Chief  of  Staff . 


P.M. 


November  11,  1918. 


2:02  P.M.  November  11,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  89th 
Division. 


Prom  the  Commanding  General  173th  Brigade. 
At  13  hours  the  line  is  as  follows:  STENAY 
on  east  bank  of  river,  to  INCH  (exclusive),  north 
by  3 13 . 4 


( inclusive) 
to  311.7 


Signed:  HALL. 


.0.  Co.  B,  2nd  Eng.,  to  C.O.  2nd  Eng. 


Pi eld  Message  from 
17:45  hour . 

Pursuant  to  peace  Memo  #1.  X  sent  herewith  ?•  descrip¬ 
tion  and  map  showing  line  of  extreme  outposts  and  d®^ac™ 
2nd  Division  between  11:00  and  12:00  o'clocx,  Nov.  11,  19  IB. 


Telephone  message  from  Division  O.P.  Corporal,  6:15  P.m. 

Made  general  reconnaissance  this  afternoon, 
river  on  bridge  at  point  just  opposite  the  "BOIS 
as  it  appears  on  the  map.  Proceeded  up  the  east  bank  of  t 
river  to  the  BELLE  FONTAINE  FSRME,  where  f^nd  t.he  2nd  Ba^ 
talion  of  the  5th  Marines  bivouacked,  our  men  a*_e  for  . 
a  semi-circle  around  the  LA  SCIMPLE,  .jasxluiuj^±  » 

FONTAINE  FARMS .  One  company  of  Marines  is  establi 
the  south  east  of  these  points  along  the  highway, 
seems  to  be  no  very  definite  line ^of  our 
naissance  party  into  the  town  of  MCULINS 
in  possession  of  the  place,  with  the  men 


houses  unarmed, 
men.  There  are 
to  the  rear. 


No  German  officers  were 
fires  all  along  our  front 


troops.  A  recon¬ 
found  the  Germans 
laying  about  in  the 
seen  amongst  the 
and  in  the  woods 


7:00  P.M.  Tel.  message  to  Corps  from  G-3. 

'  Northern  detachment  did  not  get  across.  er^it 

bridge  was  getting  over,  we  don’t  know  f°r  ur  nd 

was  completed  or  not.  They  got  heavy  nacmne  gun  fire 
artillery  fire.  The  combined  detachment  crossed.  -  Y 
^pretty  hard  time.  One  of  the  bridges  broken  by  direct 

hit  of  a  shell. 


(Cont’d  on  next  page) 


.  *  - ;  - 


p.  M.  November  11,  1918. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

The  y  are  over  in  the  woods  now  and  starting  the  ad¬ 
vance  at  6 00  A  .M  •  How  far  they  got  exactly  we  ai  e  not 
certain. 

The  northern  detachment  were  out  in  an  open  place. 
After  not  being  successful  they  had  to  be  withdrawn  and  are 
now  marching  back  towards  those  woods  for  cover . 

Several  of  our  engineers  were  pretty  badly  shot  up 
during  the  operation.  We  will  see  what  can  be  done.  Extra 
engineers  have  been  ordered  in  and  material  to  prepare  im¬ 
provised  bridges  right  away.  That  has  already  been  ordered 
so  that  we  can  back  up  that  detachment  all  right,  and  eng¬ 
ineers  have  been  sent"  out  to  see  what  can  be  done  with  that 
other  material  . 

The  89th  is  certain  that  there  are  5  battalions  over 
and  believe  there  are  9 . 


7:06  P.M,  November  11,  1918.  Caught  by  radio  following 
message  in  German. 

To  American  Headquarter 3 * 

Deputation  under  leadership  of  an  officer  is  demanding 
evacuation  of  CERVISY  north  of  STENAY  with  the  aim  of  bill¬ 
eting.  In  conformity  with  the  armistice  conditions  your 
help  is  requested. 

GERMAN  ARMY  HIGH  COMMAND . 


7:20  P.M.  November  11,  1918. 

( In  English ) 

To  the  89th  Division: 

American  officer  and  12  men  just  arrived  CERVISY  near 
STENAY  requested  village  to  be  cleared  by  the  Germans  this 
evening.  This  contradicts  conditions  of  armistice.  Te  beg 

for  remedy.  Please  acknowledge .  _ 

Signed:  CHIEF  COMMANDER  OF  21st  ARMY  CORPS. 


Colonel  Ellis  to  Colonel  Beebe. 

2nd  Battalion,  5th  Marines:  P.C.  310.3  -  312.45. 

Don 1 1  know  line . 

1st  Bn.  line:  310.50  -  311.70,  to  310.45  -  311.70, 
then  to  310.40  -  311.5. 

309.95  -  312.  -  309.95  -  511.80  then  to  310  -  311.6. 

1  Bn  89th  Div.  309.3  -  311.3,  along  timber  309.25  - 

310.70. 

Advance  element  leads  up  above  parallel  O13.00. 

3rd  Bn.  south  end  woods  FLAVIER. 

Cth  Marines:  Road  extending  308*.  -  311.5  -  307.7.-  311 

This  message  transmitted  to  Corps  at  7:30  P.M. 


Message  from  G-3,  5th  Corps  -  7:50  P.M.  to  Surprise  3, 
(Chief  of  Staff) 

The  Corps  Commander  orders  that  an  officer  again  be 
cent  to  the  front  position  of  the  4th  Brigade  to  see  that 
the  orders  that  fire  will  cease  is  put  into  effect, 
order  to  this  effect  will  be  issued  and  forwarded  to  all 
units  including  the  2nd  F .A.  Brigade. 


„P.  M.  November  11,  19 IB. 

11  Nov.  1910 . 

From:  SURPRISE  7  (At  0:00  P.M.) 

P.C.  Battalion  5th  Marines,  310.3-312.45.  Line  is  not  known 
Pnd  Battalion.  1st  Battalion  line  310.5-311.7  to  310.45- 
311-7,  then  to  310.4-311.5,  then  to  309.95-312,  to  309.95- 
311.0,  then  to  310-311.6.  The  other  Battalion  is  in  square 
01  in  "Q"  in  the  northeast  corner  of  the  square,  about  west 
from  SENEGAL  Farm,  about  due  west  of  MOULIN.  Battalion  of 
the  09th  at  309.3-311.3  along  TIMBER  to  point  309.25-310.7. 


HEADQUARTERS  FIFTH  ARMY  CORPS 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

France,  11  November,  1910. 
20:00  Hours. 

To:  IMMORTAL  3  for  IMMORTAL  1. 

SURPRISE  3  for  SURPRISE  1. 


The  Corps  Commander  directs 
ion  with  the  enemy  on  any  subject 
other  means. 


that  there  be  no  communicat- 
whatsoever  by  radio  or  any 

W.  B.  BURTT , 

Chief  of  Staff . 


0:00  P.M.  November  11,  1910. 

The  Corps  Commander  directs  that  there  be  no  communicat¬ 
ion  with  the  enemy  on  any  subject  whatsoever  -  radio  or  anY 
other  means.  The  Boche  are  sending  out  some  messages  y  ra 
io  and  in  order  to  not  answer  them  pay  no  attention  to  them. 
He  has  given  this  order. 


TELEGRAM 

11  Nov.  1910, 

Commanding  General,  5th  Corps. 

G- 3  734.  The  following  received  and  transmitted  for 
your  information:  Quote  To  Allied  High  Command  from  erman 
High  Command,  On  Front  STENAY  -  BEAUMONT,  on  MEUSE,  Americ¬ 
ans  continue  despite  conclusion  of  armistice  their  at  aCK‘ 
Please  order  stopping  of  hostilities  Unquote.  Take  measure 
to  stop  attack.  Acknowledge. 

Drum. 

Hdqrs  V  Army  Corps  A.  E.  F-, 

11  November,  1910. 

£0 : 30  Hours . 

Official  copy  furnished:  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division. 

For  Compliance. 

(Egd)W*  BURTT, 

Chief  of  Staff. 


November  11,  1910,  - 
Message  sent  to  C.G. 
compliance  with  Corps 


0:50  P.M.  The 
4th  Brigade  and 
Order.  (Also 


following  telephone 
C.O.  3rd  Brigade,  in 
to  C.O,  2nd  F. A. Brigade) 


The  Commanding  General  directs  that  you  send  an  officer 
out  to  your  front  lines  to  stop  all  firing  that  may  be  going 
on.  He  wants  that  done  irrespective  of  how  many  officers 
have  been  sent  out  before.  Reports  are  coming  in  from  Mar¬ 
shal  Foch  that  shooting  is  going  on  in  our  front. 


No  time  indicated. 


November  II t  1910 . 


TELEGRAM 

Hdqrs  5th  Army  G0rps, 

11  Nov.  1918, 

To:  C.G.,  2nd  Division. 

Number  1289  G-l.  Immediate  steps  will  be  taken  to  prevent 
the  promiscuous  and  unauthorized  discharge  of  pyrotechnics 
within  the  Fifth  Corps  Area  period  Offenders  will  be  arrested 
and  punished  forthwith  period 

OFFICIAL:  BURTT 

A.  ¥,  FOREMAN, 

Colonel,  G.  S. , 

A.C.  of  S.,  G-l. 


A,.  November  12,  1918, 

Message  from  G-3,  5th  Corps,  9:40  A.M,  Nov,  12th. 

Co.  MD”  1st  Gas  Regiment  will  be  withdrawn.  Movement 
to  be  regulated  by  C.O.  Company  "D”, 


p ,M.  November  12,  1918. 

Telephone  message  received  from  Ad j ,  4th  Brigade  2:00  P.M. 

Crossed  the  river  -  1  battalion,  1  company  at  FME  de 
ALMA  -  1  company  at  VIGNERON  FME  -  1  company  at  SENEGAL  FME 
1  company  at  BELLE  FONTAINE  FME  -  1  company  in  support  SART- 
ELLE  FME,  The  other  3  companies  at  LETaNNE,  Reserve  oatt- 
alion  in  BEAUMONT  -  5th. 

The  sector  limits  between  regiments  run  from  our  left 
flank  on  the  river  to  a  point  where  the  river  crosses  merid¬ 
ian  308,  thence  west  to  the  VILLEMONTRY  road,  thence  south 
to  the  SARTELLE  FME,  then  southwest  to  the  end  of  the  road 
at  height  302  ( ^-kilometer  west  of  SARTELLE  FEE)  thence 
southwest  down  the  road  La  THIBAUDINE  FME.  6th  Regiment 
has  2  companies  in  VILLEMONTRY,  2  companies  (1st  bn,)  in  La 
FAUBOURG, 3rd  Battalion  in  PERONNE  forming  along  river  down 
to  YONCQ,.  Rear  battalion  in  YONCQ,, 

J.  S.  TURRILL. 

Lt.  Col.  (Marines)  G.S. 

A.  C  of  S,,  G-3. 


Telephone  message  received  by  G-2,  5:30  P.M.,  Nov.  12th  from 
9  th  I nf , 

On  the  VILLEMONTRY  le  FAUBOURG  road  there  are  the 
following : 

3  wagons  Parks  of  250  vehicles  including: 

150  -^munition  limbers, 

90  Wagons,  rations  and  water, 

10  rolling  kitchens. 

These  are  all  in  first  class  condition. 


Office  of  G-2, 

November  12th,  1918, 

Telephone  message  from  Site  6  at  7:20  P.M. 

Reports  that  wagon  train  about  1  kilometer  long,  compo¬ 
sed  of  1  wagon  and  2  caissons  in  regular  formation,  and  in 
two  sections,  entered  AMBLIMONT  this  afternoon  at  3:30  P.M, 

This  may  indicate  that  the  Boche  is  hauling  stores  away. 


G-2. 


♦ 


November  12,  1918.  ^e1 ephone  Message  receive!  from  G-3, 

5th  Corps  to  C.  of  q.  2nd  Fiviaion. 

In  conformity  with  the  dispositions  which,  have  heen 
taken  by  the  High  German  Command,  the  following  measures 
will  be  applied  during:  the  entire  duration  of  the  armistice 
in 'all  Allied  Armies: 

1.  Circulation  by  road  or  .by  water  in  front  of  the  present 
line  is  formally  forbidden. 

2.  Circulation  in  the  air  in  front  of  the  present  line  is 
also  formally  forbidden. 

3.  No  small  arms  target  practice  will  take  place  within 
four  (4)  kilometers  from  the  line. 

No  artillery  target  practice  will  take  place  within 
eight  (8)  kilometers  from  the  line. 


November  12,  1918. 

The  sector  limits  between  regiments ^ run  from  our  left 
flank  on  the  river  to  a  point  where  the  river  crosses  merid¬ 
ian  308,  thence  west  to  the  VIL1EM0NTRY  road,  thence  sout 
to  the  SARTFLLE  FMB,  then  southwest  to  the  end  of  the  road 
at  height  302,  (v  kilometer  west  of  SARTFLLE  EMF)  thence 
southwest  down  the  read  La  THIBAUDIUE  Fig.  6th  Regiment  had 
3  companies  in  FILLEMONTRY,  2  companies  (1st  Bn)  m^La 
BOURG,  3rd  Battalion  in  PERONNE  forming  along  the  river  clown 

to  YON CO.  Rear  battalion  in  YONCQ. 

J.S.  TURRILL, 

Lt.  Col.  (Marines)  G.  S. , 
A. C.  of  S.,  G-3. 


P.  M»  November  13 ,  1918. 


Signal  Corps,  United  States  Army, 

Telegram. 

C.G.  3:52  P.M.  No.  44  OT3  -  B  142  OB 
Received  at  Lakewood  Nov.  13. 

C.  G.  2nd  Divn.  - 

Number  1302  G1  prd  Following  telegram  quoted  from  First  Army 
foryour  information  and  compliance  quote  743  GD  3  period 
Following  telegram  from  Allied  Commander  in  Chief  comma  re¬ 
peated  for  Compliance  period  in  conformation  with  disposit¬ 
ions  which  have  been  taken  by  the  high  German  command^ comma 
the  following  measures  will  be  applied  during  the  entire  op¬ 
eration  of  the  armistice  by  all  Allied  Armies  colon  First ^ 
circulation  by  road  or  by  water  in  front  of  the  present  lines 
is  formally  forbidden  prd  Second  circuit  in  the  air  in 

front  of  the  present  lines  is  also  formally  forbidden^prd 
Third  No  small  arms  target  practice  will  take  place  within 
four  km  of  the  line  period  no  artillery  target  practice  wi^l 
take  place  within  eight  km  of  the  line  prd  "Drum  unquote 

Burtt  -  3:52  P.M. 


Signal  Corps,  United  States  Army, 
Telegram. 

02  wpw  p  153  OB  Nov  13  11  P.M. 

Received  at  C.  g!  2nd  Div  Bdqrs  5th  Army  Cps  11-13 

No  368  a  following  from  First  Army  repeated  Ou  No.  365  Sec. 

G.S.  following  telephonic  instns  from  Higher 

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Authority  are  repeated  for  your  guidance  Q,n  Direct  relation 
between  Allied  Armies  and  German  Commandment  opposite  tneir 
front  are  only  authorized  for  the  question  c°ncernxng  action 
mines.  The  regulations  of  details  regarding  °^er  question 
IE.  permanent  inter-allied  committee  carrying  ,  .  dig. 

of  the  Armistice.  All  seperate  pour  parlers  will  lead.  to 
order,  they  are  therefore  to  be  absolutely  avoi  • 
communicate  this  to  all  armies  &  quote  The  Array  regoing 

rects  strict  compliance  with  the  provisions  of ***  ^cation 
and  immediate  report  by  wire  concerning  ev-ry  oommun^ation 
had  with  Germans  in  relation  to  delayed  action  min  p  *xsub. 
Acknowledge  receipt  Drum  unquote.  report  requir  Ack_ 

mitted  immediately  to  these  Hdqrs  by  quickest,  mean  . 

nowledge  receipt  Lurtt 

Acknowledged  by  phone  11  PI-  11/13  -  and  phoned  «^o  br  '  g 


November 
from  5th 


14,  1918. 
Corps . 


No  Time  Indicated 

November  14,  1918,  Tel.  Mes,  received 

Hdqrs.  1st  Army,  13  November  1918. 
5th  Corps: 

transfer  from 
number  of 


To  Commanding  General, 


1022  G-l .  The  Commanding 
77th  and  89th  Divisions  to 
officers  except  artillery  officers,  less 


General  directs  you 

2nd  Division  necessary  .  +s 

ten  second  lieutenanx-o 


on  icers  except  arui.'.cij  ,  .  _on,.jrP(q  to  com- 

infantry  to  be  transferred  from  5th  o^^Division. 

plete  authorized  strength  Regular  Array  Units  2^d  action 

Immediate  action  is  necessary,  hire  tnese  neaaq 


taken. 


DRUM 


The  1st,  2nd,  3rd,  4th,  32nd  and  42nd J^y^Xcermany . 
the  3rd  and  4th  Corps,  will  make  the  advance  « 


No  Time  Indicated.  November  15,  1918. 

HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS  G-3  No.  24. 

American  Expeditionary  Forces 
Franc  e ,  No vemb er  1 5 ,  19 1 8 . 

MESSAGE  TO:  Commanding  Officer,  2nd  Cavalry: 

1.  The  Second  Cavalry  (less  2  Squadrons)  will  ^tX!Jght 

its  march  to  NANTILL0I3  area,  where  l  ^ii  continued 

15/16  November.  On  November  16th  the  march  m±± 

aS  f OllOWS  .  \  ,  QT'H’TJAV 

1st  Squadron  less  2  Troops)  to  STniiAi  f  the 

Upon  arrival,  these  troops  will  come  under  the  command 

Commanding  General,  2nd  Division.  Route: 

1TAIITILLOIS  -  BRIEULLES  -  DUB  -  hours. 

Head  of  column  not  to  reach  DUU  before  lo.  pjuVILLERS, 

Two  troops  to  PEUVILbER.  Upon  arr U  Lp  Commanding 

these  troops  will  come  under  the  command  0 

General,  32nd  Division.  Route:  peUVILLEK. 

'BRIEULLES  -  LINY-devt.-DUH  - VIL°Si.r.b  - 
To  reach  PEUVILLER  not  later  than  17  hours,  i.ove.. 

2.  Regimental  Headquarters  will  accompany  the  troops 

sent  to  PEUVILLER.  .  ^  Troon  "I",  Second 

3.  Replacements  to  be  furnished  by  Troop 

Cavalry,  will  be  sent  tonight  to  WfflTILnOI^  Hines; 

By  command  of^aoor  gener^ 

Colonel ,  G . S . , 

A.C.  of  S. ,  G-3. 

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No  time  indicated . 

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Copies  to  - 

Commanding  General,  2nd  Division. 

M  "  32nd  Division. 

n  "  90th  Division. 

Jr<?  ^orps’  HO.  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS. 

G- 3 ,  ord  Corps.  OFFICIAL 

Adjutant,  3rd  Corps.  Operations  Section. 


P .  M .  17  November . 

Memo  for  G-3. 

Change  in  location  of  troops  -  4th  Brigade  Marines  - 
6  M.G.  Battn.  at  MAR GUT . 

Ellis . 

Lt .  Col.  Adjt. 

7:45  P.M.  17  Nov.  *18. 


No  time  indicated.  November  17 ,  1918 . 

G-3  -  No,  28. 

HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES 

France,  November  17,  1918. 

MESSAGE: 

From:  Emerson  7 . 

To:  Surprise  3. 

No  change  in  zone  or  mission  of  Surprise  for  tomorrow, 
the  18th  instant.  Advance  elements  of  1st  line  divisions 
will  reach  the  line  ETALLE  -  ST.LEGER  -  RUETTE  -  AUBANGE  - 
LONGWY  -  AUDUN ,all  inclusive.  This  line  will  not  be  crossed 
by  any  elements  until  further  orders.  The  town  Of  LONGUYON 
has  been  reserved  by  the  3rd  Army.  In  addition  the  3rd 
Corps  P.C.  has  been  directed  there.  This  town  will  not  be 
used  for  any  purpose  by  other  troops.  All  troops  and  tra,ins 
of  first  line  divisions  to  be  east  of  general  line  FLOREN- 
VILLS  -  MONTMEDY  -  LONGUYON  -  SPINCOURT  by  22  hours.  Field 
Order  follows. 

By  Command  of  Major  General  Hines: 

ADNA  R .  CHAFFEE , 

Colonel ,  G .  S. , 

A . C .  of  S. ,G-3. 


HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

France,  November  17,  1918. 


MESSAGE: 

To  the  Commanding  Generals,  2nd  Division. 

32nd  Division. 

The  Corps  Commander  directs  you  be  informed  that  Ger¬ 
man  detachments  found  guarding  material  which  is  to  be 
turned  over  to  the  allies  will  not  be  arrested,  but  on  com¬ 
pletion  of  the  turning  over  will  be  released  and  permitted 
to  join  their  own  forces. 

CAMPBELL  KING, 

Chief  of  Staff. 


For  the  information  and  guidance  of  Commanding  Officers  of 
all  organisat ions  of  the  2nd  Division. 

By  Command  of  Major  General  Lejeune: 

HU  B.  MYERS, 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 
Chief  of  Staff. 


Distribution  5,B"  . 


A.  M. 


November  IB,  191B 


Sent  by  Received  by  Time  Check 

6EHN  1  KCR  10:35  A.M.  Six 

From:  Miller  (3rd  Brig,) 

Bate:  18/ll/lB.  Hour:  10'.  30  A.M, 

To  :  Surprise  Seven, 

Number  one  HARMON COURT. 

(signed)  Miller, 


No  time  indicated  G-3  No,  90 

HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES 
France,  November  IB,  1918, 

MESSAGE: 

To:  Commanding  Generals  2nd  Division. 

32nd  Division, 

Front  line  divisions  on  reaching  the  objective  of 
todays  march  will  take  the  necessary  measures  for  the  se¬ 
curity  of  the  front  of  the  Corps  contemplating  a  halt  until 
November  21.  Outpost  line  of  resistance  on  general  line 
MOR  FONTAINE  -  MONT  ST.  MARTIN  (2  kilometers'  northeast  of 
LONGWY )  -  KQUDLEMONT  -  ST.  RSMY  -  ETHE  -  ST.  MARIE.  Mixed 
liaison  detachment,  one  company  each  division,  at  Les 
RUETTES.  Touch  with  flank  divisions  will  be  obtained.. 

By  command  of  Major  General  Hines: 

ADNA  R.  CHAFFEE, 

Colonel ,  G,  S. , 

AC  of  S,,  G-3. 

CONFIRMATION, 


time 


indicated, 

-  G~3  No. 

HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES 
France,  Nov.  18,  1918, 


91. 


MESSAGE: 

To:  Commanding  Generals  2nd.  Division, 

32nd  Division. 

42nd  Division. 

All  troops  on  reaching  objective  of  any  bound  will, 
after  one  night’s  rest,  proceed  immediately  to  cleaning 
up.  Drills  will  be  taken  up  on  afternoon  of  first  day  af¬ 
ter  halt.  Due  attention  will  be  given  to  instruction  in 
specialties,  but  first  importance  will  be  given  to  close 
order  drill,  manual  of  arms,  saluting,  courtesy,  marching 
to  music,  bayonet  instruction,  instruction  in  making  and 
fitting  packs. 

By  command  of  Major  General  Hines: 


ADNA  R.  CHAFFEE. 
Colonel ,  G,  S, , 
A,  C  of  S. ,  G-3# 

CONFIRMATION. 


November  19,  1918. 

Signal  Corps,  United  States  Army 
Telegram . 

No.  23  Jy  -  B  30  OB 

Received  at:  Hdqrs.  32nd  Div,  Nov.  19,  1918. 

G-3,  2nd  Div. 

It  is  requested  for  movement  tomorrow  you 
indicate  march  right  column  and  S  P  C  similar 
information  regarding:  (Cont*d  next  page) 


November  l->  1913. 


(Cont’d  from  last 
this  unit  will  be 


M. 

page) 

given  you  upon  receipt . 

Snvder 

3  *.  33 


P.M. 


Signal  Corps,  United  states  Army 
Telegram 

24  Jy  -  Q  -  B  '  49  OE 

Received  at:  Bdqrs.  32nd  Div.  Nov.  19,  1918. 

G-3  Second  Div. 

Liaison  Company  RUETSp  B  one  twenty  sixth  states 
your  Liaison  Company  has  not  reported  as  contemplated  by 
Corps  orier.  He  evidently  expected  your  patrols  to  connect 
with  him  if  Company  is  not  sent  he  locates  your  third  of 
the  twenty  third  at  COMMERY  and  LATOtJR. 

Snyder 

8:41  P.M. 


Signal  Corps,  United  States  Army 
Telegram 

25  Jy  -  I  -  B  33  OB 

Received  at  Hdqrs.  32nd  Divn.  Nov.  19,  1918. 

0-3  Second  Divn. 

Sixty  third  and  sixty  fourth  Brigade  LONGWY  one 
twenty  fifth  Ranon  one  twenty  sixth  LONG^Y  one  twenty 
seventh  CTJTRY  -*  CUTRY  CHEN  I  PRES  one.  twenty  eighth 
HANCOURT  -  HAN  COURT  -  VALUERS  -  LEMONTAGNE. 

Snyder 

9:02  P.M. 


Telephone  message  received  10:30  November  19,  by  0-3, 

2nd  Div,  from  G-3,  3rd  Corps 
To  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division, 

The  42nd  Division  will  move  tomorrow  to  the  re¬ 
gion  of  AVIOTH  -  MONTMEDY.  There  is  astrong  possibility 
that  the  2nd  Division  and  32nd  Division  and  Corps  troops 
will  continue  to  march  forward  on  the  SOth  instead  of 
the  21st.  Orders  follow. 

ADNA  R.  CHAFEEE, 

Colonel,  Gen.  Staff, 

A . C*  of  S.  G-3 . 


Telephone  message  received  11:45  P.M,  Nov.  19,  1918  by 
G-3  2nd  Div.,  from  C.G,  3rd  Corps. 

C . G .  3r d  Corps  to  C . 0 . ,  2nd  Div . 

Emmerson  1  directs  that  the  first  squadron,  2nd 
Cavalry  and  Squadron  Headquarters,  be  assembled  at 
LONGUYON  tomorrow  November  20th  by  16:00  hours  and  re¬ 
port  to  3rd  Army  G-3  for  instructions.  The'  32nd  Divi¬ 
sion  has  been  informed  also. 

(signed)  Fins:. 


Telephone  message.  11:55  P.M.  Nov,  19th,  1918. 

The  2nd  Div.,  will  march  at  7:30  hours,  20th  *Tov.  1918. 
Column  No.  1  via  VIRTON  -  /RLON  -  EISCHm. 

Column  No.  2  via  ETA  IN  E  -  ARLOM  -  OBERPALLEN. 
Column  No.  3  Follow  column  No.  1  at  1  Kilometer 
distance.  Touch  will  be  maintained  with  divisions 
on  either  flank 


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by  flank  guards  marching  via  THIAUMONT  -  TONTELANGE  -  SIG- 

NEULX  -  HALANZY  -  WOLKRANGE . 

The  line  GRENDEL  -  AUTELBAS  -will  not  be  crossed  until 
further  orders.  Outpost  line  of  resistance  will  be  estab¬ 
lished  at  end  of  the  days  march  on  the  general  line  TOI'.- 
TELANGE  -  BONNER*  -  AUTELHAUT .  A  mixed  post  of  one  company 
will  be  established  at  AUTELHAUT.  Column  No.  1  will  billet 
south  of  an  east  and  west  line  through  ARLON  and  east  ofi 
line  356 .  Column  No.  2  will  billet  north  of  Column  No.  1 
Column  No.  3  will  billet  west  of  column  No.  1  and  east  oi  i 
line  352.  Divisional  Trains  to  ST.  LEGER  and  vicinity. 

Same  orders  regarding  security  of  depth ,  liaison ,  e tc. 

P.C.’s  of  Division  and  columns  No.  1  and  <o  at  ARLON  3 

20:00  hours. 

P,C.  column  No.  3  at  CHATILLON .  . 

Div.  Billeting  officer  will  supervise  billeting  m 


ARLON . 

Repeated  by  phone  to 

3  Brig. 

4  Brig. 

2  Engrs.  for  C.O.  3d  Col. 


The  4th  Brigade  report  that  5%  of  their  men  have  bad 
feet,  practically  all  due  to  the  new  Eng.  shoe  just  issued 

Report  by  telephone  18:00  hours  19  Nov.  laken  by  3gc.. 
Webster. 


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AM. 


November  20,  19  18. 


From: 

Sister . 

At  : 

P.C.  BELIEF ONT AI NE . 

How  sent 

Date : 
To  ; 

20  Nov.  Hour:  10:50  A.M,  No.  7. 

G-3  -  2nd  Division, 

Courier 

Advanced  Elements  Column  #2  on  ETALLE  -  ARLON  Road 
at  Meridian  356  at  11  A.M.  Telephone  down. 

G-3.  2nd  Division.  Neville. 


P.M.  November  20,  1918. 

G-3  message  § 32 


HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS 
American  Expeditionary  Forces 
France,  20  November  1918. 


MESSAGE  to  Commanding  General  2nd  Division, 

Commanding  General  32nd  Division. 

Commanding  General  42nd  Division, 


1.  The  42nd  Division  on  21  November  will  take  over 
the  barrier  posts  on  the  FRANCO-^ELGIUM  frontier,  now  gar¬ 
risoned  by  detachments  of  the  2nd  Division,  from  FLORENV I LLE 
(exc.)  to  VELOSNES  (inc.)  and  on  the  22  November  will  take 
over  the  barrier  posts  on  the  FRANCO- BELGIUM  frontier  now 
garrisoned  by  troops  of  the  32nd  Division  from  VELOSNES 
(exc.)  to  HUSSIGNY  (inc,).  Detachments  of  the  2nd  and  32nd 
Divisions,  upon  relief,  will  be  assembled  and  rejoin  their 
divisions.  Details  will  be  arranged  by  Division  Commanders 
c oncerned  , 


2,  Detachments  of  the  42nd  Division  will  remain  in 
charge  of  these  posts  until  relieved  by  troops  of  the  line 
of  communications. 


By  command  of  Major  General  Hines: 

ADNA  R.  CHAFFEE 

To  C.  of  .M,  Colonel,  G.S., 

Red  7.05  P.M.  A.  C.  of  S.,  G  -  3 

Already  attended  to 
Myers . 


No  Time  Indicated,  November  20,  1918, 

20,  November,  1918, 

To  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division. 

Division  and  Corps  troops  will  be  prepared  to  resume 
the  march  tomorrow  the  21st.  Orders  will  follow  later. 


( s igned )  Chaf  fee 


No  time  indicated. 


November  20,  1918. 


Emerson  7  to  Surprise  7:  20  November,  1918. 

The  32nd  Division  P.C.  moves  to  PETANGE  at  noon  to¬ 
day. 


By  command  of  Major  General  Hines 

CAMPBELL  KING 
Chief  of  Staff. 


No  time  indicated,  November  20,  1918. 

Message  to  Surprise  1, 

Front  line  divisions  on  reaching  objective  of  today’s 
march  will  take  the  necessary  measures  for  the  security  of 
the  front  of  the  Corps  contemplating  halt  till  November  21st. 
Outpost  line  of  resistance  on  general  line:  MORFONTAINE  - 
MONT  ST.  MARTIN  (2  kil.  N.E,  of  LONGWY )  -  HOUDLEMONT  -  ST. 
REMY  -  ST.  MARIE  -  Mixed  liaison  detachment  one  company  of 
each  division  at  LE  RUETTES .  Touch  with  divisions  on  out¬ 
side  flanks  will  be  secured. 

By  c  ommand 


Major  General  Hines, 
ADNA  R.  CHAFFEE 
Col,  G.S.  G-3. 


a.m.  November  21,  1918. 
U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From: 

Sink  6. 

At  : 

P.C.  Sink  Bgde  ARLON. 

How  sent 

Dat  e  ,* 

11/21/18.  Hour:  10:45  A.M. 

Delivered  in  Person, 

To  : 

Surprise  7. 

Advanced  elements  Column  No.  1  at  this  hour  in  vicin¬ 
ity  of  SAUL. 


Joseph  A.  Molloy, 

1st  Lt .  3rd  Brigade. 


‘  P.M.  November  22,  1918. 

G—  3  No .  34 • 

HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS. 
American  Expeditionary  Forces 
France,  November  22,  1918. 

MESSAGE  TO:  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division, 

32nd  Division. 


(Cont’d  on  next  page) 


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P.M. 


November  22,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

1.  The  advance  continues  tomorrow,  the  23rd,  to  the 
line  of  the  SAUER  and  MOSELLE  Rivers,  which  line  will  not  be 
passed  by  any  troops  or  individuals . 

2.  No  change  in  boundaries. 


3,  The  Corps  will  probably  halt  on  this  line  for  a 
wee k  or  ten  days.  Special  steps  will  be  taken  to  insure  that 
no  unauthorized  persons  cross  the  front  line.  These  steps 
will  include  the  establishment  of  officers'  posts  at  all 
bridges  over  the  SAUER  and  MOSELLE,  and  the  thorough  guarding 
of  all  other  means  of  crossing  the  front  line,  as  well  as 
preventing  any  passage  between  the  2nd  and  32nd  Division^ 
and  between  those  Divisions  and  Divisions  on  their  flanks. 


4, 


P.C. ,  2nd  Division  -  MEDERNACH  at  20  hrs ., Nov, 23rd 
P.C.,  32nd  Division-  CONSDORP  at  20  hrs ,, Nov. 23rd 
P.C.,  42nd  Division-  MERSCH  at  20  hrs.,  Nov, 23rd 
P.C.,  3rd  Corps  -  JUNGLINSTER,  after  15:00 

hrs.,  Nov,  22nd. 


OFFICIAL: 

F.  W.  CLARK, 
Lieut . Colonel,  G.S, 
As  s 1 1  G  -  3  , 

For 


By  command  of  Major  General  Hines: 

CAMPBELL  KING, 
Chief  of  Staff. 


Conf irmat ion 

F.  w.  Clark 
Lt  Col  G.S. 


ADNA  R.  CHAFFEE 
Colonel ,  G .  S . , 
A. C .  of  S. ,  G-3 , 

Red  3  P.M, 

J.  W,  L, 


Signal  Corps  U.S,  Army  Telegram. 


Received  at 

2fo  o  cn  51  ob 


hqrs  32nd  divn  nov  22-18 

0-3 

3  second  divn  Mersch 


One  In  one  twenty  seventh  Betzdorf  two  and  three  roodt  one 
twenty  first  MG  EH  Olinger  one  BN  one  twenty  eighth  esch- 
weiler  two  and  three  rodenborn  one  ten  MG  BN  ernster  one 
twenty  sixth  weiher  kedin  altlinster  three  twenty  tmr 
eisenbern. 


Snyder . 


1215  P 


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No  Time  Indicated.  November  22,  1918. 

Headquarters  3rd  A.  C.  22  November,  191c. 

Message  to  C.G.  2nd  Div. 

3rd  Army  reports  that  an  American  General  officer  has 
taken  billets  in  a  Chateau  belonging  to  the  Grand  Duchess 
of  Luxembourg.  It  is  said  that  the  officer  is  General  Nev¬ 
ille  and  that  he  has  moved  in.  The  Corps  Commander  directs 
that  General  Neville  move  out  at  once  and  in  the  future  no 
property  belonging  to  the  Grand  Duchess  of  Luxembourg  be 
used  as  billets  for  Headquarters  without  first  making  the 
necessary  arrangements  and  getting  her  consent# 

Report  the  facts  by  telephone  of  the  case  at  once. 

By  command  of  Major  General  Hines. 

CAMPBELL  KING, 

Chief  of  Staff. 


Sent  By:  CG  .  Received  By:  Dog  X.  Time  1241.  Check:P-0-W-18 

From:  3rd  Corps. 

At  :  Row  16- 

Date:  11/23/18,  Hour:  1230. 

To  :  Surprise  7. 

Number  Seventy  eight  G  three  period  Send  noon  Situa¬ 
tion  reports  by  wireless  in  Code. 

Emerson  7 . 


G  —  e>  No.  38. 


HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS 
American  Expeditionary  Forces 
November  23,  1918. 


MESSAGE  TO:  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division, 

<i  <>  32nd  Division 

n  »  42nd  Division 


1.  Under  present  orders,  the  advance  '^tll  ^  resumed 
December  1st.  Troops  must  be  so  disposed  as  to  best  mee 
possible  enemy  hostility  and  hostility  on  the  part  ox  the  - 
habitants.  All  Headquarters  must  be  so  located  as  t 
the  same  conditions. 


By  command  of  Major  General  Hines: 


OFFICIAL:  CAMPBELL  KING, 

(  sgd)  Adna  R.  Chaffee  Chief  of  Staff 

ADNA  R .  CHAFFEE , 

Colonel,  G.S. 

A. C.  of  S. ,G-3. 


No  time  indicated 


November  26tb  1913 


96th,  November,  1918# 

A  scout  officer  of  6th  Marines  reports  French  have 
left  RETTINDORF.  The  people  say  that  Am:ricans  are  expect-^ 
ea  in  town  tonirht.  Either  the  French  or  Americans  are  said 
to  be  in  DIEKIRCH. 


F Qvember  97th,  1918. 


P0W  51 
From : 
At  : 
Dat  e : 
To 

Number 


PCT  51 

Advanced  Center  information,  3rd  Corps. 
11/37/18,  Hour:  90*8 

Command  ins:  General,  Shd  -  12nd  -  32nd  Division, 
1S30  -  G-l  period. 


Commanding  General 
passes  to  limited  number 
enter  LUXEMBOURG  period 
sible  for  their  conduct  * 


Third  Army  authorizes  you  to  issue 
of  selected  officers  and  men  to 
Commanding  Officer  to  be  respon- 


By  Command, 

069  De  N65  P0rr  51-9:45  Fin^. 

N65  OC  069  Understood  10  P, 


No  time,  indicated  November  37 ,  1918*. 

Lt.  Col.  Conell 
Me 3 .  Steiner 
Capt .  Chresman 
Capt .  Kennedy 

COPY  0^  A  TELEGRAM 

- oOo - 

November  37,  1918. 


DOODLEBUG  3  to  EMERSON  3: 

The  Commanding  General,  3rd  Army,  directs  that  due.to 
lack  of  supervision  and  control  no  more  passes  will  be  issued 
for  men  of  your  corps  to  visit  LUXEMBOURG  and  vicinity. 

This  c-oes  into  effect  immediately.  Notify  division  and  corps 
troops . 


(sinned)  CRAIG 
KING 


3rd  Army 


.  ...  ... 

i 


. 


P  .id  . 


December  1,  1918. 


From:.  Sister.  At:  P.C.  NEUERBURG.  Date:  1  Dec  >18. 
Hour:  2:15  P.M.  No.  2,  How  Sent:  LIo  tor  cycle.  To: 
Surprise  7. 


Leading  elements  Column  #2  at  KRAUT SCHEID  at  3  P.M.,  Ev¬ 
erything  O.K.  People  of  country  quiet  and  troops  received  in 
towns  without  comment  one  way  or  another.  Women  and  children 
seem  pleased. 


( Reverse ) 

Road  Slippery. 


Neville. 

Col.  Turr ill ,  G-3. 


M2 — Time  Indicated.  December  1,  1918. 

From  Col.  Chaffee,  G-3,  3rd  Army  Corps, 

ihe  2nd  Division  is  authorized  to  send  one  reconnaissance 
party  in  automobile  or  motor  cycle,  and  with  arms,  to  r'econ- 
noiter  the  roads  in  advance  of  Line  4,  on  December  4. 

(Reverse) 

15  hot  grazing.  17  Not  grazing.  Not  cleaning.  Not  saluting. 

A.M.  December  2,  1918. 

No.  1.  Sent  By:  Bn  A  FA  Bn.  Time:  7:30  A.  Check:  1380B. 

From;  Hqtrs  3rd  Army  Corps  7.  Chjef  of  Staff.  To:  C.G.  2nd 
Div.  Dec.  2k 

No-2798  Gone,  Following  telegram  repeated  for  your  infor¬ 
mation  in  compliance  quote  No  283  Dec.  2  G.H.  Army  Commander- 
desires  that  special  instruction  and  precaution  coupled  with 
trequent  inspections  by  all  higher  commanders  and  their  assist¬ 
ants  be  given  to  insure  against  any  depredations  by  individuals 
or  groups  of  individuals  in  the  territory  controlled  by  this 
Army.  The  military  police  of  organizations  will  be  especially 
instructed  to  guard  against  instances  of  the  above  nature.  Corp 
Commanaers  will  issue  instructions  for  the  resumption  of  train¬ 
ing  of  units  and  will  institute  exercises  along  these  lines 
which  will  keep  troops  occupied  in  beneficial  training  schemes. 
In  addition  special  efforts  7/ill  be  continued  to  complete  the 
salvage  of  all  areas.  Sgd  Drum  unquote. 

Shell enberger . 

7:45  A. 


P.M.  December  3  ,  1918, 


From:  Sister,  At: 

3  Dec.  Hour:  5  P.M. 
Div. 

Established  P.C 
PRUM  - 


P.C.  Court  House,  Room  #4,  PRUM .  Date: 
No.  1,  How  Sent:  Runner.  To:  G-3,  2nd 

in  Court  House,  Room  #4 ,  Ground  Floor, 


Neville. 

F 


2nd  Division. 


( Reverse) 
fi-  y 

1'-  o, 


P.  M. 


December  4th,  19 IB. 


HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS. 


Date;  Dec.  4th.  Hour  a!555  Check;  POW  48 
To  ;  Commanding  General  Second  Division. 

Humber  1934  G  one  period  reconnaissance  of  Gerolstein, 
Killburg  Mayem  road  shows  it  passable  for  all  traffic  per¬ 
iod  some  mud  just  west  of  Boos  which  should  be  removed 
period  have  your  engineers  put  on  this  comma  Corps  engineers 
will  follow 


King, 


HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS. 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 


TELEGRAM. 

G-3 

5:20  P.  M. 

Commanding  General,  2nd  Division, 
American  E,  F. 


December  4,  1918. 
109  OB 


Following  telegram  from  Third  Army  repeated  for  your  inform¬ 
ation  and  compliance  colon  Quote  Army  Commander  directs 
you  send  to  these  Headquarters  one  representative  infantry 
soldier  from  -each  division  to  have_  their  pictures  painted 
by  an  artist  representing  the  v^ar  Department  period  These 
pictures  are  to  be  used  for  military  purposes  and  the  men 
selected  should  be  suitable  types.  These  men  should  arrive 
here  by  nine  A.M.  December  Fifth  period  They  should  report 
to  the  Adjutant  General  period  They  should  bring  full 
equipment  period  The  transportation  bringing  them  should 
remain  to  take  them  back  that  same  night  Signed  Craig 
end  unquote 


OFFICIAL: 


HINES 


J.  R,  FRANCIS,  Telephoned  by  Lt.  Cadow  at  22:55 

Captain,  Infantry, 

Sec’y  Gen.  Staff. 


HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES 

December  4,  1918. 

The  following  telegram  is  quoted  for  information  and  com¬ 
pliance: 

"HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY n 

December  4,  1918. 


C,  G. ,  Third  Corps. 

SGS  sixty  five  period  Army  Commander  directs  that  no 
further  Russian  prisoners  be  permitted  to  pass  into  our 
lines  period  they  will  in  all  cases  be  turned  back  toward 
German  lines  period  take  prompt  step  to  insure  full  comp¬ 
liance  period  acknowledge 


Craig" 

By  command  of  Major  General  Hines: 


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No  time  indicated 


Dec  ember  4  th »  1918 


(Cont’d  from  last  page,) 

OFFICIAL  COPY:  CAMPBELL  KING, 

Chief  of  staff* 


J.  R.  FRANCIS, 

Captain,  Inf.,  U.S.A. 
Secretary,  General  Staff. 

Distribution : 


C. 


G. 


> 


G-l ,  G-2 ,  G-3. 

C .  G. ,  2nd  Div. , 

C .  G. ,  32nd  Div. , 
C.  G. ,  42nd  Div. , 
C.  0.  Corps  Troops 
Original  to  Adjuta 
Mimeographed  a.nd  dist. 


nt 

to 


for  file, 
battalions 


12/5. 


M  i  s  c 

TELEGRAM 


Hqs. ,  Third  Army  Corps, 
5th  Bee ember  1918. 


Commanding  General,  2nd  Division. 

Number  1944  G-one  period  It  has  been  reported  that  many 
dead  horses  have  been  found  unburied  m  areas  recently 
vacated  by  divisions  moving  forward  period  Division  Comm¬ 
anders  will  give  the  necessary  orders  to  have  a  detail  left 
by  each  division  for  the  purpose  of  burying  all  dead  horses 
in  their  area 


KING 

OFFICIAL: 

MERLE  R.  BURKHART, 

1st  Lieut.,  USA,  Asst,  to  G-l. 

MRB/wd  s 

Red.  4:10  P.M./  To  G-l.- 


p.  M.  December  5th,  1918. 

Following  message  received  by  telephone  from  G-3,  3rd  A.C. 
11:20  P.M. ,  Dec.  5th 

It  will  be  necessary  for  the  2nd  Division  to  vacate 
the  following  towns  by  noon  for  the  artillery  of  the  42nd 
Division,  which  are  ordered  there  tomorrow, 

SCHLEID 

SAF STAFFED STEIN 

MALBERGWEICH 

SEFFERNWEICH 

SEFFERN 

MALBERG 

FLEISSEM 


ordered 


24:30 


5th  Dec. 
Stock. 


Chaffee. 


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V  • 


Dec.  8th,  1918, 


P.  M. 

Report  from  C.  0.,  Troop  I.  Cav.  thru  Sister  6. 

Phoned  Corps  19:00  hrs.  Steck. 

Reconnoi tered  south  along  river  from  Remagen.  R«  R. 
Bridge  over  Rhine  at  Remagen  blocked  with  coal  &  stone  (on 
cars?)  and  can’t  be  used.  A  gua.rd  for  night  of  Dec,  8th 
put  on  this  bridge.  Road  for  autos  is  good,  Only  one  bridge 
at  Remagen.  Do  liaison  with  British.  The  C,  0,  Co.  I.,  Cav. 
does  not  believe  the  British  moved  today. 

8  Dec.,  1918.  -  17:00  hours.  -  Sgt.  Webster. 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

Prom:  C.  0 .  4th..M,  C-.  Bn , 

•A-t :  P.  C.  Oberwinter. 

Date:  9  Dec.,  1918.  Hour:  3:00. 

To  :  G-3  -  2nd  Division. 

1.  Orders  obtained  by  Bn.  Comdr,  at  13:30  hours  from  Div. 

2.  Bn.  arrived  at  Oberwinter  at  15:00  hours. ^ 

3.  Liaison  established  with  Canadians  at  GODESBERG 

at  14:30  hours.  Wm  patrol  river  from  OBERWINTER  to  GODES¬ 
BERG  and  to  REMAGEN  every  6  hours  at  night  and  every  4  hrs 
in  daytime. 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

No.  N  R  1  Time:  4:00  Received  by:  Kuehl.  Check:  14. 
From:  C.O.  3rd.  Reserve  Column. 

Date:  Dec,  9.  Hour:  4.  No.  1. 

To  :  Capt.  Steck.  2nd  Div,  Hq* 

3rd  Reserve  column  P.C.  established  at  Bahnhof  hotel 
across  from  railroad  station. 


Sig.  Dunlop. 

All  units  3rd  Col.  in  place  at  6  P,  M. 


G-3  No.  59. 


HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS. 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

Germany,  9  December,  1918. 

MESSAGE  TO:  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division. 

"  32nd  Division. 

1.  Front  line  Divisons,  upon  arrival  on  the  RHINE, 
will  at  once  take  steps  to  reconnoiter  all  available  means 

of  crossing  within  tneir  zones,  capacity  of  ferriage  and  time 
of  crossing  should  be  ascertained. 

2.  Steps  will  be  taken  to  assure  the  use  of  these  means 
for  the  Division,  should  it  later  prove  advisable. 

By  command  of  Major  General  Hines: 


ADNA  R.  CHAFFEE, 
Colonel ,  G. 3. , 

A, C .  o  1  .  ,  G- o , 


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P.  M. 


December  10  th,  1918. 
G-3  No.  60. 


HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS. 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

December  10,  1918, 

MESSAGE: 

^rom:  Frierson  7 
To:  Surprj_se  1. 

^ The  Corps  -ornmander  directs  me  to  inform  you  that  you 
a5e  .a^thori2ed .  t0  cross  three  companies  of  Engineers  over 
the  REkAGEN  bridge  for  the  purpose  of  repairing  the  app¬ 
roach  on  tne  eastern  end.  %ile  on  the  east  side  of  the 
ridge ^these  engineer s  will  be  confined  strictly  to  the 
worj^c  of  repair  and  will  not  be  permitted  to  stray  away 
..  om  the  eastern  end  of  the  bridge.  Arrangements  will  be 
made  to  billet  them  on  the  western  end,  and  they  will  be 
returned  to  the  western  side  at  night  and  will  be  finally 
returned  to  the  western  side  when  the  work  is  completed. 


ADNA  R.  CHAFFEE 

Colonel,  G,  S# , 

A.  C,  of  S,,  G  3. 


(Confirmation  of  telephone  message.) 

^  .  phoned 

Copies  to:  C.G.,  3rd  Corps. 

C.  of  S. 

G-l .  » 


21:00  hrs, 
by  Capt,  Lysle, 


G-3  Message  #61, 


HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS. 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 
December  12,  1918. 


MESSAGE: 


io:  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Division, 


2nd  Division  commences  crossing  tomorrow  at  7  hours, 
using  bridge  at  REMAGEN  and  ferry  at  ANDERNACH,  Occupies 
area  oounded  approximately  by  RHINE  River  -  perimeter  of 
bridgehead  circle  -  line  HORHAUSEN  -  ODER  HONNEEELD  - 
EONSFELD  -  R0HGSD0H3?  -  1IDR.  3IEBER  line.)  -  WEIS  (sxc.) 
bAYL  (exc.)  -  WEITERSBURG  (inc.)  -  ARENBERG  (exc. 


EHRENBRSITSTSIN.  NEUWEID 
reserved  for  Corps  troops, 

ENGERS  until  after  passage 
headquarters,  NRD.  BIEBSR. 
parties  into  area  today. 

,  Ar ea  given  is  approximate  only.  Definite 

be  given  as  soon  as  Army  order 
should  draw  tail  elements  well 


EHRENBREI TSTEIN  -  VALLENDAR 
No  troops  to  be  billeted  in 
of  32nd  Division.  Projected 
Start  small  reconnaissance 


is  fully  known, 
forward  today. 


area  will 
Division 


ADNA  R.  CHAEFEE, 

Colonel ,  G.  S. , 

A.  C,  of  S.  G-3. 


,  . 


.  .  . 


, 


F  *  1,1  *  December  12,  1910, 

Telephone  message  received  from  Colonel  Chaffee,  G-3,  3rd 
Corps,  at  6  P,  M. ,  Dec.  12,  1910, 

2nd  Division  P,  C, ,  opens  at  HEDPESDORF,  15  hours,  13  Dec¬ 
ern  D  er , 

Have  sent  you  Army  map  by  special  courier.  Details  of 
paragraph  of  Field  Order  previously  phoned  to  you  unchanged. 


Ho  time  indicated  13th  December,  1910, 

To  C,  G. ,  2nd  Division, 

vr™™ ■BounHary  2nd  Division  changed  as  follows: 
v.iUTERSBURG  (inclusive)  -  VALLEKDAR  (exclusive). 


By  Command  of  Major  General  Hi 


December  13,  1913. 


Mo  Time 


Indicated 


Telegram  to  C.G.,  2nd  Division. 


13th  December,  1913. 


91  The  following  telegram  repeated  for  compliance : 

Ouote.  The  C.G.  3  A.  Corns  C-3  -  1  -  24;  estab¬ 
lish  a  post  at  R.R.  Bridge  at  EMGERR  to  examine  all 
nor ^h . bound  R.R.  trains  and  prevent  passage  of  German 
ammunition  and  other  contraband  com  ins;  from  territory 
south  of  the  RHINE  end. 


2  Co.  M.  Pi  Officer  reports:  CPAIG. 

2  Men  23  Inf. 

3  Men  3  Co.  M.P. 

3  Men  Corns  M.P. 

on  duty  at  this  bridge. 

Mo  trains. 


D.  M.  December  14,  1918. 

Time  Filed  Mo.  Gent  By  Received  By  Time  Check 

1  Kn  RE  6:10  P  13  o'fm 

From:  C.O.  3rd  Reserve  Column. 

Daue:  Dec.  14.  Hour i  6  p;  Mo.  1.  How  sent:  Radio. 

To  :  Capt.  Steck,  2nd  Divsn.  HDQ, * 

All  units  of  this  column  in  position  at  4:15  p.M. 

Dunl op . 


P.M. 


December  15,  1913. 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FOR CFG. 

Neuwied  Germany, 

~  December  15,  1918. 

MEMORANDUM : 

Telephone  message  from  G-3,  3rd  Army  Corps, 

n  11LUH  A  M. 

C . h. 0 , }  December  15,  1313. 

To  Commanding  General  3rd  Army  Corps,  2690,  G-3 
reference  2475  G-3,  G.H.Q.,  and  confirming:  telephonic 
conversation  of  December  14th  with  Chief  of  Staff  2nd 
Army. 


It  is  not  intended  that  a  search  of  the  inhabi¬ 
tants  or  their  homes  for  arms  and  ammunition  should  be 
resorted  to  except  as  a  necessary  measure  in  the  case 
of ^a  threatened  or  actual  disturbance,  but  that  arms 
and  ammunition  found  in  their  possession  and  in  the 
**rmY  "one,  should  be  collected  and  guarded.  Every 
effort  should  oe  made  through  G-3  agencies  to  secure 
timely  information  of  any  threatened  disturbance. 

BY  ORDER. 

4  P»M-  Signed,  CONNER. 

Copies  to:  Major  General  Lejeune  and  Chief  of  Staff. 
G-l 

G-3 

Message  Center. 


-  ' I _ 


■ 


No  Time  Indi ca  t  ed 


December  19,  1918. 


Message  to: 


HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS 
American  Expeditionary  Porces 
Germany,  19  December  1918. 


commanding  General,  1st  Division. 

2nd  Division 
32nd  Division. 


G-3  No.  67. 


ti 

tl 


n 

N 


1.  The  Gorps  Commander  directs  that  if  not  already  in 
force,  each  Division  arrange  a  nightly  inspection  of  some  part 
of  the  outpost  line  by  an  officer  of  the  Division  Staff. 

,  CAMPBELL  KING, 

c/c  C.  Of  S.  Chief  of  Staff. 


Hq.  Third  Army  Corps 
Official 

Operations  Section 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  PORCES 


TELEGRAM  PROM  THIRD  ARMY : 

319  G-l 


GERMANY ,  Dec  emb e r  19, 


1918. 


Commanding  General  Third  Army  directs  that  you  detail  and  have 
report  on  or  before  noon  of  the  19th  December,  sending  by  truck 
to  the  end  of  the  bridge  in  EHRENHREI TSTEIN  and  to  report  to 
the  Army  Provost  Marshal,  the  following  detail  from  the  brig¬ 
ade  of  Marines: 

Six  officers 

Thirty  Non-Commissioned  Officers 
_  One  Hundred  and  sixty  enlisted  men. 

This  detail  will  be  used  as  a  guard  and  to  man  machine  guns  on 
the  police  patrol  boats  on  the  river  RHINE;  therefore,  men 
suitable  for  this  purpose  should  be  selected. 

The  Commanding  General,  Marine  Brigade,  while  in  COBLENZ  was 
notified  as  to  the  details  of  this  detachment . 


P»M.  December  20,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  Emerson  3  to  Surprise  1,  10:45  P.M., 

Dec,  20. 

At  least  two  emplacements  will  be  reconnoiter ed  and  date 
prepared  for  each  battery  of  the  divisional  artillery  to  be 
emplaced.  One  gun  of  each  battery  with  proper  crew  will  be 
kept  at  all  times  in  position,  preferably  in  the  3rd  alternative 
position.  One  artillery  observation  post  in  each  division  will 
be  constantly  manned  during  daylight  hours.  Necessary  communi¬ 
cation  will  be  established.  Positions  for  machine  guns  in  out¬ 
post  zone  and  main  line  of  resistance  will  be  r sconno itered . 

Only  those  guns  which  command  main  approaches  in  outpost  zone 
will  be  kept  emplaced  and  manned.  General  dispositions  and 
line  selected  as  submitted  in  defense  schemes  approved.  Writ¬ 
ten  instructions  follo\v. 


By  command  of  Major  Gen,  Hines. 

Campbell  King, 
Chief  of  Staff. 


. 

. 


. 


/ 


' 


$o  time  indicated  December  21,  1910* 

G-3  Message  60. 

2nd  Div. 

G-3  #0 
Dist.  C. 

12/21. 

HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS* 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

Germany,  21  December  1910. 

?he  following  telegram  repeated  for  your  information 
and  guidance: 

"Commanding  General,  3rd  Corps, 

For  the  period  Decemoer  26  to  31st  1910  inclus¬ 
ive  all  drills  will  be  concluded  by  noon  of  each 
day  and  all  duty  except  that  which  is  necessary  will 
be  suspended  for  the  remainder  of  the  day, 

DAVIS" 

Ey  command  of  Major  General  Kine 
Campbell  King, 

OFFICIAL:  Chief  of  Staff* 


ADNA  R.  CHAFFEE, 

Colonel,  G.S., 

A.  C,  of  S» ,  G  —  3 4 


G-3  Message#71. 

HEADQUARTERS  THIRD  ARMY  CORPS. 

American  Expeditionary  Forces, 

Germany,  26  December  1910. 

MESSAGE  to  :  Commanding  General  2nd  Division, 

Commanding  Officer  1st  Pioneer  Infantry. 
Commanding  Officer  30£3th  Engineers, 

(Continued  next  page.) 


. 

< 


» 


. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

^  -  ^-1  patrols  and  bridge  guards  now  supplied  par 

Orders  #73  and  # 75,  3rd  Corps  by  your  command  along 
the  line  of  the  Rhine  will  be  relieved.  The  ferry  guard 
at  the  E1TGERS  ferry  will  be  relieved,  ah  guards  at  ferry 
landing  will  remain  in  place  until  further  orders. 

By  command  of  Major  General  Hines 

ADNA  R,  CHAFFEE, 
for  CAMPBELL  KING. 

„  ,  „  Chief  of  Staff. 

G-3  order  #10  issued  Dec.  27. 


Ho  time  indicated  December  26,  1918. 

HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION. 

AMERICAN  EZPEDI TI ONARY  FORCES. 

Germany,  December  26,  1918. 

1*  ^he  following  telegram  from  Headquarters,  Third 
rmy  is  published  for  the  information  and  guidance  of  all 
concerned: 


"Headquarters,  Third  Army, 
Dec.  24,  1918. 


Commanding  General, 

Second  Division, 

Number  ^00  G  -  4.  The  following  telegram  from  G.H.Q.  is 
repeated  for  your  information  and  guidance;  "Number  3946 
G-4  Official  Army  rate  of  exchange  will  be  changed  from 
seventjf  to  sixty  centimes  to  the  mark  effective  at  once, 
Mosely" 


Mc/db, 


CRAID" 

By  command  of  Major  General  Lejeune 

JOHN  W •  LLUFRIO. 
Adjutant  General. 
Adjutant. 


No  time  indicated  December  27,  1918. 

ihone  message  from  Bmerson  7  to  Surprise  7 
10:00  hours,  December  27th,  1918. 

Commanding  General,  Second  Division. 

Corps  Commander  directs  that  until  further  orders  the 
enplacmg  of'  a  guard  piece  at  each  battery  emplacement 
be  discontinued. 


Phoned  to  2nd  F .  A.  Brigade. 


King. 


■ 


HEADQUARTERS 
THIRD  INFANTRY  BRIGADE 


A.M. 


March  28,  1918. 
U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From: 
At : 
Date: 
To : 


Ln  and. 


A.M . 


C.O.  23d  Inf. 

Rivoli  How  sent 

Mar  18  Hour  9:15  A.M.  Ho.  39  Motorcyclist 
C.O.  3d  Brigade 

Fort  Troyon 

1st  Bn  and  attached  troops  relieved  by  2nd 
attached  troops. 

Relief  complete  about  1  A.M. 

Relieved  troops  reached  destination  at  4:15 

Ho  casualties. 


To  operations 


Malone 
Colonel  Cmdg 


F »M.  March  30,  1918. 

U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

From:  C.O.  23d  Infantry. 

At:  Ranzieres 

Date:  30  March  1918  Hour  7:45  P.M.  Ho.  46 

1 0 •  C.O,  3d  Brigade,  Fort  Troyon, 

Headquarters  established  at  Ranzieres  at 
7:30  P.M.  today. 

C.O.  Center  of  Resistance,  Riga  and  Turin 

at  Rivoli. 


Malone 
Colonel . 


A.M* 


April  3,  1918. 


From: 
At : 
Date : 
To : 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 
C.O.  23d  Infantry 

Lisbon  Ho.  02  How  sent 

3  April  1918  Hour  10:13  A.M.  Thru  Brigade  Cmdr. 
Commanding  General  2d  Division 


En®iy  conducted  raid  on  listening  pest  Ho.  20 
A. ii.  t o d ay  accompanied  by  heavy  bombardment, 
ur  ban  age  put  down  but  enemy  succeeded  in  raid.  Five 
.  ericans  killed,  two  wounded  a.nd  two  missing  probably 
captured.  ^Enemy  casualties  not  known. 

Tull  report  with  daily  record  of  events. 


Malone 

Colonel  Cmdg. 


•• 


P.M. 


April  5,  1918. 


Peed  240  wAB 
Hq. ,  3d  Brigade. 

April  5,  1918. 

106 

,  To  C.O.  23d  Inf . 

Div'  noves.  at  2:00  P.M.  today  to  P.C.  Toulon 
about  5  k  m  east  of  Sommedieu.  Send  all  reauired  reports 
to  that  place  in  future. 


PETER  MURRAY 
Brig,  N .  A. 

Comdg.  3d  Brigade. 

O.K. 

J.V. J. 

Reed.  2:05  P.M. 

April  5/18.  P.B.M. 

1'Ioted  J.W.L.  Adjt. 


From:  C.O.  3rd  Brig. 

At:  Bizerte 

Date:  5  Apr  Hour  8:15  P.M.  No .  3 

To:  C.O.  CO  A  5th  M.O.  Bn 


Following  from  Regt  Com  dr  ’’M.G’s  on  both  flanks 
v/ill  be  trained  each  night  on  this  point  (in  front  of  F 
Co  between  our  salient  -  9695  -9698  and  the  German  salient 
9996  &  9997).  You  will  make  necessary  arrangements  to 
cover  above  mentioned  ground. 


C.B. 


Elliott 


From: 
At : 
Date: 
To: 


ib.  *  Tit  . 


April  27,  1918 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


C.O.  2 3d  Inf 

Puteaux  Hour  11.25  A.M.  No.  118 

27  April  1918 
C.G.  3d  Brigade 


How  sent 
Runner 


In  view  of  the  decision  that  the  division  will 
be  concentrated  and  that  this .regiment  will  occupy  that 
portion  of  the  line  of  which  SPARGES  forms  a  part  it  is 
requested  that  action  be  taken  in  advance  to  secure  the 
pla.n  of  defence  of  this  area  and  have  copies  in  English 
before  we  enter. 

If  the  limits  of  my  sub-sector  can  be  given,  I 
will  send  Capt.  Claude  to  this  front,  if  authorized,  and 
will  translate  the  plan  and  get  it  to  my  Bns  before  they 
make  reconnaissance. 


Malone 
Colonel . 


1 

•  • 

'  • 


’ 


P.M. 


April  27th,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

C.O.  23d  Inf.  123 

Puteaux.  How  sent 

27  Api il ,  1918. hour  8:20  P.M.  Runner. 

C.G.  3d  Brigade. 

deference  the  attached  letter,  request  authority 
to  draw  working  parties  from  companies  of  1st  Bn  at  La 
Gauflier  which  is  Brigade  reserve. 


Prom: 
At: 
Date : 
To: 


Malone 
Colonel . 


Pile. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


Prom:  C.O.  23d  Inf.  124 

At:  Puteaux. 

Date:  27  Apr.  18.  Hour  8:30  P.M. 

To:  C.G.  3d  Brigade. 


How  sent 
Runner . 


The  countersign  has  not  been  received  since 

the  regiment  arrived  in  this  sub-sector. 

Request  that  same  be  furnished  * 

» 

Malone 
Colonel . 


A.M.  May  2,  1918. 

U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

__  143 

Prom:  C.O.  23d  Inf. 

At:  Puteaux. 

Date:  2  May  1918.  Hour  9:00  A.M. 

To:  C.G.  3d  Brigade. 

\ 

Information  just  received  that  hostile  patrol 
entered  our  trenches  at  3:25  A.M.  and  raided  the  artillery 
observation  station  located  in  the  firing  trench  at 
0528.  (Map  Lamorville  324) 

Corp .Williams ,  Btry.E,  15th  P.A.  was  captured 
Pvt.  Mountains  wounded.  It  is  believed  and  is  prac- 
tically  certain  that  the  Madelon  Code  Bookwas  on  Corp. 
Williams  person  and  is  now  in  the  hands  of  the  enemy. 
Further  report  later. 


Malone 
Colonel . 


' 


a.M  « 


May  6 ,  1918. 


u .  S .  ARMY  FI ELD  ME S SAGE . 

From;  C.O.  23d  Inf 

•  Puteaux  Row  sent 

■^a  ,e  ^  May  1918  Hour  8;  45  A.M.  Ho.  162  Motorcyclist 
To:  C.G.  3d  Brigade. 

lour  Field  Order  No.  4  states  that  hour  at 
which  command  will  be  taken  will  be  announced  later. 

Par.  vj  order  Ho.  6375/3,  33d  Division  fixes 
hour  for  taking  command  except  for  S.S,  La  Croix  and 
perhaps  other  points. 

Date  for  La  Croix  should  be  midnight  May  9th. 
when  all  my  troops  shall  have  been  relieved. 

Will  you  please  have  it  fixed?  I  take  command 
at  Ravin  noon  10  May. 

Malone  Colonel 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

C.O.  23d  Inf. 

Puteaux 

8  May  1918.  Hour  11:30  A.M.  Ho.  170  How  sent 
Commanding  General,  3d  Brigade, Troyon  Runner 

Reconnaissance  cf  Ancemont  -  that  there 

were  only  200  places  available -  and  places 

for  officers  of  regiment. 

There  is  no  room  for  the  2nd  Bn.  23d  Inf. 

Orders  issued  by  the  French  -  Ancemont 

tonight.  The  Bn.  is  accompanied  by  1  Co.  M.G.  Bn. 

Request  the  matter  be  taken  up  at  once  with 

C.G.  52nd  Division  and  stand  to  -  tonight 

for  2nd  Bn.  and  1  M.G.  Co. 


From: 

At: 

Date 

To: 


Malone 

C.,lonel 


P.M. 


May  8  th,  1918. 


From: 
At: 
Date: 
-lo  : 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

Brig.  Adjt. 

Troyon. 

8  May  18  Hour  1:30  P.M.  He. 
C.O.  23d  Inf. 


Matter 
let  you  know 


has  already  been  taken 
i  esult  at>  sc  on  as  l  can 


How  sent 
181  P.unner 


up  with  French 
find  out. 


Will 


P.M. 


May  8,  1918. 


U .  S .  AKMY  F I  ELI>  MESSAGE . 

175 

Kow  sent 
Mtd.  Orderly 

From:  C.O.  23rd  Infantry 

At.  Puteaux. 

Date:  8  May  1918.  Hour  10:20  P.M. 

To:  Commanding  General  3rd  Brigade. 

Col.  Keller  335th  French  Infantry  assigned 
command  of  sub- sector  La  Croix  at  8:00  A.M,  today. 

The  French  troops  arrived  last  night  to  relieve 
two  companies  of  2nd  Bn.  at  Camp  Rigaud. 

C . G.  52d  Division  authorized  withdrawal  without 
relief  and  troops  will  move  in  small  detachments  tonight. 

I  will  hold  2nd  Bn,  at  Genicourt  until  accomoda¬ 
tions  can  he  had  at  Ancenont  and  v/ill  go  to  Div.Hq,  today 
to  try  to  make  necessary  arrangements.  Will  leave  here  for 
Ancemont  at  8:00  P.M. 


Malone 
Colonel . 


ho  time  indicated  June  1, 

Note, 


1918 


Hq.  3d  Brigade. 


blank 


9th  Infantry  wants  60  musettes  --field  message 
books . 

1  June  18. 

C 


C.G. 

2d 

Division . 

1:30  P.M, 

C.G. 

3rd 

Brigade. 

June  2,  18. 

Col. 

9  th 

Inf.  in  reply 

to  my  inquiry  states 

he  desires  500,000  rounds  cal. 30  250,000  r,  8  mil. 

shosho,  2  boxes  pistol  am.  cal  45  to  be  delivered  to 
his  P.C.  He  has  been  ordered  by  his  Div.  Com,  to 
blow  up  the  Azy  bridge  across  the  Marne,  which  he  is 
preparing  to  do  with  his  engineers.  He  has  relieved 
Major  Livingston  from  com.  of  his  battalion  because 
of  his  inability  to  read  a  map  &  give  directions  on 
a  map.  Maj ,  Whitley  has  relieved  him.  He  has  not 
yet  accompl,  liaison  with  the  M.G.  Batt  of  the  4th 
Brigade.  However  General  Karbord  told  me  an  hour  ago 
that  he  was  in  touch  with  left  batt  9th  Inf  thro’  his 
M.G.  Batt.  I  am  teleph.  him  now  to  requesting  him  to 
secure  complete  liaison  with  the  9th  Inf. 


Signed  Lewis 


p  .  M , 

MESSAGE  FROM  COLONEL  MALONI 


June  2>  1918 

1:30  P.M. ,  June  2.  To  3d  Brig. 


Tiie  Chauchot  ammunition  -  100,000  rounds,  and  the  Hotch¬ 
kiss  -  in  clips  -  100,000  rounds,  have  arrived  by  French 
machines  and  have  been  distributed.  Also  a  machine  to  load 
clips  has  been  received.  The  loading  is  to  be  done  by  battal¬ 
ions.  Also  the  450  boxes  rifle  ammunition  arrived  and  have 
been  distributed  thus  making  a  possible  220  rounds  for  every 
man. 

The  position  was  occupied  without  incident.  About  the 
time  the  reserve  battalion  entered  town  an  observation 
balloon  went  up  and  soon  thereafter  fire  was  opened  on  the 
troops  entering  the  town  of  COULOMBS  and  oh  the  left  battal¬ 
ion  as  it  went  into  position  -  one  man  was  killed  and  3 
wounded. 

Liaison  has  been  established  with  all  units. 

Thus  far  no  serious  attack  has  been  made. 

I  will  inspect  this  afternoon  and  will  coordinate  the 
plan  of  the  organization  of  the  ground. 

If  an  engagement  occurs  more  ammunition ■ will  be  needed 
but,  if  so,  I  suppose  this  can  be  arranged.  The  French 
line  seems  to  be  holding  fairly  well  and  I  am  not  apprehensive. 


Signed:  Malone. 


t\.A.  June  3,  1918 

6.45  A.M,  6.45  A.M.  June  3d 

To:  Lt.  Col.  Herbst  (G-3  -  2nd  Division) 

From:  Adjt.  3d  Brigade. 

Phone  message.  "No  orders  rec’d  last  night  and  none  as 
yet  this  morning.  We  expected  to  receive  some  orders 
last  night.  What  has  been  sent? 

Lt.  C.C.  Gulliver 

Asst  Secy  Gen.  Staff. 


Representatives  from  409  Regt.  Inf. (French)  have  just 
reptd.  here  to  be  in  liaison.  They  number  3  Go's  Inf 
(500)  plus  1  M.G.  Co.  ( 100 )  They  are  taking  up  positions 
on  road  from  Chamoust  toward  Cocherel  -  this  road  is  south 
east  of  Montreuil. 

C.C.G. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

Memo  1 

Lt  Hunt 

P  C  French  Div.  43  How  sent 

3  June  18  Hour  8.13  No.  X  Auto  messenger 

C.C.  23rd  Infantry 

Chief  of  Staff  here  desires  our  liaison  officer 
attached  to  Division  Hqrs  here  and  also  N.C.O,  and  group 
P.1-  four  (4)  men  to  be  attached  to  the  Company  on  the  right 
c_t  the  French  livision  to  act  as  liaison  agent s . 

Liaison  agent  from  here  will  be  sent  to  Bussiaries 
as  possible.  ^  Hunt 

(  Return  to  Hq,  23  Inf.  Malone 


From: 
At: 
Date: 
To : 


Col.  ) 


. 

'••■■■■  '  - 


June  4,  1918. 

286 


P.M. 

291 


G-3 

EK  DE  Eq 

Bosches  decending  en  masse  Entre  Courchamps  ET  LICY 
(The  above  intercepted  by  Div.  Radio  at  10. P.M. 

Phoned  to  both  Brigades  Phoned  10.19  P.M. 

Message  given  to  Artillery  June  4- 


Aray  corps  notified  10,20  P.M. 


A.M.  June  5,  1918 

G-3 

11:10  A.M.  June  5,  1918  317 

Phone  to  Gen.  Lewis: 

Re-Movement  of  relief  of  Cavalry: 

Horses  will  be  at  BEAUREPAIRE.  -9:30  this  evening.  Horses 
will  wait  for  relief.  Cavalry  Brigade  will  proceed  to  CHARLY . 

Copies  for:  G-3 

Lieut.  Hunt.  Phoned  by  Capt.  St.  Gaudens 

to  Col.  Lewis.  J.B.B, 


U.S*  ARMY "  FI ELD  MS S SAGE . 

7#72 

Prom:  Lt  Hunt 

At:  Hdqrs  3rd  Brigade  How  sent 

Date:  6  June  18  Hour  7.50  Ho.  X  Messenger 

To:  C.0.  23rd  Inf 


June  6,  1918 

Memo  3 


Two  men  from  A  Co.  have  reported  here  stating  that 
ammunition  left  at  battalion  dump  at  Coulomb  was  never  picked 
up  by  truck.  I  will  send  the  two  men  to  you  as  soon  as  they 
report  back  here  -  after  mess  at  second  battalion. 

Hunt . 

Adjutant  to  note.  Reed 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

69  Memo  4 

From:  Lt  Hunt 

At:  Hdqrs  3rd  Brigade  How  sent 

Date:  6  June  18  Hour  8.00  No.  X  Runner 

To:  C.O.  23rd  Inf. 

Both  Field  and  Heavy  Artillery  supports  this  brigade 
and  care  must  be  taken  to  notify  brigade  commander  of  patrols, 
etc.  This  matter  has  been  overlooked  in  certain  regiments. 
General  Lewis  is  planning  to  visit  COUPRU  this  morning. 


9:12  A.M. 


Hunt 


At  M . 


1918. 


June  6, 


U .  S .  ARMY  F I  ELD  MESSAGE . 

64  How  sent 
Runner 

From:  C.O.  23  Inf. 

At:  Coupru. 

Date:  6  June  18  Hour  10:20  A.M. 

To:  Comdg.  General  3d  Brigade 

No  artillery  plan  furnished. 

Request  C.O.  15th  F.A.  "be  instructed  to  advise 
me  what  batteries  are  supporting  me  and  to  give  their 
location . 

I  have  made  all  necessary  inquiries  and  have 
requested  15th  F. A. establish  prescribed  liaison  with  me. 

Malone 

Colonel 


P  .  M .  June  6 ,  1918 
Note  -  Hq.  3rd  Brigade 

'Phone  conversation  with  Colonel  Upton  -  June  6,  1918 

8:05  P .M . 

He  said  that  he  had  gone  over  the  ground  with  the 
53rd;  and  that  he  made  arrangements  and  was  going  forward 
in  an  hour  to  occupy  the  position  indicated  in  the  request 
for - advance, 

C 


Telephone  Message  to  Kq. ,  2nd  Division  from  General  Lewis 
at  10:25  P.M.  -  June  6,  1918. 

The  right  of  the  23rd  has  been  heavily  attacked,  and 
suffered  heavy  losses.  The  Germans  have  gotten  through 
his  line.  Regimental  Commander  has  reinforced  him  with 
his  regimental  reserves.  1  am  sending  two  companies  of 
the  Brigade  reserve  to  reinforce  him. 


Note  -  Hq.  2nd  Division.  June  6,  1918  -  11:00  P.M. 

General  Lewis  reports,  and  is  confirmed  by  a  French 
Liaison,  telephoned  through  Col.  Schmidt,  that  report 
that  Germans  broke  line  of  23rd  Infantry,  not  correct. 
Rumor  started  by  some  Engineer  soldiers"  who  told  ELIOTT. 


Telephone  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  Hq, ,  2nd  Division, 
12:12  A.M.  -  June  7,  1918. 

The  battalion  of  9th  Infantry  that  made  the  attack 
on  the  right  reports  that  the  right  company  has  reached 
its  objective  and  is  entrenching. 


Telephone  message  to  Kq. ,  2nd  Division  from  3rd  Brigade: 

June  7,  1918  -  12:25  A.M. 

The  C.O.,  9th  Inf.,  reports: 

His  right,  Company  F,  which  took  part  in  the  operations 
(  Continued  next  page. ) 


A.M.  June  7,  1918. 

(  Cont'd.  from  last  page.) 

on  the  right  this  evening  lost  liaison  with  the  30th 
Infantry  on  its  right.  It  has,  however,  liaison  with  the 
French  still  further  on  the  right.  The  French  have  also 
lost  liaison  with  the  30th  Inf.  He  is  entrenching  where 
he  is  and  is  protecting  his  own  flank  and  endeavoring  to 
resecure  liaison  with  the  30th. 


Message  to  2nd  Division  from  General  Lewis  -  June  7,  1918. 

1:40  A.M. 

The  right  of  the  9th  Infantry  is  out  of  touch,  as  well 
as  the  30th  Infantry  and  the-  Colonials.  The  Colonel  has 
sent  an  officer  out  in  a  side  car  to  find  where  the  Colon¬ 
ials  are,  and  also  the  30th  Infantry  states  that  their 
regiment  never  went  forward  and  that  it  has  now  gone  back 
to  its  billets.  Instruct  the  Colonel  of  the  9th  Infantry 
"*  "*  —  * 

he  extending  his  right  putting  in  another  company,  if 
necessary.  He,  however,  thinks  that  the  Colonials  have  also 
gone  back,  i  will  know  whether  that  is  true  or  not  in  a 
short  time.  If  it  develops  that  is  true,  I  would  like 
authority  to  allow  him-  to  withdraw  his  company  to  its 
original  position  (F  Co.)  as  otherwise  his  right  flank  will 
be  entirely  in  the  air  and  disconnected  from  the  continua¬ 
tion  of  the  line  to  the  right. 


Message  to  2nd  Division  from  General  Lewis  -  June  7,  1918. 

2:35  A.M. 

An  officer  from  Elliott's  outfit  has  come  in  to  regiment¬ 
al  headquarters.  He  states  that  the  line  is  out  of  touch 
with  both  the  marines  and  9th  Infantry.  However,  I  think  he 
to  mistaken.  From  questioning  him  through  Malone  I  find  that 
the  line  is  practically  all  in  the  old  marine  entrenchment . 
Thinks  there  is  one  brigade  in  TRIANGLE.  If  the  marines  are 
where  they  were  they  are  tactically  in  touch.  So  far  as 
being  out  of. touch  on  the  right  is  concerned,  the  9th  Infantry 
second  line,  which  you  remember  is  about-  abreast  of  the  line 
I  mention,  I  had  liaison  groups  out  and  two  messages  have 
come  through  them  from  ELLIOTT  to  that  line,  and  have  been 
relayed  back  by  runner  to  the  9th  Infantry  Headquarters  and 
telephoned  here, 

Elliott  is  the  right  battalion  of  the  line  of  Marine 

trenches. 

Elliott  is  the  right  battalion  o’f  the  23rd  Infantry.  The 
battalion  where  the  heaviest  fighting  has  been. 


Note.  -  Hq.  3rd  Brigade.  2;40  A,M»  June  7,  1918. 

Colonel  Upton  just  reports  that  his  right  is  in  touch 
with  the  30th  Infantry  and  that  they  are  in  touch  with  the 
French  Colonials.  C 


Telephone  Message  from  General  Lewis  to  2nd  Division} 

3:45  A.M.  -  June  7th, 1918. 

The  right  of  the  23rd  and  the  left  of  the  second  line  of 
the  9th  Infantry  have  been  and  are  in  liaison  now. 

Telephoned  General  Lewis  and  asked  him  about  the  report 
that  some  of  the  men  have  been  without  rations  for  four  days. 
He  stated  that  such  was  not  the  case;  that  while  he  did  not 
know  whether  every  man  had  food,  that  he  did  know  that 
rations  had  been  sent  there  to  them  and  that  they  were  there 
for  the  men. 

(Cont'd.  next  page) 


I 


' .  /  r «r- 


A.M. 


June  7,  1918. 


(Cont’d.  from  last  page.) 

I  asked  General  Lewis  how  far  Malone's  left  had  advanced 
in  order  to  keep  contact  with  the  right  of  the  4th  Brigade. 

He  said  that  the  maximum  was  about  250  yards,  and  that  mere¬ 
ly  to  take  a  little  "tit"  out  of  the  line. 

I  asked  him  why.  Major  Elliott’s  battalion  left  its 
trenches.  He  said  he  did  not  know,  as  it  was  not  intended, 
but  he  supposed  that  Elliott  thought  it  was  a  general  ad¬ 
vance.  General  Lewis  then  told  me  he  understood  perfectly 
that  there  was  to  be  no  advance. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 
From:  C.O.  23d  Inf 

At:  Coupru  How  sent 

Date:  7  June  Hour  4:10  A.M.  No.  9  Runner 

To:  Comdg.  Genl.  3d  Brigade 

The  1st  and  3d  Bns  established  their  P.C's  at  . 
3:00  A.M,  without  incident.  Liaison  established  with 
field  artillery  to  battalions  at  front. 

My  headquarters  in  house  near  north  end  of 
village,  right  side  of  street  facing  north  main  street. 

Standard  liaison  will  be  made  as  soon  as  possible. 

Malone 


5:30  A.M.  -  June  7,  1918. 

Message  from  Adjutant,  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Division. 

Latest  report  at  4  A.M. 

Situation  restored  except  in  details.  Arrangements 
being  made  on  left  whioh  will  be  satisfactory  (From  Malone), 
Two  companies  in  line  -  the  one  on  the  right  connect¬ 
ing  with  the  30th  Co.  G.  on  left.  Left  of  company  resting 
near  BOURRELIN.  Co.  H  on  left  of  Co.  G  and  at  BOURBELIN. 

The  1st  Battalion  connects  with  the  23rd  Infantry  in  the 
secondary  position. 

Elliott’s  battalion  reported  suffering  heavy  losses. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 
From:  C.O.  23d  Inf 

At:  Coupru  How  sent 

Date  7  June  18  Hour  6.15  A.M.  No.  2  Motor  cycle 

To:  Commanding  General 

3d  Brigade, 

Reports  indicate  that  in  the  engagement  as  re¬ 
sulted  from  the  operations  oi  yesterday,  M  Co  lost  its 
entire  personnel  except  some  10  men.  Capt,  Green  v/ounded 
and  captured.  K  Co  lost  about  140  men.  Losses  elsewhere 
are  not  reported  but  are  not  large.  These  losses  were 
due  to  sudden  contact  with  hostile  machine  guns  which  took 
the  troops  flank. 

We  captured  one  German  officer  and  secured  some 
very  valuable  papers.  Casualties  inflicted  unknown. 

In  order  to  permit  the  3d  Bn  to  get  some  much 
needed  rest  and  to  recuperate,  it  is  suggested  that  the  2d 
Bn  now  Div  reserve  be  permitted  to  relieve  them  tonight, 
the  3d  Bn  going  to  a  position  as  reserve. 

The  position  is  solid.  Though  attacked  the  line 
was  not  broken  except  that  the  loss  of  M  Co  left  a  hole. 

Malone 

Colonel 


A.M. 


June  7,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

89 

From:  Adjt  3d  Brig. 

At:  C.P.  3rd  Brig  How  sent 

Date:  7  June  18  Hour  7-15  A.M.  Ho.  16  Runner 

To:  C.O.  23rd  Inf. 


Matter  of  relief  being  taken  up  with  Division. 
Will  undoubtedly  go  through.  Will  let  you  know  as  soon 
as  possible. 

Hall 


Reed  8:10  A.M. 


June  7,  1918  -  Intelligence  Officer  3rd  Brigade,  reported 

at  9:05  A.M.  to  Hq. ,  2nd  Division. 

That  the  report  rendered  concerning  23rd  Infantry 
to  the  effect  that  ONE  company  had  been  wiped  out  was 
erroneous.  Only  about  50^?  was  wiped  out,  C.O.  and  several 
men  fought  all  night  and  got  back  this  morning. 


11:30  A.M.  June  7,  1918.  -  Memo  to  2nd  Division  from  3d 
Brigade  relative  to  losses  occurred  in  the  combat  of  night 
of  June  6  -  7,  1918: 

9th  Inf,  -  76  officers  &  men  killed  and  wounded. 
23d  Inf.  5  officers  killed  -  16  wounded 

280  men  killed  and  wounded. 

5th  M.G.Bn.-  8  men  killed  and  wounded. 

These  figures  are  only  approximate.  Accurate  data 
will  be  furnished  as  soon  as  available. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

74 

From:  C.O.  3rd  Brig. 

At:  Ventelet  Fme 

Date:  7  June  18  Hour  11.35  A.M.  No.  14 

To:  C.O.  23rd  Inf. 

Col.  Davis  has  been  instructed  to  arrange 
artillery  with  you.  He  was  to  have  done  it  this  morning. 
It  will  be  done  today. 

Lewis 
Brig  Gen 


P.M.  June  7,  1918, 

Telephone  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  Hq. ,  2nd  Division  - 
3-25  P.M.  June  7,  1918. 

The  enemy  is  shelling  the  cross  roads  at  the 
village  of  LE  THIOLET  with  150’ s.  Been  doing  this  for 
some  time. 


Note  to  Hq, ,  2nd  Division. 

4-47  P.M,  -  June  7. 

The  3rd  American  Brigade  reports  very  heavy 
artillery  fire  but  no  gas. 


P.M. 


June  7,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  YIELD  MESSAGE 
From:  C.O.  23d  Inf. 

At:  Coupru  How  sent 

Date  7  June  18  Hour  8; 00  P.M.  Ho.  18  Motorcycle 

To:  Commanding  General,  3d  Brigade 

All  the  Field  Arty  supporting  me,  will  produce 
fire  of  concentration  on  all  ravines  and  the  avenues  of 
approach  to  our  ijosition  at  every  two  hours  accompanied 
by  harassing  fire  in  the  meantime  until  daybreak.  In  order 
that  the  back  areas  may  receive  the  same  treatment  it  is 
requested  that  you  arrange  a  similar  program  for  the  Heavy 
Artillery  utilizing  all  the  heavy  Arty  available  with  the 
Division. 

Malone  Colonel 


Message  from  3rd  Brigade  I.O.,  to  Hq, ,  2nd  Division.  June  7. 
Reed .  9:10  P.M. 

Fifty  men  in  single  file  have  been  reported  proceeding 
from  the  large  woods  to  179.1  -59.3  (near  vAUX)  at  8:35 
P.M.  22  men  were  previously  observed  returning  from  the 
same  place. 

The  artillery  has  already  been  notified  by  the  Brigade, 


9:20  P-.M. 

Message  from  I.O.,  23rd  Infantry  to  3rd  Brigade. 

Strong  artillery  fire  continues  on  the  right  of  our 
line.  Our  positions  are  being  strengthened  and  organized. 


9:24  P.M.  -  June  7,  1918. 

Following  telephone  message  to  Hq. ,  2nd  Division  was 
received  -from  Major  Hall,  3rd  Brigade'  Hdqrs.  - 

Report  having  seen  fifty  (50)  enemy  moving  single 
file  from  big  ?/oods  north  of  VAUX  to  LA  ROCHE  woods.  This 
was  observed  at  8:35  P.M. 

Reference  above  report,  twenty-two  (22)  enemy  seen 
returning  from  same  woods,  going  back  to  same  place. 
Artillery  has  been  requested  to  fire,  and  is  now  firing  on 
that  objective. 


9:30  P.M. 

Bote-  Hq.,  2nd  Division.  June  7 

Adjutant  -  3rd  Brigade: 

The  Adjutant,  3rd  Brigade  reports  at  9:30  that  every¬ 
thing  is  quiet,  except  some  artillery  fire  on  the  woods  at 
TRIOLET. 


Bote,  Hq. ,  3rd  Brigade.  10:50  P.M., 

From  9th  Infantry: 

A  report  from  the  9th  Infantry  just  received  that 
enemy  is  massing  in  front  of  Major  BOUTON,  and  will  prob¬ 
ably  attack  at  3:00  A.M.  Considerable  strength.  Inform¬ 
ation  came  from  the  French  Liaison  Officer.  Massing  between 
the  BOIS-LA-ROCHE  and  the  small  woods  just  a  little  north¬ 
east  of  192*.  The  23rd  Infantry  notified. 


P  .M. 


June  7,  1918, 


u.s.  army  field  mss  gags 

From:  Bear  1 

At:  P.C.  Bear  How  sent 

Bate:  7  June  18  Hour  10.50  P.M.  Ho.  1  Buzzerphone 

To:  Boston  1 

Lt.  Griffin,  3rd  Battalion,  102 .Inf  has  just 
arrived  at  my  headquarters  and  reports  that  his  battalion 
has  received  instructions  that  relief  will  not  take  place 
and  troops  have  not  left  their  bivouac. 

Relief  has  been  stopped. 

Request  necessary  action. 

Malone  Col. 


7  June  18. 

Boston  B  5  .  @10.36 

144 

Harp  reports  enemy  massing  on  R  l’s  immediate  front 
and  will  probably  attack  at  3  A.M.' 

2nd  Bn  9  th  Inf 

Reed  at  11:45  P.M. 


A. Li.  June  8,  1918 

Note,  Hq. ,  2nd  Bivision  -  G-3 

12-02  A.M.  -  June  8,  1918 

Intelligence  Officer  3rd  Brigade  reports  COUPRU  is 
being  heavily  shelled  with  150* s. 


Reed 


From: 

At: 

Bate: 
rrn  • 

U  • 


U.s.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

9  2 

C.O.  3rd  Brig 

P.C.  3rd  Brig  Ho?/  sent 

8  June  18  Hour  1,20  A.M.  Ho.  17  Motorcycle 
C.O.  23rd  Inf. 


Marines  are  being  attacked  BGURE3CRES.  Can  you 
give  me  information  of  your  front?  Wires  are  down.  Start 
line  repairmen  on  wires  at  once. 


Lewi  s 

Brig.  Gen. 


2-45  A.M.  June  8. 

I ollowing  telephone  message  to  Hq. ,  2nd  Division  from 
eneral  Lewis:  My  wires  to  23d  Inf.  have  been  down  for  some 

are  now  aSain  and  23d  reports  that  at  12-15  t 
A.m. ^  following  a  heavy  barrage,  23rd  Infantry  line  was 
attacked  along  entir¥  front.  The  attack  was  repulsed  success 
fully  and  now  everything  is  quiet.  Little  or  no  rifle  or 
machine  gun  fire.  No  indication  of  losses. 


June  8,  1918. 


A»M» 

Note,  Hq. ,  2nd  Division. 

3:25  A.M.  -  June  8. 

The  following  telephone  message  was  received  from 
Ildqrs.  3rd  Brigade,  at  3-25  A.M.  ,  June  8:- 

Following  message  from  Co.  F,  9th  Inf.  to  the 
C.O.  2nd  Bn.,  9th  Infantry,  just  received: 

"Enemy  attach  at  12:30  A.M.  and  was  repulsed  with 
heavy  losses,  about  100.  They  ran  into  our  machine  guns. 
_Tt  was  the  tail  end  of  the  attack  against  the  23rd  Infantry 
v/e  lost  6  wounded. 


Note,  Hq. ,  2nd  Division. 

Telephonic  Report  Received  f 

All  communications 
Both  regiments  on  the  ground 


June  8,  1918-5:06 
rom  3rd  Brigade : 

re-established.  All  going 
s  for  identifications. 


.LI. 

wsl 


T 


From: 
At : 
Date: 
To : 


Rec  ’  d 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

Memo  6 

Lt  Hunt  109  C 

3rd  Brig  Hdqrs  Hov/  sent 

8  June  18  No.  X  Runner 

C.O.  23rd  Inf. 

1.  These  Hdqrs  move  to  D0MPTIN  today. 

2.  No  new  activities  to  report  at  this  time. 

Hunt 

8:20  A.M. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

C 

C.O.  23d  Inf 
Coupru 

8  June  18  Hour  9:30  A.M.  No.  31 
Commanding  Officer,  3d  Brigade. 

The  enemy  advanced  against  our  front  at  about 
his  attack  preceded  by  Infantry  and  Artillery 

mployed  automatic  rifles  or  light  machine  guns 
during  his  advance. 

^  movement  was  completely  checked  at  about 

-t00  yds  from  our  trenches  by  Arty  and  rifle  fire. 

Reconnaissance  of  our  front  is  being  arranged 
t^r  3.10  P.M.  today  to  secure  identifications. 

Malone 

Colonel 


From: 
At: 
Date : 
To : 


12:30  A.M. 
fire.  He 


I 


A.M. 


June  8,  1918. 


Message  from  23rd.  Infantry  to  Hq.  ,  3rd  Brigade. 

June  8,  1918  -10:20  A.M. 

The  enemy  advanced  against  our  front  at  about. 12:30  A.M. 
His  advance  preceded  by  infantry  and  artillery  fire.  He 
employed  automatic  rifles  or  light  machine  guns.  His  move¬ 
ment  was  completely  checked  at  about  400  yards  from  our 
trenches  by  artillery  and  rifle  fire.  Reconnaissance  report 
to  be  sent  in  later. 


COLONEL  HERBST:  June  8,  1918-  11:00  A.M. 

Telegram:  From  C.O,  ,  3rd  Brigade,  at  VENTELET  FERME, 

at  10:45  A.M. 

To:  C.G.,  2nd  Division. 

Following  received  from  C.G.  23rd  Infantry: 

The  enemy  advanced  against  our  front  at  about 
12:30  A.M.  His  advance  preceded  by  Infantry  and  Artillery 
fire.  He  employed  automatic  rifles  or  light  machine  guns 
during  his  advance.  His  movement  was  completely  checked 
at  about  400  yards  from  our  trenches  by  artillery  and  rifle 
fire.  •  * 

Reconnaissance  of  our  front  is  being  arranged 
for  3:10  P.M.  today  to  secure  identifications. 

Lewis  -  Brigadier  General, 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 
From:  C.0.  23rd  Infantry 

At:  COUF'RU  How  sent 

Date:  8  June  18  Hour  11:26  A.M.  No.  38  Runner 

To:  Cradg,  General,  3rd  Brigade. 

B  In  order  that  troops  now  in  line  may  be 
relieved, at  regular  intervals,  it  is  desired  that 

(l)  M.G.  Co.,  23rd  Inf.  and  Co.  C,  5th  M.G.  Bn 
be  relieved  tonight  by  Cos  A  &  B,  5th  M.G.  Bn.,  the  re¬ 
lieved  companies  proceeding  to  the  points  now  occupied 
by  the  relieving  companies  and  performing  their  duties 
during  the  period  out  of  sector. 

Companies  AC,  end  L,  now  out  of  sector  may  be 
utilized  to  relieve  the  1st  Bn. 

It  is  requested  that  1  be  authorized  to  do  so 
when  in  my  opinion  it  becomes  necessary. 

This  permission  is  requested  because  Co.  L 
pertains  to  the  battalion  designated  as  division  reserve. 
The  others  are  under  my  orders. 

Malone 
Colonel . 


Message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  Hq. ,  2nd  Division, 

June  8  -  11:45  A.M. 

Bad  positions  of  23rd  Infantry  being  bombarded 
by  75’ s,  105*3  and  ISO’s.  Gas  shells  seen  in  rear  of  their 
positions. 


June  8,  1918. 


P 


U.S.  ARMY  YIELD  MESSAGE 


Prom: 
At: 
Date: 
To ; 


Bear  1 

P*C.  Bear  How  sent 

8  June  17  Hour  2.35  P*M.  No.  1  Buzzerphone 
Boston  1 


All  O.K. 


Birds  successfully  finished  work  with  Waddell. 

Bear  1 


„  June  8,  1918 

Col.  Herbst. 

3:00  P *M . 

Hdqrs.  2nd  Div. 

Memo,  from  Adjutant  Third  Brigade: 


The  300  " overshirts"  (Replacements)  mentioned 
this  morning,  are  not  all  needed  for  any  especial  thing 
but  BEAR  (23rd  Infantry)  wants  them  all  and  will  "issue" 
them. 

Homer  St.  Gaudens. 

Sec’y.  Gen,  Staff. 


Telephone  message  to  3rd  and  4th  Brigades. 

3:05  P.M.  June  8,  18. 

Erench  Army  Corps  Headquarters  telephones  that 
a  German  message  has  been  intercepted  which  directed  that 
all  the  roads  leading  to  BOURESCHES  from  the  north,  west 
and  south  be  placed  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine  gun 
lire.  This  may  indicate  an  attempt  to  isolate  the  American 
garrison  and  an  attack  and  attempt  to  capture  it. 

Telephoned  to  3rd  and  4th  Brigades. 


U.S.  ARMY  YIELD  MESSAGE 

Prom:  C.0,  23rd  Inf. 

At :  C0UPRU 

Date  8  June  18  Hour  3.6  P.M.  No. 41 

To:  C.G.  3rd  Brig- 

The  following  are  the  approximate  losses  on  June 

6  th . 


3rd  Bn- 


I  Co. 

Officer 

s  1 

Men  14 

.  K  Co, 

n 

2 

"  70 

L  Co. 

n 

0 

"  0 

M  Co. 

«r 

3 

"  81 

Bn  Staff 

it 

2 

»  0 

8 

165 

Men 

Off. 

A-Co 

3 

0 

B-Co 

7 

1 

C-Co 

2 

0 

D-Co 

58 

6 

Bn ’ Staff 

0 

0 

Hq. Co . 

5 

1 

75 

8 

P  .M. 


June  8,  1918. 


Note,  Hq. ,  2nd  Division. 

i 

June  8,  5:25  P.M. 

The  3rd  Erigp.de  reports  heavy  shelling  along  the 
entire  front  of  the  23rd  Infantry,  with  77 ’s,  105 ’s, 
150’s  and  some  210’s.  Request  retaliation  fire  by  our 
artillery. 


Note,  Hq. ,  2nd  Division. 

Col.  HERB 8 T 


June  8,  1918. 
8:40  P.M. 


3rd  BRIGADE 

Telephonic  report  from  Adjutant  3rd  Brigade 
reports  the  following  casualties  up  to  and  including  morn¬ 


ing  of  June  7th. 

Officers -  16 

Men  -  230 


U.S.  ARMY  EIELD  MESSAGE 
Prom:  C.O.  23rd  Inf. 

At:  COUPRU  How  sent 

Date:  8  June  18  No. 20  Motorcyclist 

To:  C.G.  3rd  Brig. 

Have  no  communication  with  Bns  by  telephone. 

All  wires  cut.  Lineman  have  been  sent  out  on  all  lines. 

No  information  has  come  from  the  Bns  but  it  is 
believed  that  everything  is  quiet. 

Malone 

Col 


A.M.  June  9,  1918. 

Note,  3rd  Brigade. 

5-30  A.M.  -  June  9. 

23rd  Infantry  (BEAR)  -  Everything  quiet. 


Bote,  Hq. ,  2nd  Division. 

6-15  A.M.  -  June  9. 

3rd  Brigade,  (BOSTON)  -  Everything  very  quiet. 
Passed  a  very  pleasant  night. 


June9 ,  1918. 

7-35  A.M.  -Message  from  BOSTON  7  to  Hq. ,  2nd  Division. -G-3. 

BOSTON  7  sent  in  a  list  of  things  needed  yester¬ 
day  -  300  overshirts  to  be  sent  to  BEAR  -  CUSTER  3  said 
at  first  they  would  be  sent  to  BOSTON,  Thini-c  they  are 
lost  -  said  he  had  sent  them  to  BEAR  -  were  they  sent? 
v/hy  haven’t  they  arrived.  If  they  come  this  morning,  they 
don’t  want  them  where  they  are  going  -  Want  them  to  go  to 
the  pa.rt  of  the  outfit  belonging  to  us.  Will  leave  some¬ 
body  here  (  at  BOSTON)  to  look  after  them  if  they  come, 
Everything  will  be  down  at  9  o’clock. 


Note,  Hq.,  2nd  Division.  10-20  A.M,  June  9. 

General  Lewis  reports  that  Hq.  3rd  Brig,  moves 
at  10-30  A.M.  this  date  to  the  "Mairie"  (Town  Hall)  at 
DOMPTIN. 


,1  •  • 


P.M. 


June  9,  1918. 


Message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  Hq. ,  2nd  division. 

June  9,  1918  3:06  P.M. 

I  reported  yesterday  to  CUSTER  A  and  to  other  officers 
of  his  arm  concerned  that  on  the  two  preceding  nights  the 
9th  Infantry  had  been  fired  into  by  both  heavy  and  light 
artillery  producing  about  40  casualties  and  requested  that 
the  necessary  steps  be  taken  to  prevent  recurrence.  This 
afternoon,  at  about  1:00  o’clock  the  9th  shot  heavy  artill¬ 
ery  fell  on  the  right  of  the  9th’ s  front  line  killing  one 
man  and  v/ounding  2.  It  is  requested  that  this  matter  be 
brought  to  the  attention  of  the  Division  Commander  in  order 
that  an  investigation  may  fix  the  responsibility  and  pre¬ 
vent  a  further  recurrence. 


GENERAL  LEWIS 

Spoke  to  Maj ,  Potter  about  this  at  once.  P.B. 


June  9 ,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  Hdqrs.  to  Hq. ,  2nd 
Division.  11:33  P.M.  June  9,  1918. 

All  quiet  along  the  front.  At  10:55  P.M.  3  shells 
fell  near  3rd  Brig.  Hq. 


A.M.  June  10,  1918. 

Note,  Hq. ,  3rd  Brigade. 

5-50  A.M,  -  June  10.  Phoned  from  23d  Inf.  B-5 
Everything  quiet  along  the  front. 

5*55  A.M*  June  10 -From  Adjutant  3rd  Brigade  to 
Second  Division  Hq.-  -  All  quiet. 


Note. ,  Hq. f  2nd  Division. 
8.55  A.M.  -  June  10.  -  C.G. 
2nd  Division. 


June  10,  1918. 
3d  Brigade,  phoned  to  Hq. , 


. 1,1  •  Ct *  .  of  the  Division  on  cur  right  have  taken  up 

a  position  well  in  our  sector  and  close  to  our  support 
position,  exposing  it  by  their  fire  during  daylight.  They 
are  m  the  position  already  prepared  and  utilized  by  one 
of  our  guns.  They  belong  to  the  M.G.  Bn. 


June  10,  1918, 

U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 
From:  C.o.  23d  Inf 

At:  COUPRU  How  sent 

Ud.te.  10  oune  18  Hour  11:05  A.M.  No.  56  bicycle 
-lo;  Cmdg,  General,  3rd  Brigade. 

1  was  informed  last  night  that  the  code  of 
signals  fur  indicating  barrage,  etc. ,  had  been  changed. 
I'0  c'0NY  of  change  has  reached  me.  Request  information. 

Malone  Colonel 


P.M. 

Bote,  Hq. ,  2nd  Division. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade, 
June  10,  1918. 


June  10,  1918. 
Received  at  5:20  P.M., 


Very  quiet. 


Nothing  to  report. 


■ 


’ 


P.M. 


June  10,  1918. 


U.S.  'ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

c.o. 

F.C,  Uou  How  sent 

10  June  1918  Hour  9. P.M.  No.  62  Runner 
3rd  Brig,  Comm. 

special  activity  on  part  of  the  enemy.  On 
our  front  the  shelling  hy  the  enemy  has  decreased.  Cap¬ 
tured  machine  gun  brought  in  today  and  transmitted  to 
Brigade  Commander  (captured  on  the  night  of  6-7th  June) 
Patrols  out  tonight  to  secure- information  of  hostile 
dispositions  and  capture  prisoners  if  possible.  Message 
irom  Lt.Villaret  concerning  6th  Marines  hereto  attached, 
t  is  requested  the  message  be  returned  after  reading. 

Malone 
Colonel . 


No  time  indicated  June  TOm  ,  19io. 

Co.  B,  9th  Inf. 

Memo  to  Intelligence  Officer  -  (Thru  C.O.  1st  Bn.) 

„+  The  7th  M.G.  Bn.  have  taken  up  position  on 

lei ^  of  k.G’s.  attached  to  this  Company,  using  two  of 
heir  emplacements.  They  are  exposing  our  position, 
.awing  taken  up  position  in  broad  daylight,  and  commenc¬ 
ing  to  fire  at  6:05  A.M,  ,  which  firing  continues. 

Russell  Beall 

Captain  N,  A.  att,9th  Infantry. 


From: 

At: 

Date: 

To: 


1st  Ind. 


Hq  ist  En  9th  Inf.,  AEP. ,  Prance,  10  June  1918  -  To 
g.O.  oth  Infantry.  Forwarded. 

o  Recommending  that  this  unit  be  taken  out  of 
t  ms  sector.  They  do  not  belong  to  us  and  never  report¬ 
ed  here  as  to  their  disposition. 


F.L,  Y/hitley 
Ma j  or ,  9  th  Infantry, 

Comd’g.  1st  Bn. 

June  10,  1918. 

Approved 

L.S,  Upton, 

Col.,  9  Inf. 

*  oune  10,  19113.  This  company  reported  at 
V,- ~  Their  motor  vehicles  are  on  road  between  La 

°ue  ®  an(^  Tafournay  Ferme.  Recommend  that  if  they  re¬ 
main,  the  C.o.  report  to  C.C.,  9th  Infantry. 

E.M,  Lewis 
Brig.  Gen. 


A.M. 


June  11,  1918. 


Message  from  23rd  Infantry  via  3rd  Brigade  to  Hq . , 
Division.  M  ' 

From  BEAR,  via  BOSTON 
6 : oO  A.M.  11  June  1918. 


Prtrl 

M  a.  i  ,A 


German  troops  attacking  towards  BOURESCHES.  In¬ 
fantry  and  machine  guns  are  now  along  railroad.  Will  Tel¬ 
ephone  further  information. 


a.m. 


June  11,  1910. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From:  0.0.  23 

At:  COUPRU  How  sent 

.Date:  11  June  18  Hour  6.35  A.M.  Ho.  66  Motorcyclist 

To:  Comd’g.  Genl.  3rd  Brig. 

I  am  advised  that  Ma  j ♦  Me  Dowell  commanding  the 
Artillery  Bn,  supporting  me  has  left  COUPRU  and  has  gone 
to  DOMPTIN. 

The  Separation  of  the  Commander  of  the  Artillery 
from  the  Infantry  which  he  is  supporting  is  not  in  accord¬ 
ance  with  established  procedure  and  is  exceedingly  danger¬ 
ous  . 

This  morning  upon  receipt  of  information  that  the 
enemy  was  attacking  BORESCHE  it  was  impossible  to  establish 
communication  with  Ma  j ,  Me  Dowell  for  a  period  of  more  than 
a  half  an  hour. 

Request  Maj .  Me  Dowell  be  ordered  to  COUPRU  and  to 
remain  in  close  personal  liaison  with  me  hereafter. 

Malone 

Col. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

From: 

C.O.  23d  Inf. 

At: 

Coupru 

How  sent 

Date: 

11  June  18  Hour  9:15  A.M.  No, 

67 

Motorcycle 

To: 

Comdg.  General,  3rd  Brigade. 

Urgently  request  immediate  return  of 

Major 

Me  Dowell,  15th  F.A.  to  my  headquarters. 

Liaison  with  him 

practically  broken  since  his  departure  without  notification. 

Malone 
Colonel , 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 
From:  C.O.  3rd  Brigade 

At:  Domptin  How  sent 

Date:  11  June  18  Hour  9.35  A.M,  No,  18  Motorcycle 

To:  C.O.  23rd  Inf 

Have  taken  this  up  with  General  Chamber lain 
personally.  He  is  now  with  C.O.  15th  Art.  Will  send 
him  copy  of  your  second  message  No.  67. 

Lewis 
Brig  Gen 

Reed.  9.45  A.M.  By  Hall 


From: 
At: 
Date : 
To : 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


Lt  Hunt 

Hdqrs  -  C/o  Boston 

11 *June  18  Hour  20.00  No.  X 

Bear : 


Memo  7 

Reed . 9 . 50AM 
How  sent 
Runner 


1.  Lt.  Colonel  of  5th  Field  Artillery  here  states 
that  enemy  have  at  least  3  divisions  against  our  one  and 
that  their  guns  are  being  brought  further  forward  in 
offensive  combat  each  day.  He  claims  that  the  5th  F.A. , 


(Cont'd.  next  page.) 


June  11,  1918 


.A.  4  Pol  • 

(Cont'd.  from  last  page.) 

which  is  now  in  reserve  here,  will  move  forward  to  give 
us  stronger  fire  as  soon  as  conditions  permit  (which  should 
be  in  a  f  ew  day s ) , 

2.  Many  shells  have  fallen  in  this  town  today  but  no 
damage  has  been  done. 

3,  Lt,  Dorsey,  signal  officer  with  the  9th  Infantry  is 
here  now  trying  to  arrange  a  Buzzerphone  connection  over 
the  telephone  lines,  with  this  Hdors  and  with  the  23rd 
Hdqr s . 

v .Motorcycles  and  automobiles  must  be  particular  not  tc 
open  mufflers  near  Brigade  Hdqrs.  as  the  noise  is  partic¬ 
ularly  irratable  to  General  Lewis. 

5.  Latest  ‘'Communique"  tells  of  slight  German  gain  in 
vicinity  of  MONTDIDIER. 

6,  The  5th  Marines  are  reported  to  have 

been  very  successful  early  this  morning.  Iney  are  re¬ 
ported  to  have  taken  over  a  hundred  prisoners. 

Hunt 


Bote,  Hq. ,  2nd  Division. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  Headquarters  to 
Hq,,  2nd  Division,  10:10  A.M. ,  11  June  '18.  . 

Heavy  artillery  fire  on  23rd  Infantry  position  from  the 
northeast.  Have  requested  counter-battery  work  from  our 
artillery.  Have  tried  to  get  this  message  to  you  since 
9:30,  but  just  now  made  connection. 


P.M,  June  11,  1918. 

Dote,  Hq, ,  2nd  Division. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  Hq, , ,2nd  Division, 

10.  p.m. ,  June  11,  1918. 

Hothing  special  to  report.  Everything  is  quiet.  9th 
infantry  had  two  killed  and  7  wounded. 


P.M.  June  12,  1918, 

Memorandum  for  the  Adjutant,  3rd  Briga.de  -  12  June  1918, 
2:30  P.M. 

Please  have  Major  Eechet  of  the  Machine  Gun  Battalion 
report  at  the  Church  of  COUPRU  at  1:30  P.M. ,  June  13th, 
to  meet  a  Erench  Officer  from  Headquarters,  21st  Army 
^orps,  and  accompany  him  on  a  reconnaissance  of  the  1st 
and  2nd  positions  of  the  3rd  Brigade. 


G. A.  HERB ST 

Lt.-Col.,  General  Staff, 
A. C.  of  S. ,  G-3 


A.  M. 


June  13th,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From  C.O.  23  Inf. 

At  P  .  C  . 

Date  13  June  18  Hour  4.00  a.m*  ho.  2 
To  Comdg  General 

3  Brigade 

Major  Elliott  reports  that  the 
representations  of  Marine  Corps  did  not  meet  him  at  Tri¬ 
angle.  He  got  into  communication  with  them  and  they  had 
no  orders  and  said  that  they  did  not  expect  to  he  relieved. 
Proper  reconnai ssance  could  not  he  made. 

Reconnaissance  will  he  resumed  and  the  orders  will, 
he  carried  out  tonight.  Request  Marines  he  informed 
and  that  I  he  advised  when  their  proper  representations 
may  he  seen  near  Triangle. 

Malone 
Colonel • 


5: 05  A.M.  June  13,  1918. 
From  BEAR  -El.  to  3rd  Brig. 

Message  from  BEAR,  E-l,  requests  cancellation  of 
request  for  heavy  artillery.  Bouresches  still  in  the 
hands  of  marines. 


-ote:  2nd  Div.  Hqrs.  June  13,  1918. 

At  9  » o 0  the  3rd  Brigade  reports  everything  quiet 
along  their  front,*  digging  in  and  wiring  continues. 
Patrols  in  front  from  23rd  and  9th  Infantries. 


A.  M.  June  14,  1918, 

Report  from  23rd  Infantry  -  5:05  A.M.  June  14,  1918. 


23rd  Infantry  reports  the  relief  of  BOURESCHES 
detachment  and  extension  of  the  regiment  to  the  left  with¬ 
out  incident. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


C.G.  3rd  Brig, 

Domptin 

14  June  18  Hour  1:34 
C.O.  23rd  Inf. 


Ho.  148 
P  *M «  ho.  20 


How  sent 
Motorcycle 


ine  company  of  Engineers  to 
tonight  should  he  sent  to  report 
engineers,  Maj ,  FOX,  at  his  p.c. 


he  relieved  hy  you 
to  C.O.  1st  Bn.  2nd 
near  LA  CROJSETTE  FME . 


Lewis 
Brig.  Gen. 


■ 


'  I. 


June  14,  1918* 


P, 


M, 


From:  C.O.  23  Inf, 

At  :  P.  C.  C 

Date:  14  June  18  Hour  4100  P.I,  No .  14  How  sent 

To  :  Comdg  General  Runner 

3d  Brigade 

Herewith  a  rough  sketch  of  distribution  of  com¬ 
panies.  Under  authority  given  me  by  you  I  have  order¬ 
ed  C.  0,  2d  Bn  to  extend  his  front  to  left  relieving  1 
Co  3d  Bn  which  then  becomes  available  as  Bn  reserve 
to  construct  trenches  in  rear  of  Elliott’s  left.  Am 
constructing  C.T’s.  to  get  up  food  during  daylight. 
Will  have  system  in  operation  before  midnight  I  hope. 

Distribution  of  M,  G’s,  not  yet  completely 
fixed.  Co.  A  5th  M.  G.  Bn,  goes  in  tonight. 

Right  is  pretty  well  intrenched.  Portion  vac¬ 
ated  by  the  Marines  not  organized  in  depth.  Have 
given  necessary  instructions  and  sketches  and  will 
begin  to  get  results  tonight. 

Rearrangement  will  give  about  equal  fronts  to 
both  Bns , 


Malone 

Colonel , 


\ 


V  o 

Will  be  intr.-  bK 
enching  here ^to¬ 
night  or  tomorrow/ 
night 


Pt  M •  June  14,  1918, 

4:45  P,  M.  June  14,  1918, 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  Headquarters  to  2nd 
Div. 

Everything  very  quiet  on  3rd  Brigade  front. 


P.  M. 


June  14,  1918. 


C.  0.  23rd  Infantry  C. 

14  June  18  Hour:  6  P.M.  Ho.  16 
C,  5.  3rd  Brigade 

Major  Pox  has  sent  word  to  Major  Waddill  to 
send  him  tonight  700  men  -  250  at  Redoubt  201 

150  at  La  Croisette  -10  PM. 

300  "  M  3  AM. 

I  have  asked  Major  Fox  to  consult  me  but  he  has  not 
done  so.  I  do  not  know  Major  Fox's  plan  and  do  not  know 
if  there  is  a  plan,  but  a  well  digested  plan  is  absolutely 
necessary  or  we  will  all  waste  effort.  I  request  that 
you  take  the  matter  up  with  the  Bivision  and  insist  upon 
a  counter  proposition  in  the  sectors  for  which  the  regi¬ 
mental  commanders  are  responsible  and  that  they  be  advised. 

Malone 

Colonel 


From  I 
At  : 
Bate : 
To  : 


Prom:  C.0.  23d  Inf. 

At  :  p.c.  c. 

Bate:  14  June  18  Hour:  6:25  P.M.  Ho.  18 

To  :  Commanding  General 
3  Brigade. 


Company  M  &  Marines  attacked  with  barrage  of 
Mustard  Gas  last  night. 

528  Marines  evacuated 

135  men  from  3rd  Bn.,  mostly  from  Co.  M* 

200  Replacements  arrived  tonight. 

Will  try  to  restore  situation  in  3d  Bn. 


Malone 

Colonel , 


10-09  P.M*  June  14  -'phone  message  from  3rd  Brigade 
to  2nd  Biv. 

Quiet  along  the  line,  excepting  considerable  gas 
shelling  in  front  lines  and  back  area.  Casualties: 

Wounded  -  4  men 

Gassed  -  2  Officers, 27  Men. 


From 

At 

Bate 

To 


A,M.  June  15,  1918. 

U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

Adjt  3rd  Brig.  c. 

Bomptin  157 

15  June  18  Hour  1.45  Ho*  21  How  sent 

C.O,  23rd  Inf.  Motorcycle 

3  ambulances  coming. 

■ire  down,  short  men  out  from  your  end. 

Any  trouble  on  your'  front? 


Hall 


Rote:  To  Hdqrs.  2nd  Biv.  june  15,  19 jg 

3rd  .origade  telephoned  at  1:45  A.M.  and  asked  to  have 
tvvo  ambulances  sent  at  once  to  the  Headquarters  cf  the 

23rd  Infantry. 


« 


A.  M* 


June  15,  1918. 


Note:  3rd  Brig. 

I.  0.  of  9th  Infantry  telephoned  at  5:30  A.M.  that 
two  bodies  of  the  444th  -regiment  had  just  been  secured 
by  our  patrol. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C.O.  3rd  Erig.  Reed  9  50  A.M. 

At  :  Domptin  162 

Date.  15  June  18  Hour:  9:35  a.m.  No.  21  How  sent 
To  .  C.O.  23rd  Inf,  Motorcycle 

Following  message  received  from  Gen.  Harbord 
quoted  ^or  your  information  and  guidance: 

"Due . to  southern  half  of  BOIS  DE  BELLE AU  being 
saturated  with  YPERITE  gas  yesterday  afternoon.,  I  was 
obliged  to  withdraw  the  Bn.  occupying  it  to  the  higher 
ground  at  the  west  of  of  the  wood  in  the  neighborhood  of 
169  and  181,  leaving  the  eastern  edge  hold  by  a  more 
fringe.  Flease  instruct  your  Commander  in  BOURESCHES  to 
give  us  the  closest  observation  of  the  area  to  his  north- 
west  along  the  eastern  edge  of  the  BOIS  and  to  support 

u with  his  machine  guns  if  the  enemy  arroears  in  our 

front.'* 

Necessary  instructions  will  be  given  by  you. 

Lewis 

Brig,  Gen. 


11:14  A.  M.  15th  June,  1918. 

iOlephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  Headquarters  to  2nd 


n0oAVerIthing  quiet  excePt  gas  shelling  of  back  area. 
Those  headquarters  was  heavily  shelled  by  gas  during  the 
night  and  morning. 


F»  M.  June  15,  1918. 


MEMORANDUM  of  conversation  between 
Comdg,  Gen,  2nd  Div.  and  the  Chief 
June  15,  1918. 


Gen.  Lewis  and  the 
of  Staff.  12  Noon 


_p  ^  un-er standing  of  the  result  of  our  conference 
as  follows: 


.  Q  1  to.inform  Colonel  Malone  that  he  is  under  a 
r7 thinkinS  that  the  Marine’s  main  line 
or  to  169,  as  its  main  line  is  intended  to  be 

held  nn  a^ern+e<i?e  °T  BC IS-de- BELLE AU ,  which  is  lightly 
?fcld  on  account  of  gas,  by  infantry  and  heavily  held 

and  which,  in  case  of  attack,  will  be 

14P  io  °ed\  llne  ^tending  from  TRIANGLE  toward 

olLi  completed ,  BOURESCHES  will  be  considered  as  an 
advance  post  in  front  of  that  line.  it  will  be  held  as 

*Yith  lts  garrisons ,  which,  if  necessary, 
"  '  iall  oack  on  the  main  line  of  resistance  running 

from  TRIANGLE  towards  142.  3 


GAH 


V'. 


P.  M. 


•June  15,  1918. 


Message  from  3rd  Brigade,  10:10  P.M.  June  15,  1918 
to  2nd  Div. 


Everything  quiet. 


No  time  indicated  June  15,  1918. 

HEADQUARTERS,  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES, 

France,  June  15,  1918. 

Memorandum  for  the  Commanding  General  3rd  Brigade: 

The  following  message  has  just  "been  received  from 
the  Commanding  Officer  15th  Field  Artillery: 

"Commanding  General,  2nd  Field  Artillery  Brigade. 

The  C.  0.  9th  Infantry  has  a  plan  for  tonight. 
This  plan  could  not  he  communicated  by  telephone, 
but  in  connection  with  the  plan  he  desires  that  if 
possible,  harrassing  fire  of  155 fs  or  other  heavy 
calibre,  be  executed  on  VAUX  from  10:00  to  11:00 
P.M.  (22:00  to  23:00  o’clock)  this  date,  June  15. 

I  have  undertaken  to  transmit  the  request. 

Request  reply  so  I  may  let  C.  0.  9th  Infantry  know. 
VAUX  was  transmitted  to  me  by  an  area  code  furnish¬ 
ed  C*  0.  9th  Infantry  by  me.1' 

J.  R.  Davis" 

The  Division  Commander,  in  view  of  the  fact  that 
two  reliefs  are  in  progress  tonight  within  the  limits 
of  the^ 4th  Brigade,  does  not  desire  any  action  taken  by 
the  9th  Infantry  which  might  tend  to  artillery  reprisals 
on  the  part  of  the  enemy.  He  also  points  out 'the  fact 
that  with  the  proximity  of  the  9th  Infantry  line  to 
the  village  of  VAUX,  that  harrassing  fire  or  any  other 
fire  by  155*  s,  uncontrolled  by  accurate  observation, 
would  be  extremely  dangerous  to  our  troops  unless  they 
are  withdrawn  at  least  500  yards  from  the  limits  of 
VAUX. 

PRESTON  BROW, 

PB/cf  Colonel,  General  Staff, 

Chief  of  Staff. 


A,  M.  June  16,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade,  5:55  A.M.,  June 
16,  1918  to  2nd  Div. 

Reports  everything  quiet. 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


C.  0.  3rd  Brig. 

Domptin  132 

lo  June  18  Hour:  11:30  a.m.  No.  22  How  sent 

C.O.  23rd  Inf,  Motorcycle 


There  is  no  record  of  the  change  of  "M»  Co,  from 
the  line.  It  was  known  that  it  had  been  moved  from 

support  to  line,  but  it  was  not  known  that  it  had  been 
taken  out. 

It  is  requested  that  especial  care  be  taken  to 

(Cont’d  next  page.) 


A*  M. 


June  16th,  1918* 


(Contfd  from 


last  page,) 


have  a  daily  intelligence  report  reach  this  office 
daily.  None  received  yesterday* 

No  wire  communication  with  you. 


Lewis 

Brig,  Gen. 


Hotel  Hdqrs,  2nd  Div, 

11*40  A.M,,  16  June,  1918. 

The  Commanding  General,  3rd  Brigade,  who  has  just 
arrived  at  Division  Headquarters,  states  that  COUPRU  is 
being  heavily  shelled  at  the  present  time* 


Note:  Hdqrs,  2nd  Div, 

4i45  p.  M*,  16  June,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  reports  that 
everything  is  quiet* 


9  145  P,  M. ,  June  16,  1918. 

Telephone  report  from  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div; 
Nothing  special  to  report. 


A,  M.  June  17,  1918. 

17  -  June  1918.  6:30  A.  M. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  Headquarters  to  2nd 
Div. 


Nothing  unusual  on  our  front. 


U.S,  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

From:  C.O.  23  Inf.  J 

At  i  P,  C, 

Date:  17  June  18  Hour:  8:10  A.M.  No,  11 
To  :  Comdg  General 

3d  Brigade 

The  Marines  on  our  left  were  relieved  last  night 
by  the  7th  Inf  one  bn  last  night  another  on  the  night 

before.  The  2nd  Bn  7th  Inf  is  now  on  our  immediate 
left . 

If  we  are  not  to  be  relieved  in  a  day  or  two  I 
must  relieve  I  Co  in  Bouresches.  The  strain  is  too 
great  to  permit  them  to  stand  it  long.  Request  you 
advise  me  when  relief  is  due  before  noon  today  and 
if  relief  is  due  that  progress  begin  on  my  left  flank, 

Malone 
Colonel . 


♦ 


P.  M. 


June  17,  1918. 


4:45  P.M.  June  17,  1918. 

Report  from  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div* 
Everything  quiet. 


9 : 50  P.  M.  June  17,  1918. 

Hdqrs .  3rd  Brigade  reports  to  2nd  Div: 
Everything  quiet. 


A.  M.  June  13,  1918. 

6:20  A.  M.  June  18,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div: 
"Everything  quiet." 


U.S.  ARMY  YIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C.O.  23  Inf 

At  :  P.  C. 

Date:  18  June  18.  Hour:  10:00  a.m.  Ho.  9 

To  :  Comdg  General 

3d  Brigade 

The  night  passed  rather  quietly. 

Arrangements  made  last  night  for  a  very  heavy 
concentration  of  Arty  fire  to  break  attack  if  it  should 
be  made , 

In  view  of  the  captured  order  of  the  28th  Division 
I  should  think  that  the  attack  if  launched  in  this  region 
would  start  on  the  line  Vince lies  -  Hill  190  and  would 
try  to  advance  through  Bouresches  towards  201  possibly 
containing  the  front  of  the  7th  Infantry  till  its  flank 
is  passed. 

I  am  putting  M  Co  in  the  trenches  constructed 
between  178  and  Bouresches  tonight.  This  with  the  Brig¬ 
ade  reserve  should  make  this  line  pretty  strong.  They 
will  steadily  improve  their  trenches  and  will  ultimately 
connect  up  with  the  trenches  just  north  of  Triangle. 

Every  effort  is  being  made  to  get  the  work  done,  but  the 
fire  of  the  enemy  retards  progress. 

I  recommend  the  following  program  of  reliefs: 

12  Days  in  Sector  -  6  Days  out. 

Under  this  program  - 

The  1st  Bn  will  relieve  the  2nd  Bn  on  the 

night  of  June  19/20. 

The  2nd  Bn  will  relieve  the  3d  Bn  on  the 

night  of  June  25/26. 

Each  of  these  will  have  the  necessary  attached 
troops,  M  G  Co  etc. 

It  is  requested  that  you  arrange  the  Company 
schedule  for  II  G  Co's,  the  M  G*  s  of  the  brigade  being 
picked  for  the  purpose. 

Elliott  has  been  instructed  to  make  arrangements 
for  the  relief  of  I  Co  by  K  Co  if  it  becomes  necessary, 
at  the  end  of  6  days.  (Cont'd  next  page.) 


June  IS,  1918* 


A.  M. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

The  relief  of  B  Co  5th  M  G  Bn  could  not  be  fully 
accomplished  last  night  as  a  complete  readjustment  of 
M  G’s  was  necessary  along  the  whole  line.  The  work 
will  be  finished  tonight. 

Malone 
Colonel . 


11:45  A.M.  June  18,  1918. 

Report  from  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div: 

Shelling  on  COUPRU  and  BOMB TIE.  The  Frenchman  who 
was  captured  in  Xo  Man*  s  Land,  and  who  stated  that  he 
had  passed  through  VAUX  and  had  found  it  unoccupied  was 
mistaken.  It  was  MOKNEAUX  that  he  had  passed  through. 


2:15  P.  M.  June  18,  1918. 

Report  from  I.  0.  9th  Infantry: 

Indications  of  a  relief  last  night  are: 

(1)  The  extension  of  artillery  fire  on  the  front 
lines , 

(2)  Defensive  artillery  registration  on  the 
town  of  VAUX, 

(3)  Machine  gun  and  infantry  fire. 


4:45  P.  M.  June  18,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div: 
Everything  0.  K. 


9  :45  P.  M.  June  18,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div: 
Everything  quiet  in  Brigade  sector. 

A.  M.  June  19,  1918, 

Rote :  Hdqrs.  2nd  Div. 

6:25  A,  M.  June  19,  1918. 

3rd  Brigade  reports  everything  0.  K. 


Telephone  message  from  9th  Infantry,  11:10  A.M.,  19 
June  18. 

Hdqrs.  9th  Infantry  reports  telephone  communication 
established  with  Surprise  10:45  A.M. 


■v  • 


. 

*  ■ 


A.  M.  June  19,  1918, 

11:54  A#  M.  June  19,  1918  to  2nd  Div:  Message  from 
3rd  Brigade  11:45  A.M* 

All  quiet. 


p#  M .  June  19,  1918, 

1:15  P.  M,  June  19,  1918,  Message  received  from  3rd 
Brigade  to  2nd  Div, 

There  has  been  circulation  of  our  own  artillery 
in  front  of  Headquarters  of  9th  Infantry,  Today  two 
trains  came  up  and  they  were  stopped,  .  They  were  finally 
allowed  to  proceed.  Hereafter  they  will  be  stopped. 
These  trains  belong  to  the  French,  supposedly  regiments 
135  and  333, 


From:  C,  0.  1st  Bn 

At  :  P,C, 

Date  19/6/18  Hour:  2:30  pm  How  sent 
To  :  C.  0,  Co  D  5"  M.G.Bn  runner 

In  the  future  would  like  to  have  you  dispose  M»  G.  in 
3  lines  -  50%  or  8  guns  in  1"  line  &  25%  in  each  second 
&  third  line  -  support  &  reserve-  the  support  guns 
should  be  150  to  200  m  in  rear  of  1!’  line  &  the  reserve 
guns  or  3"  line,  150  to  200  m  in  rear  of  second  line  - 
See  diagram  on  reverse  side  of  sheet  for  suggested  dis¬ 
positions  . 

Reverse 
(  Sketch) 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From:  C,0,  23  Inf 

At  :  P.  C, 

Date:  19  June  18  Hour:  3:05  P.M.  No.  19 

To  :  Comdg  General 

3d  Brigade 

I  made  personal  inspection  of  front  line  tren¬ 
ches  with  Major  Whiting  and  Major  Waddill  t^’.s  morning 
and  pointed  out  the  ground  to  be  organized  along  the 
line  prescribed  by  the  Corps  Commander.  The  work  is 
in  progress  but  will  take  considerable  time  as  the  ground 

is  all  open  and  exposed. 

No  work  on  Waddill* s  front  tonight  as  he  goes 
into  trenches,  will  advise  you  when  relief  is  completed 
by  code  word  Plattsburg, 

Have  sent  sketch  to  Col.  Upton  to  secure  proper 
co-ordination.  Believe  line  will  be  improved  by  the 
changes  when  completed. 

The  line  is  well  held  except  that  L  Co  has  not 
a  logical  front  which  will  be  changed  upon  completion 
of  the  new  line.  Upon  completion  of  the  line  Boures- 
ches  will  be  500  meters  in  front  of  the  worst  point  in 
the  front  line. 

Last  night  enemy  attempted  a  raid  against 
Bouresches  but  was  smashed  by  our  rifle  and  M  G  fire 
and  one  prisoner  fell  into  our  hands, 

Malone 

Colonel . 


#  j.1  1  • 


June  19,  1918. 


9*45  P.  M.  June  19,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  3rd 
Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 

Nothing  special  to  report. 


A.  M.  June  20,  1918. 

3:45  A.M,  June  20,  1918  TELEPHONE  MESSAGE  PROM  3d 
BRIGADE  To  2nd  Div, 

23d  Infantry  reports  relief  completed  at  2:15  A.M. 
without  incident. 


P.  M.  June  20,  1918. 

4:45  P.M,  June  20,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  3rd 
Brigade  to  2nd  Div, 

Everything  quiet. 


5:35  P.  K.  June  20,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  Comdg.  Gen’ 1  3rd  Brigade: 

To  the  Chief  of  Staff: 

The  result  of  the  patrol  that  he  spoke  to  me 
about  last  night  was  negative.  Nothing  was  found 
in  that  locality.  Patrol  again  tonight  and  mart  of  the 
locality  to  be  occupied. 

(The  patrol  was  to  ascertain  if  Germans  were  in 
VAUX  or  in  the  woods  in  front  of  it.) 


9.45  I.  r.  June  20,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  3rd 
Brigade  Hdqrs,  to  2nd  Div. 

Very  quiet. 


B  *  M,  June  21,  1918. 

U  .  S .  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE  . 


From  B-l 
At  PC 

Date  2]  June  18  Hour  7:40  P.M.  No.  19 
To  Comdg  General 

3d  Brigade. 

The  day  has  passed  quietly.  The  position  is 
constantly  improving. 

The  little  woods  in  the  advanced  position  (  C) 
is  being  consolidated  each  night  by  a  platoon.  Similar 
conso lidati on  of  position  B,  both  crossed  by  protecting 
groups,  C  can  be  occupied  permanently  afteT  tonight. 

B  <Sc  A  are  in  the  open  absolutely  exposed  to  view  by 
the  enemy  and  should  not  be  occupied  until  the  work  is 
complete,  though  they  are  actually  occupied  each  night 
by  working  parties  which  withdraw  before  daylight. 

They  have  always  been  occupied  at  night  as  points  of 
observation. 

(Cont’d  next  page.) 


/ 


P.  M. 


June  21,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

Work  on  B  will  be  completed  in  two  nights.  Work  on 
A  probably  tonight.  When  A  is  completed  and  occupied 
worl  on  organising  the  still  farther  advanced  posts 
shown  in  set  will  begin  to  connect  up  patrol  with  M  Co 
and  push  the  line  up  closer  to  Bouresches  which  other 
wise  would  be  isolated.  All  of  the  old  positions  are 
■held  pending  these  gradual  changes, 

M  company  is  now  solidly  intrenched  and  work  cont¬ 
inues  all  night  in  strengthening  the  position. 

A  sketch  showing  presertt  dispositions  in  detail 
is  being  prepared  and  will  be  furnished  if  too  late 
today  then  tomorrow  morning. 

Emplacements  for  M  G’  s  are  being  prepared  on  the 
¥  Co  front.  Upon  completion  it  will  be  necessary  to  with¬ 
draw  either  2  or  4  from  my  right  and  place  them  with  M 
Co  unless  you  think  it  advisable  to  place  the  M  G  plat¬ 
oon  in  the  woods  near. 201  forward  with  that  company* 

The  work  of  furnishing  nice  sketches  and  outlining 
exact  dispositions  is  delayed  by  the  constant  changes 
to  meet  new  requirements  and  by  the  fact  that  nothing 
.can  move  during  daylight  in  I,  L.&  M  Companies  without 
being  fired  upon  by  Arty. 

The  spirits  of  the  men  are  fine.  I  Company  in 
Bouresches  requested  that  it  be  not  relieved  at  end  of 
the  half  period  and  has  authorized  to  remain.  They  are 
getting  fresh  meat.  Killed  on  the  hoof  -  captured  in 
Bouresches  but  they  are  living  in  the  debris  of  a  com¬ 
pletely  wrecked  village,  With  charcoal  they  can  cook 
in  the  cellars  without  revealing  their  positions  and 
will  get  through  all  right. 

After  completion  of  the  works,  on  the  new  line  I 
would  like  to  confer  with  the  Brigade  Commander  as  to 
dispositions  in  Bouresches. 


Malone 
Colonel . 


A.  M.  June  22,  1918. 

3:35  A,  M.  June  22,  1918. 

Captain  Prichard  telephoned  the  3rd  Brigade  H.Q,. 
and  talking  to  Lieut.  Pierson  received  word  that  every¬ 
thing  was  quiet. 


5:45  A.  M.  June  22,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade 
H.  Q,.  to  2nd  Div, 

Everything  quiet.  During  the  night  there  was  a 
slight  bombardment  against  the  9th  Infantry. 


11:30  A.M.,  June  22,  1918.  Field  Message  received  from 
C.G.,  3rd  Brig,  at  Domptin  to  2nd  Div. 

Cne  patrol  from  9th  Inf.  under  Lt .  Cary  found  enemy 
in  southern  edge  of  small  wood  south  of  PARIS  road 
about  500  meters  west  of  VAUX  and  were  fired  on  by 
rifles  and  machine  guns.  Enemy  estimated  about  one  plat 
oon.  (Cont’d  next  page.) 


A.  M. 


June  22,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

patrol  replied  to  fire.  One  American  wounded. 

A  second  patrol  under  Lieut.  Zwicky,  9th  Inf., 
reconnoitered  to  north  of  30URBELIN  without  material 
results.  Saw  man  in  wheat  field.  Work  of  patrol  was 
interfered  with  by  conduct  of  working  party  from  Co. 
L,  9th  Inf.,  which  is  now  receiving  proper  attention. 


Note:  Hdqrs .  2nd  Div.  11:45  A.  M.  June  22,  1918. 
3rd  Brigade  report: 

Nothing  to  report. 


A.  M.  June  23,  1918. 

HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES, 

France,  23  June  1918. 
11:45  A.M. 


From  Colonel  de  CHAMBRUN  - 

The  Commander  of  the  Artillery  of  the  Division 
IT  ARCH AND  and  an  officer  of  the  OPERATION  BUREAU  that 
was  called  in  while  we  were  there,  indicated  the  manner 
in  which  they  intended  to  conduct  the  operation  in  case 
the  American  Division  would  take  VAUX. 

They  would  clean-up  the  west  edge  of  the  Wood  204 
up  to  the  dirt  road  extending  from  that  Hill  to  VAUX. 
They  do  not  intend  to  go  further.  By  cleaning-up  I 
understood  they  did  not  intend  to  maintain  its  occup¬ 
ation. 

E.M.L.  L.S.U.  P.B.M.  P.B. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE, 

From:  B-l 
At  :  P  .  C  . 

Date:  23  June  18  Hour:  3:30  x'.M.  No.  29  How  sent 
To  :  Gomdg  General  Motorcycle 

3d  Brigade 

Under  my  relief  schedule  the  2d  Bn  will  relieve 
the  3d  Bn  on  the  night  June  25/26,  This  includes  Bour- 
esches. 

As  the  Marines  are  to  have  Bouresches  I  request 
they  be  directed  to  relieve  I  Co,  and  M.Grs.  therein 
on  night  June  25/26  to  av,>id  two  relief  operations  which 
are  very  difficult.  We  will  have  held  Bouresches  12 
days  on  night  of  relief.  Reconnai ssance  on  night  June 
24/25.  Request  advice, 

Malone 

Colonel. 


1918. 


P.  M«  June  23, 

4:05  P.  M.,  June  23,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  3rd 
Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 

Everything  very  quiet. 


From:  Lt  Col  2nd  Engineers 
At  :  "^ontreuil 

Date:  23/6/18  Hour:  17:10  How  sent  Motor  Messenger 

To  :  C.G.  3  '"d  Brigade 

Tracing  cloth  and  drawing  paper  herewith  as  re¬ 
quested  . 

Drawing  instruments  not  available  here.  You  might 
try  Division  G-2.  Requisition  for  your  needs  (if  they 
cannot  he  supplied  by  G-2)ar.i  your  request  can  think 
he  filled  prom. 

Blue  printing  can  he  done  here. 

Brown 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  Hdqrs.  3rd  Brigade  2 

At  :  Boston  1 

Date:  June  23  Hour:  5:30  p.m.  No.  27 
To  :  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  e 

Forwarded  approved,  and  requesting  to  he  inform¬ 
ed  whether  or  not  this  arrangement  will  he  made.  There 
are  now  eight  machine  guns  in  Bouresches.  . 


G-3 


E.M.  Lewis 
Cdg. 


9:45  P.M.  June  23,  1918.  Telephone  Report'  from  3rd 
Brigade  to  2nd  Div: 

Everything  quiet  along  the  brigade  front.  Nothing 
special  to  report. 


A.  M.  June  24,  1918. 

12:22  A.M.,  June  24,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  3rd 
Brigade  to  2nd  Div: 

The  right  and  left  of  the  9th  Infantry  being  shell¬ 
ed  with  mustard  gas.  Request  retaliation  by  our  art¬ 
illery. 


6-00  A»M.  June  24.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 

Much  gas  on  9th  Inf a  ntry .  Yperi te  .  The  9th  Inf. 
saw  one  patrol  returning  to  their  woods.  More  inform¬ 
ation  later. 


June  24,  1918, 
Phone  message  from  3rd 


\ 

A 1  • 


I  *T 

* 


June  24,  1918  ---  11:30  A.M. 

Brig,  Hd q r s .  to  2nd  Div. 

B  Co.  9th  Inf.-  Front  of  THIGLET  has  been  shelled 
by  mustard  gas  7  hours  since  midnight.  Area  evacuated 
but  held  by  patrols.  Another  Co,  -  ready  to  move  in 
in  case  emergency. 


P.  M*  June  24 j  1918*  • 

U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE , 


From:  B-l 
At  :  P.  C, 

Date:  24  June  18  Hour:  2:45  P.  M.  Ho.  7  How  sent 

To  :  Comdg  General  3d  Brigade  Runner 

Gas  attack  last  night  11:45  P.M.  -  12:3.0.  A.M. 
Again  from  12:45  A.M.  to  1:15  A.M. 

Following  casualties  -  Co  A  -  23  Co  B  -  26 
Co  C  -  26  M  G  Co  -  25  Total  100 

Bn  Commander  has  changed  position  of  some  of  the 
troops.  Will  make  additional  changes  if  necessary.  Gas 
was  mustard.  It  is  hoped  no  more  cases  will  develop. 
Replacements  will  be  needed. 


Malone 

Colonel 


U 


.  s 


ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From*.  B-l 
At  :  P .  C . 

Date:  24  June  18  Hour:  7:40  P.M.  Ho.  11 

To  ;  Commanding  General  3d  Brigade 

The  total  number  of  casualties  from  the  gas 
attack  is  162, 

The  report  by  the  Bn  commander  this  morning  shows 
8  casualties.  ■  It  was  not  until  receipt  of  this  report 
this  afternoon  showing  100  casualties  that  the  serious 
nature  of  the  attack  was  known.  Investigation  by  the 
regimental  gas  officer  shows  that  the  shell  holes  were 
disinfected  promptly.  Troops  were  moved  to  avoid  the 
effects  of  gas  and  masks  were  worn  in  some  cases  for  8 
hours  and  on  the  average  for  about  4  hours.  Due  to  the 
shortage  of  officers  with  the  troops  masks  were  in  some 
cases  prematurely  removedespecially  by  the  troops 
recently  arrived. 

Mustard  only  appeared  to  have  been  used. 

The  forward  line  is  now  lightly  held  and  the  troops 
are  as  much  disposed  as  safety  will  permit. 

Urgently  request  replacements. 


Malone . 
Colonel . 


P.  M. 


June  24,  1918 


U.  S.  ARuY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From: 

Cdg  Gen.  3rd  Brigade 

At  ; 

Boston 

3 

Date : 

June  24  Hour:  9:25  pm  No,  30 

G-3 

To  : 

Cdg  General  Second  Division 

Commanding  Officer  Twenty-Third 

Infantry  reports 

one  hundred  sixty-two  (162)  casualties  gas,  last  night. 
Proper  action  taken  by  him  to  limit  results.  He 


urgently  requests  replacements.  He  relieves  Third 
battalion  by  Second  tomorrow  night  according  to  sched¬ 
ule  which  it  is  understood  has  approval  Division  Head¬ 
quarters  , 


Rec ’ d  10  ; 35  P „  M. 


Lewis 

Cdg 


Note:  Hdqrs.  2nd  Div.  10:10  P.m*,  June  24,  1918. 

Report  from  3rd  Brigade  relative  to  latest  report 
of  casualties  due  to  gas  shelling  of  last  night: 


9th  Infantry -  152 

23rd  "  -  162 

5th  ivuG •  Bn. -  25 

Total  339 


10:25  P.M.  June  24,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  3rd 
Brigade  Hdqrs.  to  2nd  Div. 

The  23rd  infantry  reports  heavy  artillery  fire  on 
their  left,  apparently  a  barrage  which  appears  to  be 
approaching  the  left  of  the  23rd  infantry  position. 

F.  A.  Brig,  notified  10:30  P.M. 


11:33  p.m.  -  June  24.  "phone  message  from  3rd  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div. 

Everything  quiet  on  our  front.  Nothing  special 
to  report. 


A .  M.  June  25,  1918. 

5:42  A.  M.  June  25,  1918  phone  message  3rd  Brigade  to 
2nd  Div. 


Reports "Everything  quiet ." 


p.  II, 


June  25,  1918, 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


Prom:  E-l . 

At  :  P ,  C , 

Date;  25  June  18  Hour:  1S15  P,M.  No.  19 
To  :  Commanding  General  3d  Brigade 

Lt .  Reynolds  has  advised  me  that  the  9th  Inf. 
will  conduct  an  operation  tonight* 

As  the  3rd  Bn  my  regiment  is  to  "be  relieved 
tonight  by  the  2nd  I  urgently  request  that  the  operation 
be  conducted  after  my  relief  has  been  completed.  Code 
word  "Washington”  will  indicate  completion. 

Malone 
Colonel « 


2:20  P.M.  -  June  25,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div, 

Intelligence  Officer  3rd  Brigade,  reporting  to  G-2, 
stated  that  German  aviator  came  down  within  our  lines 
and  was  taken  alive  and  is  being  sent  in  to  Headquarters. 


4.*45  P.  M.  June  25th,  1918.  Report  from  3rd  Brigade  to 
2nd  Div, 

All  quiet. 


Prom:  C.  G.  4th  Brigade. 

At  :  P.  C.  256 

Date:  25th  June  1918  Hour:  5:40  P.M.  Ho.  3 

To  :  C.  0.  23rd  Inf  ant  ry 

1.  The  Third  Battalion,  6th  Marines,  will  have 
patrols  out  tonight  in  the  space  bounded  by  the  BOIS 
DE  BELLEAU,  X  line  262  and  the  RAILROAD.  The  artillery 
has  been  asked  not  to  fire  in  this  space. 

Please  warn  your  troops  in  BOUP.ESCHES, 


Copy  for  C.G.,  3rd  Brigade, 
Red  6.35  P.M. 


H  ARBQRD . 
JGH 


9:45  P.M.  -  June  25,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div. 

Everything  quiet. 


10:50  P.  M.  Message  from  C.  G.  3rd  Brigade  (General 
Lewis)  to  2nd  Div. 

I  informed  General  Bundy  this  afternoon  that  23rd 
Infantry’s  plan  for  tonight  would  have  to  be  postponed 
on  account  of  the  4th  Brigade,  for  this  reason.  The 
23rd  Infantry  cannot  play  with  the  2nd  Engineers  tomorrow 

night . 


A.  M, 


June  26,  1918. 

1:47  A.  M.  -  June  26.  Phone  message  from  Hq.  3rd  Brig¬ 
ade  to  2nd  Div. 

Nothing  special  to  report.  Only  the  usual  artill¬ 
ery  activity  in  our  hack  area. 


3:35  A.  M.  June  26.  Phone  message  from  Hdqrs.  3rd 
Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 

No  unusual  activity.  Enemy  artillery  action  normal. 
Nothing  of  particular  importance  to  report. 


5:40  A.  M.  --  June  26th  --  Phone  message  from  Head¬ 
quarters,  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 


Everything  quiet.  Nothing  to  report. 


H-l  to  Boston  -1  hy  tel  12:40  A.M.  -transmitted  to 
Bear  at  1.35  A.M.  Rec’d  1:35  P.M.  June  26,  18. 

23  Inf  ammunition  dump  destroyed  hy  enemy  H.E. 
shells  in  TKIOLET  10:30  P.  M .  today 

F 

CC1  CCL  INF  AAC  .ADR  A00  ARO  APS  ALU  ARK  ALZ  APY 
APO  Dump  ACQ,  ALU  AQ,U  ARE  AQ,S,  APY  ARZ  ALI  ACB,  AAK 
ARZ,  Enemy,  HID,  ALU,  APS  THIOLET  EOP  -  HPR  APZ 
APR  NR A  -  Signed  K. 


P.  M.  June  26,.  1918. 

U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  B-l 

At  :  P.C. 

Date:  26  June  18  Hour:  3:45  P.M.  No.  1 

To  :  Comdg  General  3rd  Brigade 

I  inspected  my  Bns  in  line  today  and  the  dump 
which  was  struck  by  shell  last  night  and  blew  up. 

The  small  arms  ammunition  is  being  salvaged  and  new  dump 
is  being  established.  Exact  loss  of  ammunition  is  not 
known  as  pile  is  still  smouldering  but  loss  is  not 
great  and  a  plentiful  supply  is  with  troops.  A  small 
supply  will  be  furnished  tonight.  I  am.  not  an  expert 
on  gas  but  believe  - 
(Message  incomplete.) 


4:45  P.  M.  -  Telephone  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  to 

2nd  Div . 

Everything  quiet.  Nothing  special  to  report. 


p  •  ill  • 


Juno  25 ,  1918 • 

9:45  p.m.,  June  26,  1918.  Telephonic  report  from  3rd 
Brigade  Hdqrs  .  to  2nd  Div, 

Everything  quiet,  nothing  special  to  report. 


F .  m.  June  27,  1913. 

11:15  P.m.  June  27th. 1913.  message  from  3rd  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div. 

Telephone  message  just  received  from  9th  infantry 
reports  an  enemy  aeroplane  flying  low  over  back  areas 
of  3rd  Brigade  sector. 


11:50  P.^.  June  27th.  1913.  message  from  3rd.  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div. 

Intelligence  Officer,  9th  infantry,  reports  rocket 
signals  still  being  sent  up.  They  recently  went  up. 

Also  a  balloon  is  signalling  by  flashes. 

A.  m.  June  23,  1918. 

5:45  A„.m.  June  28,  1918.  Prom  3rd  Brigade  (Aide)  to 
2nd  Div, 

The  9th  Infantry  reports  that  their  patrol  met  enemy 
natrol  this  morning  and  killed  some  of  them.  There  were 
no  identifications. 

At  4:15  an  enemy  plane  was  seen  being  shot  at. 

At  present  everything  is  quiet.  A  more  detailed 
report  will  follow  at  8:30  A.m. 


6:10  A.m,  June  23,  1918.  message  from  3rd  Brigade 
(Aide)  to  2nd  Div, 


■Runner  with  maps  due 
not  showed  up  yet . 


them  at  about  midnight  has 


P.  m.  June  28,  1913. 

12:10  p.m.  June  28,  1918.  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to 
2nd  Div. 

Very  quiet  morning. 


4:45  p.m.  June  28,  1918.  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to 
2nd  Div. 

All  quiet. 


9:45  p.ju..  June  28.  Telephone  message  from  Third  Brig¬ 
ade  to  2nd  Div. 

Everything  quiet.  A  German  airplane  was  brought 
down  by  anti-craft  fire  opposite  23rd  infantry. 


June  29,  1918. 


A  '*'r 

JTk%  1.4-  t 

5:30  A*  M.  June  29,  1918.  Message  from  23rd  Infantry. 
Everything  quiet.  Nothing  to  report. 


6:40  A.  M.  June  29,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div.  M 

Everything  quiet.  Nothing  special  during  night. 

9:45  Report  -  Prom  3rd  Brigade  Headquarters  to  2nd  Div. 
Everything  quiet. 


P.  M.  June  29,  1918. 


U.  3.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE, 


From:  B-l 
At  :  p . c . 

Date:  29  June  18  Hour:  3:25  P.M.  No.  5 

To  :  Boston  -  1 

It  is  absolutely  necessary  to  have  Bowley’s 
plan  for  Arty  fire  in  order  to  get  out  our  orders 
attack.  Will  you  please  keep  pressure  on  so  as  to 
make  it  arrive  in  due  time. 


for 


Malone 

Colonel . 


5:03  P.  M.  Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to 
2nd  Div, 

Everything  quiet.  Normal  artillery  fire  by  enemy 
in  our  back  area.  Nothing  special  to  report. 


A,  M.  June  30,  1918. 

Note:  Hdqrs.  3rd  Brigade.  7: 15  A.  M.  June  30,  1918, 

At  4:30  three  balloons  went  upl  one  at  BONNES, 
one  at  ETREPILLY,  and  one  at  30TFGELANS. 


P.  M. 


June  30,  1918. 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES, 

FRANCE,  30th  June,  1918. 


C  CNF IDENT I AL  MEMORANDUM : 


For:  C.G.,  3rd  Brigade. 

C.G.,  4th  Brigade. 

C.G.,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade, 


(Cont’d  next  page) 


June  30,  1918. 


P.  M. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

C.O.,  2nd  Engineers. 

C.O.,  9th  Infantry. 

C.O.,  23rd  Infantry. 

C .0 , ,  5th  Marines . 

C .0. ,  6th  Marines . 

0.0. ,  4th  M.G.  Bn. 

Division  Signal  Officer. 
Division  Surgeon, 

A.  P.  M. 

"J”  day,  "H"  hour,  referred  to  In  Field  Orders 
No,  9,  these  Headquarters,  June  30,  1918,  is  6:00  ? «  '  • 
July  1,  at  which  hour  the  attack  ordered  in  the  Field 
Order  will  he  given. 


vy  CC7-.pt AND  OF  MAJOR  GENERAL  BUNDY 


PRESTON  BROWN, 
Colonel,  General  Staff, 

1:21  P.M.  Chief  of  staff. 

June  30/l8. 

N.L.E.  9  th  Inf  .  N.L.E. 


6:35  P.M.,  June  30,  1918.  Telephone  Message  from  the 
Graves  Registration  Unit: 

Reports  number  of  burials  on  battle  field  last 
few  days  ----  57.  There  were  also  34  German  dead  buried 
and  marked  * 


7:45  P.M.  Message  from  I.  0.  9th  Infantry. 

At  7:15  P.M.  enemy  registered  with  8/77' s  along 
east  edge  of  BOIS  LA  MARETTE.  Do  not  know  but  believe 
it  is  a  new  battery. 


Note:  Hdqrs .  3rd  Brigade.  9:45  P.M.,  June  oO,  1916* 

Report  to  3rd  Bureau,  3rd  A.C.  (French)  -  All 
quiet,  nothing  to  report. 


No  time  indicated,  June  30,  1918. 

Message  from  Hdqrs.  3rd  Brigade  to  Hdqrs.  2nd  Div, 

American  aeroplances  made  their  appearance  today 
for  the  first  time  since  the  division  came  into  this 
area.  One  patrol  of  8  planes,  American,  was  observed. 


A.  M.  July  1,  1918. 

3:00  A.i'/i.  ,  July  1.  Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div. 

3rd  Brigade  reports  interdiction  fire  of  slight 
importance,  just  "before  2:00  A.M.  on  the  left  of  9th  inf¬ 
antry  . 


5:45  A.m.  July  1,  1918.  Telephone  Report  from  3rd  Brig¬ 
ade  to  2nd  Div . 

3rd  Brigade  reports  everything  quiet.  Domptin  was 
shelled  at  12  and  again  about  3:10. 


u.s.  army  field  message . 


From:  B-l 

At  :  p.c. 

Date:  1  July  18  Hour:  7:15  am  No.  2  How  sent: 

To  :  Boston  -  1  Runner 

major  Elliott’s  Bn.  reached  its  position,  during 
night  in  Bois  de  la  i&arette . 

His  Hq .  established  at  Bourbelin. 

Amm  and  material  sent  up  last  night. 

Telephonic  communication  not  yet  established. 
Work  on  lines  in  progress. 


Mai one 
Colonel . 


p.  M.  July  1,  1918. 

12:00  Noon,  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  to 
2nd  Div. 

23rd  infantry  phone  that  shelling  was  on  their  left . 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD"  MESSAGE. 


Prom : 

Lt .  Hunt 

Check 

At  : 

Boston 

Memo  4 

Date  : 

1-7-18  Hour:  12:45  No 

.  18  How  sent 

To  : 

C .  0 .  Bear 

Runner 

Harp  Liaison  Officer  will 

arrive  here  at  three 

(3)  P. 

M.  I  will  advise  him  of  our  means  of  cominumc - 

ation . 

Red  1:10  P.M. 


Hunt 


P.M 


July  1,  1918. 


U.S.  ARi.iY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From : 

Lt  .  Hunt 

At  : 

Boston 

Date : 

1  July  18  Hour: 

To  : 

C.  0.  Bear 

Check 
memo  No  1 

12.45  No.  19  How  sent: 

Runner 


French  Liaison  Officer  attached  here  suggests 
that  motorcycle  or  horse  transportation  he  substituteu 
for  runners  in  view  of  great  distance  between  BEUEELIN 
and  BONNE I L  in  case  of  emergency  resulting  from  failure 
of  telephone. 


Red  1.10  P.M. 


Hunt 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From: 

Lt .  Hunt 

At  : 

Boston 

Date : 

1  July  13  Hour: 

12.45 

To  : 

C  .  0 .  Bear 

B 

Check 
ia.eiao  ^ 
No  .  20 


How  sent 
Runner 


French  Liaison  Officer  attached  here  reports 
that  telephone  connection  between  BEUBELIN  and 
BONNEIL  is  working. 


Red  1.10  P.M. 


Hunt 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


Lt.  Hunt 
Boston 

1  July  18  Hour: 
C.  0.  Bear 


Check 
^a.emo  3 

12.45  No.  21  How  sent 

Runner 


The  men  with  Lt .  Perant  -  French  Liaison  Attaches 
with  Rl  -  are  to  be  runners,  information  gatherers,  or 
for  any  form  of  Liaison  work. 


Red  1.10  P.M. 


Hunt 


TT  O 

U 


ARmY  field  message 


From: 
At  : 
Date : 
To  : 


B-l 

P  *C  * 

1  *  July  18  Hour:  1:40  P.M.  No.  10  How  sent: 
Boston-1  Runner 


I  will  send  one  motorcycle  side  car  to  Elliott 
to  assist  in  maintaining  liaison.  Cannot  be^  sent  unti 
quite  late  in  the  afternoon.  Everything  is  being  sat¬ 
isfactorily  arranged. 


jMictl  o  ne 

Colonel 


P  .M. 


July  1 ,  1018 . 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD 


•TTr  c, 
MJEjU  o 


j  AGE 


From: 
At  : 
Date : 
To  : 


B-l 

P.C  . 

1  July  18 
■ Best on-1 


Hour  2:30  P.M.  Ho.  12 


How  sent 
Runner 


1-  slliott  will  start  formation  for  attack  about 
5  p.m.  His  companies  are  pretty  well  covered  in  tne  Bois 
de  la  Marette.  It  has  not  been  heavily  shelled  so  far. 

He  got  into  position  without  casualties  escaping  a  heavy ^ 

shelling  of  roads  by  a  few  minutes.  .  ,  , 

2-  Liaison  by  phone  well  established.  Belays  \ia 
Tafournay  Ferme .  Arranged  for  Capt .  Thomas  with  5  runners 
will  be  there  about  3:30  p.m.  All  other  forms ^of  liaison 

being  established,  _  . 

3-  Secured  between  50  and  100  wire  cutters  heavy 
which  are  en  route  to  troops.  All  necessary  ainmun- 

and  tools  delivered.  _  .  ■ 

4-  My  munitions  officer  now  with  Elliott.  The 

official  time  has  been  delivered  by  him  in  person. 
Arrangements  being  made  for  delivery  of  ammunition  and  food 

tonight . 


type , 
it  ion 


of 

to 

to 

of 


5-.  One  of  my  Intelligence  Officers  with  2  members 
tne  intelligence  personnel  will  be  at  La  Nouette  Ferme 
assist  in  carrying  out  all  existing  regulations  in  regard 

intelligence.  prisoners,  etc. 

6t  There  has  been  only  slight  shelling  on  the  fronts 

E  and  A. 

Malone 
Colonel . 


U 


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9  KM 


ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From ; 
At : 
Date  : 
To  . 


Lt  .  Hunt . 

Boston 

1-7-18  Hour  3:00  P.m. 
B-l 


Check 
Memo  7 

Ho  .  24  How  sent 
Runner 


and  that 


This  noon  it  was  reported  here  that  VAUX  was  aiire 
every  house  in  the  town  had  been  damaged. 


Rec  *  d  3:30 


Hunt 


U.S,  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From: 

Lt  .  Hunt 

At : 

Boston 

Date  : 

1-7-18  Hour  3 

To  : 

B-l 

Sight  (8)  Amer 

today . 

Other  machines  : 

that  Ame 

rican  aviators 

Rec  ’  d : 

3 : 30  P.m. 

Check 
^emo  8 

Ho  .  25  How  sent 
Runner 


Hunt 


July  1,  1918 


P 


i'L,  • 


u. 


O  • 


A  TP .  ,  V 
ir\  uJLl 


FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From :  Lt .  Hunt 

At  :  Boeton 

Date  1-7-18  Hour:  2:00  P.m. 
To  :  B-l 


Check 
memo  6 

Ho  .  26  How  sent : 
Runner 


It  is  understood  that  an  aviator  will  fly  over 
our  lines  at  seven  tonight  to  determine  progress  of 
advance.  The  French  Artillery  Coimaander  is  depending 
on  me  for  such  information  as  we  are  able  to  obtain 
as  a  result  of  the  flight. 


Rec'd  3 . 30 


Hunt . 


U.S.  ARmY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From:  B-l 

At  :  p.C. 

Date:  1  July  18  Hour:  3:35  p.m 

To  :  Lt .  Hunt  for  Boston-1 

Information  concerning  Vaux 
aissance  transmitted  to  troops  . 


Ho.  14  How  sent: 
Runner 

and  aim  lane  reconn- 


B-l . 

) 


1  July  1918.  mEmOEaUDUm  :  Ildqrs.  2nd  F,  A.  Brigade. 

C.O.  3rd  Brigade  reports  destruction  progressing  satis¬ 
factorily  in  VAUX.  Railroad  station  destroyed  and  many 
buildings  in  ruin. 

Received  3:40  P.  m. 


6:55  P.m.  -  July  1,  1913,  message  from  Cen.  Lewis, 
3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 


"F"  Co.  9th  Inf.,  cleaning  up 
VAUX  6:15.  White  rocket  east  side 
meaning  WE  ARE  HERE . 


co mo any ,  going  into 
of  LA  ROCIIE  at  6:25, 


7:00  p.  m.  -  July  1,  1910.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade 

to  2nd  Div, 

Casualties  prior  to  attack  2  and  30.  The  2  are 
Capt .  Spaulding  and  a  Lieutenant  of  "E"  Company. 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


U.  S.  APmY  field 

mt .  .runt 

Boston 

1--7-13  Hour:  6  P.m. 
Bear  -  Bl 


ME  Ok 


Check 
memo  9 

Ho.  28  How  sent: 
Runner 


(Cont’d  next  page). 


. 


P  •  JM  . 


July  1 ,  1918 . 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

Liaison  established  here  through  following  off¬ 
icers  -  9th  Inf.,  15th  Field  Artillery,  37th  French 
Artillery,  Brigade  Staff,  Signal  Corps. 

We  reach  37th  French  Regt  through  Calf . 

Red  7.12  P.m.  Hunt 


U.S.  ARmY  field  message. 


From 

Lt .  Hunt . 

Check 

At 

Boston 

memo  10 

Date 

1-7-18  Hour:  6  P.m. 

Ho.  29  How  sent:  Runner 

To 

B-l 

major  Parker  of  28th 

Infantry  is  visiting  here 

this 

evening  to  make  "observations.'1 

Reed  7:12  P.M.  Hunt 


U.S.  ARmY  FIELD  message. 


From:  Lt .  Hunt  Check 

At  :  Boston  memo  11 

Date:  1-7-18  Hour:  6  Ho.  27  How  sent:  Runner 

To  :  B-l 

Three  telephones  are  at  our  convenience  here. 
There  should  be  no  delay  in  transmitting _ to  this  point. 
I  will  continue  on  the  alert  until  I  recieve  word  from 
Bear . 

Red  7.12  p.id.  Hunt 


U.  S.  ARmY  FIELD  mESSAGE . 


From:  Lt .  Hunt  Check 

At  :  Boston  Aemo  12 

Date:  1-7-18  Hour:  6.45  How  sent:  Runner 

To  :  B-l 

At  6.15  Company  F  g  9th  entered  YAUX  end  at 
6.25  white  rocket  advance  being  made  on  hill  204  near 
YAUX  being  met  with  some  resistence. 

Red  7.12  P.M.  Hunt. 


7:30  P.m.  -  July  1,  1918.  message  from  General  Lewis 
(3rd  Brigade)  to  2nd  Div. 

"E"  Co.  9th  Inf.  in  position  and  digging  in. 
prisoners  so  far  1  officer  and  25  men.  "H"  Co.  23d 
entered  La  ROCHE  woods  without  resistance.  23d  held  up 
on  left.  2  prisoners  sent  in.  70  more  coming  from 
BOIS-de-la-ROCHE.  BOlS-de-la-ROCHS  held  lightly  with 
probably  one  company  in  ravine  back  of  it.  interrog¬ 
ation  of  prisoners  not  complete  yet.  This  comes  from 
Intelligence  Officer  and  Signal  ij,an,  who  went  tnrough 
barrage  to  get  it.  They  got  a  whiff  of  gas. 


P  •  M  • 


July  1,  1918 
to  3rd  Brigade 


7:30  P.  m.  -  July  1,  1918.  Message 
from  Chief  of  Staff. 

We  have  just  received  a  message  from  Lt .  Gulliver, 
our  Liaison  Oflicer  with  the  39th  Division.  The  Drench 
have  reached  the  east  and  west  path  running  through 
HILL  204.  There  they  are  practically  stopped.  They 
should  be  carefully  looked  after  by  the  right  of  the  9th 
Infantry.  They  have  a  platoon.  You  must  investigate 
that  at  once  and  see  that  there  is  no  gap  there  by  which 
you  could  be  hit  oh  the  right  flank. 


7:52  P.  m.  July  1,  1918.  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to 
2nd  Div . 

Telephone  message  received  from  chief  of  Staff  has 
been  forv/arded  to  23d  Infantry* 


8:33  P.  M.  -  July  1,  1918.  message  from  3rd  Brigade 
Hdqrs.  Gen.  Lewis  to  2nd  Div. 

9th  Infantry  reports  he  has  with  him  now  3  officers 
and  50  men.  Lt .  Wigder  reports  through  him  that  during 
the  advance  only  one  machine  gun  opened  and  that  was  put 
out  of  action.  Attack  a  complete  surprise.  2nd  Bn., 
of  the  9th  Inf.  thinks  battalion  lost  not- more  than  10 
men.  Behavior  of  men  splendid.  Lt .  Bender,  Co,  "E” 
reported  as  one  of  two  wounded  before  action,  hot  ser¬ 
ious.  Heard  from  23rd  Inf.  message  sent  from  Lt .  Flann- 
igan  to  Lt .  Dorey  that  23rd  has  reached  objective^. 

23rd  reports  heavy  firing,  large  calibre,  on  PARIS  road 
from  201  to  TRIANGLE*  I  think  it  desirable  that  artill¬ 
ery  continues  playing  on  back  areas  during  night.  The 
only  program  I  know  is  ore  commencing  at  11  O'clock 
tonight.  I  don*t  think  they  should  stop  now.  One  otnei 
thing,  9th  Infantry  reports  that  his  observers  say  that 
apparently  the  French  have  taken  HILL  204.  However, 
acting  on  the  information  sent  here  from  the  uhie  o 
Staff,  he  is  securing  liaison  through  platoon  next  to 
him  up  to  the  left  of  the  main  French  line. 


9:06  P.M.  -  July  1,  1918.  Hdqrs.  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 

3rd  Brigade  repeats  message  from  C.O.  23rd  infantry, 
received  at  9  P.  m.  that  all  objectives  taken.  Our 
casualties  slight.  Consolidation  in  progress. 


9:10  P.  m.  -  July  1,  1918.  message  to  3rd  Brigade,  Gen. 
Lewis,  continuation  of  above  to  2nd  Div. 

Heavy  stuff  Army  Corps  and  Army  is  shelling  the  back 


areas . 


P.  m.  July  1,  1918. 

9:10  p.i4.  -  July  1,  1918.  -  iii.essa.ge  from  3rd  Brigade  - 
Gen.  Lewis  to  2nd  Div# 

Additional  information  from  23rd  Observation 
station  reports  large  number  hostile  avions  hovering 
over  out  position.  This  is  reported  with  a  view  of 
having  them  eliminated.  The  Adjutant,  9th  infantry 
went  out  with  the  attack  and  has  just  returned.  He 
followed  the  entire  advance  line  in  their  objective 
and  finds  them  well  located  and  consolidating  their 
positions.  The  left  platoon  is  in  touch  with  the  right 
platoon  23rd,  but  when  he  left  that  platoon  was  out 
of  touch  with  the  rest  of  the  23rd.  lie  gave  oilers  to 
connect  uo  which  he  thinks  will  be  done  at  once. 


Headquarters,  3rd  Army  Corps. 

9:15  P.M.,  -  July  1,  1918. 

Ho.  22.  From  Staff,  3d  Corps,  to  2nd  Division  U.  S. 

The  3rd  Corps  sends  its  congratulations  to  the 
2nd  Division  U.  S.  on  its  complete  success.  It  begs 
the  Staff  of  the  2nd  Division  convey  them  to  the  3rd 
Brigade  and  its  splendid  troops. 

Telephoned  to  3rd  Brigade,  at  9:35  p.  M. 


10:25  P.  id.  -  July  1,  1918.  message  from  C.  0.  9th 
Infant ry . 

From  Elliott:  All  the  front  is  secure,  many, 
machine  guns  captured.  Humber  not  determined,  pris¬ 
oners  still  coming  in.  Casualties  bigger  than  orig¬ 
inally  thought.  5  officers  and  178  enlisted  men  pris¬ 
oners  brought  through  P.  C.  9th  Infantry  from  9th 
Infantry  only. 


A.  m.  July  2,  1918. 

4:00  A.  m. ,  -  July  2,  1918.  phone  message  from  the 
Third  Brigade  to  2nd  Div, 

The  23rd  Infantry  reports  that  enemy  firing  has 
become  quite  normal  and  the  situation  has  quieted  down. 
The  9th  Infantry  reports  that  the  woods  have  been 
heavily  shelled  with  gas  and  that  some  of  its  men  are 
coming  in.  The  situation  is  not  considered  serious 
as  yet . 


5:35  A.  ii« ,  July  2,  1918.  phone  message  from  Third 
Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 

Major  Elliot  of  3rd  Battalion  23rd  infantry 
reports  that  his.  area  has  been  heavily  shells  w'ith 
gas.  He  needs  ambulances  which  have  already  been  arran 
ged  for.  Arrangements  for  Counter  battery  work  are 
also  under  way. 


A  •  ii  • 


July  2,  1918# 


U.S'.  ARmY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From: 

B-l 

At  : 

P.  C. 

Date  : 

2  July 

18 

Hour:  9:00  A*m.  No.  1  How  sent: 

To  : 

Boston- 

1 

Runner 

1.  Record,  of  evacuation  destroyed  by  shell 
fire  but  Elliott  estimates  killed  and  wounded  up  to 
5:00  A*M»  today  as  160.  This  includes  bombardment  dur¬ 
ing  the  night. 

2.  Troops  occupy  essentially  the  positions  shown 
in  my  sketch- order  for  attack. 

3.  Request  that  Whitley’s  Bn  of  the  9th  inf 
be  ordered  to  relieve  Elliott  as  soon  as  possible 
after  dark  tonight  and  that  Whitley  select  some  other 
point  than  Bourbelin  for  his  p.C.  Bourbelin  will  always 
be  under  heavy  fire.  Request  Elliott  be  sent  back  to 
reserve  position  for  complete  rest.  He  is  in  very  bad 
condition  from  cold  and  overwork  and  his  battalion  is 
sadly  in  need  of  rest  and  reorganization. 

4.  Request  you  advise  me  by  phone  that  "plan 
will  be  followed"  which  will  indicate  that  relief  is 

to  take  place  and  that  orders  be  given  at  once  to  start 
arrangements  which  will  be  difficult  to  make. 


9:45  A.m. ,  July  2,  1918,  Telephone  message  from  Third 
Brigade  Headquarters ,  General  Lewis  to  2nd  Div . 

At  3:34  Germans  made  counter-attack.  A  barrage 
signal  was  given  by  aeroplane  as  predicted.  The  attack 
was  broken  up  early  and  about  200  prisoners  taken. 


p,  ;iu  July  2,  1918. 

12:15  P.  m.  -  July  2,  1918.  Telephone  message  from 
Chief  of  Staff  to  3rd  Brigo.de. 

By  direction  of  the  division  commander ,  all  German 
prisoners,  without  exception,  including  those  with 
the  front  line  companies,  will  be  sent  to  division 
headquarters  immediately . 


4:56  P.m.  -  July  2,  1918.  Phone  message  from  3rd 
Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 

All  c aim . 


5:00  P.  jm. ,  July  2,  1918  -  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to 
2nd  Div, 

2  detachments  of  6  officers  and  250  men,  making 
a  total  of  12  officers  and  500  men  will  be  sent  from 
this  Brigade. 


P.  M.  July  2,  1918  , 

7:30  P  *M «  -  July  2,  1918  -  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to 
2nd  Div* 

Laying  it  down  very  heavy  on  new  front  line  of  the 
23rd  in  the  BOIS-DE-LA-ROCHE »  Request  counter  battery 
work.  Artillery  notified. 


9:45  P  •Jiu. «  -  July  2,  1918  ♦  message  from  I.  0.,  3rd  Brig¬ 
ade  to  2nd  Div. 

Conflicting  reports  concerning  number  of  prisoners: 

9th  Infantry  has  reported  -  8  officers  397  men. 

23rd  "  "  »  poo  men,  of  whom  several  were 

officers,  I.  0.,  himself,  saw  6  officers  and  knows  def¬ 
initely  of  4  others. 

(Report  of  9th  Inf,  found  to  be  inaccurate.) 


9:47  P,  m.  -  July  2,  1918,  Message  from  3rd  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div, 

Casualties  of  the  5th  M.  G,  Bn,  -  2  men  killed, 

3  men  wounded,  1  missing. 


10:40  p.  m.  -  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div, 

One  prisoner  has  just  been  received  at  3rd  Brigade 
Headquarters  from  the  23rd  Infantry  and  is  now  being 
forwarded  to  Division  Headquarters. 

The  shelling  on  the  23rd  Infantry  line  is  fairly 
heavy  at  the  present  time, 

G-2 


11:25  P,  m,  -  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 

Very  heavy  bombardment  on  entire  front  of  23rd 
Infantry,  especially  on  new  line  in  the  BOIS-de-la-RQCHE . 
Further  report  states  that  1st  and  2nd  Bns .  23rd  Inf. 
under  gas  bombardment  at  present.  Counter  barrage  requested 
ed.  Gas  used  is  mustard  gas. 

Artillery  notified  and  putting  down  a  barrage  in 
front  of  the  23rd  Inf. 


A.  M.  duly  3,  1918, 

12;05  A.  m.  -  July  3,  1918.  -  message  from  3rd  Brigade 
to  2tid  Div, 

All  kinds  of  curious  rockets  going  up  at  VAUX,  that 
nobody  can  explain.  There  is  nothing  definite  but  we 
think  a  fight  is  going  on  there. 

Artillery  requested  to  put  down  a  barrage. 


A.  m.  July  3,  1918. 

12:50  A.m.  -  July  3,  1918  -  Message  from  3rd  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div. 

States  that  the  120  Germans  reported  out  there  and 
who  refused  to  surrender  during  the  day  have  increased 
to  about  300  and  are  digging  in.  Their  location,  by 
co-ordinates,  is:  80.10  -  59.15  on  the  1/10,000  or  the 
1/5,000  maps.  This  point  is  approximately  300  yards 
northeast  of  the  original  objective  (VAUX)  * 

Arty  requested  to  get  busy  with  them. 


1:28  A.M.  ,  July  3,  1913,  message  from  Third  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div, 

A  few  gas  shells  dropped  on  AULN0IS  BONTEmPS « 


1:30  A«k.  -  July  3,  1918  -  Telephone  message  from  3rd 
Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 

Report  just  received  that  the  enemy  are  dropping 
a  few  Yperite  shells  on  LBS  AULNOIS  BONTEmPS  (9th  Inf . 
Ildqrs)  ,  They  do  not  know  what  it  may  mean.  Some  shells 
have  also  been  thrown  into  DOmPTIN  (3rd  Brig,  Hdqrs.), 
not  known  yet  whether  they  are  gas  shells . 


2:30  A.m.,  July  3,  1918.  message  from  Third  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div. 

Report  received  from  Second  Battalion,  9th  Inf¬ 
antry,  everything  o,k.  Counter  attack  broken  by  artill¬ 
ery  fire,  same  doing  excellent  work.  Enemy  artillery 
active  on  mONNEAU  Ravine  and  Bo is  de  ROCHE.  This  P.  C. 
heavily  shelled  by  high  explosive  and  gas. 


5:35  A.m.,  July  3,  1918.  message  from  Third  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div. 

Everything  o.k,  except  a  few  heavies  on  9th  inf¬ 
antry  front;  otherwise  front  is  quiet  at  this  time.  This 
place  was  shelled  intermittently  during  the  night. 


U.S.  ARmY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  B-l 
At  :  P ,  C  . 

Date:  3  July  18  Hour:  9:15  A.m.  No.  1  How  sent: 

To  :  Boston-1  Runner 

I  am  in  receipt  of  a  telephone  message  inviting 
me  to  dinner  at  Corps  Hq .  at  7  P.m.  today, 

I  doubt  the  wisdom  of  absenting  myself  but  will 
do  so  if  you  consider  it  safe.  Please  advise  me. 

malone 
Colonel , 

All  of  M  Co  is  out  except  m  Co  which  was  not  relieved. 
Report  follows. 


A  •  m » 


July  3,  1918. 


U.S.  ARiiitY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From : 

B-l 

At  : 

P.C  . 

Date : 

3  July  18 

To  : 

Boston-1 

1 -  Exc  ell 

Hour:  11:05  A.m.  Ho.  11 


How . sent  : 
nun ne r 


night.  Ho  casualties  thus  far  reported . Masks  were 
worn  most  all  night. 

2-  I,  K  &  L  Company  and  one  platoon  of  m  Co . 
relieved.  *uajor  Elliott,  Capt.  Green  and  most  of  the 
composite  Company  got  away  for  Paris.  3  plats  m  Co 

still  in  trenches.  . 

3-  I  Company  dug  up  two  additional  Boche  m.G  ^ 

yesterday  and  brought  them  out  last  nighty 

2  additional  prisoners  sent  in  to  Division  last 
nieht .  iaior  Elliott  reports  that  that  the  woods  axe 
clear .  Dillon  andRegtl.  gar  officer  uade  inspect xon 
today  and,  are  visiting  some  of  the  patients  m  hospit¬ 
als  to  determine  exactly  the  cause  of  tne  casualties. 

I  found  the  men  in  pretty  good  condition.  jur 
great  need  is  an  assignment  of  officers  to  recover 
proper  control  oi  the  platoons. 

Relief  of  3rd  Bn  tonight. 

Hal one 
Colonel . 


11:45  a.ia.  -  July  3,  1918.  Report  from  3rd  Brigade  to 
2nd  Division. 

Everything  quiet.  Nothing  to  report. 


P .  m ' 


July  5,  1918 


12:30  P.m.,  July  3,  1918.  (To  3rd  Brigade). 

Telephone  message  from  C.O.  2nd  Bn.  9th  inf.  Through 
9th  Infantry. 

The  Boche  still  holding  the  north  slope  of  HILL  204. 
The  French  are  going  to  get  that  Hill  at  all-  hazards. 

They  have  been  ordered  to  take  it  at  all  hazards,  \.i  * 
intense  artillery  preparation  which  is  all  fixed  up. 

We  are  going  to  put  17  batteries  on. 

The  artillery  barrage  behind  the  advance  position 
of  the  Boche  was  in  the  right  place  but  was  not  very 
intensive.  When  it  was  down,  a  sergeant  and  30  men  wen, 
out  to  tell  the  Germans  to  come  in  and  surrender,  or  t 
barrage  would  be  pulled  forward  on  top  of  them.  This 
party  worked  up  to  perhaps  50  or  bO  yards  from  tne  Boche. 
They  found  the  Boche  at  work  digging  m  and  consolidat 
■in  ‘  and  thpv  brought  ut)  a  machine  gun  and  placed  it  m 
politfon.  The  Eoche  opened  fire  on  the  sergeant  who  was 
in  command  of  the  party  and  forced  him  to  withdraw 
before  he  could  open  a  parley.  The  barrage  was  *nen 
carried  on,  but  its  effectiveness  could  not  be  determined 
as  the  Boche  were  partially  dug  in.  Tney  had  treneneo 
about  waist  deep  and  were  all  below  ground,  so  we^cou 
n’t  tell  what  effectiveness  there  was  to  tne  operation. 
The  barrage  was  not  a  heavy  one  as  it  was  °ri|inaxly 

ffLi  nil  this  outiit  needed  was  a  little  moic 

pi°oddinS  tfget  thektrJome  over.  It  appears  now  that 
pi  b  '  (Cont’d  next  page). 


P  •  M  • 


July  3,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

they  are  recovering  their  spirit  for  they  were  very 
active  late  last  night,  sniping  and  firing  their  machine 
guns  and  also,  at  midnight,  s.s  previously  reported,  they 
formed  for  attack  in  front  of  "E"  Company’s  right  hut 
were  discovered  and  the  formation  broken  up  by  our  bar¬ 
rage  and  machine  guns  before  they  could  commence  the 
advance.  We  think  he  must  have  heavy  losses.  The  art¬ 
illery  barrage  was  right  on  them  when  they  formed  up. 

Can  you  make  clear  the  situation  to  the  division. 

In  spite  of  the  claims  cf-the  French  that  they  reached 
their  objecti\Te,  the  Boche  are  on  the  north  slope  of 
HILL  204.  They  have  machine  guns  placed  and  are  enfil¬ 
ading  "E"  Company’s  line.  They  can  make  our  position 
nearly  untenable .  We  certainly  wish  the  French  would 
finish  up  their  end  of  the  job. 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  Lt  .  Hunt  Check 

At  :  Boston  memo  A 

Date:  o  July  18  Hour:  12.00  Ho.  55  How  sent:  Runner 

To  :  b-1 

Boston  1  advises  that  4  platoons  from  9th  Inf¬ 
antry  have  been  supporting  23rd  infantry  in  our  front 
lines.  Two  were  asked  for  by  major  Elliott  and  two 
came  forward  carrying  materials. 

Rec'd  2:40  pan.  Hunt 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE • 

From;  Lt .  Hunt  Check 

At  :  Boston  Memo  B 

Date:  3  July  18  Hour;  12.00  Ho.  55  How  sent:  Runner 

To  :  B-1 

Boston  1  has  not  yet  received  a  satisfactory 
explanation  of  the  neglect  of  the  9th  infantry  to  relieve 
M  co  last  night  from  Harp  R-l  or  anybody  informed  at 
9th  Inf.  Hdqrs.  A  full  report  has  been  asked  for, 

Rec’d  2;40  pan.  Hunt 


u.  s.  army  field  message 

From;  Lt .  Hunt  Check 

At  :  Boston  Memo  C 

Date:  3  July  18  Hour:  12.00  Ho.  54  How  sent.  Runntr.i 

To  :  B-1 

Boston  1  and  Boston  7  are  leaving  for  Corps 
Hdqrs.  to  attend  a  conference. 

Rec’d  2:40  pan. 


Hunt 


* 


'  "  ■  ■  '  & 


P.  M. 


July  3,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE, 


From:  Hdq.  3rd  Inf.  Brigade 

At  :  Boston  G-3 

Date:  July  3  Hour:  5  p.m. 

To  :  C.  G.  2nd  Div. 

The  following  extract  from  memorandum.  Adjt,  3rd 
Bn.  to  his  chief,  10:30  a.m,  ,  July  3: 


"Can  you  make  situation  clear  to  Division  that 
in  spite  of  claims  of  the  French  that  they  reached  their 
objective,  the  Boche  are  on  the  north  slope  of  Hill 
204.  They  have  machine  guns  placed  and  enfilading  E 
Company  lines.  They  can  make  our  position  nearly  unten¬ 
able.  We  certainly  wish  the  French  would  finish  up  their 
end  of  the  job.” 


Lewis 
Br  Cdr. 


9:45  P.M.  -  July  3,  1918.  -  Message  from  3rd  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div. 

Hothing  to  report. 


A.  M.  July  4,  1918. 

12:06  A.M.  -  July  4,  1918.  Phone  message  from  3rd  Brig¬ 
ade  to  2nd  Div. 

Gas  on  extreme  left  of  9th  Infantry  lines.  Kind 
unknown. 


5:45  A.M,,  July  4,  1918  -  Phone  message  from  3rd  Brig¬ 
ade  to  2nd  Div. 

Everything  calm,  nothing  to  report. 


P,  M.  July  4,  1918. 

3:25  P.  M.  -  July  4,  1918  -  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  to 
2nd  Div. 

Everything  quiet. 


9:45  P.  M.  -  July  4,  1918  -  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  to 
2nd  Div. 

Everything  quiet,  nothing  to  report. 


to  Cv2 


A,  M, 


July  5,  1918, 


6:20  A.M. 


July  5,  1918,  3rd  Brigade  report  to  2nd  Div. 


Had  a  very  quiet  evening. 


P,  M.  July  5th,  1918, 

: 15  P.  M.  -  July  5,  1918  -  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  to 
nd  Div, 

There  is  a  plane  with  French  markings  firing  on  23rd 
Infantry’s  front  line.  It  has  two  red  stars  on  each  side 
of  the  motor. 

G-2 


Sheet  Ho.  4. 

4:00  P.M.  -  July  5,  1918  -  Message  from-  Third  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div. 

Everything  quiet. 


4:45  P,  M.  -  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div.  (July 
5,  1918.) 

Everything  quiet.  Nothing  to  report. 


8:35  P,  M.  -  July  5,  1918,  Message  from  Third  Brigade 
Hdqrs.  to  2nd  Div. 

Second  Battalion  9th  Infantry  reports  no  heavy  art¬ 
illery  fire  on  VAUX.  If  anything,  activity  of  enemy 
artillerj/-  a  little  Below  normal. 


9:00  P.  M.  -  July  5,  1918  -  Message  from  General  Lewis 
to  2nd  Div. 

Enemy  firing  heavily  on  HILL  204.  Normal  regis¬ 
tration  up  and  down  the  line  of  9th  Infantry. 


9:50  P.  M.  -  July  5,  1918  -  Message  from  9th  Infantry. 

6:00  -  8:00  P.i,.  150  -  77Ts  and  105’ s  on  VAUX. 

Believes  that  the  smoke  of  our  artillery  makes  so 
much  smoke  that  ohservaticn  is  difficult.  Our  observer 
states  that  4  to  5  shells  a  minute  on  our  line  to  left 
of  railroad  Bridge.  Heavy  fire  on  Kill  204  By  enemy 
(reported  at  8:30  P.  M, ) 

Also  about-  20  -  77’ s  along  eastern  edge  of  BOiS 
DE  LA  MAPETTE. 


P.  M 


July  5,  19 IB 


9:55  P.  M.  -  July  5, 

Short  "bursts  of 
DS3  ROCHETS  and  HILL 
At  7:00  P.  M.  a 
ly  around  VAUa. 


1918  -  Message  from  9th  Infantry. 

machine  gun  fire  on  VAUX  from  B0I3 
204  at  9:50  P.  M. 

box  barrage  was  registered  square- 


10:  09  P.  M.  -  July  5,  1918.  -  Report  from  General  Lewis 
to  2nd  Div. 


Report  from.  23rd  Infantry  just  received  -  Every¬ 
thing  quiet  along  their  front.  There  was  some  tiring  on 
the  LO 1 3 - a e- BELLE AU . 


10:40  P.  M.  July  5,  1918.  -  Message  from  3rd  Brig.  Hq*  , 
(Generali  Lewis)  to  2nd  Div. 

Message  from  23rd  Infantry  states  that  there  is  no 
firing  on  their  front  but  they  hear  firing  to  the  Lortr 
west,  apparently  beyond  the  Division  sector. 


A. 


xJl . 


July  6,  1918. 


12:20  A.  IP.  -  July  6 ,  1918.  -  Message  from  9th  Inf.  Regt 


10:58  P.M. 
11:15  P.M. 
11:15  P.M. 
11:45  P.M. 


VJhite  rocket  LOU 

ti  Si  <* 


ROCKETTS 

ii 


Ligh-t  shelling  of  rear  area. 

12:00  o’clock  25  gas  -  20  H.E. 
shells  on  13013  DS  LA  MARBTTE. 

One  white  flare  HILL  204. 
w  ii  "  L0I3  ROCHET  I  ib 

Things  seen  quiet  -  very  little  machine  gun  or 
rifle  firing."  Sgt.  Cook  and  Corp.  Busick  have 
reported. 


12:10  A.M, 
12:10  A.M. 


3:55  A.M.  -  July  6,  1918. 
to  2nd  Div. 


r  P  o  o  o  g 

.  a  >_/  v  C  - 


ge 


•on 


3rd  Brigade 


Everything  quiet, 
of  23rd  Infantry  far  to 
soon  died  down. 


About  2:30  firing  heard  in  front 
right,  probably  barrage,  but 


P.  11.  July  6,  1918. 


2:45  P.M.,  July  £,  1912  -  Message  received  from  3rd  Brig- 
ade,  -  Received  from  Infantry-  Given  to  9th  Inf.  b/  Irencn 
Major.  Rec’d  3:45 


2:45 
ives  have 
northeast 
going  on. 

taken. 


p .  M .  still  f i gh t ing 
been  reached  except 
corner  of  the  woods 
12  prisoners  is  rep 


on  HILL  204.  All  object- 
a  small  part  of  the 
'here  fighting  is  still 
orted  to  have  been 


■  - 

•  .  . 


* 

. 


' 


. 


. 


■ 


P  «  M . 


July  6 ,  1918 . 


4:50  P.  m.  -  July  6,  1918.  message  from  3rd  Brig.  Hq . 
to  2nd  Div. 

Message  from  I.  0.  23rd  Inf,,  states  that  enemy 
aeroplane  flew  over  the  whole  length  of  line  coming 
from  north  Between  Paris  Road  and  COUPRU >  going  in  dir¬ 
ection  of  Vaux-Ciiat  eau  Thierry,  plying  very  low,  prob¬ 
ably  200  or  '300  meters  high  -  evidently  photographing. 
Was  not  hit,  although  anti-aircraft  guns  were  after  it. 


4:55  P.  M.  -  July  6,  1918.  -  message  from  3rd  Brigade 
Hq .  to  2nd  Div. 

Shortly  after  one  today,  there  was  registration, 
apparently  for  a  defensive  barrage,  west  of  Bois-de-la 
Roche  and  on  down  to  the  Bo is-de-la-marett e . 


6:60  P.jii*  -  July  6,  1913  -  mess ag e  from  3rd  Brigade  to 
2nd  Div. 

The  French  have  reached  their  objective  except 
in  northeast  corner  of  woods.  Fierce  fighting  in  right 
center  and  center  and  in  front  of  the  little  section  of 
woods  which  they  failed  to  take.  At  5:30  P.  m.  heavy 
fighting  still  going  on.  Regiment  opposing  the  French 
the  401st  and  403rd. 

G-2 


10:50  P.m.  -  July  6,  1918.  message  from  3rd  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div, 

All  quiet  on  the  front  of  the  23d  infantry.  Up 
until  10:30  very  heavy  shelling  on  the  right  of  the  9th 
Infantry,  which  is  very  quiet  at  this  time. 


A.  id.  July  7,  1918. 

12:35  A.m.  -  July  7,  1918.  phone  message  from  3rd  Brig¬ 
ade  to  2nd  Div. 

nothing  special  to  report.  They  are  dropping  a 
few  shells  on  these  headquarters  occasionally.  There  is 
tie  usual  shelling  of  the  front  line  positions.  Nothing 
special  to  report. 


12:38  A.m.  -  July  7,  1918.  phone  message  from  General 
Lewis  to  2nd  Div. 

As  far  as  shelling  there  is  nothing  special  happen¬ 
ing  on  our  front  line  positions.  We  have  had  no  report 
from  VAUX  in  over  two  hours,  which  seems  to  indicate 
that  everything  there  is  normal. 


' 


A  •  xu.  • 


July  7 ,  1918 . 


11:55  A.M.  -  July  7,  1918.  Message  from  Adit,  3rd  Brig¬ 
ade  to  2nd  Div. 

There  was  some  gas  thrown  in  north  of  xvlONNEAUX  early 
this  morning.  No  casualties  -  gas  officer  on  the  job  - 
cleared  up  -  gas  unknown. 


P*  xu  •  July  7,  1518 . 

4:15  P.M.  -  July  7,  1918.  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to 
2nd  Div. 

Very  heavy  fire  has  been  put  down  on  HILL  2,04  and 
the  lines  just  to  the  east.  Cannot  be  sure  from  the 
reports  available  at  present  whether  or  not  there  is  barr¬ 
age,  fire.  One  of  the  9  th  Infantry  0  .P's .  saw  a  Frenchman 
marching  a  prisoner  to  the  rear.  Enemy  signal  believed 
to  be  "I  am  here"  observed  from  a  point  east  of  HILL  204. 
The  Intelligence  Officer  of  the  9th  Infantry  is  investig¬ 
ating  as  rapidly  as  possible. 


9:30  P,m.  July  7,  1918,  Message  from  9th  infantry, 

Lieut  .  xuason  in  observation  this  afternoon  saw  two 
French  soldiers  driving  in  what  seemed  to  be  4  prisoners 
about  4:15  P.M.  on  the  southern  slope  of  HILL  204,  He 
questioned  the  French  Liaison  officer  who  told  him  that 
they  took  prisoners.  Considerable  artillery  activity  on 
both  sides. 


5;20  A.M. 


I.  0 


A.  xxL. 

July  8th  1918.  message  from 
,  9th  Infantry  reports  heavy 


July  8 ,  1918  . 

9th  infantry, 
shelling  of  VAUX* 


5:45  A. xu.  July  8th.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 
All  quiet. 


P.  xxx.  July  8  ,  1918  . 

5:10  p.  xu.  -  July  8,  1918.  message  from  3rd  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div, 

Nothing  to  report . 


U.  S ,  ARmY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  B-l 

At  :  p.c. 

Date:  8  July  18  Hour:  9:05  P.m.  No.  2 
To  :  Boston-1 


(Cont’d  next  page.) 


How  sent : 
Buzzerphone 


.P  .  M  • 


July  3 ,  1918 , 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

All  arrangements  appear  to  have  "been  satisfactorily 

made . 

It  will  be  about  3  a.m.  before  the  operation  can 
bee  ompleted . 

B-l . 


A.  JUL.  July  9,  1918  , 

NIGH?  REPORT  JULY  8-9 . 

G-3 

1:10  A.m.  -  July  9,  1918.  message  from  3rd  brigade  to 
2nd  Div. 

23rd  reports  everything  going  nicely.  3rd  Bn.  9th 
Inf.  relieved  from  front  line  at  12:35  A.m. 


Note:  Hdqrs.  3rd  Brigade. 

2:05  A. id.  -  July  9,  1918. 

1st  Bn.,  9th  relieved  at  1:30. 


Note:  Ildqrs.  3rd  Brigade. 

2:36. A.M.  -  July  9,  1918. 

23rd  Inf.  reports  relief  all  clear  at  2,00  A.M. 


P  '  ,  iCt  . 


July  9 ,  1918 . 


U. 


r» 

u  * 


ARmY  FIELD 


MESSAGE . 


From:  B-l 
At  :  P.C. 

Date:  9  July  18  Hour:  11:05  P.m.  No.  7  How  sent: 

To  :  Boston-1  maj .  Hall 

1-  1st  &  3rd  Bns  &  m  G  Co.  23rd  Inf  went  to 
points  Indicated  in  letter  to  C  of  Staff  -  5  July 

1st  Bn,  -  Bois  des  Essertis  -  Paris  Road, 

3rd  Bn.  -  left  of  1st  Bn,  to  Chambardy. 
m.  0 .  Co  (?)  there  but  dispositions  not  report¬ 
ed- 

2-  2nd  Bn.  1  Sec  Stokes  mortars  Bois  Bezu 

1  Sec  1  Pdr  Guns 

le  Guery  will  march  tonight  to  vicinity  of  Chamoust. 

mal o  ne 
Colonel , 


A «  +/i  * 


July  10,  1018 


13 .  S. 


ARjiiY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From: 

B-l 

At  : 

p.c. 

A »  n<i  *  Do.  10 

Dat  e  : 

10  July  18  Hour:  12:40 

To  : 

Bo  ston-1 

Deport  arrival  of  myself 

and  2nd  Bn. 

23rd  Inf  at  Ste.  Aulde 

3rd 

Communication  by  runner  with  let  and  3rd  Bn. 


How  sent 
motorcycle 


Bn 


malone 

Colonel . 


p.  jii.  July  10,  1918. 

U.3.  A.RmY  FIELD  mESSAGE. 

From:  B-l 

At  :  Ste.  Aulde 

Date:  10  July  18  Hour:  9:50  P.ai.  Ho.  9 

To  :  Boston-1 

1st  and  3rd  Bns  will  be  in  position  ( _ ) 

tonight . 

I  will  be  at  Ste.  Aulde 
Elliotts  Hq.  80  Mon'treuil 

•Wad dill  Hq.  Ho  6  "  near  top  of  hill 

in  the  eastern  end  of  town. 

The  above  for  tonight  unless  otherwise  advised. 

2d  Bn  here  in  Ste.  Aulde. 


malone 

Colonel 


A.  u.  July  16,  1918. 

4:10  A.M.  July  16,  1910.  message  from  9th  infantry  to 
3rd  Brig. 

Deports  outfit  on  its  way. 


•  Hi 


July  17,  1918 


U  .  S  .  ARmY  FI  ELD 


eg  ('■  a  r* 

:j>  ;  u-r*  .J 


From: 

c . 

G.  3rd  3 

rig . 

At  : 

E» 

Route  to  P.C. 

Date : 

17 

July  18 

Hour : 

To  : 

C. 

0.  23rd 

Inf . 

1  . 

This  Di 

vision 

F.  0, 

15, 

2nd  Div. 

17  th 

2.  The  2 3rd  inf. 
and  B  Co.  5th  m.  G.  Bn . 
sector.  Foundries  later 

3.  Liaison.  The 
maintaining  liaison  with 
will  detail  one  company 


10:45  A.m.  Ho.  1  How  sent 

personally 
del . 

attacks  in  accordance  with 
July, 

,  plus  1-1/2  bns.  Heavy  tanks 
on  the  right  half  of  trie  southern 

*C .  0.  23rd  inf  is  charged  with 
French  Div,  on  the  right  and 
and  1  m  G  Plat,  for  this  purpose. 


(Cont ’ d  next  p eg e  . ) 


July  17 ,  1918 . 


A  ♦  M . 

(Cont'd  from  last  page.) 

p.C,  Rcgt  .  in  vicinity  piv.  I.C. 
Messenger  to  be  detailed  from  piv.  P.7 


P  VT 

P  IELD  *  MESSAGE 


Ely 
Brig.  Gen. 
HE 

July  17,  1918. 


Prom : 
At : 

Date  : 
no  : 


Waterloo  5  . 
P.C.  9th  inf. 


17/7/18 


Hour;  10:13  P*M.  No.  1  Sent  by  runner. 

Vvaterloo  7  . 

All  orders  delivered  to  puck:  1.  Cannot  return  because 
of  mud,  darkness  and  traffic,  P.C.  Bird  is  suitable  lor  our 
next  P.C.  I  will  await  you  there.  Bird  1  ha.s  not  arrived  at 

his  p.C  .  yet  but  I  will  deliver  all  orders  to  him  when  he 

comes.  BEAUPEPAIPE  Pne ,  probably  next  P.C.  of  puck  1. 

(Signed)  vfaterloo  5. 

No  time  in.dic3.ted,  July  17,  1918. 

7/17/18  . 

From:  C.O.  9th  Inf. 

At :  P.C .  puck 

To :  Waterloo  1. 

1.  pe gi rent  practically  complete.  11. G.  Co.,  will  assist 
in  attack.  is  "H"  hour  4  ;0  0  A.ii.  correct? 

11:10  P*k.  t, s,  Upton, 

Col .  9th  infantry  . 


A .  M . 

FIELD  MESSAGE • 


July  18 ,  1918  . 


Prom: 

5-1 

At : 

P.C.  near  CAPBEFOUR 

pate  : 

18  July  Hour:  1:35 

To  : 

C o rnd  *  g  .  Gen  *  1 .  2nd 

All  i:y  battalions  a: 

roads 

are  blocked  with  traf: 
M. G’s.  have  not  art 

the  roads , 

S.A.A.  has  been  dis' 
Hone  that  all  will 

From: 

Upton 

At : 

*D  C 

pate  : 

18  July  Hour:  5:4 

To  : 

Gen .  ply . 

(Sgd)  '{alone 

(Col.  23d  inf.) 


Everything  wenx  on  uue  ^  ™ 

Tanks  la.te-did  not  wait  for  them.^  Bouton  xillet.  ,  -L~  " 

ers  in  first  batch.  23rd  has  much  mo.-e . 

(Sgd)  Upton, 


Col .  9th  inf  . 


6:00  a.L.  -  July  18,  1918.  Message  from  Major  Hall,  ord 
Brigade  to  2nd  Div . 

just  rot  word  from  the  artillery  that  tne  infantry 
had  gone  o  a  s  t  ^  BEAU  PEP  A I  PE  PABIu-  He  got  it  from  Major  Bailey 


\ 


I 


A 


July  18 ,  1918  . 


Hq.  23d  inf.  P.C.  West  of  Chavingy 
6:11  A. 18  July  ’18. 

To  C .  G,  3d  Brigade  &  C .  G*  2nd  Div. 

(Transmit) 

Attack  "began  as  scheduled.  2nd  Bn.  advanced  as 
ordered.  I  followed  with  troops  of  1st  Bn.  which  is  now 
"behind  the  2nd  "bn. 

Information  just  received  from  French  on  my  right 
that  friendly  troops  are  in  VAUX  CASTILE.  I  have  advised 
my  artillery  liaison  officer  and  expect  artillery  to 
advance.  I  will  advance  my  P.C.  to  BE AUREP  A I  "RE  at  about 

6  :^o  a  .id . 

Tanks  go  forward  about  same  time,  many  prisoners 
coming  in.  -  casualties  appear  to  be  slight. 

(Sgd)  malone 

(Col.  -23rd  inf.) 


6:25  A.  m.  -  July  18,  message  from  major  Hall,  3rd 
Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 

major  Waller,  6th  M.  G.  Bn,  ordered  to  proceed  by 
marching  and'  report  to  Colonel  Feland  at  AmELIE  cross 
roads , 


Hq.  23rd  Inf .  P.C. west  of  CHAmIGNY. 

6:35  A. m.  13  July  ’13 


To:  C.  G.  3rd  Brig,  and  2nd  Div. 

(Transmit) 

Ambulance  service  not  functioning*  my  P.C.  is  west 
of  Chamigny  where  wounded  are  accumulating. 

■Recommend  that  additional  ammunition  be  forwarder 

to  BEAURE 
ment .  We 
Following 
218,  220. 

Note 


PAIRS  by  trucks.  -  No  combat  train  with 


regi  - 


.it  BEAUREPAIRE 


C-rey  159  , 


have  captured  some  field  pieces 
shoulder  straps  noted:  Red  521 

No.  14  (Arty)  „  x 

(signed)  malone  (Col.  Corel  ini  .) 

;  map  here  with  taken  from  Bosche  Officer. 

^alone  . 


6:35  A. m.  -  July  IS,  message  from  major  Hall  to  2nd  Div 

Wanted  to  know  if  some  of  the  machine  gun  men. 
could  be  used  for  carrying  parties.  Given  the  ai  1 1  rel¬ 
ative  . 


i?  u. 


ELD 


3  SAG] 


At 

Date 

To 


P  .C  . 

18  July  -  Hour  6:50  A.ju. 
Gen,  Ely* 


No.  3  -  Sent  by  runner. 


Am  moving  P.C.  at  7:00  A.m.  to  BEAUREPAIRE  FARm. 


marines  held  up  at  VERTE  FEUILLE  farm.  Our  line  way 
ahead.  Will  try  to  rectify.  Will  be  with  malone. 
Have  not  seen  Lieut.  Reynolds  -  your  message  5: 3D  A.i 

rec-d  6:50  A.u.  UPT0N 

(Col.  9th  inf .) 


• 

' 


A.  M » 


July  13  »  1918 . 


Note:  Hdqrs .  3rd  Brigade 
7:15  A.M.  -  July  18,  1918. 

Combat  train  23rd  infantry  ordered  to  proceed  to 
VERT'S  FEUILLE  FARm  via  the  Route  Nationals.  Orderlies 
to  be  used  as  scouts  to  ascertain  condition  oi  woods 
before  moving  to  front.  Combat  train  commander  to  ask 
guard  of  marines  if  necessary.  Scouts  to  report  to  2ord 
infantry  east  of  BEAUREPAIRE  FARm ,  location  of  combat 
train , 


Sheet  No .  3 

7:30  A«M.  -  July  18,  1918.  -  message  from  3rd  Brigade- 
Adjutant  to  2nd  Div, 

At  7:30  A.M.  ,  we  moved  P.  C.  to  M0NTC-0BERT  CROSS  ROAD. 


July  18,  1918.  -  8:30  A.  M. 

Commanding  General,  3rd  Brigade. 

Malone  and  I  now  at  BEAUREPAIRE  FARM..  Situation 
not  progressing  due  to  our  artillery  being  unable  to 
support  attack  firing  behind  over  men.  Can  aeroplanes 
help  in  regulating  fire.  We  have  only  distant  liaison 
by  runner.  Am  moving  my  wireless  to  my  new  P*C«^  Our 
artillery  now  falling  around  us  here.  I  asked  Div.  for 
battalion  of  marines  to  come  here. 

UPTON. 

Malone  concurs  in  above,  also  in  opinion  that  our 
men  ought  now  to  be  relieved  by  a  French  division  coming 
through.  They  are  out  of  food,  water,  and  are  short 
machine  guns  and  ammunition  for  same  and  are 

(Message  incomplete.)  UPTON. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  mESSAGI 

5. 

Prom: 

Adj  t .  3rd  Brig . 

At  : 

P.C  . 

Date : 

18  July  18  Hour:  8:30  A.m. 

No  ,  4 

How  sent: 

To  : 

Custer  3  (  2nd  Div  .) 

Runner 

many  prisoners.  Marines  held 

up  at 

Verte  Feuille 

Tanks 

coming  to  assistance. 

Malone  captured  field  pieces  at  Beaurepaire. 
Identifications  shoulder  straps:  Red  521,  Grey  lo^, 
218,  220.  No  14  Arty.  Map  taken  from  Boche  officer. 


Hall 
Maj  . 


From  ,aalone  to  3rd  Brigade,  2nd  Division  -  9:50  A.  M. 
July  18  . 

Our  artillery  advances.  We  will  advance  as  soon  as 

j t  comes  up  if  ammunition  lasts. 

(Cont’d  next  page.) 


A.  -i. 


July  18 ,  1918 , 


(Cont’d  from  last  page,) 

You  shove  that  ammunit ion  to  those  people  with  all 
possible  speed;  shove  them  9  trucks  right  away  and  if 
necessary  hold  then  there  to  see  how  she  goes. 

Send  word  that  all  the  machine  guns  are  being  shoved 
up  under  command  of  Major  Lewis,  major  Lewis  has  got 
4,000  rounds  per  gun  with  him. 

Get  that  ammunition  to  those  people  with  all  poss¬ 
ible  speed  and  get  the  artillery  together  in  liaison 
with  our  infantry  and  pass  the  town  of  VIERZY  and  the 
trenches . 

Be  sure  that  they  get  it.  It  is  too  important. 

We  are  going  to  change  and  come  cut  there  in  a  little 
while.  Notify  the  troops  we  arecoming. 

Headquarters  is  coming  to  the  VERTE  EEUILLE  FARm 

in  a  little  while. 

You  might  just  as  well  stay there .  Get  word  to  the 
artillery  some  way  or  other. 


From:  Col.  Upton  --  At:  BEAUREPAIRS  FARm. 

Bate:  July  18,  1918.  Hour:  10  A.  m. 


To  :  Gen  Ely. 

Following  message  received: 

Col.  Upton:  Final  objective  of  9th  Inf.  reached 
at  9:15  A.ivi.  by  a  mixed  platoon  of  H,  A,  L,  X  &  E  Cos. 
Will  start  to  dig  in  immediat ely .  Losses  suite  heavy. 

R,  E.  Johnson,  2nd  Lt .  9th  ini. 
Heed  ambulances  sent  direct  to  farm.  Also  need 
drinking  water  badly  and  rations. 

UPTON. 


Field  message  From  B-l,  10:13  A. m. 

At  F.C.  near  CARREFOUR  de  MONTGOBERT . 

To  Commanding  Gen.  2nd  Div.  (Thru  Brig.  Comdr.)  7/18/18, 

All  my  battalions  are  en-route  to  their  posts. 

The  roads  are  blocked  with  traffic. 

m.G.’s  have  not  arrived  and  probably  cannot  get 
through  the  roads. 

S.A.A.  has  been  distributed. 

Hope  that  all  will  come  out  all  right. 

(signed)  mal one. 

(Col.  23rd  inf.) 


U 


Q 

•  vb  * 


ARmY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From:  C.G.  3rd  Brig. 

At  :  VIERZY 

Date:  18  July  18  Hour:  10:30  No.  16 

To  :  C.O.  23rd  Inf. 

Col.  Upton’s  p.C.  is  about  500  meters  east  of 
cross  roads  1  kilometer  N.E*  of  VIERZY. 

Brig.  P.C.  near  arch  across  street  in  VIERZY. 

(Cont’d  next  page.) 


A.  M. 


July  18,  1918, 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

23rd  Inf.  M.  G,  Co,  is  coming  ujj  tonight,  will  try 
and  send  guns  and  ammunition  in  trucks.  Have  sent 
shovels  and  picks  to  cross  roads  near  9th  Inf.  p.  C, 


H.  E.  Ely  by  A.  P.  Watson, 


From:  B-l. 

At  :  Eeaupaire , 

18  July  18.  10:50  AM.  To:  3rd  Brig. 

Have  advanced  line  almost  to  final  objective,  but 
without  arty  preparation  I  cannot  probably  reduce  VIERZY 
which  is  strongly  organized.  As  you  know  I  have  not 
M.G’s,,  no  grenades,  no  V,B's.  We  are  out  of  food  and 
water.  Relief  badly  needed  tonight.  Have  captured 
lots  of  prisoners,  2  Arty  pieces,  several  (80  just  in) 
M.G’s.  and  minnenwerf ers  etc  great  quantity  of  booty. 
Following  shoulder  straps  identified,  219  -  Inf. 

15  -  Advance  or  Arty.  39  -  Arty  cr  flame  throwers. 

27  -  Dark  Blue  with  27  in  Red.  “  401  -  Yellow  with  Red 
crossed  shells. 

Send  Food,  Water,  amm  of  all  kinds.  Ambulance 
2c  medical  supplies  to  Beaupaire  by  auto  at  once, 

Hal one , 

Also  picks  and  shovels.  Sc  H.G.s  -  They  have  not  arrived. 

PBM, 


From:  B-l.  At:  Cemetery. 

To  :  C.G.,  3rd  Brigade.  Date:  July  18,  1918  - 

11 :  00  A.  M . 

Major  Turrill,  Comdr .  of  1st  Bn.  5th  Marines  (Regt. 
reserve  at  Cemetery)  says  Morroccans  went  forward  on 
right  of  marines  this  morning,  Informed  by  a  wounded 
man  just  returned  from  the  front. 

Heavy  shelling  here.  May  be  due  to  fact  that 
French  Ammunition  Train  is  halted  and  boche  aeroplane 
is  in  observation, 

Malone , 


11:50  A.  M.  July  18,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div, 

Order  on  the  way  which  tells  the  division  commander 
that  he  can  use  the  BOIS  de  COFCROIS  and  the  town  of 
KARTE1TRES  -  that  line. 


P.  M.  July  18,  1918. 

13th  July  1918.  12:25  PM. 

By  runner , 


Gen.  Ely. 

A  Lieut.  Rockwell,  2nd  Engineers, abandoned 
his  trenches  with  a  number  of  men  and  beat  it  toward 
your  town,  when  some  tear  gas  landed  in  his  trenches. 
My  Lieut.  Davis  reported  his  action  unnecessary  as  he 
took  about  30  men.-  I  thought  them  Boche  prisoners 

(Cont’d  next  page.) 


p. 


July  18,  1918. 


H/r 

it  ♦ 


(Cont'd  from  last  page*) 

in  distance.  They  should  he  rounded  up  and  returned. 

UPTON. 


12: 15  PM 

Have  not  called  on  Major  Turril,  -don't  need  him. 
Sent  you  message  that  effect  11:35  A.M. 


2: 00  P.  M .  July  18,  1918.  Message  from  Lt .  Gulliver 
at  3rd  Brig*  to  2nd  Div. 

Col.  Malone  and  Upton  now  have  advanced  P.C.  at 
BEAUREPAIRE .  They  want  machine  guns  and  ammunition. 

18  trucks  of  ammunition.  Am  sending  9  to  BEAUREPAIRE 
P ART?  for  distribution  and  holding  9  at  VERTE  FRUILLE 
PER!ltE  * 

I  have  been  with  Colonel  Malone.  I  got  to  EEAURE- 
PAIRE  FERICE  with  him. 

The  2nd  &  3rd  in  your  left  was  on  the  west  edge 

of  YIERZY  -  west  edge  of  the  ravine  on  the  eastern  edge 

of  the  ravine. 

The  3  battalions  of  the  9th  are  in  a  line  north 
of  that. 

Captured  Boche  prisoner,  who  stated  that  resistance 
would  probably  be  heavy  there. 

The  marines  are  ordered  to  follow  the  Sth. 

We  have  just  got  a  message  that  there  are  strong 
Boche  forces  in  trenches  east  of  VIERZY.  The  co-ordin¬ 
ates  of  those  trenches  are  70.66  -  70.64  -  72.66, 

Get  word  to  the  artillery  to  turn  the  hose  on  them. 

The  General  wants  to  know  what  is  the  spirit  of 

the  troops  on  the  line.  Ans .  They  are  in  good  condit¬ 
ion,  but  short  on  water,  food  and  ammunition.  The  last 
device  was  they  thought  it  would  be  better  to  shove- 
on  a  new  division  beyond  where  they  were . 


6:20  P.M,  -  Message  from  3rd  Brigade,  -  Colonel  Upton: 
July  18,  1918. 

Reads  as  follows:  Everything  went  on  the  dot  as 
far  as  we  know.  Tanks  did  not  wait  for  infantry. 

Bouton  killed.  12  prisoners  -  first  batch.  The  23rd 
has  many  more.  Signed:  Upton. 

Reynolds  was  out  there  and  saw  them  go  over  the  top. 
Everything  went  beautifully.  Tanks  did  excellent  work. 
Prisoners  began  coming  in  immediately.  Practically  no 
Boche  artillery  in  No  Man's  Land. 


18  July  9  P.M. 

Gen.  Ely. 

Have  reached  cross  roads  1  Kilometer  ne  of  Vierzy. 
My  attacking  line  still  advancing  but  badly  shot  to 
pieces.  Tanks  withdrawn.  It  appears  that  we  cant  get 
much  further  before  darkness.  Will  continue  on  road 
running  se  of  cross  roads  toward  153,  All  liaison 
gone  no  connection  Marines,  23rd  or  anything  else. 

Will  keep  going  Request  truck  follow  us  on  road  indic¬ 
ated.  Losses  very  heavy.  My  detachment  shot  to  pieces, 
(Cont'd  next  page.)  Upton. 


P.  M. 


July  18,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

We  must  have  assistance  at  once. 

Gen  Ely 

Vierzy  or  Beaurepaire  farm 
To  Chief  of  Staff  for  information  of  COMDG  Gen. 

All  my  troops  have  been  assigned  to  Col's.  Upton 
&  Malone  except  1  M.G.Co.  now  here  -  I  have  none  to  give 
him. 

H.E  .Ely 

C.G.  3rd  Brig. 

Vierzy  9  :30  P .M. 


From!  C.  0.  3d  Brig. 

At  •  Vierzy 

Date:  18  July  Hour:  9  :30  pm  No.  1.  How  sent: 

To  :  Comdg  Gen.  2d  Div.  Courier 

Col.  Upton,  Comdg  N.  sector  with  9th  Inf.  and, 
the  5th  Marines  (  they  were  so  mixed  they  could  not  be 
separated  in  time),  also  4  Cos  M.  Guns  Col.  Malone. 

S.  sector  with  23  Inf  4  Cos.  M.  Guns,  and  i  5th  Marines 
Malones  command  now  East  of  this  place,  near  as  I  can 
be  sure  about  3  Kilometers  and  still  going. 

Enemy  driven  from  here  about  two  hours  ugo^. 

Enemy  now  shelling  this  town  with  shrapnel  and  H.E. 

( not  severe ) . 

Engineer  Regiment  is  due  to  arrive  here  at  10 
p.m,  but  is  not  under  my  command. 

Ely, 

Comdg. 

Col,  Uptons  report  herewith.  Amm.  train  cleared  here 
an  hour  ago . 

Ely . 

Rever  se : 

Ma.j  .  Genl  Harbord 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 

AT ERIC  AN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

France,  18  July  1918. 


From:  Commanding  General, 

To  :  Brigadier  General  H.  E,  Ely,  3rd  Brigade. 

Subject:  Reports  from  3rd  Brigade. 

1.  No  report  from  you  today.  As  far  as  you  are 
concerned,  we  are  in  complete  darkness  as  to  what  has  been 
happening  in  your  front. 

2.  Reports  from  other  sources  indicate  that  your 
troops,  with  the  marines  on  your  left,  are  occupying  the 
normal  objective  just  beyond  VIERZY.  Is  this  true? 

3.  What  is  the  condition  of  your  troops?  Have 

you  lost  enough  to  seriously  cripple  you?  We  have  instr¬ 
uctions  from  the  Corps  to  pass  on  to  the  Route  National 
No.  37  ( Soi ssons-Chateau  Thierry  road,  on  map  l/20,000) 
when  we  have  liaison  with  troops  on  right  and  left. 

(Cont'd  next  page.) 


No  time  indicated 


July  18,  1918. 


(Cont'd  from  last  page.) 

4.  Germans  are  reported  in  disorder  and  the  divis¬ 
ions  on  your  right  reports  as  being  some  distance  ahead 
of  you  pursuing  Germans  now.  Is  the  spirit  of  your  men 
such  that  you  can  push  on  take  that  road,  either  by 
using  troops  now  in  your  front  line  or  by  passing  some 
of  your  rear  battalions  through?  The  front  on  the  road, 
if  attdck  is  ordered,  would  be  that  portion  included 
between  prolongations  of  the  present  right  and  left 
boundary  of  division  sector, 

5.  The  C*  0.  of  the  4th  Brigade  has  been  ordered 
to  advance  his  brigade  to  the  vicinity  of  BEAUREPAIRE 
BARM,  and  it  is  desired  to  move  your  headquarters  at 

the  same  time  at  EE AUREP AIRE  FARM  or  immediate  vicinity. 

6.  What  liaison  have  you  with  the  marines  on  your 
left  and  the  division  on  your  right. 


J AMES  G,  HARBORD, 
Major  General,  N.A, 


From:  Duck  5» 

At  :  Reg.  P.C. 

Date :  18  July . 

To  :  Waterloo  5. 

Our  line  has  advanced  about  2000  meters  but  the 
marines  on  our  left  are  held  up  at  VERTE  FEU I LEE  FE. 

Tanks  are  concentrating  on  this  point. 

(signed)  Upton  (Col,  9th  Inf). 


July  18,  1918 
Gen.  Ely. 

Mistaken  about  all  tanks  those  on  left  gone 
home  about  5  on  my  right.  My  left  in  air  as  marines  turned 
to  left  to  attack  woods  south  IE  ECHELLE.  Don't  know 
their  situation  or  that  of  Malone,  Am  about  500  yards 
3 ,E .  crossroads  one  kilometer  northeast  of  VIERZY. 

Run  out  in  car  and  look  over  situation. 

UPTON. 


A.  M.  July  19,  1918. 

FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From-  C ,0,  1st  Bn.  5th  Marines. 

At  :  P.C, 

Date:  July  19  Hour:  7: 00  A.M.  No,  1  sent  by  runner 

To  :  C.G.  3rd  Brigade. 

My  P.C.  is  at  Cemetery  3 ,E .  of  VIERZY.  Have  about 
150  men  in  Battalion.  Bearer  is  to  stay  at  Brigade 
Headquarters  pursuant  to  your  direction. 

TURRILL, 

Major,  U.S.M.C. 


A.  M . 


July  19,  1916, 


C.  0.  9th  Infantry. 

Date:  July  19,  1918  -  9:30  A.  M. 

To  :  C.G.,  3rd  Brigade, 

Your  Ho .  9  received  9:25  A.  M.  I  sent  you  four 
(4)  runners  at  7: 15  A.  M.  Herewith  four  (4)  more, 

No  troops  went  forward  north  of  our  road. 

Attack  all  seemed  to  he  on  south.  Some  Boche  are  push¬ 
ing  through  from  north  of  our  road.  Believe  I  can  take 
care  of  them  hut  my  left  is  in  the  air.  Boche  attack¬ 
ing  from  all  side  south  of  road.  Information  just 
received , 

Upton.  Colonel. 


From: 

Brig  Gen 

,  H  .E . 

Ely 

At  : 

Vierzy 

Date  : 

19  July 

Hour : 

10:15  A.M. 

To  : 

Chief  of 

Staff, 

2nd  Div. 

Bnclosed  message  just  received  Dug  in  line 
about  2  k.  east  of  VIERZY,  Col.  UPTON  on  NORTH  Col, 
MALONE  on  SOUTH.  Two  Bns .  5th  Marines  in  reserve  S,E. 
exit  VIERZY. 

VIERZY  being  gassed  and  shelled  not  serious. 
Shell  knocked  off  carbureter  of  car  -  request  car  be 
sent  me  at  once. 


From:  C.O.  9th  Inf,  At:  P.  C. 

Date:  July  19,  1918.  Hour:  10:30  A.  M. 

To  :  C.  G»,  3rd  Brigade. 

Have  learned  from  marine  wounded  that  attack 
by  them  was  made  north  of  our  road.  Situation  reported 
by  Lt .  Davis  Boche  attack  all  changed  our  front  apparent¬ 
ly  cleared.  Heavy  shelling  however.  Captain  Chapman, 

Co,  D,  5th  M.  G.  Bn.  separated  from  me  last  night 
before  attack.  Can  you  locate  him  and  send  him  up. 

Need  2  maps  badly.  Men  need  water.  Can  you  send  carts 

up , 

Upton.  Colonel. 

II. E,  11:20  A.  M, 

Captain  Paul,  Co.  A,  5th  M.  G.  Co.  is  supporting 
me.  He  belongs  to  Malone  but  could  not  leave  me  last 
night  as  I  had  no  guns  at  all. 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR), 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

France,  19  July  1916  -  11:45  A.M. 

From :  Commanding  Gener al . 

To  :  Commanding  General,  3rd  Brigade. 

1.  It  is  understood  that  Major  Elliott’s 
battalion  of  the  23d  Infantry  is  in  VIERZY.  If  the 
Commanding  Officer  23d  Infantry  is  there  please  direct 
him  to  at  once  send  this  battalion  to  cover  the  left  of 

(Cont’d  next  page . ) 


I 


' 


\ 


A.  M. 


July  19,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

our  attacking  line.  It  is  desired  that  it  should  go 
into  position  Southwest  of  CHAR  Ah  T IGNY  and  face  in  that 
direction.  It  may  occupy  the  former  French  trenches. 
Its  mission  is  confined  to  covering  our  left  and  it  is 
not  expected  to  advance  beyond  the  old  French  trenches 
assigned  to  it  unless  necessary  to  accomplish  the  task 
of  covering  our  left  flank.  If  the  Commanding  Officer 
23d  Infantry  is  not  near  you  please  cause  this  order 
to  be  given  direct  to  the  Battalion  Commander. 

HARE ORB. 


P.  M.  July  19,  1918. 

From:  C.O.  3rd  Brigade.  At:  VIERZY. 

Bate:  July  19,  1918.  Hour:  12:40  P.  M. 

To  :  C.  G.  2nd  Bivision, 

Major  Elliott’s  bn.  is  not  in  VIERZY  but  in 
the  line,  distributed  in  other  battalions „  I  can  send 
in  a  Bn.  5th  Marines  if  desired,  hone  of  5th  marines 
in  line.  Last  bn.  just  located.  Upton  reports  French 
moving  forward  in  his  left.  Malone  reports  Morrocans 
advancing  on  his  right. 

Ely. 


From:  C.O,  1st  Bn.  At:  P.C, 

Bate:  July  19,  1918.  Hour  -  1J25  P.M. 

To  :  C.O,  5th  Regt . 

Have  only  about  20  men  of  49th  Co.  &  Hdqrs. 
Betachment  of  1st  Bn.  Also  there  are  Capt.  Yowell 
with  70  men  of  16th  Co.,  Capt.  Platt  with  40  men  of 
20th  Co.,  Capt.  Quigley  with  about  35  men  of  47th  Co.-. 
The  above  less  45th  &  47th  Cos.  were  my  support  before 
I  came  here.  Total  men  here  is  about  200  plus  Hdqrs, 
235. 

TURRILL . 

Have  notified  Gen.  Ely  of  above.  NEVILLE-  by  Lay. 


23d  Inf,  1. 

1:25  P.M. ,  19  July  ’18. 

C.G,  3d  Brig, 

Have* just  received  two  baskets  of  pigeons.  Bo  you 
wish  them  kept  here  for  use  or  sent  forward  to  Bn.  P.C, 

Malone . 

Col  Malone .  -  2 . 

Better  keep  pigeons  at  Regt.  P.C.  so  as  to  verify 
messages  before  sending  them. 


K.  E.  Ely 

By  A.  P.  Watson. 


p.  M. 


July  19,  1918. 


FIELD  MESSAGE.  From  C.O,  9th  Inf. 

Date  19  July  -  Hour  2:10  P,M.  -  No .  7  -  Sent  by  runner. 
To.  C.G.  3rd  Brigade. 


I  have  brought  up  Co's.  A,  B, 


and  C.  They  are  now 

in  wheatfield  northeast  of  my  P.C.  together  with  three 
(3)  sections  of  my  own  M.G.  Co.  Approximate  strength 
of  these  three  (3)  Co's.  113,  Co.  F  is  only  missing 


organization  at  present. 


(signed)  Upton.  (Col.  9th  Inf. 


From  C.O.  23  Inf.  3.05  P.M. 

To  C.G.  3rd  Brig.  19  July  '18. 

Major  Elliot  (3rd  bn)  has  reported  with  portions 
of  2  companies.  It  is  going  into  position  in  old  French 
trenches  in  woods  just  north  of  VAERZY  with  mission  of 
covering  our  right  flank.  Reorganization  of  companies 
will  take  place  tonight  &  report  on  effectives  submitted 

Malone,  Col 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From:  C.O.  9th  Inf  34 

Date:  19  July  1918  Hour:  3:30  P.M.  Ho.  8  How  sent: 

To  :  C.G.  3rd  Brigade,  Runner, 

(2nd  page  of  message.  -  incomplete.) 

in  the  hands  of  the  enemy  as  I  have  since  been 
informed  that  CHAZELLE  is  held  by  the  Boche, 


Upton 

Hot ed-  4:30  P.M.  ^  Col 

(On  reverse  side  of  message). 

Major  Hall. 

Can  you  not  give  me  information 
exact  location  of  Allied  front  line? 

PBM 


C.G,  3rd  Brigade, 


of 


the 


From:  C.  G.  3rd  Brigade 

At  :  Vierzy  How  sent:  Motorcycle 

Date:  19  July  18  Hour:  4*25  P.M,  Ho,  12 

To  :  C.G.  2nd  Div, 

Receipt  your  letter  of  instructions  date  3,15 
P.M.  19  July,  18,  instructions  have  been  given  for  the 
carrying  out  of  Par,  2  by  4th  Brig.  Comdr ►  Concern-^ 
ing  Par.  4  line  of  liaision  between  sectors  recommended, 
coordinates  7268  down  road  to  8063  thence  north  edge 
of  wood  0155  (latter  point  is  on  on  beyond  front  line  - 
If  arrangement  of  3rd  Brig  on  right  &  4th  Brig  on  left 
is  directed  the  23rd  Inf,  Col.  Malone  will  be  given 
front  line  right  sector  &  9th  Inf,  Col.  Upton,  2nd 
line  right  sector  near  sunken  road  trenches  already 
dug,  coord  7654,8160.  Front  line  left  sector,  with  6th 
Marines  now  occupying  it:  2nd  line  continuation  north 
of  2nd  line  south  sector,  already  dug  to  5th  Marines 
now  in  reserve, 

(Cont’d  next  page.) 


P.  M. 


July  19,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

Front  line  being  very  irregular  I  deem  it  inadvis¬ 
able  to  move  this  division  tonight  as  relief  would  have 
to  be  done  after  dark  and  reconnaissance  made  by  daylight 
in  close  proximity  of  enemy.  Engineers  are  now  in  line 
&  consolidating.  This  will  be  continued.  Tigny  not  in 
our  possession  but  small  wood  300  meters  north  reported 
held  by  group  of  Marines,  Marine  Brig.  Comdr.  reports 
himself  in  liaison  with  French  in  Party-Tigny. 

Ely 

Brig  Gen 
Comdg 
(He) 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE . 


From! 

C.O.  3rd  Brig. 

At  : 

P.C. 

• 

Date : 

19  July  18  Hour:  11:30  P.M. 

No.  3 

How  sent : 

To  : 

CO* s  Reinforced  Brig. 

Dictated  to 
Officer . 

night, 

1,  Head  of  leading  unit  will 
19-20  July  18. 

c  1  e  ar- 

I,P.  at  12  mi 

2.  Place  Field  &  Combat  trains  en  route  at  once; 
march  by  Verte  Feuille  Fme . 


3.  Reinforced  Brigade  will  mch  to  area  Soucy- 
Vivieres-puiseux  -  the  wooded  regions  to  south  as  far  as 
the  lane  CABARET  between  Lanes  Archbishop  &  Chapons. 

Div.  Hq.  -  Vivieres 

3rd  Brig.-  Soucy 

23rd  Inf,  -  Vivieres,  9th  Inf,  -  Soucy, 

2nd  Eng,  at  PuteuxJ  M.G,  Bns.'  in  woods  south. 

3.  Situation  reports  to  Brig.  Hq,  within  twelve 
hours  after  arrival  in  new  area. 

Ely 

Cmdg. 

HE 


From  C.G,  3rd  Brig 

At  ..  P,C.  How  sent  Runner 

Date  19  July  18  Hour  11-30  P.M.  No.  X 
To  C.O.  9th 

(1)  The  head  of  the  leading  unit  will  clear'  initial 
point  at  12  midnight  19-20  July  18. 

(2)  Place  Field  &  Combat  trains  en  route  at  once; 
march  by  Verte  Feuille  Fme,  to  Destination. 

(3)  3rd  Brigade,  2nd  Eng,  Sc  4th  M.G. Bn.  will  march  to 

area  SOUCY- VIVIERES- PU ISEUX  and  and  to  the  wooded  regions 
to  the  south  as  far  as  the  lane  CABARET,  between  the  road 

ARCHBISHIP  and  the  Lane  CHAPONS. 

DIV.  HQ,  to  VIVIERES 
3’  Brig  Hq,  SOUCY 
Billets  assigned  as  follov/s: 

23rd  Inf  Vivieres  Sc  neighboring  woods. 

9th  Inf  Soucy  "  "  " 

2nd  Eng  Puiseux  " 1 2 3 * * * * * * *  11  " 

M.G. Bns,  in  woods  to  the  north  of  CABARET  LANE 
between  ARCHBISHOP  &  CHAPON  LANES,  in  order  of  Mch. 

(Cont’d  next  page.) 


p» 


•ivi  • 


July  19,  1918* 


(Cont’d  from  last  page*) 

(4)  Situation  report  will  "be  made  by  all  elements  of 

tliese  units,  to  Brig.  Hq.  within  12  hours  after  arrival 
m  area  - 


Ely 

Brig  Gen. 


No  time  indicated  July  19,  1918. 

19th  July  ’18. 

Gen.  Ely. 

I  feel  it  necessary  to  call  attention  to  the 
serious  condition  of  officers  and  men  of  9th  Infantry. 

®  regiment  has  "been  reduced  to  the  following  figures. 
1st  Bn,  113  Off,  and  men. 

2nd  Bn.  126  Off.  and  men. 

3rd  Bn.  95  Off.  and  men. 

Of  course  there  is  a  large  number  of  stragg¬ 
lers  but  they  do  no  duty.  Our  men  have  not  had  a  warm 
meal  for  4  days.  They  have  not  had  a  nights  rest  for 
nights.  They  have  suffered  heavy  casualties,  have 
been  under  continuous  artillery  fire  for  2  days. 

Today  our  trenches  were  continuously  under  heavy  art¬ 
illery  fire  and  the  losses  were  heavy. 

The  regiment  is  all  in  physically  and  mentally 
and  must  be  relieved  soon  if  it  is  to  keep  its  fine 
former  reputation, 

Upton. 


( -Dictated-GRB)  (  f/w  202-Y) 

field  MESSAGE, 


From: 
At  : 
Date : 
To  ; 


C.G.  3rd  Brigade  (inf) 

P.C,  3rd  Brigade, 

July  19th, 1 18 .-Hour,  --  No.--  Send  by  runner 
4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 


Following  details  of  relief  tonight,  of  which 
you  have  already  been  notified,  are  given: 


.  . ^  14  The  head  of  the  leading  unit  will  clear 

mi^ial  point  at  twelve  midnight  19-20  July  '18. 

2,  Place  Field  and  Combat  trains  en  route 
at  once.  March  by  VERTE  FERRET TE  FERTlE  to  destination. 

2rd  Brigade,  2nd  Engineers,  4th  Machine 
'n*J  vi  1  -  march  to  area  Soucy,  Vivieres,  Puiseux 
and  to  the  wooded  regions  to  the  South  as  far  as  the 

lane  cabaret  between  the  road  Archbishop  and  the  lane 
Cnapons. 


Division  Hq.  to  VIVIERES. 

3rd  Brigade  Kdq.  to  SOUCY. 

Billets  assigned  as  follows: 

Q  +  ,  ^.ord  Inf.,  -  VIVIERES  and  neighboring  woods. 

*  ’  SOUCY  and  neighboring  woods.  2nd  Engineers- 
PuIS  LX  and  neighboring  woods.  M.  G.  Bn.,  in  woods 
to  the  north  of  CABARcT  LANE  between  ARCHBISHOP  and 

(Cont’d  next  page.) 


July  19,  1918. 


Ho  tine  indicated. 

Ch°.pons'Laneminaorder°of\.iarch.  Situation  report  to  Brigade 
Ida',  within  twelve  hours  after  arrival  in  area. 
n  L  (Sgd)  ELY, 

Brig.  Gen’l.  H . A . 
_  Comd’g. 


From 
At : 
Bate 


C  .n 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  HESS  ABE  • 
u .  3rd  Brig .  12 

July  19,  1918. 


From : 
mo  : 


C  .  G . 

G  ,0  . 

With 


Men’ of 5youf  regiment  blocking  streets  of  town. ' 
shell  hitting  in  streets  will  cause  many  casualties.  ^ 
moved  out  as  soon,  as  possible.  Ely  • 

Action  taken..  P.E.M.  _ 

U.S.  ARMY  FI  ELD  MESSAGE*  Tuly  19 f  1918. 

3rd  Brig. 

23rd  inf.  (message  incomplete) 

a  view  to  possibility  of  your  regiment  takovc 

advance  trenches  in  south  sector,  extending  rom  a_ 

500  yards  11.  E.  of  P  ARE  Y-  T I  GUY  thence  approximately  -  ^clus  ive 
north-east  (inclusive)  of  Wood^  300  yds.  no.tri  TIG^  (  wili 

of  TIGNY)  tonight  relieving  6th  Marines  now  hf 

cause  reconnaissance  to  be  made  at  once,  fT,nrn  g+h  marines 

Guides  for  different  portions  of  sector Kra 
will  meet  your  reconnoitering  party  at  X  Roaas  8t,  ( 

west  of  T IG1TY ,  at  7  .0  3  x  .M«  tp serve 

If  this  relief  is  effected,  hold  one  Bn  in  re-e 

X  Roads  one  (1)  Kilometer  west  of  Tigny.  De 

as  arranged  between  Reg.  Cmds .  concerned. 

Ely 
Brig . 


neighborhood  of 
tails  of  relief 


;en 


From : 
At : 
."Date  : 
To  : 


B-l 

P.C  . 

20  July. 18. 
Co  mug 


P.M. 


Hour.  12:45  P,' 


General,  3rd  Brigade  at 


July  20,  1913. 


Soucy 


Have  re-organized  strength  as 
Officers  e n  me n 


follows 


1st 
2nd 
3rd 
Total 


635 


Bn .  16- 

Bn .  10-  256 

Bn.  11~  pgiL. 

1479 

Hereto  attached  is  copy  of  message 
by  motorcycle  who  returned  'Bating  he 0.0eed  to  Cw-e- 
at  soucy.  If  I  cannot  get  other  orae  s  , 


sent 


th  i  s 
find 


morning 
Brig .  Hq * 


four  de  H  colours 


to  get  packs  and  will  t. 


ien  go  to  vivieres . 
pal one . 


From 
At : 
Date 
To  : 


__  __  -r— .  ,“s  -T  (|  T  n  r>o  A  ^  TP 

U.S.  ARMY  ElnHD 


C.G.  3rd  Brig. 
Soucy 

20  July  10  .  Ilou 
0.0.  23rd  Inf 


40 

1:35  p.M. 


Ho.  1 


How  sent 
■Runner 
(Motor< 


Carry  out  original  order  from  these  UeiSqSai^Hnd. 
uarrj  u^t  o  ronnrt.  w  vour 


move  to  Vivieres  2:  neighboring  wool. 
to  these  Headquarters. 


reporting  your  arrival 


sly 


Brig .  Gen 


p.:t. 


July  20,  1918. 


U.S.  API:Y  FIELD  LIES  SAGE. 


From:  C.G.  3rd  Brig. 

At :  Soucy 

Date:  20  July  18  Hour:  2  P.k.  ITo  .  3 

To  :  C.G.  2nd  Div . 


How  sent 
Staff  Officer 


1.  Order  for  withdrawal  3rd  Brig  (reinforced)  from  ad¬ 
vanced  lines  enclosed  herewith,  including  assignment  to 
billet  ing  areas. 

2.  23rd  inf.  col.  Halone  at  carrefour  Tjontgoliol  at  12;45 
P.E.,  en  route  to  yi vie res  via  Carrefour  de  Nemours  (where 
packs  will  be  picked  up) . 

3.  23rd  inf.  reports  reorganized  strength  as  follows: 

( cont » d .  next  page . ) 


. 


, 

■ 


•  . 

'  3  I  I 


- 


■ 


P.  M. 


July  20,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 


Officers 

Men 

1st 

Bn  . 

16 

635 

2nd 

Bn  . . 

10 

356 

3rd 

Iin  »*•••#♦ 

11 

488 

Total  ......  . 

37 

1,479 

4 ,  No  report  yet 
reinforced  Brigade. 


received  from  other  elements 

ELY  -  Comdg . 


From:  C,0.  3rd  Brig* 

Bate:  July  20,  1918,  --  5130  P*  M. 

To  :  C.O’s.  23rd.<  9th,  4th  MiG*  Bn.,  5th  M»G.  Bn., 

2nd  Engrs, 

Copy  for  2nd  Division. 

1.  The  3rd  Brigade,  2nd  Engrs ., and  ,4th  M *  G»  Bn. 
will  be  marched  from  the  sector  tonight.  Initial  point 
for  leading  elements:  The  west  exit  of  VIERZYj  hour 

of  departure  and  direction  of  march  given  later.- 

2.  Order  of  March,  23rd  Inf*,  9th  Inf.,  2nd  Engrs,, 
4th  M.  G.  Bn.,  5th  M.  G.  Bn.,  Artillery  formation  will 

be  taken  for  first  five  miles. 

3.  Trains  will  follow  M»  G*  Bn*  in  order  of  march 
without  distance, 

Ely  -  Comag, 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From:  B-l 
At  :  Vivieres 

Date:  20  July  18  Hour:  7:40  P.M.  Ho.  1  How  sent. 
To  :  Comdg  General  3rd  Brigade,  Soucy  Runner 

My  command  distributed  temporarily  as  follows: 


Regtl  I 


Hq  -U 


i  i 1 


M  G  Co 


of 


Bn 


Bn 


Vivieres 
This  is 
temporary 
assignment  and 
will  be  changed  to 
to  requirements 
of  map  tomorrow 
if  desired 


c  o  nf  o  rm 


2.  Patrols  out  to  round  up  absentees  but  think 
all  who  were  guards  to  prisoners  are  coming  in, 

3,  Amm.  train  and  Field  trains  with  troops. 

Amm  train  filled  to  capacity  nearly  except  for  M.  G. 
Amm  which  is  short. 

My  munitions  officer  says  the  division  has  not 
sufficient  to  meet  demands.  I  am  taking  up  subject 
direct  with  Col.  Brown. 


Malone 


No  time  indicated 


July  21,  1918, 


HEADQUARTERS,  SECOND  DIVISION, 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES, 

FRANCE,  July  21,1918. 

"MEMORANDUM  for  the  Commanding  General,  Third  Brigade: 

The  Commanding  General,  Third  Erigade,  v;ill  cause 
a  detail  to  he  made  of  two  (2)  officers,  five(  5)  non¬ 
commissioned  officers  and  forty  (40)  men  from  each  of 
the  infantry  regiments  of  his  brigade  for  the  purpose 
of  salvaging  material  on  the  battlefield  and  in  the 
area  that  has  been  occupied  by  the  troops  of  this  div¬ 
ision.  The  details  will  be  organized  and  ready  to  en¬ 
truck  at  the  respective  regimental  headquarters  at  7 J00 
A.M.,  July  22.  Trucks  will  report  at  the  regimental 
headquarters  for  this  service.  Details  will  carry  rations 
for  t he  day. 

By  command  of  Major  Gen' I  Harbord . 

PRESTON  BROWN, 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 
Chief  of  Staff . 


A.  M.  July  23,  1918. 

U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C.  G,  3rd  Brig, 

At  :  Retheuil 

Date:  23  July  18  Hour:  9-30  A.M.  No.  1  How  sent : 

To  :  C.  0.  23rd  Inf.  Motorcycle 

1,  In  your  report  on  recent  operations  no  copy 
of  your  orders  is  inclosed.  It  is  requested  that  a 
copy  be  sent, 

2.  With  reference  to  the  2nd  attack  on  the 
18th,  were  written  orders  issued?  If  not  how  were 
orders  issued,  and  at  what  time  did  the  Bn  Cmdrs  receive 
these  orders? 


p,  M.  July  30,  1918. 

U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

G  3 

Vivieres 

30  July  Hour  9  P.  M.  How  sent  Motorcycle 
C.G.  3"  Brig  Soucy 

The  C.G.  directs  that  you  prepare  your  brigade 
(4thH.G.Bn.\  and  2"  Eng  attached)  to  move  at  once 
to  the  vicinity  of  pierrefonds. 

Detailed  orders  to  follow. 

J.C.  Montgomery 
Maj  Cav 

A  •  C » S  • 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


A.  Mr  August  8,  1918. 


10:00  Am.  August  8th,  1918. 
To  C  .0.  5th  II  G  Bn 


Send  in  in  writing  casualty  list  .for  your  command, 
showing  number  killed,  wounded,  and  evacuated  m  hospit¬ 
al,  also  number  men  missing.  This  must  be  rushed  ac 
may  effect  the  relief  of  the  Division.  Expedite  and 
show  hour  report  is  submitted* 


VT.V 


.  r  >.nnnn. 


AUgUSt 


13,  1918. 


U 

From 

Snow- 

11-31 

At 

FIRST 

PHA; 

Date 

8/13/18  ] 

To 

SHOW 

-  -■  1 
a  i 

Have 

reac 

U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


hed  first  phase  between  365  and  366 


Am  consolidating 

3rd  Bn  6th  Inf  on  ny  right 
Have  A  Co  and  l^r  plats  B-Co 
forces.  Will  hold  until  H  ~  0 
Our  Artillery  just  clears 


5  (M.G’s)  Collecting 
Increase  200  yds 


B.C.F.  -IT- 31 


August  16-17,  1918. 

12:15  A.  H.  Aug  16-17,  1918.  Phone  message  from  Adjut- 
ant,  9th  Infantry  to  3rd  Brig, 

We  have  a  guard  posted  but  have  not  been  relieved 
yet..  Will  call  up  later. 


■»  '—  T 


1:15  A.M.  Aug  16-17,  1918.  Phone  message  from  Adjut- 
ant,  9th  Infantry  to  3rd  Brig. 

Third  Battalion  9th  Infantry 


relief  made. 


/ 


A.  M. 


Sept*  10,  1918. 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

From  C.  G.  3rd  Brig. 

At  Domevre 

Date  10  Sept  18  Hour  8  am.  Ho.  1 
To  C.O.  9th  Inf 

The  C.G.  3rd  Brigade  directs  that  you  or  the 
C.O.  of  the  Bn.  which  relieved  the  353rd  last  night, 
take  over  command  of  the  sector  taken  over  from  C.O. 
353rd  Inf. 

When  Lt  Col.  Sibly  6th  Marines  takes  over  2  front 
positions  tonight  turn  over  command  to  him 

By  Cmd .  Gen  Ely 

C  P  Hall 
Maj  Inf 

Reed  10J40  A.M. 

Sept  10/18 
C-.W.S. 


A.  M.  Sept.  11,  1918. 

9/ 11/ 18 

Note:  Hdqrs.  3rd  Brig,  12  M/ 

Tank  C.O.  (Heavies)  stated  that  was  satified  with 
arrangements  for  getting  his  tanks  out. 


Sept.  11,  1918. 

C.O*  Tanks.  10:12  A.M. 

To  C.G.  3rd  Brig, 

Gave  instructions  to  tanks  -  detailed. 


9/ 11/18 

Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  10:40  A.M. 

Sent  Liaison  Officers  with  runners  each  to  10th 
and  177th  Brigade.  Officers  equipped  with  maps  and  orders. 
Maps  showed  objective  limits  and  P.C,s.  Officers  were 
instructed . 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

From:  Adjt.  3rd  Brigade 
At  :  P.  C. 

Date  11  Sept  18  Hour:  11-40  am  No.  1  How  sent: 

To  :  C.O.  9th  Inf  By  Div  Courier. 

(1)  Am  sending  some  chambly  maps- 

(2)  Memo,  reference  to  Brigade  is  changed  to^ 
take  one  company  from  your  reserve  Bn  &  1  Co.  from  23, 
Have  this  company  report  to  Lt «  Col.  Zane  East  exit 
Limy  at  8: 00  P.M,  tonight- 

By  Cmd.  Gen  Ely 

C.  Pf  Hall, 

Maj  »  Inf  • 


P.  M. 


Sept  11,  19 18  ♦ 


Note:  Kdq .  3rd  Brigade.  9/ll/l8  3:40  p.m. 

Gen’l  came  by  with  information  re  H  hour  and  H-4 
hour  Transmitted  this  information  to  C.O.  9th  and 
23rd  by  motorcycle. 


From : 
At : 
Date  : 
To : 


U.S.  ARMY 
Brig . 


FIELD  ME do 

C.G.  3rd 
Domevre 

11  Sept  18  Hour  4:30  PM  No 
C.O.  9th  Inf  (VERY  SECRET) 


QQAGE 


101  How  Sent 

Motorcycle 


I'D"  day  will  be  12  Sept  ’18.  "H"  hour  will  be 
5:00  AM .  (five  AM)  There  will  be  a  preliminary 
bombardment  for  four  hours  commencing  at  H-4  hours 
(1  AM)  All  troops  must  be  in  position  in  trenches 

prior  to  K-4  hours. 

This  information  must  not  be  conveyed  to  any  on-, 
until  after  troops  are  north  of  LIMEY-ITETZ  road. 


Per  R.P.  Watson 

Brig  P.C.  opens  at  new  p.C. 

this  date. 


H » E  .  ELY 

near  LIMEY  at  6:30  P.M. 


Note:  Kdqrs.  3rd  Brig. 


Sept  11,  1918, 


7:00  P.M. 


Col.  Stuart, 
ineers  that  were 


9th  Infantry, 
to  join  the  9th 


reports  that  the  90  eng- 
Infantry  have  not  reported. 


Note:  Hdqrs.  3rd  Brig.  9/ll/l8  8:02  P.M. 

Arrived  at  1st  P.  C. 


Note:  Hdq «  3rd  Brigade  9/ll/l8  8:15  P.M. 

Couriers  reported  with  receipted  envelopes  from 
9th  and  23rd  (Giving  H  hour,  etc.) 


Note:  Hdqrs,  3rd  Brigade,  9/ll/lC  9:07  P.M. 

Roberts  liaison  with  10th  Brigade  reported 
asked  for  map,  etc.,  from  10th  Tri^.  ' 
of  objectives,  etc. 


Note : 


Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/ll/l8  10:20  P.e, 


Lt.  Askane,  23rd,  reported  with  order 
stating  P.C,  23rd  established  at  9 : 00  P.M. 
to  get  liaison  personnel  here  before  1*00  P 


and  message 
Told  him 
,M«  (Lost  now). 


P.  M. 


Sept  11,  1918. 


Note*.  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade,  9/ll/l8  10150  P*M« 

Letter  re  H  hour  received  with  letter  reference 
tank  troops.  Notified  Heavy  tank  Captain. 


Note;  Hdq,  3rd  brigade,  9/ll/l8  11. '00  P *M. 

Liaison  officers  23rd  and  9th  have  reported  with 
runners.  Sent  them  to  find  Reg,  P.C’s  with  instructions 
to  send  report  when  troops  all  in. 


Note;  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/ll/l8*  11; 10  P.M. 

Brigade  Signal  Officer  reported.  -Lt .  Hart  -Brigade 

Post . 


Note;  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/ll/l8.  11 ‘.30  P.M. 

Liaison  personnel  all  here. 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/ll/l8,  11:52  P.M, 

G-ave  order  to  get  telephone  to  23rd  -  23rd  Signal 
Officer  has  not  put  them  in. 


A,  M.  Sept  12,  1918. 

12:08  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  To  Commanding  General 
Second  Division.  From  3rd  Brigade, 

Troops  going  into  position,  all  quiet,  liaison 
established  everyvdrere, 

(Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade.) 


Note.*  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade,  9/12/18*  0:20  a.m. 

Sent  message  to  Div*  "by  telephone  that  all  quiet,, 
troops  coming  in,  liaison  completed  everywhere. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE  * 

From:  C,  G.  3rd  Brig, 

At  :  P.  C.  1  „ 

Date;  12  Sept  18  Hour:  0:45  No  7  How  sent:  Runner 

To  :  C ,0.  9th 

Report  progress  of  forming  up.  7/hen  will  your 
troops  be  all  in? 

Ely 

Brig.  Gen- 
HE 

Found  in  trench  and  handed  in  by  officer  about  2.j0  A.M 
12  Sept,  18  G.  W.  S. 


Sept  12,  19 18  * 


A,  M. 

Note*.  Hq,  3rd  Brigade.  9/l2/l8*  0150  A.M. 

Messages  to  9th  &  23rd  asking  about  progress  and 
if  troops  in  position. 


Note:  Kdq.  3rd  Brigade,  9/12/I8.  0 i 59  A.M, 

E  &  G  Co’s  23rd  reported  by  verbal  message  to  be  in, 


Note!  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/184  1:10  A.M. 

Trench  Mortar  battery  reported. 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/I8.  U25  A.M, 

"A"  Bn,  23rd  in  position.  No  reports  from  others. 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/I8.  1145  A.M. 

C  Bn.  23rd  Inf.  in  position  -2  Co’s  A  Bn.  and 
others  very  soon  in  position.  -No  reports  from  B  Bn. 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18.  1:50  A.M. 

9th  liaison  officer  just  back  from  9th;  found  P.C. 
Says  men  are  moving  up  alright.  Not  wired  up  but 
running  line  up. 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18,  1:52  A.M. 

Sent  men  to  fire  captured  guns  to  23rd. 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18.  2:10  A.M. 

Runner  from  10th  Brigade  with  copy  of  order  10th 
Brigade . 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18,  2:15  A.M. 

No  shelling  of  our  area  up  to  this  time. 


Kdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18.  2:35  A.M. 

Bn  HB"  23rd  in  position.  -  Message  from  Col.  Stone. 


Note : 


A.  M. 


Sept  12,  1918. 


Hq.  3rd  Brigade  to  9th  Inf,  9/l2/l8*  2:50  A.M. 

How  nany  Bns .  are  in  and  which  are  the  A.  B.  &  C. 
Send  report  when  all  in.  What  are  coordinates  of  your 

P.  C. 


Note:  Hq.  3rd  Brigade*  9/12/18.  2:50  A*M. 

Message  to  Division  reporting  all  quiet  here  and 
stating  that  troops  will  soon  he  in  place. 


2:50  A .11 ,  12  Sept.  Telephone  message  from  C,G.  3rd 

Brigade  to  Chi-.-f  of  Staff  2nd  Div. 

Enemy  artillery  does  not  shell  front  lines. 
Troops  will  "be  in  place  soon.  My  visibility  poor. 


3rd  Brigade  from  Sink  2  9/12/18.  2:50  A.M# 

Message  from  Sink  2  -Enemy  artillery  does  not _ shell 
front  line.  Troops  will  he  in  place  soon.  Visibility 
poor . 


U  .  S  .  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE  . 

From:  C.  G.  3rd  Brigade 
At  :  P.  C.  1 

Date:  12  Sept  18  Hour:  2.50  No,  10  How  sent:  Runner 

To  :  C.  0.  9th 

Please  report  progress  of  your  forming  up.  How 
many  Bns  are  in  &  which  are  the  (  A  B  or  C  Bns)?  _ 

Send  report  when  all  are  in  -  what  are  coordin¬ 
ates  of  your  P.C.? 

Ely 

Comdg 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd.  Brigade.  9/12/18,  2.55  A.M. 

To  9th  asking  progress  of  forming  up. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE, 

From:  C.0.  9th  Inf. 

At  :  1st  P.C ,  .  ,  _ 

Date:  12  Sept  18  Hour:  3  a.m.  No  2  Ho w  sent.  Runner 

To  :  C.  G.  3rd  Brig 

Battalions  are  in  place,  altho  direct  liaison 
with  1st  Bn  has  not  as  yet  been  established  Special 
units  are  in  place  for  assault. 

Stuart 
Col . 

C.  G.  3rd  Brig 


v  ' 

<« 


\  ' 


1  ; 


. 


' 


■ 


. 


'  •• 


. 


A.  M. 


Sept  12,  1918. 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade,  9/12/18.  3:05  A.M. 

Brigade  Reserve  reported  in  position  in  LIMEY. 


3:20  A.M.  12  Sept.  Verbal  report  from  Liaison  Officer, 
23rd  Inf . 


Leading  Bn.  and  Support  Bn,  in  position  ready  to 
go  over  the' top.  Reserve  Bn,  will  he  in  position  in 
a  short  time. 


Note;  Hdq »  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/I8.  3:37  A.M. 

All  Bns .  and  speoial  units  in  place.  Liaison  within 
Regt.  with  Art.  and  unit  on  left  established.  3rd  ±.n. 

is  A  1st  Ln.  is  B,  2nd  Bn.  is  C  -P.C.  365.8  -  2Si± . 

Stuart  * 


To:  3rd  Brigade  fx  9th.  9/12/I&.  3:40  A.M. 

9th  reports  in  position  hut  no  direct  liaison 
with  1st  Bn. 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/L8.  4:10  A.M. 

All  Bns.  9th  Inf.  in  position  -most  if  not  all  wire 
now  cut.  Engr.  Det.  filling  trenches  for  passage  of 
tanks.  Sgd,  McKey . 


U.3.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From: 
At  : 
Date : 
To  : 


C.O.  9th  Inf. 

1st  P.  C.  _T 

12  Sept  18  Hour:  4J20  A.M.  No.  3  now  sent 

C.G.  3rd  Brigade  Runner 


Telephone  connection  completed  Engineers  are 
bridging  trenches  for  tanks.  Mire  is  being  cu 0  or 

JU  lp  °  T^ird  ready  to  lead  off.  All  Bns.  in  liaison, 

Stuart 


Note:  Kdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/I8.  4:20  A.M. 

C.O.  2nd  Bn.  (A  Bn.)  reports  no  hostile  shelling 
and  is  moving  forward  to  jumping  off  position  along 

unimproved  road.  s  d.  stone.  (23rd). 


4:30  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Telephone  message  from 
G-3  Second  Division  to  Adjutant,  Third  Brigade. 

Adjutant  reports  everything  lovely.  All  set. 


- 

• 

* 

. 

• 

* 


A.  ivj- « 


Sept  12,  1918, 


Hq.  3rd  Brig.  to  Surprise  9/l2./l8#  4135  A,  M, 

Troops  ready  for  attack. 


Note:  Hdq .  3rd  Brigade  9/12/18,  4150  A.M. 

9th  reports  Liaison  with  Art,  and  unit  of  left 
established , 


Surprise  7  ( G-3 )  fr  Hq,  3rd  Brigade  9/12/I80  5100  A.M. 

Everybody  off  on  tine  -  going  nicely,  ±00  dark  to 
see  much. 


U  .3 


ARMY  FIELD  HESS  AGE. 


From!  C«  0.  23rd 
At  1  P ,  C , 

Date*.  12  Sept  18 
To  1  C.  G.  3rd 


Inf , 

Hour:  5:07  A.M 

r  ig . 


No,  41  How  sent: 

Lt .  Watson 


for . 


ions 
has  b 


No  counter  attack  at  11**00  P.M. 
No  reinforcements  received. 

Have  seen  nothing  of  78th  DIV. 
satisfactory.  No  call  from  Div  on 
sen  made. 


No  help  asked 

Present  condit- 
right  or  left 

Stone 

Col. 


Note:  Hdq,  3rd  Brig8.de.  9/12/18.  5:15  A.M, 

Phoned  9th  and  23rd  -  Both  reported  everything 
alright . 


Note:  Hdq,  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/I8.  5: 17  A.M. 

Notified  Division  of  above. 


5:20  A.M .  September  12,  1918.  Telephone  message  from 
Adiutant  3rd  Brigade  to  G-3  Second  Division. 

Everything  going  lovely.  Off  on  time.  Visibility 

poor . 


A »  M  • 


Sept  12,  1918. 


Note:  Hdq .  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18.  5:40  A. I;!. 

Tank  Officers  report  tanks  not  arrived  as  yet. 


Note:  Hdq .  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18.  5:4  5  A.M. 

Snow  and  Same  reports  no  tanks  -  troops  advancing 
up  opposite  slope  toward  Prom,  des  Maynes. 


5:48  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Telephone  message  from 
Adjutant  3rd  Brigade  to  G~3  2nd  Division. 

Our  machine  guns  were  making  so  much  noise  that  he 
could  not  tell  whether  our  troops  were  under  much  fire 
or  not  hut  judged  that  they  were  not  from  the  way  they, 
were  going  forward.  Reports  that  the  tanks  are  not  up* 
that  he  has  men  out  looking  for  them  with  orcei  s  no  0 
return  until  they  find  them.  They  were  reported  very 
close  to  the  position  early  tonight;  and  he  will  call 
up  when  the  tanks  are  located. 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade  9/12/I8.  5:50  A.M. 

Phoned  "Surprise  7"  that  no  tanks  arrived.  French 
sent  to  look  them  up.  Troops  still  moving  up. 


5:52  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Telephone  message  from 
Adjutant  3rd  Brigade  to  G-3  Second  Division. 

There  are  two  small  fires  in  the  open  near  the  wood- 
just  to  the  north  of  REMENAUVILLE .  The  Boche  are  s  i£  ^ 
ing  our  front  lines  heavily.  Have  you  found  your  tames 
yet?  Not  definitely.  Too  much  smoke.  Not  light  enoug 
to  locate  tanks  yet.  Still  looking. 


6:00  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Telephone  message  from 

Adjutant  3rd  Brigade  to  G-3  Second  Division. 


Our  tro 
Promenade  De 


the  enemy’ s . 
in  going  ove 
here  there  i 
our  P.C.  for 
we  move  and 
out  who  repo 
our  front  li 


ops  have  just  been  observed  on  top  of  the 
s  MO  INS .  Hovr  is  your  artillery  fire.  I  nea 
Not  very  much.  We  got  about  10  shells 
r  the  top.  But  from  what  we  observe  from 
l  very  lit  ole  artillery  fire.  We  shall  move 
ward  very  shortly.  »ill  call  you  up  before 
give  you  our  exact  coordinates  and  will  i  m- 
rted  that  there  was  heavy  artillery  fire  on 

ne . 


6 :o5  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div. 


3rd  Brigade  moved  to  P.C.  365. 
hour.  It  will  be  25  or  30  minutes 
report.  Everything  going  fine,  No 
troops  promenading  des  Mo ins. 


5  -  235.5  at  this 
before  we  get  another 
tanks.  Last  seen  of 


.  ; 


A.  M. 


Sept  12,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From:  C.O.  9th  Inf. 

At  :  350  Meters  South  of  Bois  du  Four 

Date:  12  Sept  18  Hour:  6- 20AM  Do.  4  How  sent: 

To  :  C.G.  3rd  Brigade  Runner. 

Leading  Bn  in  BOIS  du  FOUR  Support  Bn  150  yds 
south  of  Bois  du  Four  orderly  advance 

Stuart 

Col 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C.G.  3rd  Brigade 

At  :  Thiau court 

Date:  12  Sept  18  Hour:  6:30  Do.  25 

To  :  CO.  9th  Inf 

Capt  Snow  reports  direct  that . he  is  Being  fired 
on  hy  88' s  &  MGs  &  that  he  will  have  to  evacuate  unless 
he  has  help.  Artillery  has  "been  demanded  *  Also  send 
hjjto  M.G.s  to  protect  his  flank.  Ammunition  Dump  Limy. 
Hold  your  line 

J  Ely 

Comdg 


6:51  A.M.  Sept  12,  1918.  Adjutant  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd 
Div. 

Promenade  des  MOIRES  evidently  in  our  hands.  Small 
groups  of  men  marching  by  the  flanks  across  hill  for 
the  last  five  minutes.  Groups  of  men  all  over  crest 
of  hill. 


7:5  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Field  message  from  C.G. 
3rd  Brigade  at  P.C.  2  by  runner  to  G-3, 

Attack  moving  forward  west.  Have  taken  Bois  de 
FOUR  and 

(Message  incomplete.) 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18.  7:05  A.M. 

P.C.  3rd  Brigade  established  at  No.*  2.  Div.  Hdq. 
notified  of  our  arrival.  9th  and  23rd  Inf.  notified 
thru  Liaisons. 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C.G.  3rd  Brig. 

At  :  P.C.  2  (near  top  of  promenade  Des  Moins) 
Date:  12  Sept  18  Hour:  7.10  No.  13  How  sent: 

To  :  G-3  Runner 

P.C.  3rd  Brigade  reestablished  as  shown. 

(Cont’d  next  page.) 


A.  M« 


Sept  12,  1918, 


(Cont’d  from  last  page,) 

Attack  progressing  as  per  time  schedule.  Our 
troops  now  seen  "between  Bois  de  Four  and  Eois  Bois 
l'Eveche  at  point  where  woods  meet.  Numbers  of  pris¬ 
oners  coming  from  Bois  de  Four  as  far  as  nortn  central 
part.  Telephones  cannot  keep  up  -  Wireless  not  yet  up. 
Remarkably  few  wounded  seen  going  back  -  We  are  going 
strong, 

Ely 

Rec»d  8:37A.M.  ?er  m 

Sept  12. 

COG 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade,  9/12/18,  7:35  A.M, 

Message  to  Div.  about  taking  Bois  du  Four, 


Note:  Kdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/I8,  7:35  A.  M. 

Our  line  200  meters  north  of  here  being  held  up 
by  M.  G,  which  is  being  flanked.  Right  and  left  from 
here  lines  well  advanced.  Our  losses-no  reports  receive 
from  Bns .  But  have  seen  few  wounded  (only  7)  and  no 
dead.  Signed  Nickey. 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade,  9/12/18,  7:45  A.M. 

9th  Inf.  reports  leading  Bn.  on  edge  of  Bois  du 
Four  and  enemy  edge  Bois  Keiche. 


Note:  Hdq,  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/I8.  7:45  A.M. 

Runner  353rd  Inf.  asking  information.  Gen’l* 
directs  him  to  get  back  on  his  course.  He  was  traveling 
to  the  right. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From: 

C.G,  3rd 

Brig. 

At  : 

P.C.  No. 

2 

7.45  No.  103  How 

Date : 

12  Sept 

Hour : 

To  : 

C.  G,  2nd 

Div . 

Our  P.C, 

moves 

forward  to  P.C.  No 

Bois  de  Haie  l’Eveque, 

Everything  progressing  nicely.  Our 
advanced  into  woods  near  1st  Intermediate 
apparently  Intermediate  Objective  taken. 


ent :  Runner 

3  S.E.  edge 

troops  have 
Obj  ective, 


H,  E.  ELY 

per  A.  P.  Watson 
Very  few  casualties. 

(Note  on  reverse  side  of  message.) 

Reed  at  Div  Adv  Message  Center  8:30  A.M.,  Sept 


/ 


Sept  12,1916. 


A.  K. 

Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/16.  7:50  A.M. 

Arrived  at  Brig.  P.C,  3  -  to  9th  &  Div.  6:00  A.M. 
23rd.  Inf.  6:15  A.M. 


U.S,  ARMY  field  message. 


From:  3rd  Brigade  0.  P. 

At  :  0.  P. 

Date:  12/9/16.  Hour:  7.50  A.M.  No.  1  How  sent: 

To  :  3rd  Brigade  Runner 

Have  seen  our  troops  advancing  through  woods 
directly  to  our  front.  (Bois  LTEveque  and  Bois  d’Four,.^ 
Have  seen  some  of  our  troops  go  through  eastern  edge  of 
Bois  de  Four. 

Joseph  A.  Molloy 
B.  I.  0. 

(Note  on  reverse  side  of  message). 

Reed  at  Div  Adv  Message  Center  6:30  A.M,  Sept.  12. 


Note:  Hdq,  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/16.  7:55  A.  M, 

From  C.O,  9th  Inf.  -  350  meters  south  of  BOIS  du 

FOUR. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From:  C.  G.  3rd  Brig, 

At  :  P.C.  3 

Date:  12  Sept  16  Hour:  6:05  A.M.  No.  15  How  sent: 

To  :  G- 3  Runner 

Brigade  P.  C.  moved  as  above  9t.h  temporarily 
held  up  in  north  edge  B  de  Four,  by  M  G,  comple'cely. 

\  occupies  it  now.  No  exact  information  from  left  bur 
attach  progressing.  Few  casualties  -  less  than  5/  seen 
going  bach,  Enemy  south  edge  Bois  de  Heiche, 


G-3 


Sly 

HE 


9/12/16.  6:15A.M.  To:  Surprise. (2nd  Div.  Hdq.)  from 

Hq.  3rd  Brig. 

At  6:10  Snow  was  400  Meters  beyond  intermediate 
&  going  strong  with  no  opposition. 


6:34  A.M.  September  12,  1916.  Message  from  General 
Ely,  P.C.  No.  2  to  2nd  Div. 

7:45  A.M.  -  Our  P.C.  moves  forward  to  P.C.  No.  3, 
southeast  edge  of  Bois  de  HAIE  I’Eveque.  everything 
progressing  nicely.  Our  troops  have  advanced  into^  '0 o d 
approximately  near  first  intermediate  objective.  oo 
far  reported  very  few  casualties. 


\ 


A  •  m  • 


Sept . 


12,  1918. 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade. 


9/12/18.  8:40  A .  ^  • 


From  Stone-  3rd  Bn 
1  ’ EVSQTJE  P.C.  located  at 
narrow  gauge)  No  news  fr 


.  just  entering  Bois  le 
364.0  -  237.0  (edge  woo 
om  first  two  Battalions 


HE I CHE 
ds  -  on 


> 


U.S.  ARmY  field  message 


From:  C.O.  9th  Inf 

At:  WESTERN  EDGE  BOIS  d»  HE I CHE 

Date:  Sept  12  ,  13  Hour  8:40  A.m. 

To  :  C ,G.  3rd  Brigade 

3rd  Bn  advancing  thru  BOIS  dT 
Bn  entering  BOIS  d1  HEICHE 


Ho. 6  How  sent 

Kunner 


HEICHE  Support 


Stuart 

Col 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18.  8:45  A.m 


From  Brig.  O.P.  3rd  Bn.  of  9th  has 
HE  from  here.  Lieut.  Told  me  there  was  a 
2000  meters  ahead  of  him. 


just  advance 
Bn .  ah  out 


d 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade. 

message  from  Stone 
with  3rd  Bn.  "C"  Bn. 


9/12/18.  8:51  A.m. 

(;fl7)  Liaison  Bn.  in  Liaison 


3rd  Brig,  to  Col.  Stone: 

•Requesting  him  to 


9/12/18.  8:55  A.m. 

move  his  P.C.  forward  quicker. 


8:55  A.^i.  September  12, 
Brigade  to  2nd  Division 


1918.  Field  message 
received  10:30. 


from  3rd 


AHRGS 

FRYGS 


LLEAZ  ^GBKD  FGPOX  GEONG 
PDmRL  TY7KJW  BBIWD  DTOBT 


LV/LPV 

ZqLLW 


8:55  A.m.  September  12,  1918 
to  2nd  Div . 


message  from  3rd  Brigade 


Intermediate  objective  taken 
move  forward. 


Request  artillery 


9:05  A.m.  September  12,  1918. 
Div. 

General  Ely  moves  P.C. 
at  9:30  A  • 


From  3rd 
to  No .4 


Brigade  to  2nd 
(poge  .angin) 


A.  M. 


Sept  12,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

No  Sent  by  Received  by  Check 

3Q,69  HIT  AB  11  0  EM 

From:  Sink 

At  :  P.C. 

Date:  Sept  12.  Hour:  9.05  A.M.  How  sent:  Radio 

To  :  Surprise 

Move  to  P.C.  four  at  9.30  A.M. 

Sink 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  ME 

,SSAGE . 

Ho  . 

Sent  by 

Received 

by  Check 

2Q,69 

Hn 

AB 

20 

CFM 

From: 

Sink 

At  : 

P.C. 

Date : 

Sept 

12  Hour:  9 

.08  A.M, 

How  sent: 

Radio . 

To  : 

Surprise 

At  8. 

10  snow  was 

400  meter 

s  beyond 

intermediate . 

and  goinm  strong  with  no  opposition. 

G-3 

Rec’d  9.22  Sink 


Ho.  3rd  Brig,  to  G-3.  By  runner.  9/l2/l8.  9:12  A.M. 

Line  reported  by  our  O.P.  at  about  1st  phase  object 
ive  and  going1  strong 4  Little  Infantry  resistance. 

Losses  less  than  10%.  Request  artillery  be  moved  up. 
P.C.  moves  to  P.C.  Ho.  4  at  9:30  A.M. 


9:12  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  General  Ely. 
By  radio.  Received  9:50  A.M.  To  2nd  Div. 

Fire  reported  by  our  observer  at  about  first  phase 
objective  line  and  going  strong.  Little  infantry  resist 
ance.  Losses  less  than  ten  per  cent.  Request  artillery 
be  moved  up.  P.C.  moves  to  P.C,  Ho.  4  at  9.30  A.M. 

Ely. 


9:15  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Message  from  3rd  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div. 

Intermediate  objective  taken.  Request  artillery 
move  forward. 

G-2. 


9:15  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  -  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div 
(Received  9:22  A.M.) 

Hash  up  artillery. 

( Rush?  ) 


A  •  M 


Sept  12,  1918. 


U 


n 

O 


AR 1IY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


No .  Received  by 

4  AB 


From: 

Sink 

At  : 

P.C.  3 

Date : 

Sept  12 

Hour : 

9 .15  A.M. 

To  : 

Surpris 

e 

NZPMZ 

UDTSA 

IPJVRLT  1LRUY 

Rec1  d 

9.22 

Check 
5  OEM 


G-  2 


9:30  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  C.G.  3rd  Brigade  (runner) 
P.C.  ho.  3  to  2nd  Div. 

Brigade  P.C.  moved  as  above.  9th  Infantry  tempor¬ 
arily  held  up  on  north  edge  Bo  is  du  POUR  by  machine 
gun.  Completely  occupies  it  now.  ITo  exact  information 
from  left  but  attack  progressing  .  Pew  casualties  - 
less  than  5%  seen  going  back. 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18.  9:4  5  A.M. 

Liaison  Officer  reports  evacuation  on  North  and 
30  degrees  west  of  THIAUCOURT  (Artillery  trying  to  get 
in  action  or  trying  to  get  away  -dont  know  which) .  Some 
transportation  in  village  also.  Near  small  clump  of  bushes 
to  right  (east)  of  road  crossing  about  1  kilometer  north¬ 
west  of  THIAUCOURT. 


9:50  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Copy  of  wireless  sent  to 
Gen.  Ely,  3rd  Brigade. 

Artillery  moving  f orward  to  support  you.  Tnree 
battalions  now  on  road,  two  north  of  RENENAUVILLE . 
Locate  it  and  report  position. 


10  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Field  message  from  3rd  Brig¬ 
ade  at  P.C.  6  to  Chief  of  Staff  by  officer. 

Request  information  as  to  your  whereabouts.  We  have 
received  no  notice  of  change  from  that  of  last  night. 

Have  sent  runners  back  along  axis  of  liaison  but  have  been 
unable  to  get  receipts.  Your  liaison  officer. does  not 
know  where  to  find  you. 

Ely. 

Next  P.C.  Thiau court. 


U.3.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From: 

Sink  1 

At  : 

P.C.  4 

Date  : 

12  Sept  Hour: 

10.10 

No.  106  How  sent:  T3F 

To  : 

Surprise  7 

1st  Phase  taken 

about 

9:30.  please  notify 

(Cont'd  next  page.) 


A.  M. 


Sept  12,  19 18 . 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

lateral  commands.  Losses  considerable  less  than  10%* 
Put  artillery  on  Tiiiaucourt. 

Sink  7 

G-3 

Red  11.55  A.M. 

(On  reverse  side  of  message)  T  S  P 


1U35  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Message  Center.  10:30 
A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Phone  message  from  Commanding; 
General  3rd  Brigade  to  C.G,  2nd  Division. 

Enemy  reported  evacuating;  Thiaucourt*  Retiring  over 
fields  in  squad  columns  toward  Xamnes. 

Sink  7 

Piled  by  Sink  7  at  11*30. 


9/12/18.  Kq.  3rd  Brigade  to  SOLO  1  11  *.00  A.M > 

P.C.  4-3d  Brin-.  to  SOLO  1J-  Have  ordered  Stone  to 
push  on  to  2nd  Day  Objective,  if  possible,  You  will  do 
likewise  and  so  cover  his  flank.  He  will  finish  with 
THIAUCOURT  at  once.  Keep  me  informed,  Sink-1, 


U,3.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE . 


Ho.  Sent  by 

Received  by 

Time  Check 

7  Q,69  HH  ’ 

AB 

11.34  21  0PM 

From: 

Sink  1 

At  : 

P.C.  4 

Date  : 

Date  9/12/  Hour 

:  11.10  A.M. 

Ho.  109  How  sent: 

To  : 

Surprise  7 

Radio 

P.C,  moves  to  He  5  at  11,30  Attack  progressing 
rapidly  Will  move  to  P.C*  Ho  6  as  soon  as  possible 


Sink  1 

11.34  am 

Rec'd  11.40  A.M.  Sept  12 
to  G-3 


Hq,  2nd  Div.  12  September  lltl5  A.M. 
Prom'*  Chief  of  Staff, 

To  :  General  Ely. 

Corps  reports  that  one  of  their  observation  posts 
observed  between  2,000  and  3,000  enemy  troops  debussing 
on  the  CHAMBLEY  -  DAHPVITOUX  road  and  are  entering 
DAMPVITOUX,  There  are  also  4  railway  trains  made  up  of 
box  cars  on  the  tracks  CHAMBLEY  -  DQMMARTIH  line  in 
between  these  2  towns.  The  same  Observation  Post  reports 
1,000  enemy  moving  from  BOIS  VEHCHERES  to  BOIS  BEAU 
VALLQH . 

Brown. 

Sent  in  code 

(initialed  but  indecipherable.) 


A.M. 


Sept  12,  1918. 

Hq.  ord  Brigade  to  C.O.  10th  Brigade.  9/12/18.  11:20  A.M. 

Cur  right  flank  rests  on  right  Army  objective  as 
given  by  last  Corps  order  ( number  unknown)  dated  about 
Sept.  10th.  It  is  at  point  266,0  -  241.6.  We  were  not 
allowed  to  advance  further;  the  1st  Army  Objective  was 
changed  before  we  attacked.  Signed  Ely. 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE  * 

Time  filed  lib  Received  by  Check 
11  am  6  Q,69  AB  61  OFM 

From:  Engineer  Liaison  Officer 
At  :  3rd  Brigade 

Hour:  9  45  am  Ho .  2  How  sent:  Radio 
To  :  General  Ely 

Doted  and  forwarded  to  2nd  Divn  -  Considerable 
evacuation  going  on  on  road  north  and  about  30  degrees 
west  from  thiaucourt  -  some  transportat i on  has  gone 
into  the  village  also  two  enemy  artillery  trying  to  go 
into  action  or  trying  to  get  away,  cant  tell  which, 
near  snail  clump  of  bushes  to  right,  east,  of  road 
crossing  about  one  kilometer  northwest  of  thiaucourt. 

Wyche 

11  18  am 


Rec’d  11.23  A.M.  Sept  12 
CCG  to  C  of  S. 


568 


From  4th  Brig,  to  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18.  11:25  A.M. 

This  is  from  Surprise  3.  He  desires  that  I  inform 
you  that  the  5  Division  has  reached  the  Army  Objective, 
Also  that  about  2000  enemy  troops  are  debussing  on  the 
CHAREY-DQMMART ITT  Road,  Signed  Sister. 


3rd  Brigade  to  Div.  9/12/18.  11:30  A.M, 

Request  information  as  to  your  whereabouts.  We 
have  received  no  notice  of  change  from  that  of  last 
night.  Have  sent  runners  back  along  axis  of  liaison  and 
have  been  unable  to  get  receipts.  Our  Liaison  Officer 
does  not  know  where  to  find  you.  Ely. 


Dote:  Hdq,  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18,  11:45  A.M. 

All  Officers  were  directed  to  advance  and  keep  going 
by  an  officer  sent  out  from  Brigade. 


ELY. 


« 


a.  m; 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18. 


Sept  12,  1918. 
11:50  A.M. 


Notice 
over  fields 


enemy  artillery  and  Infantry  withdrawing 
towards  XAMMES,  We  are  pushing  forward. 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18.  11:50  A.M. 

Message  sent  Col.  Stone  11:50  to  advance  his  P.C. 
more  often  and  to  keep  up  with  his  troops.  Brig,  P.C. 
moves  shortly. 


Hq -  3rd  Brigade  to  Division.  9/l2/l8.  11:55  A.M. 

P.C.  moves  Northwest  of  #6  at  1:30  P.M. 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/I8.  11:55  A.M. 

To  Division  Toy  runner  and  T.P.S.  saving  entered 
THIAU00URT  and  will  push  on  to  the  Army  line. 


U.S.  ARMY  PILED  MESSAC-E 
No.  9  Check  23  ofm 

Prom:  Sink 

At  :  P.C,  Six 
Hour  11.55  No.  19 
To  :  Surprise 

Thiaucourt  ours  at  11.50  germans  retreating  we 
will  push  on  to  possible  objective.  Losses  less  than 
ten  percent 

(  Sig)  Sink 

Rec’d  1.57  P.M.  Sept  12 
CCG  to  G-3 


P.  M.  Sept  12,  1918. 

Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18 .  12:35  P.M. 

Can  obtain  no  map  for  you.  Send  signed  receipt  of 
orders  sent  by  runner.  Will  try  to  gather  as  much  inform¬ 
ation  as  possible  for  next  message.  If  order  in  envel¬ 
ope  does  not  hve  enough  send  back  what  is  missing  by 
the  runner.  Roberts  -2nd  Lieut.  10th  Brigade. 


P.  M. 


Sept  12,  1918. 


U 


« o 


ARMY  field  message 


No.  10  Sent  hy  0,69 -HN  check  41-ofm 

From:  Sink  1 
At  :  p.  c.  6 
Hour:  12.45  P.M.  No.  Ill 

?o  :  Surprise  one  - 


f .•  a  Enemy  artillery  and  infantry  withdrawing  over 

fields  towards  XAMM1S.  We  are  pushing  forward  one  batt 

Our  7  v°?d  ab°Ut  500  yards  m  thiaucourt. 

eu-  pc.  mores  2  kilometer  N.W.  of  No.  6  - 


1.30 


P.M. 


nec’d  1.55  P.M,  Sept  12 
COG  to  G-3 , 


Sink 


56  P.M, 


Ho..  3rd  Brigade  to  C.O.  9th  Inf.  9/12/18.  12: 

re  serve  V“pepP‘  °*  rapidly'  Keep  up  with  your 

resexve.  P.C,  moves  into  THIAUCOURT .  Ely. 


SriLdfv  ceP¥mven  H'H918-  Field  from  3rd 

P.C.  a0  P.C.  6  to  Second  Division  P.C. 

strong  •Sr°0pS  800  yds  north  of  Thiaucourt.  Going 
strong.  Prisoners  coming  in.  K 

P.C.  moves  Thiaucourt  1:10, 


Note:  Kdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/l2/l8.  1:05  P.M. 

finished  forJ^  ^  A2  is  now  in  its  se.ctor  hut  has  not 
d  arming.  No  reports  from  »B"  and  ”Bt:  Bns  . 


Hq. 

No. 


3rd  Bri v .  to  SOLO  1. 

Sink  1  to  So} 0  1.  - 
6  almost  immediately 


9/12/18 .  1:10  P.M. 

P.C.  movi n.o*  to  No.  5  thence  to 


Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/l2/l8.  1:2: 


P.M. 


in  ("C")  in  position.  2  Cos.  2nd  Bn.  (  "A"  Bn 

pOoition  and  other  two  contanif  s  -» -i  •  .  .  1 

short.lv.  ja0  ~  c-.ompo.nics  jv ill  he  m  position 

ho  reports  from  the  1st  Bn.  B  Bn)  vet 
m  position.  Stone-Colonel .  '  7 


shortly. 
Eric,  Re 


Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/l2/l8. 


1^25  P.M. 


Have  directed Eokan?°U?  readhlnV  1st  Day  Objective, 
aisance  and  Liaison  wan”  0  Position  and  stronc-  reconn- 
and  canon,  lotsla  sli^.f ri3°nerS'  Sorne  raaohir>e  ... 
hilled  by  our  heaL  barrLeXi?Lisedr1Uable  °fficer 
name  later  when  can  „i  ve  detail^ 

Stuart  - 


muns 


Four  this  morning, 


Colonel . 


Sept  12,  1918. 


P  •  M . 

From:  4  Brig 

At  :  P.C.  Southwest  corner  BOXS  DU  FOUR 
Date:  Sept  12/18  Hour:  1:30  P.M. 

To  :  3  Brig 

Will  you  please  give  me  your  present  P.C.  location 
and  the  position  of  your  leading  Battalions. 

Neville 


Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18.  1:45  P.M. 

Office  notice  finally  received  that  10th  Brigade 
occupied  the  intermediate  objective  on  schedule  and  now 
very  likely  occupies  the  First  Day’s  Objective. 

M.  A.  Roberts  2d  Lt.  10th  Brigade. 


Note:  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/21/18.  1:45  P.M. 

At  1:30  P.M.  Brig,  P.C.  was  established  at  367.4 
237.9. 


Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18.  2:00  F,M. 

To  Sink  1  from  Surprise  4.  Desire  information  as 
to  your  location,  progress  and  general  situation.  Have 
had  no  word  from  you  and  wish  this  information  at  once 
by  any  available  and  quick  means  at  your  command. 


Hdq,  3rd  Brigade,  9/12/18.  2:20  P.M. 

Bn.  Comdr.  1st  Bn.  ”3U  reports  Bn.  entering  trenones. 
Progress  slow  due  to  congestion  of  trenches. 

Stone  -  Colonel. 


Sept  12,  1918. 


P.  M. 

Hdq.  3rd  Brigade*  9/12/18.  2:20  P.M, 

Leading  Bn.  reached  1st  Bay  Objectis^e  at  1  P.M. 

One  Bn.  lost  direction  in  the  BOIS  D’HEJCFE  has  just 
reported  here  with  information  that  2  enemy  companies, 
reinforcements,  have  been  observed  entering  EEMBERCOURT 
from  the  northeast  and  other  enemy  seen  in  JAULBY  at 
about  2:15.  Replenishment  rifle,  chauchat  and  machine 
ammunition  badly  needed.  Could  push  on  easily  now  if 
supplied.  Am  exploiting  as  ordered.  Have  captured  3 
six  inch  guns  at  365.2  -  241.8.  Send  ammunition  to 
284.5  Bois  du  Bey.  Signed  Stuart-Col.  P.C.  -  JAULKY 
n o w  held  by  9 th  Infant ry . 


From  C.  of  S.  -  2nd  Div.  to  Hdq.  3rd.  Brigade.  9/12/13. 
2:30  P.M. 

Loge  Mangin,  -  Gen.  Ely.  Hdq.  is  here.  Please  let 
me  know  your  position  and  artillery  needs.  A  wire  is 
being  laid  to  TEIAUCOURT,  Bosche  debussing  (2C00) 
on  CHA1BLEY  BOMPTVOIX  road,  probably  for  a  counter  attack. 
89  is  not  up.  Gen.  Seville  will  guard  your  left  flank 
and  be  in  reserve.  Have  you  liaison  with  5th  Div.  Are 
you  on  Army  Objective?  Brown. 


2:30  P.M.  September  12,  1918.  To  2nd  Div, 

Have  taken  army  objective  and  gone  slightly  further 
on  right.  My  line  runs  from  252.4  -  southern  quarter 
Bois  de  Rupt  -  Toulny  (exclusive),  Southern  edge  Bois 
Borvaux.  Are  outposting  that  line  and  organizing  Army 
line.  Troops  a  little  tired.  Casualties  estimated  5 

Ely,  Brig.  Gen. 


2:45  P.M,  September  12,  1918.  .Field  message  from  C.G. 

3rd  Brigade  at  Thiaucourt  to  C.G.  2nd  Division,  by  runner, 
received  6:10, 

Ammunition  must  be  sent  up.  We  have  run  away  from 
our  transportation.  Artillery  going. 

Ely. 

5  A. A.  Chouchot 
M.G.  37  &  Stokes 
all  n e ed  amm . 


P »  M  • 


Sept  12  ,  1918 . 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE . 

From:  C.G.  3rd  Brigade 

At  :  Thiaucourt  R  R  St.  (red  top  building 

Date:  12  Sept  18  Hour:  14:45  Pm.  Ho  22  How  sent 

To  :  C.O.  -  Gth  Runner 

Organize  the  Army  objective  for  defense,  outpost¬ 
ing  ground  you  holdin  advance.  Echelon  in  depth. 

Give  us  exact  location  your  P.C. 

Ely 

Corndg- 


Hdq .  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18.  2:50  P  .m» 

Attached  sketch  shows  disposition  of  B-  A*  Reorgan¬ 
ization  is  taking  place  now.  The  Regiment  is  being 
organized  in  depth  Signed  Stone 

COLONEL. 


HQ. .  3rd  Brig,  to  Chief  of  Staff.  9/12/18.  5:40  P.M» 

Have  sent  messages  every  half  hour  or  so  and  when 
anything  important  happens  2  messages  with  situation 
reports.  Am  not  informed  as  to  your  advance  Division 
P.C.  or  when  you  move  it.  Ely. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  Snow 

At  :  P.C.  near  BO IS  du  FEY 

Date:  12  Sept.  18  Hour:  4:17  P.m.  Ho*  2 

To  ;  3d  Brig  or  2d  Div. 

Am  being  counter  attacked  by  about  15  machine 
guns  with  some  light  artillery  who  have  sifted  in  to 
JAULNY  and  approximately  2  companies.  Artillery  lire 
from  direction  of  BOIS  du  RUPT  is  also  aiding. 

Have  not  established  liaison  with  5th  Corps  on 
my  right  but  can  hold  the  1st  Day  Objective,  Rations 
and  ammunition  badly  needed. 


To  C.O.  Brig.  Reserve  thru  3d  Brigade.  9/12/18.  5:00  P.M. 

The  23rd  Inf.  holds  the  line  "1st  days  objective" 
(Brown  Line)  .  The  Bn.s,  are  echeloned  in  depth  -  1st  Bn. 
holds  the  first  line,  -2nd  Bn.  the  2nd  Line  and  third  Bn. 
reserve.  There  are  two  Bns .  marines  supporting  our  le^u. 
The  9th  Inf.  is  on  our  right.  Hold  your  command  in  read¬ 
iness  to  reinforce  this  regiment.  Request  liaison  agent 
be  sent  to  this  P.C. 


P  *  M  • 


Sept  12,  1918. 


U. 


c 

k_'  • 


ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE- 


From:  P.G.  3rd  Brigade. 

At  :  $5  Rue  Natorie  -  near  church  -  Thiaucourt 

Bate:  12  Sept  18  Hour:  5:30  No .  23  How  sent:  Officer 

To  :  Surprise  4 


Your  unnumbered  message  requesting  disposition 
received . 

Third  Brigade  took  army  objec-tive  at  2:50,  are  now 
consolidat ing .  Request  artillery  be  brought  up.  This 
info nnat ion  was  sent  to  Div.  by  foot  messenger,  wireless, 
mounted  officer  and  to  Corps  by  carrier  pigeon.  No  artill 
ery  fire  of  our  batteries  for  3  hours. 


Rec’  d  6:10  p .M. 


Ely  - 


6:30  p.M.  September  12,  1918.  Field  message  from  C.G. 

3rd  Brigade  at  Thiaucourt  to  G-3. 

must  have  artillery  action  if. we  hold  line.  Art-  . 
illery  of  enemy  and  enemy  M.G’s  doing  damage.  One  captain 
reports  he  cannot  hold  near  Tauloy  unless  he  gets  artill¬ 
ery.  Have  asked  it  from  15th.  Fire  all  along  line. 

Must  be  heavy  and  continuous  . 


6:55  P.  m.  September  12,  1918.  Field  message  from  C.G. 

3rd  Brigade  at  Thiaucourt  to  C.G.  Division  by  runner. 

Enemy  artillery  and  M.G,.  shooting  up  our  lines. 

One  captain  reports  that  he  will  have  to  pull  bacu  unless 
he  gets  artillery  on  southern  edge  of  Bo is  Bonvoux  and 
Bois  Rupt.  Both  regiments  report  steady  enemy  snelling. 

We  must  have  artillery  in  front  of  army  line.  Ammunition 
of  all  kinds  is  needed  and  must  be  sent  up.  Regimen  s 
not  in  touch  with  trains  and  probably  cannot  get  to  Limey* 
Please  start  the  artillery.  We_  will  hold. 


it-';. 


.•f 


"P  *  ini  • 


Sept  12 ,  1918  . 


H&q .  3rd  Brigade  4  9/12/18.  7:45  P.M. 

Enemy  artillery  shelling  our  lines  very  steadily. 
Request  retaliation  fire.  Stone-Colonel. 


Note:  Hdq .  3rd  Brigade.  9/12/18.  8 ;00  P.M* 

I  must  have  some  ammunition  and  some  artillery  or 
will  have  to  fall  hack  to  better  position*  15  M.G,  on 
heights  west  of  JAULNY  are  firing  into  my  flank  and  4 
guns  88’ s  are  on  my  right  flank  in  BOIS  du  BONVAUX. 

Snow. 


Hq.  3rd  Brig,  to  Surprise  3.  9/12/18.  8:30  P.M. 

3rd  Brigade  has  taken  Army  Objective,  Took  this 
Objective  at  2:50.  Observation  shows  5th  Div,  up  and  con¬ 
solidating  Army  Line.  We  sent  the  above  information  to 
you  by  runner,  by  wireless,  by  mounted  oi'ficer  and  to 
Corps  by  pigeon.  Wireless  slow  keeping  up  and  telephones 
fell  down  entirely.  All  runners  sent  back  a.ong  axio  of 
liaison.  Brig.  Res.  will  be  here.  Liaison,  by  telepnone. 

Let  me  know  if  you  need  it.  Ely. 


9:30  P.M.  September  12,  1918 -from  C .0 .  9th  Infantry, 

Field  Message  by  runner,  at  1st  Bay’s  Objective  to 
3rd  Brigade . 

Things  are  quiet  and  am  still  holding  out  on  original 
line.  Have  now  two  companies  Marines  in  support  and  will 
make  every  attempt  to  hold  out  till  morning.  We  should 
have  relief  early  in  morning  as  most  men  are  about 
exhausted.  Would  like  to  have  an  artillery  barrage  in 
morning  before  they  can  shoot  up  again.  Also  nee.  ^ ac  me 
gun  ammunition. 


Received  9:47  P.M 


From  Gen.  ELY.  Sept  12 


.913. 


Have  artillery  put 
front  of  2ord  infant-*.^  • 
Boche  counter  attacking 
no  nyrotechincs . 


down  heavy  barrage  at  once,  in 
Unless  this  is  done,  must  tall  baci< 
he av i ly .  Keep  up  fire.  Hav e 


Ely 


Brown-  Try  to  get  this 
Arty  into  action. 


I  am  trying  to  get  the  Army  Corps 


P .  M . 


Sept  12,  1918. 


U 


o 

•  o 


APi^Y 


FIELD 


MESSAGE . 


From:  Surprise 

At  :  P.C. 

Date:  Sept  12.  Hour:  2Z\  How  sent:  wireless 

To  :  Sink  1 

Hold  your  ground.  Heavy  barrage  coming  in  front 
of  Army  objective.  Send  messenger  to  Neville  to  signal 
for  barrage 

(Not  sent)  Surprise 


Hq .  3rd  Brig,  to  Brig.  Reserve.  9/12/18,  10:40  P-M. 

Send  one  platoon  and  more  if  necessary  to  put  out 
fire  in  town  as  there  is  danger  of  it  spreading.  Inter¬ 
preter  Menard  will  assist  you  in  this  work  by  getting 
the  cooperation  of  civilians. 

Sgd.  Ely. 

(Ref  Fire  in  THIAUCOURT .) 


11;15  P.M.  September  12,  1918  -  From  Col.  Rhea,  to  C.G.» 
3rd  Brigade. 

Am  calling  down  all  barrage  I  can.  Out  of  touch 
with  supporting  artillery.  Our  corps  and  5th  Division 
will  put  down  ba.rrage .  Hold  on  few  minutes. 

(Not  sent  -  Returned  by  Sig .  Officer) 


U.S .  ARMY  .FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  Surprise 

At  :  P.C. 

Date:  Sept  12.  Hour:  23.15  How  sent:  Wireless 

To  ;  Sink  one 

Brigade  78"  coming  up.  Boche  has  only  one  division. 
You  must  hold. 

Surprise  Seven. 

(Not  sent) 


No  time  indicated  Sept  12,  1918. 
Note:  3rd  Brigade  Ildq .  9/12/18.  No  time. 

Sent  verbal  message  Col.  Stone  to  locate  rignt  flank 
by  runner  and  let  us  know . 


A. Mi  Sept.  13,  1918. 

1:10  A.M. ,  September  13,  1918.  Message  (wireless)  from 
General  ELY  to  Hq. ,  2nd  Division. 

Headquarters  with  facilities  for  getting  information 
to  actual  firing  batteries  promptly.  Request  that  orders 
to  this  effect  be  given  to  artillery  Brigade  Commander. 
Everything  peaceful  and  no  doubt  that  line  can  be  held  nor 
has  there  been  Division  reported  upon  our  left  by  liaison 
officer.  Any  disturbing  reports  from  23rd  Infantry  are 
without  foundation  due  to  excited  sergeants  who  got  erron¬ 
eous  information.  9th  reports  that  troops  on  his  right  are 
falling  back  on  account  of  artillery  fire  and  that  he  needs 
artillery  support  is  holding.  Artillery  liaison  extremely 
poor  there.  Should  be  an  officer  at  my  P.C.  Ely. 


1:2b  A.M.  September  13,  1918.  From  2nd  E.A,  Brigade  to 
Colonel  Rhea: 

Everything  going  O.IC.  Hostile  fire  practically  noth¬ 
ing.  We  have  2  Bns  75’ s  and  1  Bn.  155’ s  executing  sweep¬ 
ing  and  harassing  fires,  ho  --  (message  incomplete.) 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From:  C.G.  3 

At : 

Da.te  13  Sept  Hour  5  A.M,  Ho.  31 

To:  C.O.  9th 

Heavy  counter-attack  reported  on  our  front  at 
11:  P.M.  by  division  (Col  Rhea)  Was  this  counter-attack 
made?  Col  Rhea  says  Brig. 78th  Div  sent  up  as  re- inforce- 
ments.  Have  you  seen  them?  Ho. 

Have  you  called  for  help?  Ho 
What  are  conditions  now? 

Report  must  be  made  tc  Div  by  us  immediately . 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 
From:  C.G.  3rd  Brig 

At:  Thiaucourt  How  sent 

Date  5:10  -15th  Sept.  Hour  5.1G  Ho.  31  M  Mess 

To:  C.O.  2nd  Div. 

Ho  counter  attack  known  of. 

Ho  request  made  for  reinforcements  even  to  4th 
Brigade.  Brigade  reserve  has  not  been  put  in.  Am  sending 
officers  to  investigate  as  directed.  Ho  heavy  shelling  now. 
Stone  reports  "Ho  counter  attack  on  him,  no  help  asked  for, 
has  not  seen  78th  Div.  All  quiet,"  at  5.05  A.M. 

Who  sent  report  about  counter  attack? 

Will  report  further  when  officer  investigating 
returns  from  9th. 


Ely. 


■ 


■ 


- 


A.M. 


Sept,  13,  19 IB, 


From: 
At : 
Date : 
To : 


U.S.  ARUY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

c 

9th  Inf, 

p  q  how  sent 

13  Sept.  10  Hour  5.41  A.L1.  Ho.  1  Return  Report 
3d  Brig.  C.G, 


No  counter  attack  made  "by  enemy  on  my  front  last 
night  at  11  p.m.  -  Have  heard  that  a  "brigade  reserve" 
arrived  in  this  vicinity  before  dark  last  night  -  have  not 
seen  them,  I  asked  Maj.Sherrard  5th  Marines  to  send  os 
to  relieve  my  left  flank  south  of  JAULNY  -  they  went  over 
just  a,fter  dark  last  night,  but  my  battalion  commander 
there  put  them  in  near  support  and  held  his  original  line. 
Only  a  little  sniping  during  night.  The  counter  attack  on 
my  left  was  quite  critical  for  an  hour  before  dark,  15 
firing  into  my  left  flank  and  a  battery  of  155’ s  dropping 
shells  on  my  M.G’s.  while  the  ammunition  was  giving  out. 

The  battery  of  our  Arty,  which  came  into  action  saved  the 
situation  though  the  companies  engaged  estimate  their  loss 
at  50 %.  (See  Ma j .  Hodson* s  last  message  herewith).  Accord¬ 
ing  to  my  latest  reports  it  appears  that  the  9th  Inf.  now 
occupies  the  ARMY  OBJECTIVE  though  the  left  is  weak  and  men 
exhausted . 


Stuart . 


U.S,  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From: 
At : 
Date: 
To : 


Sink  7 
TKIACOURT 

13  Sept  Hour  7  A.M.  No.  34 
Snow  11 


How  sent 
Runn er 


Your  Regt  Signal  Officer  has  now  had  ample 
time  to  run  a  line  to  these  Hdqrs.  Request  that  you  push 
him  up  and  make  him  get  a  line  in  at  once.  Aljpo.  Rave  him 
report  here  as  soon  as  possible. 


Sink  7 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From: 
At: 
Date: 
To : 


From  C, G.  3rd  Brig 
Thiaucourt 

13  Sept,  IB  Hour  7.40  No.  32 
Chief  of  Staff. 


How  sent 
M.  Mess 


Enclosed  two  messages  brought  officers  in- 
vestigating  counter  attack  rumor  explain  situation.  Lot ung 
is  known  as  to  who  started  report  or  asked  for  reinforce¬ 
ments. 

We  have  captured  a  R.R.  Train  complete,  here. 

Only  two  6"  guns  reported  captured.  Much .  ammunition,  etc., 
Trench  Mortars  and  M.G’s  captured.  Ammunition  earning  up. 

We  have  never  lost  liaison  in  any  direction.  ^y  a  -^rigad.e 
from  another  division  was  sent  is  not  understood,  as  I  have 
not  even  asked  for  relief  by  Marine  Brigade.  All  I  asked 
for  was  artillery  support.  Men  are  undoubtedly  pretry  vei^. 
exhausted . 


Ely 

Brig,  Gen. 


.  i  J  ■  • 

' 


. 


. 


8:30  A.M.,  Sept.  13,  1918. 

Kq.,  3rd  Brig,  to  Surprise  A  (By  phone) 

•vialone  in  trouble  -  can  you  help  him  out? 


8:30  A.ivi.  i  Sept.  13,  1918. 

Hq . i  3rd  Brigade.  .  , 

pec’d  from  Malone  -  We  need  your  help.  Am  being  neaviiy 

attacked  all  over  our  front,  (Timed  19:15) 


U*S.  ARwiY  FIELD  MESSAGE . 

From:  Sink  1 

•  p  Q  pQ  q  How  sent 

Date:  13  Sept  18  Hour  8:40  Ho.  1  Runner 

To :  Snow  1  TT  .  c 

Malone  has  called  for  our  assistance,  nave  m.Lt  ^ 
throw  fire  in  front  of  him,  especially  into  BOIS  de  BOHVAJX. 
Have  ordered  artillery  to  fire  in  iront  of  him. 


3:45  A.m. ,  Sept.  13,  1918. 

Kq.,  3rd  Brig,  to  C.O.  10th  Brigade. 

9th  &  5th  marines  both  standing 
Tanks  proceeding  to  vicinity  of  366,0 
ordered  to  cover  your  front  with  all 
need  infantry.  Artillery  opening  up 


to  on  your  left  flank. 

-  241.0.  m.G.  fire 
guns ,  Wireless  if  you 
on  your  front . 

Ely . 


8:55  A.Ji/i.  ,  Sept.  13,  1918. 

Hq.,  3rd  Brigade  to  Brown, 

We  are  putting  ia.G.  fire  in  front  of 
ing  to  -  both  Snow  and  outfit  behind;  am 

help.  - 

U.S .  ABLY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


malone  also 
sending  tanks 


stand- 

to 


From: 
At : 
Date  : 
To  : 


Sink  1 
P.C.  Ho  8 

Sept  13  Hour  10:10  Ho.  113 
Snow  1 


How  sent 
Runner 


We  will  be  relieved  by  Sister  today  and  tonight  - 
All  elements  in  rear  of  1st  line  to  be  relie/ed  by  ay  l^,  , 
extreme  front  line  immediately  after  dusk  -  ielie\ing  uni 
forming  immediately  in  rear  in  swaips  and  valleym^  -e  o-e 


al  1  de  - 
rill  oass 


dark.  Snow  1  will  arrange  with  relieving  C.O.  fo 
tails  of  relief.  Command  of  Regt  and  Brig  sectors 
over  at  midnight.  All  arrangements  for  guides  e  c  -o 
made  by  Regt.  C.O.  Sketches  of  organization  m  deptn  wil 
furnished  relieving  organizations  and  copy  -urnmnei.  1  J,  , 
Hdqrs .  as  much  organization  as  possible  to  be  completed  today 


Sink 


ri 

I 


10:10  A .m. ,  Sept.  13,  1918. 

Hq . ,  3rd  Brigade  to  G-2,  2nd  Division. 

The  following  identifications  have 
IHFAHT R Y  419-36-571-71-62-81-2- 


been  established: 
54-258-16-164-419- 


STURm  PH-  or  Shock  troops  (numbers  unknown)  tut 
identified  as  shock  troops  by  blue  shoulder  strap  confirmed 

by  prisoner.  ,  ,  _ . 

27  pioneers  and  some  unnumbered  -iioneero. 

539th  &  59th  Field  Artillery. 


(Sgd.) 


J.A.  molloy 

Brig,  int ell . 


Sept  *  13,  1918. 

10:30  A.M.  ,  Sept.  13,  1918. 

To:  Major  Hall 

10th  Brig,  has  reached  all  its  objectives.  Taken  1100 
prisoners.  Casualties  slight.  How  consolidating  on  the 
Army  Objective. 


Roberts  -  2d  Lt.  10th  Brig. 


P  i  ;I 

Prom:  C.O,  10th  Brigade 

At :  Bo i s  Portions 

Bate:  13  Sept.  Time  1.55  p.m. 

•l0:  C.O.  3rd  Brigade. 


Sept.  13,  1918. 


-  -q  .  attack  is  reported  against  our  troops  north 

of  Bois  GERARD.  I  have  sent  Col.  Payne,  20  P.A.  to  your 
ar  i  lery  at  ihiaucourt  asking  C  P  fire  on  Bois  du  Bonvaux. 


Malone , 

Colonel,  Comdg. 


6.10  P.M,  -  Sept,  13,  1918. 

Hqrs.  3rd  Brigade. 

-r  •  j  fnei,iy  aiiacBing  between  Bois  Bonvaux  inclusive  to 
ois  de  Vencheres.  Already  reached  farm  Tantecourt.  Request 
close  cooperation  on  both  flanks. 

Malone 


6;:  35  P.M.  9/13/18 
Cromelin  at  Same. 

is  impossible  to  fire  on  machine  gun  reported  at 
•jfcC.5  -  243,2  as  we  have  no  observation.  It  is  too  close  to 
line  to  fire  without  observation.  Please  transmit  this 
to  Snow  and  Sink. 

Signed.  TIBBETTS. 


6:40  P.M.  -  9/13/18, 

Hdq ,  3rd  Brigade. 

,-ftTT  .  Bnemy  attacking  on  right,  front  and  left.  Prom  BOH 
VAUX  woods  inclusive  to  TAUTEC0URT  exclusive.  Request  C.O.P. 
and  cooperation  on  flank, 

Malone. 


6:45  P.M.  -  9/13/18. 

Col.  Stuart. 

message  from  Malone  to  Col,  Stuart  to  note  and  return 
with  information, 

ELY. 

.■^ave  sent  officers  patrol  to  get  information  9th  and 
5th  marines,  stand  too.  Y/ill  watch  Malones  left  flank  and 
cooperate. 

Stuart 


7:30  P.M.  -  9/13/18. 

Hdq.  3rd  Brigade. 

Ce  have  moved  our  Regtl.  P.C,  down  ravine  to 
just  above  sign  "Soldatheim" . 

Marines  taking  over  support  and  reserve  bns. 
in  place.  Our  2nd  Bn.  on  the  line. 


a  hut 
already 


(Cont’d,  next  page.) 


> 


. 


P.M. 


Sept.  13,  1910. 


(Cont’d.  from  last  page.) 

366.1  -  241.95 

365,6  -  242,4 

365.3  -  242.5 

365.4  -  242.0 

365.3  -  243.2 

thence  directly  west  to  R.R.  thence  S.W,  for  200  yards  on 
ridge. 

Our  artillery  is  firing  on  them  and  they  are  being 
forced  back.  Will  you  get  it  stopped  and  get  them  to  co¬ 
ordinate  to  artillery? 

MacNider . 


From:  Sink  1 

At:  P.C.  Thiancourt-Bldg  with  #5  &  ’’NOTAIRE”  over  it. 

Date:  Sept.  13/18  Hour  0:40  P.M.  How  sent 

To:  Same  1  Runner 

Notify  us  of  developments.  If  your  flank  weak 
let  us  know.  Are  sending  tanks  your  direction.  If  you 
can  throw  a  M.G.  Barrage  in,  do  so. 

Sink  1 


0:45  P.M.  -  9/13/10 
Adjutant  23rd  Inf, 

We  are  putting  m.g.  fire  in  front  of  MALONE.  Also 
standing  to  both  9th  inf.  and  outfit  behind.  No  report 
from  Malone  since  7:15,  Also  sending  some  tanks  behind 
right  flank  to  protect. 


9:10  P.M.  -  9/13/10 
Hdq,  3rd  Brigade. 

Gen’l.  Brown  called  up  and  said  understood  what  help 
3rd  Brigade  would  give  Malone  "Div".  approved  but  Division 
Commander  did  not  wish  to  commit  Division”  Accepted 
responsibility.  Gen'l.  Brown  said  not  serious. 


U.8.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

Sent  By  Izcf  Time  10  PM  Received  JR1  Time  10  PM 
From:  Sink  1 

At:  How  sent 

Date:  .  Sept  13  Radio 

To :  Snow  1 

Have  Machine  gun  fire  into  Bo  is  du  Bonvaux. 

Sink  1 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

Sent  By  l2cf  Time  10  PM  Received  JR1  Time  10  PM 

From:  Sink  1 

At: 

Date:  Sept  13  No  4  ( ? )  How  sent 

To:  Snow  Radio 

Request  report. 


Sink  1 


V.-  A 


i 


P.M. 


Sept.  13,  1918. 


From:  C.O,  10  Brigade 

At;  p.  C*  Eois  Grand  Portion. 

Date:  13  Sept.  Hour:  22 

To:  C.G.  3d  Brigade. 

The  Boche  emerged  from  southern  edge  of  the  Bois 
de  Bonvaux  and  formed  line  of  attack  against  my  front.  _ 
Reports  received  at  first  seemed  to  indicate  a  very  serious 
situation.  Latest  reports  indicate  that  our  line  is  intac 
on  the  Yellow  Line.  However,  the  situation  leaves  your 
right  flank  forward  of  the  Yellow  Line  exposed. 

Malone 
Colonel . 


10:45  P.M*-  9/13/18-  Message  from  23rd  Infantry. 

Mr,  Stuart  (C.O.  9th  Infantry)  just  called  up  and 
party  had  been  over  since  8  o’clock.  It  was^  an  impromptu 
affair.  He  has  never  bothered  or  worried.  He  said  tha  e 
were  a  few  small  parties  carne  over;  some  planes  shot  them  up. 


10:45  P.M.  -  9/13/18. 

Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  , 

Colonel  Stuart  reports  all  quiet  on  his  front  ana 

on  his  right  since  8  o'clock.  Authority  given  stop  m • J *  ire 


10:45  P.M. -  9/13/18. 

Hdq.  3rd  Brigade. 

23rd  completed  relief. 


10:50  P.M,-  9/13/18. 

Hdq.  3rd  Brigade, 

Information  transmitted  to  2nd  Div.  _ 

To  2nd  Div.  11:15  -  9th  Inf.  Completed  relie.. 


11:00  P.M*-  9/13/18. 

Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  _  .  ,, 

Notified  9th  and  23rd  about  sending  Engineers  bacx 

to  their  regiment. 


11:20  P.M. -9/1 3/18. 

Hdq.  3rd  Brigade. 

Notified  Division  that  relief  completed. 


11:25  P.M,-  9/13/18. 

Hdq.  3rd  Brigade. 

Notified  Genl .  Neville  relief  completed  and 
al 1  was  quiet  on  right. 


that 


FIELD  MESSAGE  No  time  indicated 


Sept,  13 

S 1 1*  * 

The  situation  as  far  as  the  23  Reg.  is  concerned  is* 
They  are  holding  their  own  and  have  entrenched  at  the  positio 
shown  on  tracing  papers.  Suffered  slight  casualties  yes  er 
day  evening.  The  9th  Reg.  repulsed  a  counter  attack  with 
slight  casualties  at  a  late  hour  last  night. 


Sh  ep  1  er . 


iio  time  indicated  Sept,  13,  1918 


9/13/18  (  No  time  indicated. ) 

Kdq.  3rd  Brigade. 

(On  night  of  Sept.  12th  7:30  P.M.  -  1st  Sgt.  Co. 
D,  9th  Inf.  reported  to  Brig.  Hdqtrs.  saying  that  enemy 
shooting  up  front  lines  very  heavily  both  Machine  Guns  and 
Artillery.  Said  over  half  his  men  had  been  killed.  Said 
he  could  not  find  any  of  his  Company  Officers  nor  could  he 
find  his  Bn.  or  Regtl.  Hdqrs.  so  reported  to  Brig.  Hdqrs. 
He  was  sent  back  to  9th  Inf.  P.C.) 


A.M,  Sept,  14,  1918, 

Rec’d  5:18  P.M,  Copy  for  G-2 
14  Sept.  18  Thru  Chief  of  Staff. 

Hq.  9th  Inf. 

11:45  A.M.  14  Sept.  1918. 

From:  1,0.  9th  Inf. 

To:  (G-2)  3rd  Brigade. 

The  following  are  the  best  data  available  at  tnis 
time  as  to  prisoners  and  material  taken  by  the  9th  Inf.  on 
Sept.  12  and  13,  1918. 

Prisoners: - 


About  1600  officers  and  men. 

It  was  impossible  for  the  Regt.  unit  to  properly 
check  and  handle  the  prisoners  owing  to  their  large  number 
and  our  rapid  advance. 

About  60  Belgians,  held  prisoner  by  enemy  were 
released  by  our  troops  at  JAULNY  about  7  :  3u  P.M.  "t-  e  41 


Mat er iel . 


The  following  camps  at  LAGERSI 


PIONEER 


0PIT2 
KRIEGHAU3 
jl  I NEN  JERF  bR 
PIONEER  LAGER 
BAYERN 
LUTHER  I 


FOURUALD 
SAULOWALD 
PRO T ZEN 
BERTRAM 
HAMBURGER 
DIVN,  PIONEER  PARK 

LUTHER  II 

B AGENY/ALD SCHEN  LAGER 

Property,  ordnance  and  Q,  M  in  the  two  LUTHER 
LAGERS  and  BAYERN  LAGER  alone  estimated  at  over  minion 

dollars  value. 

In  JAULNY  .  ^ 

A  large  hospital  establishment  with 

Stores  surgical  instruments,  A  Ray  equipmen  ^ 

quantities.  Also  a  hospital  tram  of  several  car.  i 
JAULNY  yards.  A  trainload  of  ammunition  in  JAU  -  _ 

blown  up  about  9  P.M.  13  Sept,  presuma  ly  y  a 
soldier  who  was  killed  as  he  was  running  awe y. 

1  Field  Kitchen 


Ordnance  -  Heavy 


No. 

4 

4 

O 

Cj 

o 

6 


Calibre 

105 

77 

1 0  "LI .  W . 
8  "  " 


Wher  e 

363,85  -  241,85 
363.97  -  241.85 


to  63.8  ~ 242 
to  64,1  -  241 


In  shed  364.3  -  281.4 

( Cont’ d,  next  page. ) 


Sept,  14,  1918. 


A.M. 


(Cont’d.  from  last  page.) 


No. 

Calibre 

Wh  er  e 

3 

155 

364.5- 

■281.6  to  304.8  -241.6 

4 

77 

241.7 

-  366 

4 

77 

238  - 

366 

7 

77 

In  THIAUCOURT 

4 

Aust.88 

365.3 

-  242.5 

4 

77 

366  - 

238.9 

4 

77 

■366.3 

-  239.6 

4 

155 

367 . 3 

-  241.1 

4 

77 

366.3 

-  242.5 

1 

155 

366  - 

243 

7 

155 

365,5 

-  242.8 

4 

77 

313.6 

-  241.4 

4 

77 

363.5 

-  242 

2 

155 

365  - 

243,2 

2 

105 

366,3 

-  240 

In  addition  a  patrol  (officer)  Co,  E,  9th  Inf.  on  road 
tc  CHARSY  about  365.3  -  244.5  at  6:00  P.M. ,  12th  Sept,  found 
a  battery  of  several  big  guns  abandoned  at  roadside*  Enable 
to  ascertain  now  whether  they  were  subsequently  recovered  by 
enemy. 

^ne  train,  8  wagons,  on  road  east  of  J AULNY  -  1  complet 
Signal  wagGn  at  entrance  to  J AULNY. 

No  approximate  number  of  small  arms  and  other  equipment 
can  be  given;  but  large  quantities  of  them  were  found  in  the 
various  camps  -  (vacated?).  Quantities  of  maps,  documents, 
etc.,  taken  by  the  Regiment,  have  been  turned  over  to  you 
or  to  G  2  of  the  2nd  Division. 


J.R.  Me  Key 

1st  Lt. ,  9  th  Inf. 

Intelligence  Officer 


P  ,M.  Sept.  14,  1918 

8:43P.M.,  September  14,  1918.  -  Following  message  sent 

by  radio  to  C.G.  3rd  Brigade. 

Have  you  any  report  from  patrols?  Wires  are  down. 

( Brown) 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 
From:  C.G.  3rd  Brigade 

At:  P.C.  BEAU  VALLON  BO IS  How  sent 

Date:  15  Sept.  18  Hour  16-50  No,  3  Runner 

To:  C.O.  9th  Inf 

If  upon  completion  of  the  work  of  salvaging  today, 
it  is  not  absolutely  certain  that  all  American  dead  in  your 
sector  have  been  located  and  reported  to  Col.  Drury,  the 
salvage  details  w ill  remain  in  place  until  this  is  assured 
tomorrow,  completing  work  then. 

The  dead  must  all  be  located. 


ELY 

Comdg 


A.M. 


Sept.  15,  19113. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From:  Sink  7 

At:  P.C.  500  yds  N  W  Loge  MARGIN 

Date:  15  Sept  IB  Hour  10:20  A.-  - «  ko.57 

To:  Surprise  1 

P.C.  now  located  in  northern  edge  narrow  strip  of 

woods  about  300  meters  N  W  Loge  Mangin. 

Sink  7 

Ad j  3  Brigade 


How  sent 
Mounted  man 


P.M. 


Oct.  1st,  1916. 


Oct  1st,  1916 

20.10  to  C.G.  2nd  Div. ,  -  3rd  Brig.^Kdq.  SOuAIN- 

located  at  point  near  NAVARIli  5  ^ "then' turn 

SOlftlE-PY  Road;  come  to  south  end  of  oordu  y 

right  to  dugout.  Guide  will  be  found  at  south  end  ox 

duroy  road. 


A  .M . 


Oct . 


2nd, 


1916 , 


7  : 45  A.M.  , 
Gen.  Ely. 


Oct. 


2,  1918.  Field  Message  received  from 


Am  sending  officer  as  requested  by  JjLhese'iHeadquart- 
telephone  from  167th  Division.  Request  that  th  «  runners 
ers  be  furnished  with  a  liaison  officer  with  necessary 
from  Div.  Hq.  Hone  available  here.  Request  Signal  Oiticer 

send  out  2  telephones.  ,  ipr„  -ug  p-iven  transpor- 

Request  officer  coming  for  order,  be  give  .  £Uy 

tation  as  far  as  SOMME -PY  as  otherwise  twill  phy 
impossible  to  transmit  information  m  your  °bde  between  IE 
regiments  before  H  hour.  Total  ‘  d  . 

and  15  miles,  much  of  which  is  thr°ngh  trenches  orders 

Will  carry  out  attack  as  planned  unless  uluo 

received.  You  can  reach  me  by  telephone  _  *  lst  Bn, 

(Lt.  Livingston)  or  through  167  Division,  174  Ref* 
where  my  P.C.  is  located  (same  as  shown  m  O.P.  Memo  20; 


XPT.V 


with  other  Bn 
did  not  report 


Field  message  received  from  C.G. 

Bns  9th  in  communication 

Guidr - 
of  170th 


9:15  A.M.  Oct ,  2  1916. 

3rd  Brigade. 

Units  in  place  as  follows:  -2  with^23rd.  Guides 

Qth  Not  m  communication  witn  <coiu. 

appoints  given  by  Staff  Officers 


French  Div. 


Ely. 


P.M. 


Oct,  2nd,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD 

MESSAGE 

Time 

Check 

17.00 

5.25  P.M. 

Erom: 

C.G.  3rd  Brigade 

At: 

Navarin  Fme. 

How  sent 

Date : 

2  Oct  18  Hour  4-25 

No.  2 

Motorcycle 

To : 

C.G.  2nd. 

Correction  in  Oper.  Memo* 3rd  Brig.  No.  20  giving 
P.Cs  as  follows 

Change  1st  P.C.  to  read  270.5  -  27848.  Will  he 
established  the;re  at  7; 00  P.M*  unless  we  receive  further 
orders.  Will  take  H  hour  as  6.30  A.M .  3d  Oct.  Please 
notify  us  of  any  change  in  your  advance  P.C.  from  7910. 

Ely 

Brig.  Gen. 


8:45  P.M.,  October  2,  1918. 

Memorandum  for  Generals  Ely  and  Neville: 

The  Corps  order  changes  the  situation  as  explained 
to  you,  in  the  following  particulars: 

The  artillery  preparation  starts  15  minutes 
earlier. 

The  infantry  attack  starts  40  minutes  earlier, 

General  Neville  will  provide  a  battalion,  charged 
with  the  duty  of  watching  the  hook  in  the  trenches  on  his 
left  and,  if  necessary,  to  use  it  to  assist  in  his  advance. 
If  not  necessary  to  use  it  in  attacking  the  hook  on  his 
left,  it  will  advance  as  a  left  flank  guard. 

General  Ely  to  report  by  bearer  whether  or  not  his 
units  are  in  place,  and  if  not,  if  he  is  in  communication 
wi  th  th  em . 

The  French  report  they  have  penetrated  the  trench 
ESSEN  between  General  Neville’s  left  and  the  hook,  and 
expect,  to  enfiltrate  into  the  hook  during  the  night.  General 
Neville  should  keep  himself  informed  of  the  situation  in 
this  regard. 


J.C.  RHEA, 

Colonel,  General  Staff 
Chief  of  Staff. 


A.M. 


Oct.  3rd,  1918, 


U.S.  Ann  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From: 

C. 

G.  3rd  Brig 

At : 

P. 

G*  1  Hour  0:15 

Date: 

3 

Oct.  18 

To: 

C, 

of  S.  2nd  Div, 

How  sent 

Officer  Messenger 


Am  sending  officer  as  requested  by  Lt.  Livingston 
by  telephone  from  167th  Div.  Request  that  these  Hq,  be 
furnished  with  a  liaison  officer  w i th  necessary  runners  from 


(Cont’d.  next  page.) 


A.M. 


Oct.  3rd,  1918. 


(ContM.  from  last  page.) 

Div.  Hq,  None  available  here.  Request  Signal  officer  send 
out  2  telephones. 

Request  officer  coming  for  orders  be  given  transporta¬ 
tion  as  far  as  Somme-Py  as  otherwise  it  will  be  physically 
impossible  to  transmit  information  in  your  orders  to  my 
Regiments  before  H  hour.  Total  round  trip  distance  is  be¬ 
tween  12  and  15  miles,  much  of  which  is  through  trenches. 

Will  carry  out  attack  as  planned  unless  other  orders 
received.  You  can  reach  me  by  telephone  through  P«G, 

Smidt  (  Lt.  Livingston)  or  through  167th  Div.  174th  Reg  - 
1st  Bn  where  my  P.C,  is  located.  (Same  as  shown  in  O.P. 
Memo .  20 )  . 

Ely 

Comdg. 


U.S.  ARMY  PIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C.G.  3rd  Brig 

At:  P.C.  1  Row  sent 

Date:  3  Oct.  18  Hour  3.07  No.  4  Officer 

To:  0.  of  S. 

Units  in  place  as  follows  -  2  Bns  9th  in  communi¬ 
cation  with  other  Bns.  9th.  Not  in  communication  with  ^3rd. 
Guides  did  not  report  at  points  given  by  Staff  Officers  of 
170th  French  Div. 

Ely 

Brig,  Gen. 


On  Reverse  Side 


VNG  -  CSA  -  CSS  -  ASG  -  RWS 

FA  -  CSS  -  DEV  3  Oct.  4.40  P.M. 


From: 
At: 
Date: 
To : 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 
C.G.  3rd  Brig 

p  ^  q t  How  sent 

3* Oct  18  Hour  3.20  A.M.  No.  5  Wollact 

C.O,  9th 

H  Hour  5:50  AM 

Artillery  preparation  begins  5:45  A.M. 

Ely 

Comdg 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From: 
At: 
Date 
To : 


Sink  7 
P.C.  No.  1 

3  Oct  18  Hour  5,15  A.M. 
Snow  1 


No.  7 


How  sent 
Runner 


The  Brig.  Comdr.  directs  that  you  have  all  avail¬ 
able  officers  go  out  in  search  of  the  remainder  of  your 
command  and  report  to  him  at  once  any  elements  found. 

Sink  7 


Reed.  5:43 


A  •  M  > 


Oct  3rd,  1918. 


6:40  A.M.  Oct. 3,  1918. 

To:  C.G.  3rd  Brigade.  -  1st  Bn  arrived. 


STONE  -  Col. 


6:50  A.M.  Oct.  3,  1918. 

To:  C.G.  3rd  Brig.  -  3rd  Bn.  moving  out  P.C,  remains  in 

rear  of  3rd  Bn. 

STONE  -  Colonel 


7:07  -  Oct  3rd,  1918,  From  Myers  to  Sink  1  ( in  code)  report 

when  third,  brigade  attacks  how  progress- 
i  ng. 

7:20  A.M. ,  Oct  3,  1918,  Telephone  message  from  Lt.  Livingston- 
report  of  Lt.  Swett. 

When  I  left  the  3rd  Brigade  at  3:20,  the  2nd  Bn.  9th  ana  Me 
units  9th  were  in  position.  I  found  and  directed  two  compan¬ 
ies  of  the  23rd  and  supporting  platoon  machine  guns  to  the 
P.C.  3rd  Brigade.  Rest  of  the  23  not  in  evidence.  The  Brigade 
attack  at  5:50.  I  am  returning  to  the  division  via  the  4th 
Brigade. 

(Signed)  Swett. 

Col.  .Myers.  Locate  for  me  if  you  can,  remaining  battalion 
of  9th  and  remainder  of  23rd.  Lt.  Livingston  said  I 
heard  Lt.  Swett  Cay  before  he  left  that  he  thought  the  3rd 
Brigade  would  all  be  in  line  very  soon. 


7:50  A.M.  Oct.  3,  1918.  Message  from  Sink  1  (C.G,  3d  Brig) 

At  P.C.  No.  1,  October  3,  1918  -  Date  7:10.  Message  No.  1, 

By  Radio  and  telephone  both,  to  C.G.  2nd  Division: 

Jumped  off  at  r,H"  hour.  Progressing  well  and  troops 
nearing  objective.  Prisoners  coming  in.  Casualties  slight, 
but  cannot  tell  amount  of  percent.  Object  believed  to  be 
taken. 


ELY 


7:50,  Oct.  3rd,  1918.  From  Myers  to  Sink  1  (in  code)  report 
situation  of  your  tanks. 


8:40,  Oct.  3rd,  1918.  To  3rd  Brig,  from  R.1.0.  9th  Inf. 

9th  held  up  slightly  by  barrage  one  half  kilometer  to  south 
of  MedeaH  Fame.  At  present  one  Co.  is  advancing  in  flanking 
movement  to  west  of  Farm  and  barrage  has  practically  ceased. 


8:42  A.M.,  October  5,  1918. 

MH  From  2nd  F.A.  Brigade. 

Liaison  Officer  of  the  15th  F.A.  with  3rd  Brigade 
reports  infantry  hs,s  obtained  objective  and  many  prisoners 
taken.  8:35  A.M. 


8:59  A.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918. 

To:  Sink  1  (in  code)  report  of  your  station. 

MYERS. 


A.M. 


Oct.  3,  1918. 


9:15  A.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918. 

Field  Message  reed,  at  9:15  A.M.  from  C.G.  3rd  Brig,  to 
C.  of  S. 

Units  in  places  as  follows:  2  Bns  9th  in  communi¬ 
cation  with  other  Bn  9th,  not  in  communication  with  23rd. 
Guides  did  not  report  at  points  given  by  Staff  officers 
of  170th  Fr.  Div. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

From: 

At:  Clump  of  Woods  east  of  L ’ EPEE  2684-281 

Date:  3  Oct  18  Hour  9.15  A.M.  Bo*  4  How  sent 

To:  C.G.  3rd  Brigade  Runner 

First  Battalion  put  in  line  by  French  last  night 
reached  objective  at  8,30  A.M.  -  2nd  and  3rd  Bns  in  support 
and  reserve.  What  orders?  MacNider 


9:45  A.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918. 

To:  C.O.  9th  Inf. 

Consolidate  the  objective  organizing  in  depth; 
objective  will  be  in  line  of  resistance.  23rd  Inf.  will 
be  ordered  to  push  one  bn.  thru  you  to  distance  of  1 
kilometer  to  form  outpost.  Ely. 


9:50  A.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918. 

To:  C.G.  2nd  Div. 

Reached  objective  at  8:30  A.M.  Am  consolidating 
using  9th  Inf.  for  that  purpose.  The  23rd  Inf,  is  pushing 
one  Bn.  forward  for  1  kilometer  to  establish  and  maintain 
outpost.  We  can  move  forward.  Casualties  estimated  20%. 
Prisoners  estimated  at  1000  or  more.  Message  sent  to  P.C. 
1  will  reach  me. 

ELY. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

Time  11. 

40  A.M. 

From: 

Sink  1 

At: 

P.C.  No.  3 

How  sent 

Date: 

3  Oct.  Hour  10.05  No,  104 

Runner  &  phone 

To: 

Surprise  7 

Reached  objective  8:30  -  Snow 

consolidating  - 

one  battalion  same  been  directed  to  pass  thru  and 
establish  and  maintain  outpost  1  kilometer  beyond  ob¬ 
jective.  Await  orders.  Can  push  forward.  Prisoners 
over  1000.  Casualties  estimated  2 0%. 


SINK  1. 


10:15  A.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918. 

To:  Sink  1  -  Give  location  of  P.C. 

SURPRISE. 


10:18  A.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918. 

Field  Message  reed.  Gen.  Ely  to  G-3  office  -  10:18  A.M. 

Am  awaiting  orders  at  P.C,  No.  1  -  everything 
going  well. 


A.M. 


Oct.  3,  1918. 


10:25  A.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918. 

To:  Hq.,  3rd  Brigade. 

5th  &  6th  Marines  on  left  of  9th  Inf  claim  counter¬ 
attack  is  threatened  on  their  left  flank.  They  have  no 
support.  Major  Barker  asks  for  one  Bn.  I  have  detailed 
2nd  Bn.  to  report  to  him, 

STOKE 


10:30  A.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918. 

Message  from  General  Ely  to  General  Lejeune,  (Received  at 
10:30  -  dated  8:10. 

It  is  believed  that  objective  is  taken  though  not 
yet  fully  verified.  Troops  moving  forward.  Prisoners 
about  300,  Casualties  fairly  heavy,  probably  20 ■%<,  Enemy 
artillery  and  machine  gun  fire  dying  out.  Guides  from 
170th  Division  never  reported.  Our  troops  finally  came 
up  by  themselves.  Next  P.C.  is  No.  3,  No.  1  will  be 
resumed  at  noon. 

Another  message  from  General  Ely,  received  at 
10:30  -  dated  9:50. 

Reached  objective  at  8:30.  Am  consolidating,  us¬ 
ing  the  9th  Infantry  for  this  purpose.  The  23rd  is  push¬ 
ing  one  battalion  forward  about  one  kilometer  to  establish 
and  maintain  our  outpost.  We  can  move  forward,  Casualtie 
estimated  about  20%,  Prisoners  -  1,000,  or  more.  Message 
to  P.C,  will  reach  me. 

ELY 


11:00  A.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918. 

To:  C.O.  9th  Inf.  -  P.C.  back  at  P.C.  1  until  further 

orders.  Give  coordinates  your  P.C.  Request  casualties 
and  prisoners.  Ammunition  dump  at  SOMME - PY . 

ELY 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

Time  11:50  A.M. 

From:  C.G,  3rd  Brig, 

At:  P.C.  1  How  sent 

Date:  3  Oct  18  Hour  11-00  A.M.  No,  114  Runner 

To:  C.G,  2nd  Div. 


No  wireless  and  bad  telephone  has  made  prompt 
reports  impossible.  We  are  on  objective  &  have  1  Bn  in 
advance  1000  yds. 

Do  we  advance  again  today? 

P.C.  at  P.C,  1  (original  P.C.)  271.1  -279.0^. 

Motorcycle  can  reach  us  thru  SOMME- FY ,  Tanks 
in  rear  of  Mediah  Fme. 


ELY. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 
Reed. 11. 30  Sent  by  Reed,  by  Time 

19N-HN  LIT  10.18  AM 

From;  Sink  1 

At :  P.C,  Nr .  1 

Date:  Oct  3-18  Hour  11.10  A.M.  No.  105 

To:  Surprise  1- 

Am  awaiting  orders  at  P.C.  Nr.  1-  everything 
going  well. 


Check 
15  ofm 

How  sent 
Radio 


Sink  1 


A.M. 


Oct.  3rd,  1918. 


11:15  A.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918. 
Message  from  3rd  Brigade. 


The  3rd  Brigade  has  resumed  his  1st  P.C.,  about  1 
Kilometer  down  the  ridge. 

Telephone  Message  received  at  11:15  A.M.  Oct. 3, 
from  Lt.  White.  Liaison  Agent  with  the  21st 
^Division  (French). 

The  Irench  have  taken  German  trenches  between  Boya.u 
ae  bromberg  and  the  elbow  in  the  ESSO N  trench  and  are 

northward.  They  expect  to  take  the  elbow  from 
tne  rear.  They  have  a  report  that  their  men  have  been 
oeen  the  other  side  of  the  ESSON  trench  bringing  back 
prisoners.  They  have  been  informed  that  the  Americans 
are  m  wood  80  and  expect  to  make  their  junction  with  the 
American  troops  at  that  point.  80  is  road  north  of  ESSON 
trench  ^80.  The  general  of  the  21st  French  Division  is 

onlng,x°  move  his  P*C'  t0  COURTOIS  north  of  parallel 

’  west^  of  the  SOUAIN- SOMME-PY  road.  He  will  move 

a.,,  ^  anc*  Bt.  Vi/hite  desires  transportation  to  go 

with  him. 


11:30  A.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918. 

tireless  message  reed.  G-3  office  from  3rd  Brig. 

It  is  believed  that  objectives  are  taken  though  not 
verified.  e 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From: 
At: 
Dat  e : 
To : 


Adj  9th  Inf 
268.45  -  280.8 

3  Oct  18  Hour  11:40  A.M.  No.  7 
C.G,  3rd  Brig 


How  sent 
Runn  er 


Organised  in  depth,  digging  in. 
at  low  altitude  directing  artillery  fire 
need  water,  ammunition  and  our  kitchen  - 
portation  here  for  liaison 


Hostile  planes 
accurately.  We 
have  no  trans- 


Mach  id  er 
Adj 


11:52  A.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918. 

Telephone  message  received  from  Adjt.  3rd  Brigade. 

.  pe  wants  to  report  that  everything  went  nicely 

t  ns  morning.  We  are  where  we  should  be  throughout.  In- 
ln^  ex^ra  kilometer.  Casualties  not  believed  to 

e  eavy  most  by  machine  gun.  Prisoners  not  known  exactly 
estimated  1,000 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

Irom:  C,G.  3rd  Brig 

At:  P.C.  l 

Date:  3  Oct  18  Hour  12  Noon  No.  16 

To:  C.O.  9th 


How  sent 
Runner 


The  attack  will  probably  be  pushed.  In  that  case 
tne  23rd  will  pass  through  your  regiment  &  you  will  follow 
'T  V  ln  c°Iumn  of  Bns  -  Continue  organization  of  line  of 
deiense.  Reorganize  your  Bns.  for  the  advance. 

Q  .  .  _  Ely. 

o .  A .  A .  d  ump  Somm e- Py 

Have  sent  out  to  Bns 

H  MacN 


Oct.  3,  1918. 


P.M. 


8.S 


prom: 
At : 
Date  : 
To  : 


How 
Runner 


sent 


ARMY  FIELD  HE 8 SAGE • 

Shop  6 

1st  Objective  line  with  Sink  1 
3  Oct  28  hour  9 :55 

Shop  1  Rec  12:40  Oct  3-1918, 

Arr:  with  Sink  1.  9th  has  reached  line  "1st  objective" 
and  has  been  ordered  to  consolidate  that  position.  At  same  time 
23rd  is  ordered  to  pass  one  battalion  through  and  to  organize 
outpost  line  1  Kilometer  beyond  1st  oojective  line,  latter  to 
be  held  until  further  orders, 

Douglas , 


Field  Message 


received  fr.  C.G., 


1 :00  P  ,U. ,  Oct .  3 ,  1918 . 

3rd  Brig. 

No  wireless  and  bad  telephone  has  made  prompt  reports  im¬ 
possible.  We  are  on  objective  and  have  one  battalion  in  ad¬ 
vance  1000  yards.  Do  we  advance  again  today?  P.C.  at  p... 
(original  P.C.)  271.1-279,0.  Motorcycle  can  reacn  us  tnru 

S0MME-pY*  Tanks  in  rear  of  MEDEAK  FERME  ♦ 

ELY  • 

1:20  p.¥.,  Oct.  3,  1918.  Wireless  sent  to  Gen.  Ely: 

General  Lejeune  desires  conference  with  you  at  P.C.  4th 
Brigade  as  early  as  possible.  Answer  giving  the  hour,  sis  ,er 
is  mopping  up  in  area  passed  by  your  troops  and  sis  er 
Brigade,  You  assist  this  with  two  companies . 

Col.  Myers. 

1:25  P  «M. >  Oct »  3,  1918.  To:  3rd  Brigade.  rp_ 

We  are  being  heavily  smelled  m  front  lines  -  .  , 

quests  counter-battery  work.  Have  iiaison  with  Marine  * 
reached  objective  immediately  on  our  left  witn  u~ .  V- 
being  heavily  shelled.  Unable  to  get  data  on  prisoner. 
Regt’l.  Surgeon  estimates  20$  casualties. 

b  STUART • 


Time  Filed  Ho 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


2  pm 
From: 
At : 
Date  : 
To  : 


4 

Sink  7 

P  ,C  . 

Oc  t .  3 
Surprise  7  . 


Sent  by 
19N 


Reed,  by 
A  B 


Time 

o  > 
a,  i 


2  .22 


Hour  2  pm  No  .  1 


Check 

pm  27  OEM 

How  sent 
Radio 

2.35  P.M. 


sink  one  will  be  at  sister  one  about  2  or  2:15  pm  for 
conference  two  companies  ordered  to  comply  v,ith  your  mst 

tions.  Sink  7 

2  .22  pm 


2:05  P.M.  i  Oct.  3rd,  1918.  To:  3rd  Brigade .  . 

No  prisoners  reported.  Estimate  casualties  at  1j  . 


STONE 


U.c 


C  • 


From: 
At : 

i.0  . 


No  .  6 
How  sent 
punner 


ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE* 

Ad j  .  9  inf. 

268  .45-280.8  Hour  2.10  PM 

C.G.  3rd  Brigade  .  .  „ 

Temporary  P.C-  at  tais  point.  Can  receive  orders 
here  tho  can’t  locate  Col  Stuart  at  present  time. 

Holding  objective  with  1st  Bn.  as  reported,  end 

in  support ,  3rd  in  reseivo. 


Mac Ni her 


P.M. 


Oct.  3,  1918. 


2:30  P.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918. 
Message  received  by  Hq. , 
3rd  Brigade. 


2nd  Division  from  Ma j .  Hall, 


The  following  ammunition  is  needed  and  Col.  Myer  said 
he  would  do  what  he  could  'to  get  it  --  Chaucnat  ^  0  ,c  * 
rifle,  pyrotechnics. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From: 

C.G.  3rd  Brig 

At : 

P.C. 

Date: 

3  Oct.  18  Hour 

To : 

C.O.  9th 

Attack  resumed  at  4m 

lead. 

You  will  follow  wi 

: 30  P.H . 


How  sent 
M  Mess 


>4M.  23rd  will  pass  thru  you  & 
;h  your  hns,  in  column. 

Direction  of  attack:  St.  Etienne.  Ridge  1  Km.  South 
of  St.  Etienne  will  be  held  &  consolidated  by  23rd.  * 

will  dig  in  behind  them.  Notify  tanks  to  get  with  otone 

<Sc  support  him.  You  will  follow  --  n 

P.C.  3rd  Brig  will  join  your  P.C.  at 


86.08 


Ely 


2: 30  P.M. ,  Oct  3,  1918. 

To:  C.O.  9th  Inf.  +v,_„  „n„ 

Attack  rested  at  4:00  P.M.  23rd  will  pass  -  y 
and  lead.  You  will  follow  until  your  bns.  in  column. 
Direction  of  attack.  -  St.  Etienne  ridge.  1  - ;  win 
St.  Etienne  will  be  held  and  consolidated  by  23rd.  /ou  wil 
dig  in  behind  them.  Notify  tanks  to  get  wi  m  °  ,  in 

Support  him.  You  will  follow.  P.C*  3rd  Brig, 
you.r  P.C.  at  5:  P.M. 


2:34  P.M.,  Oct.  3,  1918, 

Artillery  Liaison  Officer  sent  message  to  loth  Art-. 
Sink  would  attack  at  4:  P.M.  and  requested  ro  mg 
pounding  St.  Etienne  and  500  meters  beyond. 


that 

barrage, 


_  ,  rpn  2nd  Div  .  HP.  • 

2:35  P.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918. 

Field  Message  received  fr  3rd  Brig. 

Gen.  Ely  will  be  at  General  Neville  s  about 
2:15  P.M.  for  conference.  Two  companies  ordered 
with  your  instructions. 


2:00  or 
to  comply 


3:00  P.M.  ,  Oct.  3,  1918.  ,  fnTWflr(, 

To  Same.  Barrage  for  attack  will  start  to  move 
at  4:05  p.m.  after  five  minutes  preparation,  J^rage  will 
start  from  place  it  last  stopped  this  Am.  m  1  -gMrrao.e 
plo itation  line  1300  meters  in  front  ox  obj ec tive.  Bar  g 
will  advance  500  meters  beyond  St.  Etienne  remain  the 
until  taken.  Advance  rate  4  minutes  100  meters. 


SINK  7. 


. 


! 


. 


P.  M 


Oct.  3,  1918. 


5  :00  P.Li. ,  Oct .  3,  1918  . 

Field  message  reed,  "by  G-3  office  from  3rd  Brig. 

Correction  of  operation  memo  3rd  Brigade  no.  ^0  giving 
p.C,  as  follows:  Change  1st  P.C.  to  read  270.5  -  278.8. 
Will  be  established  there  at  7:00  P.Li.  unless^we  receive 
further  orders  will  take  H  hour  as  6:30  A»m.  ord  Oct. 
please  notify  us  of  any  change  in  your  advance  P.C.  from 

7910. 


5:10  p.m.,  Oct.  3,  1918.  Telephone  message  received  by 
2nd  Division  from  Lt .  Brown,  3rd  Brigade. 

everything  started  off  alright.  The  tankc  got  there 
a  little  late  but  they  are  there. 


5:10  P .m. ,  Oct.  3, 
Jumped  off  at 
reaching  objective 
slight,  but  cannot 
to  be  taken. 


1918  .  To  C.G.,  2nd  Div. 
t-I  hour,  progressing  well  and  troops 
"Prisoners  coming  in.  Casualties 
*  tell  percentage.  Objective  believed 

ELY-Comdg. 


5:15  P.m. ,  Oct .  3,  1918  . 
to:  Snow.  The  Brig.  Comdr. 

available  officers  to  go  out 
of  your  command  and  report  to 
found. 


directs  that  you  have  all 
in  search  of  the  remainder 
him  at  once  any  elements 

SI UK- 7 


6  :10  P.m. ,  Oct .  3 
Verbal  message  by 
6:05  P.m. 


1918. 

Col.  Arnold  received. 


Attack 


3T01P 


started 


6  :  30  P  .Li.  ,  Oct.  3,  1918  . 
Telephone  message  to  HQ., 


2nd  Division  from  General  Ely* 


V/e  think  we  have  our  objective, 
very  well,  and  I  have  been  up  forward, 
can  figure  it  out  we  are  right  on  the 


Everything  going 
As  nearly  as  we 
objective  now. 


6:45  r.~..  o'et.  3,  1913-  Telephone  Message  from  Lt 
Gilliford,  4th  Brigade. 


They  have  unofficial  report  that  they 
their  objective.  Artillery  observers  ana  artille  y  0 

ward  O.P's  stopped  people  returning  from  in®  ^ y  dangerous 
information.  The  left  flank  is  probably  in  very  dangerou 

condition.  No  really  definite  information. 


U.S.  ARlJlY  FIELD  mESSAGE 


From: 

Sink 

7 

At  : 

P.C  . 

No 

Date : 

3  Oct 

13 

To 

Snow 

1 

Be  prepare 

notice 

.  in 

cas 

(36.06) 

Hour  7  P  m  No  111  How  sent 


Runner 


to  move 
attack 


forward  again  tomorrow  on  short 
is  renewed  -  Brigade  will  advance 
(Cont'd  next  page.) 


in 


Oct.  3,  1918, 


P.M. 

(Cont’d,  from  last  page.) 

same  f  oimation  as  today ,  "Same"  will  lead  and 

follow , 

Haplenish  ammunition  and  supplies  at  once 
to  men  tonight. 

f  Sink  7 

Get  m  touch  with  us  by  TCP  for  °ink  1 

Reed  10  P.M.  Snow  1 


"Snow"  will 
and  get  food 


7  :15  P.M. ,  Oct .  3,  1918 . 

To:  3rd  Brigade. 

Attained  objective  7:10  p.M.  Have  consolidated.  Sketches 
and  details  by  daylight.  Losses  moderate,  largely  fromM.G. 

™  St*  Etienne  reconno i te red ,  Boche  strong  entrenched  on 
south  side  of  village.  Requests  -  Amm .  s.a.  stokes,  chauchat 
nand  and  v  B  grenades.  Ho  water  here.  Request  that  artillery 
liaison  ofiicer  be  furnished  copy  of  this  message,  l.iy  men 
ad  only  reserve  rations  today.  Must  have  food  for  tomorrow. 

STONE . 


How  sent 
Runner 


Pro™-  pc  ,  .  ^  U'S*  FIELD  MESSAGE, 

iron.  C.G.  3rd  Brig 

At:  p.c.  hill  208 

pate:  3  oct  18  Hour  7:50  P.M.  No.  17 

T°:  C.O.  9th  &  23 

1*  There  is  a  possibility  of  a  counter  attack  tonight 
fron^our  left  front. 

2*  Pea i mental  Comdrs  will  make  nroper  plans  for  meet¬ 
ing  such  an  attack. 

S,  (a)  The  23rd  inf  w'ill  be  charged  with  protection  of 

our  i ront . 

v"k)  9th  ini  will  be  prepared  to  reinforce  front, 

turow  a  Bn  or  2  Bns  to  left  to  protect,  left  flank,  or  to 

un.,ej.  attack  These  headquarters  will  be  at  once  notified 
of  any  attack 

4*  P.C.  3rd  Brig  8605,  near  9th  p.c.  at  hill  208. 

Heed  10  p.m.  Snow  1.  Ely 


orad 


8:00  P.M.  ,  Oct.  3,  1918, 

To . ^  Same  1.  There  is  a  possibility  of  a  counter  attack 
tonight  from  our  left  front  .  Regt  Comdrs .  will  make  proper 
p  ano  or  meeting  such  an  attack.  The  23rd  will  be  charged 
with  protection  of  our  fronts, 

,  ^le  ^ n  Inf«  will  be  prepared  to  reinforce  front,  tnrow 
o  +  +n*v0r  "tv;o  ^ns  •  to  left  to  protect  left  flank  or  to  counter 
^'acb'*  These  hdqrs  will  be  at  once  notified  of  any  attack. 
I.u.  3rd  Brig,  86.05  near  9th  inf.  p.c.  on  hill  208. 


ELY  -  Comdg . 


' 


'  •. 

- 

. 

- 


. 


P.M. 


Oct  3,  1910. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

Check 

10/3 

reed.  5:30 

9  Kow  sent 

Tel  cc  runner 
Reed.  5:30 


From: 

C.G.  3rd  Brigade 

At : 

P.C.  1  „  « 

Date: 

3  Oct. 18  Hour  8:10  No 

To: 

C.G.  2nd  Divn. 

It  is  believed  that  obje 

f ied  - 

Troops  moving  forward  well 

.  about 

300.  Casualties  fairly 

Ar  t  i  1 1  ery  (  e n emy )  and  M . 

LVe  LUA-CIi  wiu  “  ’ - 

prisoners  coming  in,  estimate 


SXX  Vr  VXXVi.;  \  ~  * - 4/  • 

Guides  from  170  Div.  never  reported. 

Our  troops  finally  came  up  by  themselves. 


Ely 


0:30  P.l'i.  ,  Oct,  a,  1910.  rp  Vr-iO-i  neer  wagons 

From  Col.  Mitchell  to  C.G.  3rd  Brig.  xwo  '  ®ave 

of  tools  containing  300  picks,  600  shovels  and  5*  axes h 
started  for  C0MME-PY  for  you.  Traffic  is  jammed  and  tl.ey  may 
Be  slow  in  arriving.  Tools  will  Be  unloade 
Bridge  near  church  in  SOHtlS-PY.  You  must  send  lor 

men  to  bring  than  to  you 
this  P.M* for 


Engineers  have  no 
sent  to  same  place 


Same 


end  of 
tools  as 
number  were 


Marines . 
(  Sed ) 


Mitch  ell 


8:50  P.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918. 
to':  C.0.  9th, 


23rd  were  withdrawing  to  1st  objective  of  yesterday^ 

My  orders  move  them  back  to  positions  occup-  /_  rpeiment, 
P.M.  today.  Do  not  let  them  pass  back  through  your  ;J  . 

You  will  remain  on  line  explained  to  Ca.pt.  Macwiaer  - 

with  rear  Bn.  on  yesterdays  1st  objective  the  same  as  beiore 


thdrawal  back 


of  line 
23rd  has 


been 


H  hour  today.  There  is  to  be  no  w:  .. 

held  at  noon  today.  Understand  clearly  that  the  thru 

ordered  to  move  forward  any  troops  v- uc  -  vour  0X(j  positions 
you  and  that  you  will  occupy  approximat  y  j 

cf  noon  today. 


IPT  V  _  P.  nrwn  p  nd  i  ng , 


10:50  P.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918. 

To  :  Same  1 . 


passed  here,  don’t  know 
rounded  up  in  daylight, 
exact  location. 


Small  arm  ammu- 
here  now. 

for- 

Some "ration  carts  of  yours  have 
where  they  went  -  will  try  to  ge 
Some  water  carts  here  now, 


Your  Message  7:15  P.M.  just  received, 
nit ion  dump  for  your  regt.  established  near  urther 

Designate  location  and  can  have  ammunition  sent  furtn.r 

ward  to  you  m  morning. 


advise 


rtm:  7 


11:07  P.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918.  T,„ifff5de 

Message  from  C.0.  23rd  Infantry,  uo  3rd  Lrigaae. 

deports  that  he  is  on  the  objective  and  the 

ST.  ETISKHE  very  strongly.  1  had  patrols  do  ams 

A~nrrek  bnrk  I  want  all  kinds  of  ammunition,  omaxx 

stakes!  Iw^’hotchkiss,  chauchats  and  sons  grenades. 

Losses  moderate,  mostly  by  machine  gun. 


V. 


No  time  indicated. 


Oct  3,  1918. 


Oct  3,  1918. 

To:  C.G.  3rd  Brig. 

Attacking  line  drawing  fire  from  enemy  sJro”g_Pp - 
Tanks  just  moving  out  from  trench  system  in  which 

plac  ed . 

Stuart  -  Col. 


A.M. 


Oct  4,  1918. 


3:22  A.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918. 
To:  3rd  Brigade. 


¥e  are  expecting  a  strong  attack  by  a  fre«h 
ion  this  morning  "between  4:00  a.m.  and  daybreak.  ,  " 
flank  is  badly  exposed  and  we  would  appreciat e _ any  h  - 1  /  , 

could  give  us  there.  Our  left  flank  (2nd  Bn  is  ®MP 
at  265 . 8-280. 7  but  expects  to  fall  back  to  the  trench 

of  this  point.  We  fear  an  attacx  in 
south  of  the  trenches  were  our  left  now  1  . 

our  left  if  the  attack  develops  by  taking  up 
the  road  running  north  and  south  { app j  a 


directly  south 
erly  direction 
Would  you  help 
a  position  along 


266.4  -  280.0  from  this  point 
(From  F.A.  BARKER,  Major,  comdg 
Sent  to  CO.  bn  9th  inf) 


to  the  south  along  this  road. 


1st  bn. 


.Oil  CO  v  +  O  I 

eth  MARINES) 


6:30  A.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1926. 
To:  3rd  Brigade. 


Heavy  enemy  artillery  fire  on  my  front 
Enemy  counter-attack  opening  from  direction 
Ammunition  badly  needed.  Nothing  serious  ye 
tically  no  pyrotechnics. 


since  5:00  o’clock, 
of  ST.  ETIENNE, 
t,  We  have  prac- 


Stone  -  Col. 


6:45  A.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918. 


Telephone 


message  received 


from 


Gen 

can  give  you  your  line 


1U  HC  iiiC  u  w 

Ely -To  Div  .  HQ.. 

as  given  us  by  aeroplane.  Tou 
North  a  little  east  on  the  main  road 
See  where  a.  railroad  branches  oil 


to  St.  Etienne  -  your  troops  are 


see  Medeah  Farm,  well,  go 
about  3/4  of  a  kilometer. 

and  goes  northwest  and  runs  ^  f  M__  +  -road  It  is 

right  there,  starting  on  that  road  and  o  \  -  co-ordin- 

a  1/20,000  map.  It  starts  at  Grenadier  Lager, 
ates  will  be  269  -  282.7  and  run  practically  west  ^ 

267.7  -  282,8.  There  are  some  American  tj.oop_ 


that  later  point.  There  are  American  troops  in  those 


back  at 
trenches 
there  are 


St. 


the 


in  this  square  266-267  -  282-203.  Of f  to  X®“th  o- 

some  American  troops  about  on  uie  paral  -  in 

Etienne  about  one  kilometer.  There 
square  265  266  -  281  282  facing  west.  There  areal^  ^  they 

troops  on  the  road  running  southeas  from Addition  the  5th 
are  in  the  square  266-267  -  -  ^  +n  dean  up 

Marines  have  one  battalion  on  aont  Blanc  t  y  gave  tried  it 

machine  gun  nests  on  west^  ot  -ont  la  *  machine  guns  have 
twice  but  have  not  been  aole  m  do  it,  rrmroud  has 

been  shooting  Feland  up  in  the  rear.  a  0 

ordered  French  Infantry  to  go^in  there  a  “  f  vour  right 
battalion  to  go  in  at  Medeah  Ea*m  to  1^.00  c“«  dock.  How 

flank.  They  will  get  there  about  10.00  or  11. ^  0 
is  vour  counter  attack  coming  out  you 


A.M . 


Oct.  4,  1918. 


7:15  A.M* ,  Oct.  4,  1918. 
To:  First  Aid  Station. 


Both  23rd  &  9th  had  heavy  losses  today  and  need  litter 
hearers  and  ambulances.  Can  you  get  your  ambulances  closer 
to  them  if  you  have  extra  ambulances?  They  need  them  badly 
Even  a  station  on  the  MEDEAH  ME-HONT  BLANC  line  would  he 
nearer  them. 


ELY  per  PI  ALL 


From: 
At: 
Date: 
To : 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

Reed.  By 
Message  Center 

C , G.  3rd  Brig. 

8605  -  On  Hill  208 
4  Oct  18  Hour  7:15  A.M.  Do.  20 
C.G*  2nd  Div. 


#328 

Time 
8.44  am 


How  sent 
Motorcycle 


Do  counter  attacks  during  night.  We  are  on 
•and  patrolling  to  front  St.  Etienne  strongly  heid.  Dew  attack 
order  received.  Will  Division  move  up  today?  ^ntirely  too 
far  now  to  maintain  effective  liaison  with  you  at  Vagram, 
therefore  request  you  establish  advance  center  du 

or  further  forward.  _T  j.  -u  n  j  +  y,P  above 

One  Bn  9th  reports  50%  losses.  Dot  belie  zed 

20%  in  ether  Bns. 

How  many  prisoners  did  we  get. 

We  need  counter-battery  work.  Heavy  shelling 

all  night  &  morning. 

Conditions  in  general  -  satisiactory . 


Ely 

Coindg. 


7:50  A.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918. 
To:  3rd  Brigade, 


Counter-attack  on  our  left  broken  up  by  our  fire, 
thing  all  right.  Great  amount  of  machine  run  f 
nests  in  left  and  right  rear.  Losses  moderate. 


Every- 

distant 


STODE- Colonel . 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE  #527 

Reed.  8.44  A.M. 

From:  Sink  7 

At:  P.C.  How  sent 

Date:  4  Oct.  18  Hour  8  A.M.  Motorcycle 

To:  Surprise  7 

Sink  1  requests  that  an  advance  message  center  be 
established  at  once  at  least  as  far  advanced  as  w  Oj  u.  '  -  ^ 

as  it  is  almost  impossible  to  keep  in  touch  for  such  a  grea 

distance. 


Sink  7 


Also- 
end  as 


Request 
well  as  th 


that  telephone 
is  as  we  can’t 


wires  be  worked  on  irom  that 
fix  them. 


A.M. 


Oct.  4,  1918. 


8:50  A.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918. 

Field  Message  received  8:50  A.M.,  Oct.  4th  from  Adjutant  3rd 
Brigade  to  2nd  Division. 

General  Ely  requests  that  an  advance  message  center  he 
established  at  once  at  least  as  far  advanced  as  SOMME -PY ,  as 
it  is  almost  impossible  to  beep  in  touch  at  such  a  great 
distance.  Also  request-  that  telephone  wires  be  worked  on 
from  that  end  as  well  as  this,  as  we  can't  keep  them  up. 

Adjutant  3rd  Brigade. 


8:55  A.M.,  Oct.  4,  1918. 

To:  3rd  Brigade. 

One  company  Marines  now  on  our  left.  Others  moving  up. 
I  am  now  correcting  my  line  extending  right.  No  further  enemy 
activity  except  artillery  from  left.  V/e  have  no  doctors  wit 
the  regiment.  They  were  taken  yesterday  for  aid  station  oi 
Division. 

STONE  -  Colonel. 


9:05  A.M. ,  Oct.  4.  1918. 

To:  3rd  Brigade. 

To  your  left  generally  along  the  line  from  Mont  Blanc 
to  direction  ST.  ETIENNE  there  is  the  170th  Div.  French.  *rom 
Mont  Blanc  it  has  elements  to  south  for  protection.  aim  going 
to  €th  Kegt ,  Kdqr.  which  is  about  4  kilometers  from  my  present 
position, 

(Sgd.)  Martin  (To  C.G.  3rd  Brig.) 


9 : 30  A.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918, 

To :  Same  1 

Sink  1  directs  that  you  pull  over  and  get  into  sector 
you  are  supposed  to  occupy,  so  as  to  be  where  you  belong  w  -n 
next  attack  starts.  Your  map  showed  your  front  extending 
west  of  wood  to  ST.  ETIENNE  and  not  far  enough  to  east.  bhecK 
up  and  report. 


Sink  7 


A .  M . 


Oct  4,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  field  message. 

Time 

10.50  a.m. 

From:  C.G.  3rd  Brig. 

At:  8605  near  hill  208  How  sent 

Date:  4  Oct  18  Hour  9:40  He.  20  Motorcycle 

To:  C.G,  2nd  Div. 


Counter  attack  on  our  left  broken  up  at  7:50  A.M. 

M * G .  fire  on  from  left  rear  and  right  rear.  Are 

Marines  up? 

We  are  on  objective  and  occupy  it  to  our  lext, 
holding  about  2/3  of  Div.  Sector.-  Left  South  of  St.  -vtienne. 

Practically  all  of  9th  in  line  protecting  right  ana 
right  rear. 

Line  as  follows:  > 

23rd  Inf  (264,0  -  28,30)  to  (265.0  -  283.4) 

to  (266*0  -  283*0) 

9th  protecting  right  front  &  right  from  (266,0 
283.  Ci)  thence  2  km*  to  (267,7  *•  282,7)  thence 
south  to  (268.6  -  282.0) 

A  Plat  of  above  line  will  show  large  front  we  are 
forced  to  hold.  Counter  attack  on  our  right  holding  well. 


Message  from  Stone 
others  moving  up. 


says  one  Co, 
There  is  no 


Ely 

Marines  came  up  8:55  A.M*  & 
Doctor  with  23rd  Inf,  all  being 


taken  by  Div,  yesterday  for  rear 
ammunition  by  truck. 


aid  stations.  Send  up  more 

Ely. 


9:40  A.M, ,  Oct,  4,  1918. 

To:  3rd  Brigade,  From  Hq, ,  1st  Bn.  9th  Inf. 

Shelling  and  gas  seriously  hindering  1st  Bn,  Cannot 
be  counted  on  for  action. 

Platner-Ives-Ad j  t. 


10:00  A.M, ,  Oct,  4,  1918, 
To:  3rd  Brigade. 


Sketch  shows  corrected  position.  Are  on  our  objective. 
Have  received  no  ivater,  food  or  ammunition  yet.  An  making  a 
possible  effort  to  get  sane  and  ammunition  is  reported  on  tie 
way.  Five  runners  on  their  way.  Regtl,  Signal  Officer  o 
ed  to  report  to  you.  Have  Liaison  with  Marines  on  lex 

liaison  on  right. 


Stone-  Colonel. 


10:15  A.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918. 

To:  3rd  Brigade. 

Small  arms  ammunition  will  be  placed  or  has  teen  placed 
at  SOMME- PY. 


( Sgd )  Surprise  3, 


V  '  ■ 


Oct .  4 ,  19 18  . 


A.M. 

10:55  A.M.,  Oct  .  4,  1918  . 

Memo  to  Gen,  Ely  from  Col.  Rhea: 

Your  message  of  8:50  reed.  The  Div.  will  move  for¬ 
ward  today  at  K  hour,  according  to  the  order  sent  you 
last  night.  H  hour  has  not  "been  decided  at  this  moment 
because  we  are  waiting  for  the  attack  of  the  Div.  on 
our  right  and  left  which  started  at  9:00  AIM.  to  develop. 
We  don’t  want  to  get  any  further  out  in  advance  of  these 
Divs.  As  soon  as  reports  are  received  showing  that  these 
Divs.  have  advanced  to  approximately  to  where  our  front 
line  now  is  and  if  they  are  still  making  progress  and 
the  situation  looks  good,  then  H  hour  will  be  expressed 
in  minutes  from  11  o’clock  for  instance  12  o'clock  would 
be  60  and  1:00  o’clock  would  be  120,  etc*  We  have  been 
trying  to  move  forward  our  message  center  and  P.C.  As 
soon  as  we  can  get  wires  iso  the  dugouts  at  crossroads  on 
yesterday 5 s-  objectives  near  267,3  we  will  establish  an 
advance  message  center  there  and  later  this  afternoon 
expect  to  put  P.C,  there,  This  point  is  on  the  cross¬ 
roads  1  kilo  a  little  north  of  west  of  your  present  P«C. 
the  shelling  on  your  front  line  is  also  being  put  on 
Seville’s  front  line  and  is  apparently  a  barrage  to  hold 
us  in  place  during  the  other  Attack,  Warn  your  men  to  be 
careful  not  to  go  too  far  forward  of  the  line  prescribed 
in  the  order  for  the  objective  as  they  will  run  into 
Bowley’s  barrage  which  at  that  time  will  be  at  the  limit 
of  his  Art*  range.  Acknowledge  receipt  of  this  message 
by  your  wireless  as  we  are  out  of  phone  connection  with 
you.  We  will  have  a  report  from  Aeroplane  as  to  the  ad¬ 
vance  of  the  Divs,  on  our  right  and  left  at  lliOO  A.M. 

As  soon  as  that  is  received  H  hour  will  be  set  and  wire¬ 
less  to  you  as  per  above. 


11:35  A.M,,  Oct.  4,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  Col,  Rhea  to  G-enl .  Ely. 

The  Division  will  attack  today,  We  are  waiting  for 
the  Divisions  on  our  right  and  left  to  come  up 


As  soon 

w~'**w  •*-  y  —  ~  VX  ~  W*.*  w  v  —  —  -  w  ~  y-**  ' 

as  they  have  advanced  sufficiently  we  will  give  you  H 
hour  and  will  attack  according  to  the  plans  sent  you  this 
morning.  Are  your  troops  organized  for  an  attack?  How 
long  will  it  take  you  to  start  an  attack  after  receiving 
the  order  at  your  P.C.  -  that  is  after  H  hour  is  given 
you.  It  is  reported  that  your  combat  wagons  passed  this 
P.C.  loaded  at' 7: 00  P.M.  last  night.  If  you  are  short 
gf  ammunition  get  in  touch  with  them.  In  addition  there 
is  a  large  small  arms  ammunition  dump  in  Somme -Py  at  whicn 
you  may  obtain  ammunition,  Warn  your  men  not  to  advance 
beyond  the  objective  named  in  the  order  as  that  marks 
a  line  500  yards  in  front  of  that  is  the  limit  of  our 


as 


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a  little  north 
afternoon . 


PiniED  1  iibb A  jj-  . 

35  A.M.  ho.  20.  how  sent. 


ELY 


1  -C 


Same  • 

j  ,  vj_  v  ^ _ ini  c  s  send  for  them  at  once. 

If  they  have  not  arrived  at  dump  near  their  P.C,  ‘My time 
you  send  for  them,  dump  is  at  SCTblE-PY 
tion  for  attack  sc  same  can 


<>n-T..rY .  x'ush  reorganiza- 
be  carried  cut  on  short  notice. 


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Oct. 

4,  1918. 

U.S.  ARMY  F 

I  ELD  MESSAGE. 

Time 

From: 

C.G.  3rd  Brig. 

p  nr 

X  •  c/L  X  *  -l.-  • 

At: 

P.C.  208  Hill 

How  sent 

Date : 

4  Oct.  18  Hour 

12:10  Ho.  21 

Div,  Messenger 

To: 

C.G.  2nd  Div. 

To  insure  H  hour  reaching  all  troops  concerned, 
we  must  have  it  at  latest  two  (2)  hours  "before  H  hour. 
Three  hours  is  safer. 

Have  acknowledged  receipt  your  10:55  message  "by 
telephone. 

French  are  not  up  on  our  right  &  there  is  much 
sniping  from  our  right  rear. 

Capt,  Dougherty,  M»P.  captain  has  been  given 
tracing  of  our  lines.  Should  have  resxhed  you  by  this 
time . 

Our  men  very  tired  &  are  not  capable  of  doing 
much  digging.  Little  water,  no  sleep  have  exhausted  them.. 
Two  bns,  report  50%  casualties.  Report  from  C.O.  9th 
enclosed. 


Ely 

Comdg. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From:  Sink  7 

At:  P.C.  Hill  208 

Date:  4  Oct  Hour  12:30 

To:  Snow  1 


How  sent 
Runner 


H  hour  2:30  P.M.  Attack  in  accordance  with  Div, 
F.O.  37.  23rd  Inf  leads  attack,  9th  follows.  Our  u.C, 
remains  here.  Keep  us  informed.  Caution  commanders  to 
keep  within  proper  sectors,  right;  left  and  advise  lo¬ 
cations  of  P  C’s  before  changing  &  send  new  runner  when 
changed . 


Sink  1 


Connect  phones  up  with  23rd  &  Brig.  Hq. 


12:30P.M.,  Oct.  4,  1218. 

Telephone  message  between  Hq,  ,  2nd  Dj.vn,  and  Genl.  Heville. 


I  just  got  in  touch  with  Ely  and  set  ”H"  hour  at 
2:30.  He  says  he  thinks  he  got  it  rectified  now.  It  ran 
clear  across  the  area  and  back  on  the  right  and  he  .said  he 
thinks  3rou  people  our  getting  up  there  no--  probably  pretty 
well  straightened  out.  Probably  will  see  about  it  h im sell. 


I  think  they  got 
did  it  get  where 
were.  Has  to  go 
Leading 
a  little  beyond. 


on  those  roads  leading  up  to  the  left,  now 
it  is?  That  is  about  where  I  supposed  you 
through  your  outpost. 

element  of  the  5th  is  Parallel  282.5,  or 
The  rear  element  of  the  5th  is  about  281,5. 
The  rear  elements  being  subjected  to  machine  gun 
fire  from  both  flames  and  rear.  Mill  you  have  time  to  get 
it  there  now.  The  attack  on  the  right  and  left  seems  to  oe 
coming  up  fairly  well;  on  the  left  they  are  up  -  this  was 
some  little  time  ago  and  they  were  just  starting  on  cur 
boundary  just  opposite  where  Sonin e-Py  and  the  Grand  Deis  de 
Somne-Py  just  over  to  the  left  of  ‘’E"  in  SOiiME  and  then  ran 


(Cont'd.  next  page.) 


• L  • 


P.M. 


Oct.  4,  1918. 


{Cont'd.  from  last  page, ) 

about  straight  to  the  decauville  railroad  and  to  the  left 
and  then  down  through  the  Bois  de  Soupplet  and  north  of 
Fourmelier  and  attacking  Fourmelier  Kill*  between  Bois  de 
Fourmelier  and  Bois  Supplet*  with  the  people  on  the  right 
are  coming  up  pretty  well.  1  shouldnTt  be  surprised  but 
what  they  were  even  with  you  on  the  right.  They  are  1/2 
kilometers  north  of  ORFEUIL  and  the  line  runs  southwest— 
alittle  ahead  of  that.  You  oughtn't  to.  There  is  a  gap  in 
between  tl^em  and  the  23rd,  and  they  are  encountering  lots 

machine  guns  just  south  of  the  -  Chateau.  See  those 

woods  in  there.  There  is  a  ridge  in  there,  or  ravine. 

They  are  getting  lots  of  machine  guns  in  those  woods  there. 
By  the  time  we  get  started  they  should  be  pretty  well  up 
to  us.  I  don't  care  as  long  as  they  are  pretty  well  along. 
The  attack  will  help  us. 

We  are  going  to  establish  an  advance  message  center 
at  cross  roads  near  PYLONE  near  our  yesterday  objective 
where  the  Schwabenkonig  trench  —  looks  like  Gowhenk- 
Schwabenkonig  -  Draw  a  line  from  Mont  Blanc  across  to 
Medeah.  About  1/2  way  is  a  cross  road  there.  See  that 
cross  road.  Main  road.  The  cross  road  on  that  line  across 
it.  There  are  some  huts  or  little  dots  just  above  tha  • 
These  are  dugouts  and  shacks,  etc.  We  are  going  in  there 
as  soon  as  we  can  get  the  wire  in,  and  then  we  will  move  o 
P.C.  up  in  this  afternoon  very  probably.  Well  get  busy. 

We  are  going  to  put  a  message  center  as  soon  as  we  get  the 
wire  in.  They  ought  to  be  in  by  this  time.  Get  started 
and  go  to  it. 


1:07  P.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918. 

To:  C.O,  23rd  Inf. 

The  C.G.  3rd  Brig,  directs  that  you  detail  1/2  platoon 
to  combine  with  l/2  platoon  Marines  to  act  as  liaison 
group.  Keep  connection  with  4th  Brigade,  ohovels,  e  c. 
SOMME- PY. 


ELY 


p  •  III  • 


Oct.  4,  1918, 


10/4 

Gen,  Sly: 


Reed .2.20 


Reports  received  indicate  a  boche  counter-attack  on 
right  of  my  2nd  Bn  (my  leading  Bn)  at  8:45  A.M.  -Arrange¬ 
ment  made  to  stave  it  off.  My  rea.r  Bn.  has  been  badly 
gassed  and  some  Captains  estimate  casualties  at  50 yo  {.) 

There  is  plenty  of  spirit  and  willingness^  in  the 
regiment  but  the  disorganization  of  2  days  fighting  and 
lack  of  water  and  food  makes  it  advisable  for  me  to  ask 
for  relief,  for  my  regiment  which  is  most  urgent. 


Stuart 


11:15  A.M. 


30  P.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918. 


Pield  Message 
Col.  Stuart. 


received  by  G-3  office  2:30  P.M.  Oct  4th  from 


Gen.  Ely  reports  received  indicate  a  Boche  counter 
attack  on  right  of  my  2nd  Bn  (my  leading  Bn;  at  8:45  A.u. 
Arrangements  made  to  stave  it  off .  My  rear  Bn  has  e - 
badly  gassed  and ’some  Captamns  estimate  casualties  a  o. 
There  is  plenty  of  spirit  and  willingness  in  the  regime 
but  the  disorganization  of  2  days  fighting  and  lac  .  o± 
water  and  food  makes  it  advisable  for  me  to  ask  tor  re 
for  my  regiment  which  is  most  urgent* 


2:40  P.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918. 

To:  Surprise  1. 

Same  reports  strong  attack  from  left  on  flank.  «e 
carry  out  37. 

Sink  1 


3:50  P.M.,  Oct.  4,  1918. 
To:  C.G.  3  d  Brigade. 


Attack  absolutely  held  up  by  heavy  M.G.  lire  from  both 
flanks  and  front.  Germans  strongly  organized  just  north 
jumping  off  place.  Wire  heavy.  No  sign  of  Marines  on  i 
left.  All  efforts  to  locate  them  unsuccessful.  ^  -uoow 
and  new  barrage  to  push  attack  successfully.  osses 
Messages  will  reach  me  thru  P.C.  #6. 


STONE-Colonel 


4:00  P.M. # -Oct.  4,  1918.  .  .  „ 

Telephone  message,  Adjutant  3rd  Brigade  m  Hq. , 


2nd  Divn. 


We  are  progressing  and  would  like  to  know  if  you  have  any 
messages  from  aeroplanes  as  to  what  is  developing. 

The  French  have  been  moving  up  on  our  left  and  have  got 

some  French  cavalry  up  there.  The  3rd  Bn.  o  ■-  p 
is  moving  down  there  and  cleaning  up  the  western  slope 
Blanc  Mont.  They  are  getting  all  the  marine  guns, 
sistance  is  stopped  and  the  other  two  battalions  are  moving 
forward.  All  right,  then,  we  shall  move  forward  to 

obj  ec tive. 


P  «  . 


Oct.  4,  1918. 


4:00  P.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918. 

To:  Surprise  1  (no  time) 

5th  Marines  reported  falling  back.  Boche  making  hea.vy 
attack  on  their  flank.  Our  right  flank  being  shelled.  We 
carry  out  F.O.  37. 


Sink  1 


4:12  P.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918. 

3rd  Brigade  to  Hq, ,  2nd  Division. 

The  last  message  from  the  Marines  is  that  one  of  the 
battalions  of  the  5th  was  cleaning  up  Mont  Blanc;  that  they 
could  hold,  that  they  would  not  be  pushed  back  further.  We 
have  no  definite  information  on  how  far  forward  they  have  gone. 

We  are  trying  to  get  it  now. 

They  started  moving  forward  and  have  one  battalion  that 
was  very  badly  cut  up  and  were  forced  to  fall  back  a  wavs. 

They  won’t  be  pushed  back  any  further.  They  will  hold  all 
right. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C.O.  5th  Regt.  Mo.  54 

At:  P.C.  How  sent 

Date:  4  Oct  18  Hour  4:30  P.M*  Runner 

To:  C.G,  3rd  Brigade. 

Our  advance  is  held  up  by  machine  gun  fixe  on  our 

left  flank  and  from  our  right  rear.  There  is.no  serious 
trouble  in  our  front  or  right  front  but  the  . situa i.ion  on  ou 
left  flank  makes  it  impossible  to  advance  now. 

Feland . 


4:40  P.M.,  Oct.  4,  1918.  ,  x  „  tu 

Telephone  message  from  Watson,  3rd  Brigade  to  J  q.  » 

Reports  that  he  thinks  they  have  reached  objective. 

What  is  happening  on  your  right.  You  are  protecting 

there,  aren’t  you.  Good.  _  .  .  +v,_ 

The  Boche  are  retreating  all  along  the  line  to  the 
west  from  Reims,  and  our  troops  are  progressing  over  some 
distance  on  our  right,  3  or  4  Army  Corps.  «hat  y°u 
about  the  troops  on  your  left?  Have  they  reached  * 

Will  your  people  crossed  that  creek  by  St.  Etienne.  Go  d. 

How  are  you  off  for  engineer  tools?  Have  you  got  any¬ 
thing  to  dig  with?  How  are  you  going  to  be  able  to  dig  1 
tonight?  They  will  have  to  get  something.  They  got  to 
stick.  We  are  doing  everything  to  shove  troops  on  both  side 

of  them. 

S£“c.5:“i;t°&  U£Y.k.  CC  to  O.O.  15th  P  A-23rd  encounter- 
ed  extremely  heavy  resistance  and  suffered  heavy  losses  and 
we re  unable  to  advance  but  very  short  distance  he^on  J  4P 
ing  off  noint.  Give  us  a  heavy  and  continuous  fire  on  t 
starting  point  of  our  barrage.  Our  front  is  the  right  half  0 
the  barrage  tracing  furnished  by  Brig,  Hdqrs.  use  more  than 

your  Bn.  if  possible.  (Sgd.)  Palmer. 


P.M. 


Oct.  4,  1918, 


5:20  P.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918. 

General  Ely: 

Have  withdrawn  to  defensive  position.  Am  holding,  and 
digging  in.  All  right  but  cannot  advance.  Severe  machine  gun 
fire  from  2  flanks.  This  machine  gun  fire  is  directed 
against  A,  B  and  C  battalions,  coming  from  sector  on  right 
and  apparently  Boche  have  filtered  in  from  sector  where  French 
attack  was  supported.  Am  not  in  liaison  with  Marines. 

Major  of  A  Battalion  went  off  without  contact  with  the^bulb. 
Losses  about  70^J  officers  60/i>  men.  Request  orders.  I  will 
hold  till  I  hear.  Send  litter  bearers. 

Signed  (STONE) 

Where  do  you  think  is  the  defensive  position.  Hill. 
283.9-265,0,  just  east  of  ST.  ETIENNE.  He  had  better  dig  in 
then  where  he  is.  That  is  where  he  is  or  where  he  wants  to 
.come  to.  That  is  on  today’s  line  practically.  They  should  ^ 
havebeen  practically  on  the  line  there,  and  tell  him  for  God  s 
sake  to  find  out  where  Feland  is.  We  just  got  word  that 
Feland  is  digging  in  on  the  line  on  the  left.  I  don’t  think 
they  are  . . ,  They  are  supposed  to  be  within  a  kilometer  of 
your  right,  but  I  don’t  think  they  are.  I  think  he  had  bet¬ 
ter  dig  in  on  that  line.  I  think  that  you  will  find  those... 
They  should  be  grooved,  and  they  ought  to  get  together  if  poss¬ 
ible  and  I  am  awful  afraid  of  both  of  those  flanks.  When  I 
was  talking  to  you  a  minute  ago,  I  got  the  impression  you 
were  on  that  hill  2  kilometers  northeast  of  St.  Etienne. 

The  first  co-ordinate  you  gave  me  was  2  kilometers  northeast, 
way  to  point  n 6 6 n  and  not  then  at  a  point  about  86.66. 

I  think  you  had  better  get  word  to  him  to  hold  on  where  he 
is.  That  isn’t  very  far  from  where  he  started,  is  it?  Yes, 

I  will,  and  I  will  tell  you  one  thing  about  the  planes.  I 
don’t  think  they  can  know  from  him  to  mark  out  the  line, 
will  send  out  and  do  that.  You  can  use  your  judgment  on  that. 
It  might  be  better  to  come  back  to  where  he  was.  Bid  he  dig 

in  where  he  was  last  night? 

Do  you  need  any  artillery  over  there?  You  tell  him 
when  you  send  out  the  message  to  mark  out  his  line  by  coordm- 
atesor  send  in  the  markings  on  a  map  so  we  can  tell  whei e  e 
wants  it.  I  will  try  to  get  Feland  up  on  that  line. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From:  C.G,  3rd  Brig. 

At:  P.C.  Hill  208 

Date:  4  Oct  18  Hour  5.35  P.M.  No.  31 

To  :  C .  0 .  9  th 


Ho?/  sent 
Runner 


Stone  ordered  to  dig  in  where  he  if*.  You  take  up 
support  and  dig  in.  Report  positions  your  Bns .  hatch  out 
your  right  flank. 

Get  liaison  with  Marines.  They  did  not  advance. 


Ely 

Comdg. 

Matfeldt:  Tell  them  to  watch  flank  on  right.  Watch  Medeah 

Fme.  Get  this  to  Bn  Commander, 


5:52  P.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1910. 
G-3,  3rd  Brigade. 


P.M. 


Oct.  4,  1910. 


The  French  on  your  right  have  not  advanced  more  than 
one  kilometer  or  -1-g'  kilometers  north  of  Medeah-Farm.  eY 
were  reported  there  this  morning  hut  we  haven’t  heard  anything. 
They  have  had  a  hell  of  a  time  and  they  may  have  gone  hack 
some. 


5:55  P.M* ,  Oct.  4,  1910. 

General  Ely: 

We  got  an  aeroplane  message  saying  that  the  13°ch<2  wex  e 
organizing  strongly  in  the  woods  east  of  SCAi  .barm.  a  i- 
about  5  kilometers  east  of  St.  Etienne.  I  have  just  asked  ^ 
Bowley  to  put  down  a  barrage  there  on  that  flank.  he  says 
that  there  a  large  number  of  troops  there  "Eoche"  and  that 
there  is  a  barrage  and  heavy  artillery  preparation  on  a. 
farm,  and  I  think  it  is  a  counter  attack  of  the  hoche.  we 
will  put  ours  down  and  have  it  down  there  as  soon  as  we  can. 
You  put  yours  there,  too,  will  you.  Everything  we  go  * 


6:00  P.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1910. 

Snow  1 . 

Echelon  troops  back  on  right  until  you  connect  with 
French  near  MEDEAH  FARM  and  prepare  to  hold  against  counter 
attack  from  east.  Have  ordered  artillery  to  fire  bariage 
300  yards  east  of  Division  Sector  to  protect  right  flame. 

ELY. 


6 ;  15  P.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918. 
To:  C.G.  3rd  Brigade. 


Line  indicated  on  map  in  red,  23rd  and  9th,  Marines 
west  of  our  northern  extremities.  Am  suffering  some (  losses 
from  heavy  artillery  fire  and  continued  M  G  fire.  will  laid 
back  to  old  position  starting  at  7:00.  Could  not  resist 
attack  of  any  strength  in  present  position.  Barrage  has 
requested  by  art.  liaison  officer. 

RTOUTB-Cnl  onel 


6:35  P.M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918. 

To:  3rd  Brigade. 

Your  message  of  5:35  P.M.  reed.  After  order  for  v/ith 
drawal  was  given.  9th  Inf,  and  Marines  have  been  no  Hie 


STOFE- Colonel . 


Oct «  4 1  19 16  • 


p 


7  T 

»:x  » 


6:59  P.M.,  Oct  .  4,  1918, 

From  Adjutant  3rd  Brigade  to  Hq.  2nd  Division, 

Shuler  took  7  prisoners  when  he  went  in  the  last  time 
in  the  machine  gun  nest.  They  state  there  are  3  battalions 
of  machine  guns;  that  is  36  heavies  and  4  lights  in  the  nest. 
The  17th  Regiment  of  French  are  cooperating  with  Shuler,  As 
soon  as  Shuler  is  sure  that  everyone  is  out,  we  are  going  to 
start  a  preparation;  2  battalions  of  155’ s  and  1  battalion 
of  75,s.  Shuler  has  asked  for  l/2  hour  preparation.  He  has 
not  yet  sent  in  his  request  to  start. 

Evidently  from  the  noise,  the  preparation  is  on  now. 

This  was  sent  in  at  6:37.  The  liaison  officer  with  the  3rd 
'Brigade  has  just  telephoned  that  he  doesn't  think  there  is 
much  danger  that  the  3rd  Brigade  don't  think  there  is  much 
danger  in  the  counter-attack  on  them  from  the  northeast, 
Theyhad  ordered  already  to  send  one  regiment  to  that  place 
and  if  that  regiment  had  already  received  orders.  Have  al¬ 
so  received  orders  to  send  one  battalion  to  Medeah  Farm,  un¬ 
der  General  Gouraud’s  orders,  and  will  reach  Medeah  Farm  at 
11 :00  o’clock,  but  yours  ought  to  be  there  soon,  please 
have  orders  given  to  prevent  anybody’ s  giving  orders  to 
terfere  with  the  17th  French  Regiment  cooperating  with  bhulei . 
They  know  what  they  are  doing  and  are  helping  us. 


From:  Sink  7  .  At:  P.C.  1.  Date:  4  Oct.  18.  Hour:  7  PM. 

How  sent:  Runner.  To:  Snow  11. 

Send  new  runners  who  know  where  your  P.C.  is  located. 
Would  suggest  you  move  back  to  old  P.C. 

Be  sure  to  look  out  for  your  right  flank  and  get  in 
touch  with  French. 

8:35  P.M.,  Oct  4,  1918.  3rd  Brigade  to  C.O.  23rd  Infantry, 
You  will  keep  your  line  in  advance  of  9th  Inf.  posi¬ 
tions.  It  is  not  believed  necessary  to  withdraw  thru  9th 
Inf.  You  will  keep  entire  23rd  Infantry,  north  of  east  and 
west  line  282.5.  This  will  be  done  (To  C.O.  23rd  Inf.) 

(Signed)  ELY. 


8:50  P.M.,  Oct.  4,  1918.  To:  C.O.  9th. 

23rd  were  withdrawing  to  1st  objective  of  yesternay. 

My  orders  move  them  back  to  positions  occupied  before  2.00 
P.M.  today.  Do  not  let  them  pass  back  through  your  regi¬ 
ment.  You  will  remain  on  line  explained  to  Capt ,  MacLider 
tonight  with  rear  Bn.  on  yesterdays  1st  objective  the  same 
as  before  H  hour  today.  There  is  to  be  no  withdrawal  hacx  o 
line  held  at  noon  today.  Understand  clearly  that  tne  3-.  r  . 
has  been  ordered  to  move  forward  any  troops  whic.fi.  have  with¬ 
drawn  thru  you  and  that  you  will  occupy  approximately  your 
old  positions  of  noon  today, 

FLY - C  ommand i ng . 


U»S.  ARMY  FIELD  ME  SSAGE. 


How  sent.  ~ 
Runner . 


From:  Shop  6 
At  :  Sink's  P.C. 

Date:  4  Oct  18.  Hour  23:10 

To  :  Shop  1 .  ,  _  ~ 

The  front  line  for  tonight  will  be  snort  o,  the  one  fur- 

nished  to  you.  It  is  indicated  on  tne  accompanying  s r.e t c  y 
avy  line  with  the  cross  hatching.  In  general  it  fol- 

he  railroad .  _ .  ,  , 

ink  7  requests  harassing  fire  just  before  dayli  Lt  on 
Areas  A, B  &  C  in  addition  to  those  already  furnished  also 
during  night  on  all  but  A,E  &  C. 


the  he 
lows  t 


rj . 

O. 


Douglas . 


P.c.  3rd  Brig. 
4  Oct. 

C.O.  9th  Inf. 


No  time  indicated. 


Oct.  4,  1918. 


In  absence  of  C.O.  9th  (temporary)  the  Adjutant,  Capt. 
MacNider  is  authorized  to  give  orders  in  name  of  Brig.  Comdr. 
concerning  movements  of  9th  Inf. 


H.E.  ELY 


No  time  indicated,  Oct.  4,  1918, 

U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From: 

At: 

Date: 

To:  Capt,  Plattner 

Colonel  Arrold  just  reported  that  French  are  in  place 
and  the  2nd  Engineers  have  relieved  him.  There  is  friendly 
artillery  to  your  front  -  don’t  fire  into  them.  Our  line 
is  far  to  your  front  -  you’ll  have  a  very  pretty  fight 
before  anything  gets  to  you. 


MacNider . 


A.M.  Oct,  5,  1918 

1;55  A.M. ,  Oct,  5,  1918. 

To:  3rd  Brigade. 

Friendly  artillery  firing  directly  into  us.  155 -s  are 
doing  great  ham.  10  casualties  already.  Green  and  red 
rochets  have  no  effect.  They  are  not  observed. 

STONE- Colonel . 


2:20  A.M. ,  Oct.  of  1918, 

To:  3rd  Brigade, 

Report  new  P.C.  No.  7,  coordinates  266.80  -  281.60. 

This  is  out  of  my  sector  but  not  far  distant,  from  P.C.  36. 
Change  was  necessary  in  order  that  I  have  a  place  where  I 
can  light  a  candle  in  view  of  possibility  of  working  tonight. 
Request  approval  of  change.  Have  ordered  3rd  Bn,  9th  Inf, 
to  report  to  P.C.  9th  Inf,  Everything  O.K.  Have  telephone 
here. 


STONE- Colonel. 


4:50  A.M. ,  Oct.  5,  1918, 

1st  En.  9th  to  C.O,  9th  Inf.  1st  Bn.  short  on  ammunition. 
Other  2  Ens  received  all  of  it  (2nd  &  3rd)  last  night.  Our 
casualties  are  now  nearer  50/&  percent.  This  is  for  your 
information. 


Captain  A. A.  PLATNER-Lt.  Ives-Adjt. 


7:50  A.M. ,  Oct.  5,  1918. 

To  4th  Brigade: 

Col.  Myers  call  Major  Hall,  3rd  Brigade,  notifying  him 
of  location  of  engineer  tools.  Major  Hall  stated  he  knew 
all  about  it,  - 


A 


Oct.  b ,  1918. 


9:05  A. Li.  October  5,1918--  From  General  Ely. 

General  Lejeune:  We  are  not  go  inf:  to  do  anything.  We 
said  to  regulate  the  advance  by  them-  that  is,  we  are 
going  after  they  are  actually  there.  You  got  to  get  it 
yourself  when  you  find  them  there-  by  liaison.  Let  rue 
know.  1  know  it.  We  are  not  going  to,  just  until  they 
have  cone  up  and  passed,  actually  there,  and  physically 
there.  1  don’t  expect  them  to  do  anything  except  if  they 
go  on  ahead  to  keep  regulated  with  them.  That  is  all. 

Don’t  involve  anything  more  than  keeping  up  with  them. 

We  don’t  expect  anything  more  from  you,  until  they  are 
actually  there.  We  are  not  going  to  give  any  "H"  hour  un¬ 
less  we  have  to  advance  to  keep  with  those  peojjle.  That 
is  all  we  are  going  to  do.  They  said  we  did  the  trick; 
they  said  we  forced  the  retreat  of  the  whole  German  army 
east  of  Reims,  I  have  got  a  copy  of  his  order  here.  We 
did  it. 

Did  you  hear  about  the  little  business  on  the  left 
this  morning?  See  the  words  '‘Blanc  Mont”  -  the  hill  on 
the  left  of  the  line,  under  the  word  “Blanc- it  looks  like 
a  “t”  just  to  the  west  of  the  flank  and  southwest  of  the 
flank,  the  Boche  have  come  in  around  the  flank  east,  night 
before  last,  and  they  were  in  there  in  bunches.  They  were 
shooting  up  the  left  of  the  line*  the  rear,  Feland’s  back 
and  everything  else.  They  shot  all  over  the  map  in  SOMME -PY . 


October  5th,  1918.  9:20  am.  To  3rd  Brig. 

Our  left  elements  reports  objectives  obtained  alter 
hard  fighting  and  severe  losses.  Right  element  has  not 
obtained  objective  but  reports  progress.  Left  element  in 
liaison  with  marines.  Ten  companies  now  engaged.. 

STOLE  -  Colonel. 


October  5th,  1918.  9:30  am.  To  3rd  Brig. 

Your  message  regarding  advance  just  received.  Present 
position  of  line:  1st  Bn.  on  objective  east  and  west 
road  283.4.  This  is  left  element.  Then  digging  in. 

Right  element  exact  locality  can’t  be  made  out  from  reports 
but  is  slightly  in  rear  of  left. 

STOLE  -  Colonel. 


From:  C.G.  3rd  Brigade 

At  :  P.C.  Hill  208 
Date:  5  Oct  18  Hour:  9:4o  A.M, 

To  :  C.O.  9th  Inf. 

F.O.  38,  2nd  DIV.  enclosed. 

Brigade:  Right  Medeah  Fme  (excl)  Machault  (inclusive) 
Left:  a  parallel  line  about  l£  Km  to  north  west  through 
6  340, 

Twenty  Third  Inf  will  lead;  S th  Inf  in  support. 
Orders  given  23rd  Inf  will  direct  them  to  advance 
North  until  they  are  on  sector.  Then  conform  to  sector 
limits.  We  will  not  be  ordered  to  advance  until  French 
are  up  on  right  and  left. 


No.  35  How  sent: 
McLider 

Sector  limits  3rd 


Ely  -  Comdg. 


« 


Oct  5,  1918. 


.LI. 

10:00  A.M. ,  Oct.  5,  1918. 

To:  C.O.  23rd  Inf. 

F.O.  38,  2nd  Div.  sent  you,  H  hour  later.  Sector 
limits  3rd  Brigade;  Right  Medeah  Fme  ( excl )  Marchault  in¬ 
clusive,  left  limit  a  parallel  line  about  1  3/8  km  west 
thru  point  63.40.  23rd  Inf.  will  attempt  today  to  edge  over 
on  proper  sector  before  H  hour  if  this  can  be  done  without 
fighting.  In  case  this  cannot  be  done  without  fighting 
the  advance  at  H  hour  Will  be  north  for  23rd  Inf.  until  on 
sector,  then  conform  to  sector  limits  as  given  above. 

Marines  have  been  notified  of  a  possible  shift  to  left  by 
you,  so  that  they  can  move  over  and  cover  their  proper 
sector.  Gen.  Lejeune  informs  me  that  H  hour  will  probably 
not  be  given;  that  it  will  not  be  given  until  French  are 
well  up  on  in  advance  in  both  right  and  left  flanks,  V/e  will 
not  be  ordered  to  advance  until  they  are  up.  "H"  hour  will 
probably  never  come  but  try  to  edge  over  to  right  today  to 
get  on  sector.  Artillery  firing  on  you  was  French  battery. 
Was  located  and  stopped.  Our  artillery  was  not  firing  on 
you. 

ELY  -  Comdg. 


10:40  A.M. ,  Oct.  5,  1918. 

To :  3rd  Brigade. 

Have  directed  3rd  Bn,  9th  to  support  and  protect  my 
right  flank.  My  1st  and  2nd  Bns  are  now  on  the  line  in¬ 
dicated  on  map;  east  and  west  road  283.3.  Bftey  are  con¬ 
solidating  and  are  in  touch  with  Marines.  Bp  not  know 
exact  extent  of  line.  Have  sent  for  same.  ^wo  ^o's  of  3rd 
Bn.  have  been  sent  to  reinforce  1st  Bn.  who  suffered 
heavily.  Other  two  ^o’s.  of  3rd  Bn.  total  strength  100  men- 
are  held  at  P.C.  Telephoned.  Watson  this  morning  about 
litter  bearers  and  he  promised  to  send  some.  None  have  re¬ 
ported.  Need  same  badly. 


Stone-Colonel . 


11:02  A.m. ,  Oct.  5,  1918. 

Strongly  urge  that  4th  M.G.  Bn,  be  sent  to  me.  H.G. 
Co’s,  with  me  badly  disrupted.  Organization  c f  regiment 
going  well  but  all  companies  much  reduced  in  strength. 

Stone- 0q1 on el . 


12**12  P.M.,  Oct  5,  1918.  phone  Message 
Brom  General  Bly  to  g  2  . 

You  just  sent  Watson  dov/n  here  with  the  sketch  showing 
where  the  Marines  and  your  line  is  also.  I  will  fix  that 
"H"  hour  now  to  everyone’s  satisfaction.  1he  French  on  the 
left  of  the  Marines  have  now  reached  the  front  and  they  are 
in  liaison. 

Marines  called  up  and  said  that  the  French  had  advanced 
up  with  them  and  pushed  up  ahead.  Sai$  they  had  better 
begin  passing  through  the  6th  as  they  didn’t  want  to  be  lelt 
behind.  I  told  them  to  do  it.  said  they  had  liaison 

with  the  French  on  the  left,  and  the  3rd  on  the  right,  and 
will  maintain  that  liaison,  but  to  keep  that  liaison  with 
the  3rd. 


12:15  P.M.,  Oct,  5,  1913. 

Tel.  Mess,  received  'ey  G-3  from  Gen.  Ely. 

What  is  the  situation?  Have  you  found  anything  about 
your  line  yet?  One  regiment  reported  about  50  and  a  Bn  60 
but  he  does  not  believe  it.  The  Regimental  Surgeon  9th  inf. 
estimates  40$.  Without  water,  without  chow  and  dead  on  the 
feet.  265.1  -  283-5  extending  along  railroad  a  little  south 
of  east  following  the  northern  branch  coming  back  toward 
Medeah  Farm  a  direct  line  from  the  1st  point  I  gave  you 
toward  Medeah.  Have  you  seen  anything  of  the  French  on  your 
right? 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 
From;  C.G,  3rd  Brigade* 

At:  p.C.  208  How  sent 

Date:  5  Oct.  18  Hour  12:25  No.  37  Runner 

To:  C.O.  9th 

The  French  on  our  left  are  up.  The  French  on  our 
right  attacked  at  11:00  Pm*  No  news  from  them.  The  6th 
Marines  are  now  passing  through  5th  Marines,  keeping  up  wi 
French.  We  will  not  advance  until  French  are  up  and  going 
on  our  right . 

To  Col.  Arnold  -  For  compliance  with  order  lor  patroi 

at  once.  By  order  of  col.  Stuart. 

push  out  patrols  to  N.E.  (northeast)  to  determine 
resistance.  Boche  is  pulling  out.  Keep  connection  with 
French  on  right . 

Ely 


1:45  P.M.,  Oct  5,  1918. 

Note  -  3rd  Brigade . 

Art.  fire  reported  short  23rd  Infantry.  75  shellcase 
found.  Liaison  Officer  notified  Surprise  A* 


2:45  P.M.,  Oct.  5,  1918. 
Message  to  Genl .  Ely. 


You  know,  donT t  you,  about  that  French  Division  on  your 
right  being  repulsed  this  morning.  The  General  wants  Ely 
to  be  told  about  that  again  to  keep  m  mind  the  fact  that 
they  are  not  advancing  over  there  and  close  liaison  with  t hem 
will  keep  you  acquainted  with  the  situation,  but  you  want  to 
keep  an  eye  on  that  flank. 


P.M. 


Oct .  5,  1918. 


2  ;50  p.M.  ,  Oct,  5 ,  1918 . 

To :  3rd  Brigade . 

A  8c  B  Co’s  Divisional  M.G.  Bn.  reported.  A  Go.  assigned 
to  cover  right  of  Brigade  Sector  toward  Medea h  Pme .  A11  out  1 

km.  S.  of  Brigade  P.C.  B  Co.  ordered  to  renort  to  9th  infantry 


3:05  P.M. ,  Oct .  5 ,  1918 . 

Message  from  Gen.  Ely  to  Artillery  thru  C.O.  15th  F.A. 

3rd  Brigade  line  extends  from  1  kilometer  southeast  of  ot 
Etienne ,  southeast  to  Me dean  Farm  (Railroad)  . 


3:40  P  ,M.  ,  Oct .  5 ,  1918 . 

Message  from  Genl  .  Ely  to  2nd  P.A.  Brigade. 

3rd  Brig  line  extends  1  kilo  southeast  of  St.  Etienne 
southeast  of  Medeah  Farm  (Railroad) . 


4:01  P.M.  »  Oct.  5,  1913. 

To  :  C.O.  23rd  Inf . 

Report  from  2nd  piv.  at  3:45  P.M.  states  that  French  are 
in  ST.  3TIENNE-  We  know  that  French  patrol  (cavalry)  and 
armored  cars  have  been  in  that  village.  Make  sure  that 
Marines  know  where  your  front  line  is  so  that  they  will  not 
shoot  your  front  line  up.  (hy  phone) 

SINK  11 


6 :05  p.M. ,  Oct .  5,  1913 . 
To  :  3rd  Brigade . 


A  re checking 
that  there  was  a 
they  read  265.80 


of  the  coordinates  of  this  P.C.  indicates 
slight  error  in  the  first  figures,  corrected 
-  281.40.  We  have  no  scale  and  have  to 


estimate  the  tenths 


ST0N1 


Colonel 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  Douglas 

Date:  Oct.  5  Hour  19h 

To:  C.O.  15th 


.rines  reported  in  St.  Etienne  also  reported  driven 
out  of  St .  Etienne  by  friendly  artillery.  23rd  will  shift 
his  left  a  little  to  the  SOUTH-EAST*  Sink  7  asks  suspension 
of  all  fire  on  Anea  B. 

Douglas . 


rec  »d.  7  :15  p.l1, 


Ail  • 


7:15  P,M.,  Oct.  5,  1918. 

Telephone  message  to  G-3  from  Gen.  Ely » 

Have  been  fired  on  by  friendly  Ant .  at  1:45  and 
at  6:25  resulting  in  several  casualties  at  point  266.-  - 
This  has  been  previously  checked  in  2nd  D-tv,  and 
again  and  if  true,  evidently  coming  from  Div  *  on 
The  matter  has  been  taken  up  with  them. 


later  checked 
our  left. 


P  ,  M . 


Oct.  5,  1918. 


7  :2b  P.M. ,  Oct .  5 ,  1918 . 

Note,  23rd  Infantry. 

Firing  again  on  P.C.  23rd.  Gen’l,  Bowley  notified 
personally  By  Gen’l.  Ely.  Bone  of  the  above  firing  was  done 
by  15th  F.A.  or  attached  troops. 


9 : 30  P.m. ,  Oct .  5 ,  1918 . 

Note,  23rd  Infantry. 

Rec’d.  instr.  to  cooperate  with  sister  in  clearing  out 
woods.  Shooting  up  marines.  instr,  from  Col.  Myers.  Gen’l. 
Ely  has  conversation  with  him. 

10:00  P.M. 

Talk  to  Colonel  Ellis  reference  above. 

10:30  p  »M , 

9 apt .  martin  returned  and  have  location  of  woods.  Colonel 
Stone  notified  to  see  Colonel  Lee,  6th  marines  to  complete 
arrangement s , 

1:  - 

No  time  indicated  October  5,  1918, 
Oct.  5,  1918. 

memo,  for  Col  Stone: 


Please 

to  new  P.C . 


send  someone  at  old  P.C.  to  guide 

Hall- Ad j t 


our  runners 


Oct.  5,  1918. 

U.S.  ARmY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From: 

At : 

Date  ; 

To;  Major  Hall. 

I  sent  a  copy  of  the  Herald  over  earlier  this  even¬ 
ing,  it  seems  the  runner  didn’t  find  you-  Gen.  Ely  asked 
for  the  paper. 

macNider . 


Oct.  5,  1918. 

To:  c.O.  9th  Inf. 

You  will  advance  your  line  to  North  edge  reaching 
to  east  and  west  of  line  282.2  without  artillery  preparation 
and  your  connection  with  French  is  237.9  -  283.0.  They  will 
connect  with  23rd  on  right  and  send  them  1  Bn.  if  necessary. 

ELY- Commanding , 


A.m.  Oct.  6,  1913. 

2:10  A.m. ,  Oct.  6,  1918. 

Note,  3rd  Brigade. 

Col.  Stone  telephoned  saying  all  arrangements  made 
except  Art.  which  was  being  arranged  for. 


5:50  A.m. ,  Oct .  6 ,  1918 . 

From  C.G.  3rd  Brig,  to  G-o. 

The  23rd  Inf.  has  just  phoned  and  say  that  they  have 
no  litter  bearers.  That  all  they  sent  back  yesterday  did  not 
return.  I  will  attend  to  that  right  away.  I  will  send  them 
this  morning,  - 


A  *11  4 


Oct.  6,  1913  4 


prom:  Shuler 
At:  P.C, 

t)ate:  6  Oct.  Hour  7:35  H  ow  sent  phone. 

To:  Site 

Last  reports  they  have  crossed  through  and  got  the  2nd 
line  hut  there  is  a  hell  of  a  nest  in  the  woods,  the  center  of 
which  is  265.6*283.6  ( Shule  r  told  to  put  Stoked  oh  thife) 

Shuler 

phoned  to  Brig.  7:55  a*M. 


8:06  A.  II.,  Oct.  6 1  1918.  3rd  Brigade*  (By  phone). 

Is  9th  itof*  instructed  to  reinforce  ne  if  necessary?  Un¬ 
able  to  gain  contact  with  them  last  night .  Have  an  officer 
out  looking  for  them  now.  Two  Bns .  now  erigaged.  Strong  M.G* 
and  heavy  artillery  on  right  flank. 

Stone  -  colonel 

(Replied)  9th  ordered  to  move  up  on  right  to  connect  with  you. 
They  will  move  forward  to  Line  East  and  Wfest  282.7. 


10:23  A ,M.-»  Oct.  6  f  1913. 

Message  from  23rd  Inf.  to  C.G.,  3rd  Brigade,  9:50  A.-M. 

Left  element,  which  is  the  1st  battalion  reports  objective 
obtained  after  hard  fighting  and  severe  losses.  The  right 
element  has  not  obtained  objective,  but  report's  progress.  Left 
element'  in  liaison  with  4th  Brigade.  10  companies  now  engaged. 

Stone . 

Message  from  Stone,  23rd  infantry  to  C.G.  3rd  Brigade, 

Your  message  regarding  advance  just  received,  present 
position  left  battalion  on  objective  -  east  and  west  road 
283.4.  This  is  left  element.  They  are  digging  in.  Right 
element  exact  locality  can’t  be  made  out  from  reports,  out  is 
slightly  in  rear  of  left. 

Stone . 


10:25  A.M.,  Oct.  6,  1918.  Message  from  23rd  infantry  to  C.G. 
3rd  Brigade.  9:50  A.M.  repeated  to  0-3 , 

Left  element  which  is  the  1st  Bn*  reports  objective 
obtained  after  hard  fighting  and  severe  losses,  The  right 
has  not  obtained  objective,  but  reports  progress.-  Leit 
element  in  liaison  with  4th  Brigade.  10  companies  now  engaged.- 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD 


essag: 


From:-  DOUGLAS 
At:  SHUCKS  P.C. 

Date:  Oct.-  6,  1918.  Hour  10:30  How  sent  Runner 

To:  c.-O.  15th  F.A . 

Copy  of  message  just  received  from  C.O.  2^»rd  inf 
Douglas  , 


A  »-M . 


Quote 

From  C.-O.  23rd  inf.  6-10-18,  9  :.o0 

To;  C.G.  3rd  inf.  Brigade. 

Your  message  regarding  advance  just  received, 
present  position  of  line:  1st  Bn  on  objective  -  en.st 
vest  road  283*4.  This  is  left  element.  nhey  are  digging  ir  . 
}ight  element  -  exact  locality  can’t 
[t  is  slightly  in  rear  of  left. 


it  *  OU 

be  made  out  from  reports 


STOLE 

Col . 


A.  M 


Oct,  6,  1918 


u.s.  army  field  message. 


From:  Douglas 
At  .  :  Sink's  P.C, 

Date:  6  Oct»  18  Hour:  10:30  How  sent:  Runner 

To  :  C.O.  15th  F.A. 

Copy  of  message  just  received  from  C.O.  of  23rd 

Inf  .  _ _  Douglas  quote  "From  C  0  23rd  Inf  6-10-18, 

9120  A.M.  to  C.G.  3rd  Brigade. 

Our  left  element,  1st  Bn,  reports  objective 
obtained  after  hard  fighting  and  severe  losses.  Right 
element  has  not  attained  objective,  but  reports  progress. 
Left’  element  in  liaison  with  Marines  Ten  companies  now 
engaged . 

Stone 
Col . 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

15th  F.A. 

From:  Douglas  Rec’d  by  11:05 

At  :  Sink' s  P.C . 

Date:  6  Oct.  18  Hour  11:00  How  sent:  Runner 

To  :  C.O.  15th  F.A. 

A  map  just  received  from  Col.  Stone  shows  the  present 
position  of  the  23rd  to  be  along  the  ST.  ETIENNE  -  ORFEUIL 
road,  left  limit  meridian  266,  right  limit  meridian  267. 

Sink  7  says  that  this  line  will  be  held  and  that  you  may 
use  it  as  a  basis  for  defensive  barrage. 

DOUGLAS 


11:55  A.M.,  Oct.  6,  1918. 

Note,  3rd  Brigade. 

Phoned  G-3  reference  line  of  observation  and  contact 
with  Marines  and  9th  left  and  right  respectively  and  report 
50 %  casualties  23rd  -  none  9th. 


P.  M .  Oct.  6,  1918. 

12:45  P.M.,  Oct.  6,  1916. 

C.O,  23rd  P.C.  to  C.G.  3rd  Brigade, 

Personal  report  of  C.O.  2nd  Bn,  (A  Bn.)  confirms 
line  indicated  on  man  covering  our  sector  with  liaison 
established  with  Karines  on  left  and  with  9th  Inf,  on  right 
rear.  Line  of  observation  300  meters  North  of  road. 

He  has  his  right  slightly  refused,  present  situation 
entirely  satisfactory. 

Stone . 

Estimate  casualties  50$. 


12:50  P.M.,  Oct.  6,  1918. 

Note,  3rd  Brigade, 

MacNider  says  on  phone  that  no  casualties  that  he 
knows  of  and  Liaison  with  23rd  on  left  and  French  on  right 
point  267.9-  282.9  established. 


I 

I 


P  .  iVl  . 


Oc t .  6 ,  1918  . 


2:00  P.jul.  ,  Oct  .  S  ,  1918  . 

To:  C.O,  23rd  Inf. 

Send  the  following  personnel  to  these  Headquarters 
as  soon  as  possible,  per  Bn,  1  Officer  and  1  B.C.O. 
making  in  all  3  officers  and  3  H  C  0’s.  These  are  to  be 
sent  here  to  be  sent  back  to  Civ.  Hq .  by  trucks  from  these 
hdqrs .  to  guide  troops  to  your  front  line  tonight.  Send 
experienced  officers  who  will  not  lose  way.  This  imperative 
that  these  men  reach  here  as  soon  as  possible.  You  can 
arrange  for  company  guides  at  such  points  as  you  desire. 

ELY  -  Comdg . 

memo  for  col.  Stone  -  please  send  some  one  at  old  P.C.  to 
guide  our  runners  to  new  P.C. 

Hall  -  Ad j t . 


2  ;!5  p.jji.  ,  Oct .  6  ,  1918  . 

3rd  Brigade. 

2:15  P.m.  to  Snow  and  Same  -  Send  1  officer  and  1  NCO 
from  each  Bn.  to  report  to  these  Hdqrs ,  as  soon  as  possible 
to  be  sent  back  in  trucks  as  guides  to  Brig,  passing  thru. 


3:10  P.m.,  Oct.  6,  1918. 

Note,  3rd  Brigade. 

Col.  Stone’s  P.C.  266.8  -  281.6  moved  out  of  old 
P.C.  to  above.  Bn,  of  9th  Inf.  placed  at  Col.  Stone’s 
disposal . 


3 ;10  P.m. ,  Oct.  6,  1918, 

Note,  3rd  Brigade. 

Artillery  again  falling  short  on  23rd. 


3:20  P.m, ,  Oct .  6 ,  1918 . 

Note.,  Hq . ,  3rd  Brigade. 

Gen’l.  Ely  phoned  Genjl.  Lejeune  asking  him  to  in¬ 
struct  Gen’l,  Bov/ley  to  stop  firing  short  as  killing  many 

men . 

-  Gen’l.  Lejeune  a ays  pull  back  to  original  1st 

position  back  to  ridge.  Leave  men  of  our  Brig,  in  front 
line  tonight,  and  relieving  brigade  will  pass  thru. 


5  :50  ,  oct  .  6  ,  1918  . 

C.G.,  3rd  Brigade.  (note) 

The  23rd  infantry  has  just  phoned  and  says  he  has 
no  litter  bearers  .  That  all  he  sent  back  yesterday  did  not 
return,  I  will  attend  to  that  right  away.  I  will  send  them 
t  o  him  this  mo r ni ng . 


. 

■  • 

« 


.  • 


Oct,  6,  1918. 


T) 

.C  *±u.  • 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  Lt .  palmer 

At;  P.C.  23d  infantry.  Kow  cent 

Date:  Oct.  6  Hour  6:50  P.m»  Messenger 

To:  Lt .  Douglas  P.C.  3rd  Brigade, 

at  3:30  P.m. 

Friendly  artillery  struck  our  second  line  from 
266.4  to  266.3  -  direction  of  fire  about  v/est  70°  -  cal¬ 
iber  75  mm*  See  chart  furnished  Col.  Davis  showing  the 
first  or  scout  line  and  the  second  or  main  line.  The  scout 
or  dotted  line  on  that  chart  is  the  front  line  and  the  solid 
or  main  line  is  the  second.  It  was  on  this  second  line  that 
the  friendly  shots  fell  short,  The  Marines  also  received 
some  of  these  shots  in  their  front  line  -  three  officers  and 
five  men  being  wounded. 

Palme  r 

(Reverse) 

Lt .  Douglas 
P . C .  3d  Brigade . 


6:45  P.m. ,  Oct .  6 ,  1918 . 

Note,  Hq . ,  3rd  Brigade. 

The  General  commanding  the  relieving  Brigade  arrived 
at  our  P.C. 


7 ; 30  P.m. ,  Oct.  6,  1918 . 

Note,  Ha.,  3rd  Brigade. 

Found  out  that  of  guides  sent  out  in  accordance  with 
operations  Memo  #21  only  marines  arrived.  Ours  sent  in 
truck  and  not  yet  located. 


P.M. 


Oct .  6 ,  1918  . 


11:25  p*Diu  ,  Oct  *  5,  1918  . 

Note*  Hq  .  ,  3rd  Brigade. 

Gen’l.  Lejeune  says  some  of  our  own  friends  will  come 
up  tonight  and  pass  on  thru.  We  stay  here  in  support. 


No  time  indicated.  Oct.  6,  1918. 

message  from  C.G.*  3rd  Brigade  to  C.O.  23rd  infantry. 

9th  has  just  been  ordered  to  advance  to  east  and  west 
line  -  282.0  and  connect  with  French  reported  to  be  at 
268.0  -  282.8.  They  have  been  ordered  to  send  a  battalion 
to  vour  support  if  you  need  it.  You  can  call  upon  it  direct. 
Let" me  know  present  position  of  your  line  and  what  object lve^ 
has  been  pointed  out, to  you.  Do  not  advance  ey  g 

on  the  east  and  west  line  -  222.3,  unless  yo  flank  in 

French  are  up  on  your  right.  Do  not  get  your  right  flank 

the  air* 


Oct*  6,  1918 i 

from  stone  *  23rd  infantry*  to  C*G*>  3rd  Brigade. 


Message 

Your  message  regarding  advance  just  retie IVed.  ^sent 
position,  left  battalion  ott  objective  -  m  and  wefet  road 
oo  <2  4  This  is  3  eft  element*  They  are  digbitb  in*  §.1+. 
element  ex^ct  locality  can't  be  made  oUt  from  reports,  but 

is  slightly  in  rear  of  left* 

STONE . 


A  *  M « 

1:55  A.M. 

Note,  3rd  Brigade. 

Snow  says  "Nothing  yet." 


Oct .  7 ,  1918  , 


1:55  A.M.  #  Oct .  7 ,  1918. 

3rd  Brigade . 

From  Same  1  (phone)  Happy  day  arrived 


1 ;00  A.M. 


3:10  A.M.  ,  Oct .  7  #  1918 . 
Note,  3rd  Brigade. 


10 

and 


Insp.  Gen'l.  36th  Div  .  came  by  said 
Go’s  on  road  north  of  SOmMB-PY.  Ho 
told  them  where  yO  find  tacui. 


142nd 
.if  ied 


was 

6th 


lost  - 
marines 


3:55  A.m. ,  Oct .  7 ,  1918 . 

Note,  Hq.,  3rd  Brigade. 

Reported  Happy  Day  to  Surprise. 


« 


* 


"•>1 


/-• 


/ 


7  . 


- 


A.  M. 


Oct.  7,  1918. 


October  7th,  1918.  5:12  AM.  Note:  Hdqrs.  3rd  Brig. 

Lt.  Campbell  to  SinI:  11  reports  everything  0.  K. 


10.00  A.L,  Oct.  7,  1918,  To  C.  G,  71st  Brig, 

C.G.  <cnd  Div.  has  placed  me  in  command  of  this 
Brigade  sector  as  long  as  my  troops  are  in  it,  I  have 
placed  troops  in  1st  position  under  command  of  Colonel 
Stuart,  9th  Inf.  This  includes  your  141st  Inf.  I  am 
directing  Colonel  Stuart  to  move  front  line  to  right 
aoout,  500  yards ,  taking  over  the  part  of  our  sector  now 
held  by  irenoh.  Notify  your  leading  bn.  corner,  to  take 
orders  from  Lt.  Col.  Arnold  in  reference  to  this  movc„ 

H.E.Ely. 

Brig,  Gen'l  Corndg. 


October  7th  *18.  11-09.  To  Gen.  Whitworth, 

ihe  Div.  Com dr  directs  that  the  dividing  line  between 
the  sector  of  the  3rd  Brigade  including  141st  Inf.  and 
the  sector  of  the  4th  Brig,  including  142nd  Inf.  be  clearly 
established;  the  Int.  Officer  3rd  Brigade,  a  staff  officer 
from  your  Hdqr.  and  the  Intelligence  Officer  of  the  6th 
Marines  will  determine  this  point  on  the  grounds.  Your 
stafi  oflicer  should  be  given  authority  to  direct  immed¬ 
iate  movement  of  your  troops  to  ensure  proper  troops 
being  in  proper  sector.  The  movement  of  your  troops 
necessary  should  be  completed  at  earliest  practical  time. 


Ely-Comdg. 


October  7th,  1918.  11:20  AM,  To  C.  0.  6th  Marines. 

Gen.  Lejeune  has  directed  that  the  exact  point  of 
the  dividing  line  between  Brigade  sectors  be  established 
on  the  ground  -  that  troops  be  moved  accordingly.  I  am 
sending  my  Intelligence  Officer,  Lt.  Molloy  and  a  Staff 
Oliicer  71st  Brig,  to  do  this;  request  you  send  your 
Intelligence  Officer  in  order  that  point  may  be  clearly 
known.  Ha.ve  directed  Gen.  Whitworth  to  withdraw  any  of 
141st  Inf.  in  your  sector  when  point  is  located. 

ELY. 


October  7th,  1918.  12-00  Noon.  Note:  3rd  Brig. 

2  Go’s  Engineers  to  relieve  1  Bn.  9th  on  right  flank 
as  soon  as  possible.  2  Co’s  4th  M.G.  Bn,  to  remain. 
Provide  guides  for  engineers  and  see  if  supplied  with 
ammunition.  Another  Bn.  9th  held  in  readiness. 


Oct.  7th,  1918. 


October  7th,  1913. 


P  k  ^ 

3 ;00  pj!i.  to  Surprise  7  by  Sink  11 


■Report  that  have  gotten  out  oi  marine 
left  entirely.  On  right  being  taken  care 
be  accomplished.  Also  informs  ney  people 
to  jump -off ,  if  necessary.  Are  dispersed 


Sector  on 
of  and  will 
in  position 
among  our 


own . 


Field  message  received  4:50  P.m.  Oct.  7,  1913,  from 
Gen.  Ely  to  2nd  Div. 

It  is  estimated  that  at  least  200  of  the  enemy 
are  in  the  town  and  more  are  seen  filtering  from  over 
hill  into  the  town.  It  is  believed  that  they  are  try¬ 
ing  to  filter  into  the  H.E.  .end  of  tne  town  and  drive 
the  remaining  French  out.  Their  barrage  did  not  play 
on  pfrfof  thn  to  the  N.E.  of  church  .  Tne, -occupy  a 
trench  near  the  town,  between  us  and  the  town.  -  ey 
•nrobablv  tr-yin  *  to  strike  the  Frencn  right  flank  ana 

olr  It  is  believed  necessary  for 

the  Americans  to  advance  some  troops  (probably  a  Bn.) 
to  occupy  trench  between  us  and  tne  town  as 
possible,  or  else  advance  here  .moon. 


* 


No  time  indicated. 


Oct  •  7,  IS 18 . 


(message  received  from  C.Q.  1st  Bn.  9th.) 

"Runner  from  below  SQmmB-PY  reports  that  hundreds  of 
soldiers  from  142nd  Inf  are  scattered  along  road  south  ol 
SOmkE-PY . 


A. A.  platner  -  Capt. 

(This  message  turned  over  to  Capt.  martin  for  transmission.) 


Oc  t  ♦  7,  1918. 

Prom:  3rd  Brigade. 

To :  C .0 .  9th  Inf . 

Runner  from  below  (south)  of  SOmmE-PY  reports  that 
hundreds  of  soldiers  from  142nd  inf  are  scattered  along  road 
south  of  SOmmE-PY . 


A.m.  Oct.  8,  1918- 

8 :10  A .m • ,  Oct .  8 ,  1918 . 

Note,  3rd  Brigade. 

Called  Snow  to  ask  if  can  get  any  information  from 
Liaison  Bn, 


8:10  A.m.,  Oct.  8,  1918. 

Note,  3rd  Brigade. 

Colorado  says  going  good.  Lost  one  major. 


8:20  A.m,,  Oct.  8,  1918. 

message  from  liaison  officer  of  2nd  F«A.  Brig,  v/it a  3rd 
Brig,  to  0-3  office. 


The  artillery  is  now  holding  a  standing  barrage  on 
the  final  objective.  The  infantry  on  the  right  and  left 
have  attained  their  first  objective.  Don’t,  know  now  trie  y 
are  on  the  final  objective.  Have  not  anything  from  "tne  . 
left  battalion  which  went  out  as  combat  liaison..  That  is, 
we  haven’t  received  any  report  from  the  combat  liaison. 


9 :2C  A.m. ,  Oct .  8 ,  1918 . 

Note,  3rd  Brigade. 

Patrols  to  go  back  as  far  as  SOmmE-PY  and  to  go  thru 
all  dugouts,  getting  all  stragglers  and  have  them  join 
their  outfits.  (This  sent  to  Same  and  Snow  by  phone. 


9  :30  A.m. ,  Oct.  8,  1918. 
Note,  3rd  Brigade. 


Our  barrage 
leaders.  French 
C  omman  de r .  (This 


short,  killing  Liaison  agents  and  section 
tanks  with  Col.  Jackson,  French  tank 
transmitted  to  Div,  Hq.) 


A  , 
x\.  #1—  • 


Oct  .  8  ,  1918  . 


9:45  A.k.  ,  Oct.  8,  1918. 

Note,  3rd  Brigade. 

Liaison  Bn.  just  went  up.  Did  not  go  Before  Because 
French  were  not  up  with  them. 


9:45  A #k.  ,  Oct.  8,  1918. 

.message  from  G— 2,  3rd  Brigade. 

French  Tan!:  commander  just  sent  in  report  that  our 
barrage  there  killed  or  wounded  their  agent  of  liaison  and 
section  leader.  That  is  from  the  tanks  on  the  right,  message 
from  Intelligence  Officer,  3rd  Brigade. 


9:50  A.w.  ,  Oct.  8,  1918. 

Hote,  3rd  Brigade. 

Surprise  7  asks  reports  from  Regtl .  Comdrs .  and  m.G.^Bn. 
C .0.  are  all  casualties,  i.e.,  killed,  wounded,  sick,  missing, 
major  Hall  called  up  C.Ofs  for  data  -  think  for  relief. 


10 :15  A.m.  ,  Oct .  8  ,  1918 . 

Note,  3rd  Brigade. 

gnow  reports  French  held  up  on  right  500  meters  from 
objective  by  heavy  h  G  fire.  Our  liaison  Bn.  250  meters 
from  objective.  Division  notified  thru  liaison  oificr.r  . 


10:22  A.  juu  ,  Oct.  8,  1913. 

Telephone  message  received  from  3rd  Brigade. 

The  French  were  held  up  on  our  rignt  500  yds.  south 
of  their  objective,  by  machine  gun  fire.  The  liaison  oattalion 
is  held  up  250  yards  from  its  objective.  Liaison  battalion 
is  held  up  half  way  bet’.veen  French  and  71st  Brigade. 


■ 


- 


A.  M. 


Oct.  0,  1918. 


10:55  A.  M.  Oct.  8,  1918.  Message  to  Gen.  Lejeune  from 
General  Ely. 

General  Ely  reports  that  one  battalion  of  the  French 
on  his  right  had  been  driven  back  and  retreated  through 
hie  lines,  and  that  hie  men  suffered  very  heavy  casual¬ 
ties.  Colonel  Arnold  is  either  killed,  wounded  or  miss¬ 
ing.  and  that  it  is  necessary  for  him  in  order  to  hold 
to  or'ang  in  additional  troops.  He  was  directed  to  do  so. 
He  requests  that  Division  Headquarters  take  up  with  the 
Corps  most  emphatically  this  matter  and  direct  French 
reinforcements  put  in  so  as  to  push  the  left  of  their 
line  forward. 


October  8th,  1918,  10:55  AM.  Note:  3rd  Brig. 

Gen’l  Ely  tells  71st  Brig,  to  throw  in  support  and 
reserve  where  French  have  fallen  back  thru  our  Liaison 
bn.  Will  throw  in  men  if  necessary  but  only  if  absolutely 
necessary.  Heard  that  Lieut.  Col,  Arnold  severely  wounded 
and  probably  missing. 


October  8th,  1918.  11:15  A.M.  Note:  3rd  Brig. 

Colonel  Stuart  ordered  to  hold  one  bn.  in  readiness 
to  support  right  flank  should  it  become  necessary.  One 
Co  4th  M  G  Bn  ordered  to  take  position  in  support.  4th 
M  G  Bn.  placed  under  direct  command  C.  G.  71st  Brigade 
for  its  further  orders. 

This  is  message  refered  to  in  message  -  10/8/18  -  11:30  A.M. 


October  8th,  1918.  11:30  AM.  Gen’l  Ely  to  Gen’l  Lejeune 

same  as  on  previous  message  re. 

Col.  Stuart  holding  one  bn.  etc.  Suggests  sending 
trucks  to  help  other  Brigade  up  here  or  send  in  a  French 
Division  to  relieve  the  French  Division  now  here  who  run 
all  the  time.  Asked  for  relief.  Says  men  all  in  but  can 
hold  on.  Gen’l  Lejeune  sending  2  Co’s  Engineers.  Gen’l 
Ely  going  to  have  them  relieve  bn. 


Telephone  message  11:45  a.m.  from  3rd  Brigade  received 

by  G-3. 

C.O.  6th  reports  at  11:15  they  laid  down  a  barrage 
on  5.45  -  5.40  and  then  beat  the  Boche  out.  Parker  has 
two  platoons  in  St.  Etienne  holding  the  town  in  connect¬ 
ion  with  the  French.  2  cos.  of  parkers  who  were  fighting 
to  the  northeast  of  St.  Etienne  were  badly  cut.  up  and 
ordered  to  fall  back  to  the  trenches  at  the  foot  of 
Shulers  old  position.  They  are  figuring  on  put-ting  a 
little  firing  on  the  cemetery  but  they  do  not  know 
whether  or  not  there  are  any  Boche  in  there. 


p. 


l  a.  • 


Oct . 


8,  1918. 


12:00  Noon,  Oct.  8,  1918. 

Surprise  7  to  .major  Hall. 

■Re  sending  too  many  men  back  with  prisoners.  Gen'l 
Ely  told  C.G.  71st  Brig,  to  gather  up  prisoners  and  then 
send  them  back.  Two  or  three  ;er  100  prisoners.  Y/e  can 
send  them  back  if  desired.  Gave  him  location  of  our  Lia¬ 
ison  Bn.  Pound  Lt .  Col.  Arnold  and  he  is  not  killed. 


12:10  Noon,  Oct.  8th,  1918. 

Telephone  message  received  by  3rd  Brigade  12  :10  noon  from 

Col.  Stuart  , 

Please  do  not  call  on  my  regiment  for  anything  more. 
Have  one  battalion  in  the  line  reduced  to  6,  officers  and 
about  200  men.  The  other  two  battalions  are  worn  out  but 
standing  in  reserve.  Our  total  effectives  are  750  men  and 
they  are  tottering  on  their  feet. 


12  :10  P.,*i.  ,  Oct .  8,  1918  . 

Captain  martin  at  SINK  reports  at  12:10  P.m. 

Surnrise-1  has  told  SINK-1  that  he  will  send  two 
companies  of  Engineers  to  go  into  Liaison  Battalion,  now 
formed  partly  by  SNOW.  Battalion  of  SNOW  will  go  back^to 
its  own  regiment.  This  Liaison  Battalion  was  very  badly 
shot  up.  The  rest  of  SNOW  is  standing  by  in  support  for 
any  eventuality  that .  may  come  up  on  tile  right,  SNOW-1 
gives  his  effectives  7.50.  Very  much  exhausted. 


12:27  P.M.,  Oct.  8,  1918.  Hq.  2nd  Div.  to  Adj  .  3rd  Brig. 

A  while  ago  there  were  7  soldiers,  all  p.f  them  in 
good  condition  belonging  to  the  71st  Brigade,  who  brought 
back  20  prisoners.  I  have  already  informed  Gen.  Whitworth . 
The  General  does’ nt  want  its  men  to  come  back  with  prison¬ 
ers  *  certainly  in  not  any  such  numbers.  .He  wants  you  to 
take  care  of  prisoners.  Have  your  men  instructed  to  bring 
them  back,  or  the  military  police,  and  if  there^ are  mili¬ 
tary  police  get  them  on  the  job  and  bring  them  back. 


1:15  P.M.,  Oct.  8,  1918. 

Note :  3rd  Brigade . 

Y/e  are  sending  guides  back  5:30  pm  for  new -outfit 

coming  in. 


P.  M. 


Oct.  8,  1918. 


October  8th,  1918.  1:15  PM.  Note:  3rd  Brig, 

One  Officer  and  4  men  to  go  to  SOMME -PY  as  billet 
ing  party.  Same  and  Snow  told  that  billeting  party  of 
10  men  or  less  to  report  to  Division  Headquarters  by 
4:00  P.M. 


Telephone  message  received  2:05  p.m.  Oct  8th  from  3rd 
Brigade  by  G-3. 

The  French  regiment  on  our  right  is  now  about  200 
yards  north  of  their  line  of  departure.  American  machine 
guns  are  covering  their  front  from  our  lines  on  their 
left.  Behind  the  machine  guns  is  a  group  of  American 
soldiers. 


2:40  P.M.  Oct'.  8,  1918. 

From:  C.O.  1st  Bn.  2nd  Engineers.  At  Brig.  Hq.  3rd 

Brigade,  8  Oct.  1918,  13:45  hours.  By  Motorcycle  (  Field 
Message ) . 

To:  Colonel  Mitchell,  Div.  Engr. 

1.  -  2-  Our  troops  have  advanced  ahead  of  French  on 
right  flank, 

3-  I  relieve  at  once  a  Bn.  of  9th  Inf.  under  Lt. 
Col.  Arnold.  My  mission  to  repulse  any  flank  attacks 
and  to  maintain  liaison  between  71st  Brigade,  U.S.  and 
French  on  our  right.  I  have  orders  placed  1  Co.  4th  M, 

G.  Bn.  at  my  disposal,  but  have  had  a  hard  time  so  far 
getting  in  touch  with  Major  of  M.  G.  Bn,  Ammunition 
moving  forward  into  line  about  267.6  -  283.5  to  268.4  - 
283,4. 

4-  Will  send  back  for  water  and  rations. 

5-  Messages  to  ray  line. 

« 

STEINER. 

(ORIG,  taken  by  COL.  MITCHELL). 


October  8th,  1918.  3:55  PM.  Note:  3rd  Brig. 

Col.  Rhea  says  due  to  General  Ely  having  so  many 
troops  here  will  take  command  in  case  of  an  emergency 
but  present  policy  is  to  send  troops  to  General  Ely  to  be 
passed  over  to  71st  Brigade. 


October  8th,  1918.  4:35  PM. 

Note:  3rd  Brig. 

Counter-attack  reported  on  left  flank  of  Marines. 


’  ’ 


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■ 


•  . 


•  • 


.  I-  ;’jj  fer  - 


■ 


. 


♦ 


OCt  .  3 ,  1913 . 


P 


4:55  P.m .  ,  Oct .  8  ,  1910, 

message  to  C.G.  3rd  Brigade  tnru  C.O.,  9th  inf. 


Front  Line 
283,5  -  267.6, 
283.34  -  268.35. 

Line  being 
mac nine  guns. 


withdrawn  from  s^all  strip  of  wood. 
283.4  -  267.9,  283.3  -  267.9,  283.3  - 

consolidated,  ^ucn  sniping  both  rixle 
Ho  evidence  since  .morning  of  enemy  m 


Line  then 
268 .1 , 

and 

large 


force . 


A.C .  Arnold 
Lt.  Col. 


5:50  P_m. ,  Oct .  8 ,  1918. 

Note,  3rd  Brigade. 

Phoned  Same  1  to  comply  with  above.  This  is  to  be  used 
as  support  for  71st  front  line.  Are  not  to  advance  under  any 
circumstances.  Establish  liaison  with  Col.  Jackson  (1"  s  ) 
put  senior  in  command  of  both  Bns  . 


6  :15  P.m. ,  Oct .  8 ,  1918. 

Note,  3rd  Brigade. 

4th  m  G  Bn  platoon  was  driven  back  on  right  out  2nd 
held.  Engineers  going  up  and  Colorado  notified. 


pi  •  X*x  a 


Oct .  9  ,  1918  . 


8:55  A. ,  Oct.  9,  1918. 

Telephone  message  to  3rd  Brigade  received  8 ;oo  A.^. » 
from  Col.  mitcnell. 


Oct .  9  ,  1913  , 


Major  Steiner  reports  everything  in  shape  as  actually 
put  only  two  platoons  on  the  line,  the  rest  was  erg  arm  sc., 
depth  back  of  the  line.  I  ordered  one  company  to  clean 
machine  gun  nests  which  filtered  througn  last  nigri 
doing  this.  I  expect  to  move  my  P.C.  forward  as  soon  as 
some  information  as  I  am  too  far  back.  I  will  ta..e  utn 
P.C.  of  the  4th  m.G .  Bn.  major  Bruce  is  nov  yrouiflg 


up  any 
is  now 
I  get 
me  trie 
5 


new  machine  guns  and  will  probably  have  them  ready  an  -*-n 
position  about  267.5  -  283.  by  noon. 


3? *  M. 


Oct.  9,  1910. 


U.3.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From!  Brig.  Gen.  H.  E.  Ely 
At  i  P.  C.  3d  Brig 

Date:  9  Oct.  Hour:  1  p.m.  How  sent:  Motorcycle 

To  :  Chief  of  Staff,  2d  Div. 

Request  authority  to  march  9th  Inf.  to  old  position 
near  Nazarin  Farm  at  dusk  *»  no  one  relieves  9th  Ini.  i0 
march  23d  Inf  &  5th  Mi  G*  Bn.  to  old  position  near  Nazann 
Farm  as  soon  as  relieved* 

Suggest  reconnaissance  officers  new  Brigade  "be 
sent  up  "by  trucks  in  day  as  soon  as  possible  and  their 
troops  march  earliest  moment  to  complete  relief.  Hew 
Brig,  should  relieve  3d  &  4th  Brig,  tonight  leaving  and 
adjusting  in  36th  Div.  for  later  -  not  time  for  both. 


Ely. 


From:  C.S. 

At  :  P.C.  Dw. 

Date:  9  Oct.  14  Hrs.  Sent  by  motorcycle. 

To  :  C.G.  3d  Brigade. 

You  guessed  it.  Orders  going  out;  C.  G 71st  Brig, 
reforms  his  lines  today.  9  th  may  march  back  of  Lav  arm 
at  dusk.  23d  when  relieved  M.  Guns  in  front  line  or 
support  remain  in  position  24  hours  alter  our ^relief . 
Reconnaissance  officers  have  been  sent  for.  Staff  ox ticer 
from  Brig  -  Regt.  Bns.  and  1  officer  each  Co.  1  b.C.O. 
each  platoon  remain  for  24  hours. 


Rhea. 


Copies  to:- 

9th  Inf. 

23d  Inf. 

5th  M.  G,  Bn. 


.V  •  '  ' 


»>  }  f‘ 


I 


P  .M. 


Oct  .  9  , 


1918  . 


Refd  to  G .0 .  142  French  &  report  Ely  20:45. 

From:  C.G.  3rd  Brigade. 

At  :  p.C.  208  Hill. 

Date;  9  Oct.  18.  Hour;  8:00  p.M.  No.  38.  How  sent. 

To  ;  C.G.  3rd  Brigade  {142  inf?)  Runner. 

Lieut.  Heinrich  Brandes  368  Regt .  infantry  (Boche) 
reported  yesterday  that  his  watch  and  personal  property 
including  a  wedding  ring  was  taken  from  him  "by  a  soldier 
of  your  Brigade  probably  from  142  Regt.  It  is  suggested 
that  the  regimental  commander  be  required  to  trace  &  re¬ 
turn  the  same,  as  personal  property  of  no  military 
value . 

Ely. 


p  .M . 


Oct.  24,  1918. 


2:00  p  .M.  Oct.  24, 

SECRET .  Memo  for  Cii.  of  Staff. 

Have  just  heard  from  Maj  .  Smith,  an  Asst.  G-3  of  5’ 
Corps  that  we  are  expected  to  move  tonight  to  the  area 
we  are  finally  going  to  occupy.  He  gate  me  a  copy  of  the 
order  of  1’  Army  (extract  of  so  much  as  applies  to  2’  Div. 
herewith)  and  said  the  elements  of  2T  Div.  would  move  out 
of  this  area  ( LES  ISLETTE3  areas)  as  fast  as  they  arrived 
&  that  orders  would  reach  them.  Under  these  instructions 
the  9’  Inf,  will  move  tonight  fe  the  23rd  &  M.G.  Bn.  to¬ 
morrow.  Have  sent  Maj ,  Hall  back  with  Smith  to  Corps 
Hdqrs .  to  see  if  they  cannot  delay  movement  of  9'  Inf.  to¬ 
night  to  give  them  a  chance  to  get  socks  &  then  the  Bri¬ 
gade  as  a  unit  could  move  tomorrow, 

It  appears  that  the  1st  Corps  has  this  area  &  Hall 
&  Smith  will  also  stop  en  route  at  1?  Corps  Hdqrs,  to  see 
if  the  delay  can  be  made, 

I  am  sending  now  1  officer  from  each  regt.  &  the  M.G. 
Bn.  by  side  car  to  reconnoitre  the  route  to  final  area, 

The  distance  there  &  return  is  over  50  (fifty)  Kilometres 
&  they  can  hardly  get  back  before  8: 00  P.M.  tonight  8c 
then  only  if  not  delayed.  No  other  guides  for  91  Inf,  can 
be  sent  as  they  would  not  get  back  in  time  to  be  of  use. 

The  above  for  your  information  as  I  do  not  think  they 
will  send  you  a  copy  of  the  order  until  you  get  up  here. 
This  is  going  by  Lt .  Mulcahy  who  has  stopped  here  8c  is  re¬ 
turning  at  once  to  Div.  Hdqrs. 


Van  H. 


X.  •  ' 


/ 


Oct.  28,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  HESS AGE 4 


From: 

Sink  #1 

At  : 

P.  C. 

Date: 

Oct  28  Hour: 

To  : 

Sno v/  #1 

1.  I  believe  all  the  men  of  your  regiment  are  now 
under  cover  of  woods.  If  not,  have  them  all  get  in  woods. 
If  kitchens  and  wagons  are  in  open  camouflage  if  practic¬ 
able  and  have  meals  carried  to  men  in  woods.  Avoid 
congregating  in  open  &  have  all  men  go  in  woods  or  remain 
quiet  on  edge  if  any  Boche  Airplanes  appears 

2.  Mumps  and  measles  have  appeared  in  other  regiment 
of  this  Brigade  '’(Same)'*  9  cases  reported.  Have  you 
had  any  cases  in  new  replacements  of  your  regiment.  Take 
all  precautionary  measures.  Have  your  new  men  mix  as 
little  as  possible  with  old  men  and  avoid  unnecessary 
contact  v/ith  new  men  of  other  Regt. 

Van  H 


P.  M.  Oct.  31,  1918. 

U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From: 

3’  Brig. 

165  Inf* 

At  : 

P.C.  #  (Old  P.C.  of 

Date: 

31  Oct.  Hour:  6.22 

P.M.  No.  1. 

To  : 

Chief  of  Staff. 

Memo.  No.  9  Received 

-  Will  remain  at 

until  3.00  A.M,  Nov.  1st  then  move  to  my  second  P.C.  at 
Hill  263  in  company  v/ith  C.O.  23  Inf.,  who  will  also  have 
his  P.C.  there  for  the  jump  off  and  until  LONDRE  ET  ST. 
GEORGES  is  taken. 

I  will  remain  there  also  until  same  time  in  order 
to  get  information  quickly  to  you  and  will  go  from  there 
to  my  next  P.C.  at  SOMMER  AN  CE .  No  P.C.  decided  upon  after 
that.  Will  let  you  soon  as  decided.  Everything  so  far 
has  gone  nicely  and  indications  from  every  standpoint 
most  satisfactory. 

The  above  in  so  far  as  location  of  P.C.  is  concerned 
changes  my.F.O.  No  42.  Please  notify  G- 3 . 


Van  Horn 


I 


A.  II. 


Nov  1,  1918. 


Telephone  received  2:30  A *11.  by  G-3  from  C.O.  3rd  Brig¬ 
ade.  Nov  1st. 

3rd  Brigade  in  place. 


Telephone  message  received  4:10  A.M.  Nov.  1st  from  C.O, 
3rd  Brigade  by  G-3. 

I  an  at  OXEN  (Hill  263).  C.O.  23rd  Inf.  is  with 
me  here.  We  have  one  telephone.  Everything  is  O.K.  so 
far. 


Telephone  message  received  6:25  A.M,  Nov.  1st  from  Comm¬ 
ander  3rd  Brigade  by  G-3.  Sent  from  P.C.  on  Hill  263. 

No  report  yet.  Impossible  to  see  on  account  of  dense 
smoke.  Believe  everything  going  well. 


Hdq.  3rd  Brigade  from  23rd  Inf.  7.00  A.M.  Nov  1. 

Passing  Landres  St.  Georges,  Barrage  very  fine. 
Following  it  close.  Everything  going  well.  Enemy  art¬ 
illery  fire  light,  mainly  large  calibre. 


7:53  A.M,  Telephone  message  from  C.O.  3rd  Brigade  to 
G-3.  Nov  1. 

Colonel  Leach,  151st  Artillery  Commander  right  sub¬ 
sector  says  that  his  observer  was  xvith  the  leading  line 
for  1-1/2  kilometers,  and  that  they  followed  the  barrage 
well, 

A  wounded  man  also  stated  that  things  are  going  well, 
and  men  followed  the  barrage  closely.  Enemy  machine 
gun  nests  encountered  but  all  are  being  reduced. 

At  8:00  A.M. ,  3rd  Brigade  moves  P.C.  to  SQMMERANCE. 

23rd  Infantry  moves  P.C,  to  northwest  corner  of  Boi3 
de  Chatillon. 


From  23rd  Inf.  to  Hdq.  3rd  Brigade.  Nov  1.  At  8.30  A.M. 

Report  this  battalion  has  reached  its  1st  objective 
and  is  following  its  orders  so  as  to  follow  the  4th  Brig¬ 
ade  and  join  division  reserve.  We  captured  about  230 
prisoners  at  Landres  St.  George,  together  with  a  number 
of  machine  guns  and  2  trench  mortars.  Tanks  have  not 
yet  reached  this  battalion. 

( signed  )  SANE. 

23rd  Infantry  has  had  no  direct  message  from  their 
right  attacking  battalion,  but  a  runner  from  the  1st 

(Cont’d  next  page.) 


D 


A.  M. 


Nov  1,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

Battalion  said  that  the  3rd  Battalion  was  abreast  of  the 
1st  battalion  when  he  left.  The  P.C.  of  the  23rd  Inf., 
will  move  forward  as  the  troops  advance. 


Telephone  message  received  from  Adjutant  3rd  Brigade  at 
9:03  A.M.  Nov  1st.  Received  by  G-3. 

Am  moving  P.C.  from  SQMMERANCE  to  LANDRES  ST. 
GEORGES.  No  definite  reports  from  front  line  but  things 
seem  to  be  going  well.  Many  prisoners,  9th  Infantry 
has  passed  St.  George.  Front  line  must  have  advanced 
beyond  1st  objective  for  this  to  be  true. 

(  signed.)  Howell. 

Notify  4th  Brigade  of  Change  of  P.C.  -  Notified  by 
Capt.  Steel:. 


Telephone  message  11:30  A.M.  From  G-2,  3rd  Brigade  to 
G-3,  2nd  Div.  Nov  1,  1918. 

Message  from  I.  0.  3rd  Brigade  that  2  German  pris¬ 
oners  were  brought  to  their  P.C*  at  about  11:15  A.M. , 
having  walked  back  from  the  place  where  they  were  captured, 
just  northeast  of  BAYONVILLE- et-CHENNSRY .  Line  going 
forward  well  at  that  place. 


Hdqrs.  3rd  Brigade. 

01.6-88.5  (li  Kil,  N.  of  Landres  et  St.  George 
Nov.  1  Hour:  11:30  A.M.  No.  2 
Chief  of  Staff 

From  this  hill  I  can  personally  see  two  batches  of 
Boche  who  are  coming  down  road  jr  Kil.  N.W.  of  Landr ev.-lle. 
also  troops  scattered  to  on  eastern  edge  of  ?roods  1  Kil. 

E.  of  Sirry-les  Buzancy.  One  small  body,  50  men,  there 
in  column  look  like  prisoners.  Rear  echelon  of  9th  Inf 
reserve  about  ^  Kil.  W.  of  here.  Forv/ard  echelon  is  to 
the  north  of  road  running  east  from  Imecourt  to  Landr e- 
ville.  Have  temporarily  located  my  P.C,  Have  no  commun¬ 
ication  by  wire.  Expect  rad.io  here  soon.  An l  sending  ^his 
by  runner  to  Landry  et  St  George  thence  by  horse  to  xirst 
wire.  Will  move  to  Landreville  shortly.  Second  objective 
appears  to  be  taken  at  this  time  at  least  as  far  as  the 
line  due  slightly  to  West  of  north  from  here  is  concerned. 

Van  Horn 


.from 

At 

Date 

To 


P.M.  Nov  1,  1918. 

REPORT  FROM  SINK  6.  12:15  P.M.  Nov.  1st,  1918.  G-3 

Prisoners  reported  passing  in  south  east  of  Bayon- 
ville  et  Chenery.  Our  troops  in  Landreville  at  10:45  A.M. 
Progress  favorable,  everything  going  well.  Communication 
with  liaison  officer  of  the  23rd  Infantry  reports  that  one 
battalion  of  the  23rd  reached  first  objective  at  8:30  the 
other  at  9:05.  23rd  Infantry  has  captured  8  77mm  guns  m 
the  Bois  Hazois. 


Nov  1,  1910. 


P.  M. 


From: 

Hdqr s. 

3rd  Brigade. 

At  : 

i  Kil . 

South  Landreville 

Date : 

Nov  1 

Hour:  12:15  P.M, 

No .  2 

To  : 

Chief 

of  Staff 

Twenty 

Third  Inf  took  all 

obj  ec t ive 

on  time.  Are 

now  formed  just  3.  of  Landreville,  I  -will  take  them  for¬ 
ward  in  reserve,  keeping  abreast  of  9  Inf  on  their  left. 
Rear  echelon  9n  Inf.  west  of  Landreville.  Notify  G-3. 


Van  Horn. 


Telephone  message  received  2:30  P.M.  Nov.  1st  oy  G-3  frora 
Hq.  3rd  Brigade. 


I  have  established  my  P.C.  at  this  place.  Working 
(telephoning)  over  23rd  Infantry  wire,  <.3rd  Infantry  mov¬ 
ing  forward  and  keeping  abreast  of  our  echeloned  9th 
Infantry,  which  has  passed  over  the  crest  ol  nose  half  a 
kilometer  west  of  here.  The  two  leading  battalions  ol  the 
23rd  Infantry  will  gain  ground  and  catch  up  with  and 
parallel  the"  corresponding  columns  of  the  9th  Infantry. 
Leading  echelon  sesn  about  1  kilometer  in-  rear  of  east 
element  of  5th  Marines.  No  message  from  front  but  every¬ 
thing  appears  to  be  going  smoothly.  Estimated  casualties 
23rd  Infantrv  of  2  battalion  engaged  from  5  to  8 %.  Very 
few  Boche  dead  seen.  Two  or  three  captured  guns  here. 

Only  two  battalion  of  23rd  infantry  used  in  the  attack. 
Very  little  gun  fire  from  enemy  in  this  locality,  Nothing 
falling  here  for  over  half  an  hour.  _  9th  Inf antry . reports 
hardly  any  losses.  Expect  to  move  P.C.  to  Bayonville  et 
Chennery  shortly.  Notify  G-3. 

( signed)  Van  Horn. 


U . 3 .  ARMY  FIELD  ME S SAGE . 

From:  6th  marines 

At  :  CHENNERY 

Date:  1  Nov  Hour:  5  PM  No,  1 

To  :  Col.  Van  Horn 

Our  P.C,  here.  Lee  will  come  up  later.  Our 
ing  bn.  has  orders  to  exploit  to  exploitation  line  a 
know.  Will  let  you  know  anything  I  hear  from  them. 

HOLCOMB. 

6:15  P.M. ,  Nov  1,  1918.  Telephone  message  frora  Adj . 
Brig,  to  C.  of  S, 


lead- 
s  you 


3rd 


From  C.O.  leading  battalion  of  the  9th:  ^  Am  sending 
a  platoon  end  2  machine  guns  to  clean  out  and  establish 
themselves ’ in  the  woods  east  of  Sivry  les  Buzancy .  ve 
have  been  receiving  machine  gun  fire  from  that  direc  lon 
so  probably  the  troops  on  the  left  have  been  drawn  back 
slightly.  Will  investigate  and  report  immediately.-. 


A.  M. 


Nov. 


2,  1910. 


U.G.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C.O.  £th  Marines 

At  :  P.C.  Chennery 

Date:  2  Nov.  10  Hour:  6,45  am  How  sent:  Runner 

To  :  All  concerned  (1st,  2nd,  3rd  Bn.,  Brig.  23rd  Inf.) 

Stowell , 

The  23rd  Inf,  will  relieve  the  5th  and  6th  Marines 
at  an  hour  November  2,  1910,  to  be  designated  later. 

The  object  of  this  relief  is  the  advance  of  the  23rd  Inf. 
through  our  present  front  line  to  the  exploitation  line. 
The  00th  Div,  is  now  attacking  on  our  left  within  their 
sector  prescribed  for  yesterday.  The  6th  Regt,  will, 
upon  relief  by  23rd  Inf.  change  direction  of  the  support 
and  reserve  Bns.  facing  the  west  and  covering  the  woods 
to  the  northeast  of  SIVRY-les-BUZANCY.  Formation  of  the 
Bns.  will  be  that  for  attack  -  two  Cos.  1st  line  and  2 
in  local  support.  This  formation  must  be  taken  up  east 
of  the  line  of  the  western  limit  of  our  sub-sector  as 
prescribed  for  yesterday’s  advance.  In  order  that  the 
barrage  of  the  advancing  80th  Div.  may  not  fall  upon  our 
men,  and  in  order  that  this  may  be  made  sure,  Bn.  Comdrs. 
must  be  most  careful  to  locate  their  front  lines  when  the 
new  formation  is  taken  up,  to  insure  safety  to  their 
troops.  The  leading  Bn.,  2nd  Bn,  (Williams)  and  the 
combat  liaison  force  under  Major  Stowell,  after  the  pass¬ 
age  of  the  23d  Inf.  will  maintain  their  present  positions 
in  order  to  cover  the  ground  to  the  west  insofar  as  their 
present  formation  permits;  Major  Stowell  may,  if  deemed 
advisable  for  safety,  withdraw  his  line  to  the  east  only 
to  a  sufficient  distance  to  insure  safety  from  the  barr¬ 
age  of  the  advancing  80th  Div, 

In  the  new  disposition  ordered  above  the  1st  Bn. 
(Barker)  will  cover  the  sector  south  from  FERME  des 
PARADES  to  the  road  just  south  of  the  94th  ’’X”  line, 
and  the  3rd  Bn.  (Shuler)  from  that  point  south  to  MAIMY. 

The  C.O,  of  the  2nd  Bn.  will,  as  soon  as  practic¬ 
able  send  to  the  P.C.  of  the  23rd  Inf.  Regiment,  located 
in  BAYONVILLE-et- CHENNERY,  one  guide  from  each  platoon, 
one  guide  from  each  company,  and  one  from  each  platoon 
of  M.G.  Co.  of  Bn.,  under  charge  of  an  officer,  who  will 
complete  the  details  of  the  relief.  Upon  completion  of 
relief,  further  orders  will  be  issued. 

All  patrols  operating  in  the  front  will  be  recalled 
in  time  for  the  relief  and  information  gained  will  be 
turned  over  to  the  C.O.  23rd  Inf. 

LEE. 


Message  written  on  leaf  from  note  book, 

2nd  Nov.  18 
Nouart  -  11  45  A.M. 

Dear  Van  Horn 

Am  sending  you  a  M.G.  officer  with  horse  & 
mtd  orderly.  Pinch  his  horse  &  send  me  information  by 
the  messenger. 

Are  you  in  shape  to  move  forward  -  Are  you 
in  touch  with  Gtone?  Where  is  he?  Do  you  want  artillery 
support?  Artillery  is  in  position  1  Kilometer  north  of 
Nouart  -  Give  them  your  target  &  its  coordinates  if  you 
want  Art  support 


Rhea 


1.  M. 


Bo  v 


191*3. 


1:20  P.M.  Nov,  2,  1918,  Telephone  message  from  Adj.  3rd 
Brig*  to  G-3. 

Right  battalion  of  23rd  is  in  position  on  Corps  ob¬ 
jective.  The  last  battalion  of  the  23rd  is  moving  up. 
Reserves  no w  moving  up.  It  is  believed  the  relief  will 
be  completed  shortly  after  14  hours.  Arrangements  being 
made  to  take  over  sector  now  held  by  right  battalion  of 
23rd  Infantry  by  9th  Infantry,  so  that  arrangements  will 
be  from  right  to  left:  9th  Infantry  -  23rd  Infantry. 

There  will  be  no  movement  forward  from  Corps  objec¬ 
tive  today,  with  the  exception  of  the  usual  patrols. 


1:45  P.M.  November  2,  191*3.  Telephone  message  from  Lia¬ 
ison  Officer  of  Surprise  at  Sink, 

First  and  2nd  Battalions  of  same  are  now  immediately 
in  rear  of  front  line  Battalion  of  Sister.  The  3rd  Bat¬ 
talion  of  same  500  yards  in  rear  of  junction  of  1st  and 
2nd  Battalions  of  same,  ho  movement  now  going  on  beyond 
3rd  objective. 

Snow  has  not  moved  as  yet. 

Message  Center. 


2:30  P.M.  Bov.  2nd.  Field  Message  from  2nd  Div.  Liaison 
Officer  at  P.  Cl  3rd  Brig.  1  P.M.  to  message  center. 

1st  and  2nd  battalions  of  23rd  Inf,  now  immediately 
in  rear  of  5th  and  6th  Regiments  on  3rd  Objective.  3rd 
Battalion  of  23rd  Inf.  now  500  yards  in  rear  of  junction 
of  1st  and  2nd  bat.  of  23rd  Inf. 


Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade, 

Bov,  2nd  ’18.  3:05  P.M. 

Telephone  message  from  Sink  1  to  Surprise  3. 

"What  were  expected  to  do?  A-sked  him  whether  he  un¬ 
derstood  what  we  were  doing.  Front  line  at  Corps  objective. 
Marines  had  patrols  in  front  of  that  last  night  out  with¬ 
drew  them  to  pull  of  the  plan  to  the  left.  Brigade  com¬ 
mander  wants  to  hold  that  line  so  has  an  established  line 
to  enable  him  to  put  over  a  barrage  tomorrow,  vve  too... 
over  on  Corps  objective.  Is  it  satisfactory?  Surprise  3 
said  it  was".  Asked  for  Division  order.”  Also  said:  c3rd 

Inf.  on  left.  Can  we  get  4th  M, G.  Bn?  We  are  putting  Com¬ 
pany  on  each  flank  as  liaison  and  would  like  to  send  one 
machine  gun  company  with  them.  Asked  Col,  Myers  to  come  up 
as  phone  connection  very  poor  and  our  car  out  of  order. 

Col.  Rhea  gave  verbal  orders  to  Regimental  Commanders  to 
move  forward  nights  of  2-3d  November  to  heights  on  l^.ne  o 
exploitation  as  Boche  had  pulled  out.  They  are  to  move  to 
heights  and  hold  until  morning. 


' 


P.  M. 


Nov.  2 ,  1918.. 

3:50  P.M.  Nov  2,  1918.  Prom  C.O.  3rd  Brig,  to  G-3,  2nd 
Div. 

The  Karines  were  to  the  corps  objective,  and  had 
patrols  to  the  front,  they  pulled  their  line  back  last 
night  in  order  to  form  up  for  their  attack  to  the  left. 
The  line  was  practically  the  Corps  objective.  Y/hen  he 
took  the  line  over  today  he  put  it  on  the  Corps  objective 
in  order  that  he  v/ould  be  able  to  have  a  line  he  could 
put  a  barrage  on. 


G-3 

6:25  P.M.  November  2,  1918.  Telephone  message  from 
Surprise  Liaison  Officer  at  3rd  Brigade  to  Message  Center. 

Keports  3rd  Brigade  is  on  Objective  and  will  push 
forward  tonight  to  the  line  of  Exploitation. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From:  Douglas 

Date:  2  Nov.  1918  Hour:  19.30 

To  :  C.O. ,  15th  F.A. 


9th  Infantry  and  23rd  Infantry  have  been. ordered 
to  advance  tonight  to  heights  beyond  NOUART  -  FOSSE  and 
to  take  up  advance  at  dawn  from  that  line  as  enemy  is 
reported  to  be  in  full  retreat.  These  orders  were  verbal. 
They  were  to  start  advance  at  16h00. 

I  have  your  PC  here  in  good  shape  for  you.  Wire 
to  1st  Bn  already  in. 


DOUGLAS 


(9th  Inf  in  right  sub-sector) 


8:00  P.M,  November  2,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Liais¬ 
on  Officer  attached  to  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 

Leading  Battalion  of  3rd  Brigade  will  pass  through 
4th  Brigade  on  the  Corps  Objective  at  20  hours  to  the  high 
ground  beyond  4th  Brigade  sector  and  remain  there.  They 
expect  to  organize  for  further  pursuit  at  day-break. 


A. 


M. 


Nov.  3,  1918. 


From: 

C.O.  3rd  Brigade 

At  : 

FOSSE 

Date; 

3  Nov.  18  Hour:  2:45  No.  8 

To  : 

C.O.  5th  Marines 

We  will  attack  pushing  to  northern  edge  of  Bois 
de  BELVAL  thence  to  parallel  (about)  05.0. 

Request  that  you  follow  closely. 

We  attack  at  2:45 

Carry  out.-  Rhea 

Col.  Comdg. 

By  comd  Gen  Neville 
Ellis 


V 


f)  v  a 


;  'f; 


A.  M. 


Nov  3,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD 

MESSAGE. 

From: 

C.O.  9  Inf. 

At  : 

l£  Kil.  S.W.  of  Nouart 

Date: 

Nov  3  Hour:  7  10  A.M. 

No.  1 

To  : 

C.O.  3*  Brigade 

Reports  indicate  9th  Inf.  jumped  off  on  time, 
all  going  well  about  70  prisoners  have  passed  Regt  P.C. 
Am  moving  forward  Message  Center  will  be  established  at 
Road  Junction  i  K.W.  of  Nouart. 

Van  Horn 


7:30  A.M.  Nov.  3,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Adj. 

3rd  Brigade  to  G-3. 

Have  no  report  yet.  Report  which  comes  from  our 
advance  message  center  given  by  the  operator  himself: 

No  firing  can  be  heard  in  front.  .Very  few  wounded  coming 
in.  About  100  prisoners  have  passed  him  (message  center; 
The  advance  message  center  is  on  the  Corps  abjective. 
There  are  50  prisoners  there  now,  including  15  that  went 
through  this  morning.  All  of  these  were  captured  between 
the  Exploitation  Line  and  the  Corps  Objective,  I  think 
everything  is  going  along  all  right.  Where  is  the  9th 
Infantry.  -  Just  below  the  rise  of  the  Exploitation  Line, 
and  the  23rd  are  along  the  Exploitation  Line  too. 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


Same  1 
Posse 
3-Nov-10 
Sink  1 


Hour:  8-00  A.M. 


No.  1  How  sent: 
Runner 


My  P.C.  in  Fosse.  No  written  reports  from  Bns. 
but  everything  seems  to  be  going  as  per  schedule.  . 

Prisoners  coming  back  in  small  groups.  oo  i ar . 
70  Prisoners 

4  _  77 »s  Casualties  light, 

5  horses  mostly  from  shell  fire. 


Stone 

Col. 

( Reverse) 

C.G. 

3rd  Brig. 


Telephone  message  received  8:05  A.M.  Nov.  3rd  from  Adj. 
3rd  Brigade  by  G-3. 


Message 
of  NOUART  at 
9th  Infantry 
70  prisoners 


from  C.O.  9th  Inf.,  l£  kilometers  southwest 
7:10  A.M.  C.O.  3rd  Brigade  report  indicates 
lumped  off  on  time  and  going  well.  About 
passed  regimental  P.C.  Am  moving  forward. 

(Cont’d  next  page; 


A.  M. 


Nov.  3,  1918 


(Cont’d  from  last  page. ) 

Message  Center  will  be  established  on  road  junction  ^ 
kilometer  west  of  Nouart. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C.O.  9th  Inf 

At  :  Road  Fork  West  one  half  Kilometer  from  NOUART 
Date:  3  Nov  18  Hour:  8:10  A  M  No.  2  How  sent: 

To  :  C  G  3rd  Brigade  Runner 

leading  (1st  Bn)  advancing  without  resistance 
with  right  flank  on  road  fork  one  Kilometer  North  of 
NOUART.  liaison  with  554th  Inf  on  right  and  23rd  Inf 
on  left.  Held  up  temporarily  by  heavy  Artillery  firing 
short.  NO  signs  of  casualties. 

Van  Horn 
Col 


Telephonic  Report  from  2nd  F.  A.  Brigade  transmitting 
message  from  Sink,  8:15  A.M. ,  Nov  3. 

Prisoner  captured  this  morning  makes  following 
statement : 

He  was  .sent  back  from  a  point  18  to  20  kilometers 
in  the  rear  to  see  why  the  Germans  were  retreating. 
Parties  of  retreating  troops  passed  him  at  points  6  or 
7  kilometers  behind,  where  he  was  taken.  He  is  positive 
that  there  are  no  reserves  behind  our  lines  to  a  depth 
of  18  to  20  kilometers. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From:  C.O.  9th  Inf 

At  :  Crossroads  one  half  (-§•)  Kilometre  West  of  NOUART 
Date:  3  Nov  18  Hour:  8-30  A.M.  No.  3  How  sent: 

To  :  C  G  3rd  Brigade  Runner 

leading  Bn  now  eight  (8)  O'clock  advancing  north 
of  road  LA  FOUNT A IKE  on  CRANCY  FERME-LE  CHAMPY  HAUT. 
Very  slight  resistance  casualties  slight 

Van  Horn 
Col 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C.O,  9th  Inf. 

At  :  Crossroads  one  half  (jr)  Kilometres  West  of  NOUART 
on  NOUART -FOSSE  road 

Date:  3  Nov  18  Hour:  8:30  A.M,  No.  4  How  sent: 

To  :  C.G.  3rd  Brigade  Runner  and 

Telephone 

leading  (First)  Bn  now  advancing  north  of  road 
LA  FOUNTAINS  on  CRANCY  FERME-LE  CHAMPY  HAUT.  Very 
slight  resistance  Casualties  slight.  liaison  right 
and  left 

Van  Horn 
Col. 


A.  M. 


Nov.  3,  1918. 


From: 

G.  2  3rd  Brigade 

At  : 

P.C.  Fosse 

Date: 

11/3/18  Hour:  8,50  A.M. 

To  : 

Third  Brigade 

I  am  at  23rd  Inf.  P.C.  in  Fosse.  Line  not  defin¬ 
itely  known  but  presumed  to  be  2  Kilometers  in  advance. 
Col.  Stone  has  sent  out  patrols  to  find  exact  location 
of  line.  Marines  are  passing  through  here  now.  Very 
little  shelling.  Will  remain  here  for  a  while,  Hoads 
are  in  bad  shape. 

Joseph  A.  Molloy, 

1st  Lieut  3rd  Brigade 
Get  this  in  to  G.  2  Div  if  possible. 


3  November,  1918. 

8:55  A,M. 

\ 

Referring  to  message  regarding  statement  of  captur¬ 
ed  prisoner  received  Sink  this  morning  at  8:15.  Addit¬ 
ional  information  has  been  gotten  from  Sink  by  phone 
which  establishes  the  fact  that  this  prisoner  was 
captured  one  and  one  half  kilos  south  west  of  Nouart. 
From  that  we  deduct  that  this  prisoner  was  passed  by 
retreating  troops  at  point  7  kilos  north  of  that  point. 
The  prisoner  is  on  his  way  here  and  will  be  further 
questioned  when  he  arrives. 

Message  received  by  phone  from  Sink  11  at  8:55  A.M. 
from  C.O.  9th  Infantry  at  road  fork  one  half  kilo  west 
of  Nouart  to  C.O.  3rd  Brigade  at  8:10  A.M.  the  leading 
battalion  is  advancing  without  resistance.  (Line  cut 
and  message  unfinished. ) 

From  Sink  11  at  9:00  A.M.  Col.  Rhea  has  gone  for¬ 
ward  to  establish  advance  P.C.  Hall  remaining  at  Bayon- 
ville. 

G-2. 


From: 

G.  2  3rd  Brigade 

At  : 

P.C.  23rd  Inf  Fosse 

Date: 

11/3/18  Hour:  9  A.M. 

To  : 

3rd  Brigade 

Following  message  just  received  from  2nd  Bn  23rd 
Inf.  “2nd  Bn  in  column  reported  at  8:15  A.M. located  at 
302.7-299.7  They  report  the  leading  Bn.  meeting  slight 
resistance  Machine  Guns  &  Artillery  Progress  reported 
very  favorable  with  no  casualties. 

Joseph  A.  Molloy 
1st  Lieut  3rd  Brigade 


U . S .  ARMY  F I ELD  ME S  SAG E . 

From:  C.O.  9th  Inf 

At  :  Crossroads  one  half  Kilometre  West  of  NOUART 
Date:  3  Nov  18  Hour:  9-20  A.M.  How  sent:  Runner 

To  :  C.G.  3rd  Brig. 

(Cont'd  next  page.) 


. 


- 


A.  M. 


Nov.  3,  1910. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

Objective  reached  about  eight  fifteen  (0-15  A.M.) 
hours.  Moving  P.C.  to  LA  FONTAINE  AU  CRONCQ,  FERME  one 
kilometre  west  of  LE  CHAMPY  HAUT  via  NOUART-LE  CHAMPY 
HAUT  road. 

Van  Horn 
Col 


Message  from  23rd  Inf.  9:32  A.M.  ,  Nov  3.,  relayed  through 
3rd  Brig,  to  G-3,  received  12:30  P.M. 

Report  1st  battalion  have  reached  objective.  3rd 
Battalion  in  rear  of  2nd  Bn.  No  -casualties  in  3rd  Batt¬ 
alion.  5th  Machine  Gun  Company  failed  to  advance  with 
us. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From:  P.C.  Opposite  Magenta  Farm 
At  :  9.45  Hours 

Date:  Nov.  3 
To  :  C.O.  9"  Inf- 


Your  messages  rec’d.  Glad  you  are  on  objective. 

few  minutes.  Congratulations.  Get 

discussion  last 


Am  coming  up  m  a 
organized  for  further  advance  as  per  our 
night . 


Rhea 


Roads 


at 


10:10  A.M. ,  Nov  3.  Message  to  C.G.  2nd  Div.,  from  Ad j . 
3rd  Brig,  who  received  same  from  1.0.  3rd  Brig. 

I  am  at  23rd  P.C.  in  Fosse.  The  line  is  not  defin¬ 
itely  known,  but  presumed  to  be  2  kilometers  in  advance. 
Colonel  Stone  has  sent  out  patrols  to  find  exact  location 
of  line.  Marines  are  passing  through  here  now.  very 
little  shelling.  Will  remain  here  for  a  while. 

are  in  bad  shape,  o  _ 

From  1.0.  3rd  Brigade  at  P.C.  23rd  mf.  Fosse 

9:00  A.M.  to  3rd  Brigade. 

Follovring  message  just  received  from  2nd  bn., 

Inf.  2nd,,  bn.,  in  column.  Reported  at  8:15  A.M. 
ion  302/7  -  299.7.  They  report  the  leadingbn.,  meeting 
slight  resistance  from  machine  guns  and  artillery, 
progress  moderately  favorable.  There  are  no  casualties. 
Note  from  Col,  Rhea:  Ask  Division  Headquarters  to  send 
the  Division  M.G.  Bn.,  to  us  when  they  get  their  cars. 
Also  they  must  rush  signal  lines  up  to  us  from  division. 
3rd  Brigade  signal  officers  had  to  move  forward.  e  . 

the  4th  Brigade  to  back  us  up.  and  show  them  the^e  me^s 


23rd 

Locat- 


ages, 

use. 


Division  P.C.  must  move  up 


We  are  about  on  our  forward  objective  now. 


C.O.  9th  Inf:  Road  fork 
5:20  A.M.  to  C.G.  3rd  Brig. 

Objective  reached  at  8:15 
La  Fontaine  au  Croncq  Farm, 
Haut  by  wav  of  Nouart. 


if  they  want  to  be  of 
ve  now 

kilometer  west  of  Nouart, 


one 


A.M.  Moving  P.C.  up  to 
kilo,  west  of  Le  Champy 


From  Col.  Rhea 


9:30  A.M. ,  advance  P.C.  to  2nd  Div. 
My  advanced  elements  on  the  day’s  objective  at  8.00 
o’clock.  Reserve  passing  exploitation  line  at  •- ■ ; •  * e 

( Cont ’ d  next  page.  ) 


t  im  e . 


A.  M. 


Nov.  3,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

Send  me  motorcycles  on  axis  of  liaison.  About  10Q  pris¬ 
oners  passed  here.  Casualties  light.  Tell  division  to 
move  up  to  advance  P.C.  and  send  us  a  car  and  a  motor¬ 
cycle  side  car. 


Field  message  received  10:15  A.M,  Nov  3rd  from  Ma  j . 

Hall  (3rd  Brig,)  to  2nd  Division, 

Message  received  from  C,0,  23rd  Inf.  at  Fosse  8:10 
■A.M.  to  C.G,  3rd  Brig.  Everything  seems  to  be  going 
as  scheduled.  My  P.C,  is  in  Fosse.  Prisoners  coming 
back  in  small  groups.  Prisoners  up  to  date  -  70  pris¬ 
oners  -  77’ s,  and  5  horses.  Casualties  very  light, 

.  mostly  by  shell  fire. 

(signed)  Stone. 

This  is  a  message  which  came  from  the  C.O,  at  road  fork 
west  -g-  kilometer  from  Nouart  at  8:00  A.M. 

Leading  battalion  or  1st  battalion,  advancing  with¬ 
out  resistance  with  right  flank  on  road  fork  1  kilometer 
north  of  Nouart.  Liaison  with  354  Infantry  oh  right  * 
with  23d  on  left.  Held  up  temporarily  by  our  heavy  art¬ 
illery  falling  short.  Nouart  being  heavily  shelled. 

No  signs  of  casualties. 

( signed)  Van  Horn. 

From  C.O,  9th  Inf,  at  same  cross-roads  as  above  8:30  A.M. 

The  leading  or  1st  battalion  now  advancing  north  on 
road  La  Fontaine  -  Croncq  Farm  -  La  Champy  Haut  road. 

Very  slight  resistance.  Casualties  light.  Liaison  on 
right  and  left  established. 

(signed)  Van  Horn. 

From  C.O, 9th  Infantry  at  same  cross-roads  as  above  8:30 
A.M.  to  C.G.  3rd  Brigade. 

Leading  battalion  now  at  8:00  A.M.  advancing  north 
on  road  La  Fontaine  -  Croncq  Farm  -  La  Champy  Haut  Road. 
Very  slight  resistance.  Casualties  light. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD 

MESSAGE. 

From: 

C.O.  9'  Inf. 

At  : 

Crossroads  Farm  one 
Champy  Haut. 

(i) 

Kilometer  west 

Date: 

Nov  3  Hour:  10:15 

No. 

,  4 

To : 

C.O.  3rd  Brigade 

Are  still  on  objective-Heights  running  N„W.  from 
Le  Champy  Haut.  Heavy  machine  gun  fire  from  edge  of 
woods  to  north  -  appears  to  be  lessening  at  present.  It 
is  reported  we  are  out  of  touch  with  Same,  Company  has 
been  sent  to  left  flank  to  regain  liaison.  Everything 
going  well. 

Van  Horn 


10:30  A.M.  Nov  3.  Messages  from  3rd  Brigade  to  G-3, 
Fosse.  8:25  A.M. 

C.O.  23rd  Inf.  Fosse,  at  8:25  A.M.  to  C.G.  3rd  Brig. 
Capt.  Dean,  who  mopped  up  Fosse  reports  a  few 
enemy  in  town.  8  prisoners  taken.  5  horses  and  one 
anti  tank  gun.  He  reports  leading  battalion  jumped  off 

(Cont’d  next  page.) 


I 

i' 


I 


A  M 

A  •  X-j.  p 


Nov.  3,  1918. 


(Conttd.  from  last  page). 

on  time;  others  in  proper  place.  Have  no  report  direct 
from  front  line  as  yet. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C.O.  9th  Inf 

At  :  FERME  LA  FONTAINE  AU  CRONCQ  305.1-99,3 
Date:  3  Nov  18  Hour:  10:35  A.M.  How  sent:  Radio 

To  :  C  G  3rd  Brigade 

Heavy  machine  gun  and  minnenwerf er  lire  from 
southern  edge  BOIS  d*  BELVAL.  Request  artillery fjLr e 
dislodge  them.  Our  present  line  304.5-300,5  305.O-30U 

306.7-299,7  Casualties  increasing  from  heavy  enemy 
fire. 


Van  Horn 
Col 


Telephone  message  received  10:40  A.M.  Nov.  3rd  relayed 
by  3rd  Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 

9th  Infantry  reports  leading  battalion  at  8:00  A.M.. 
advancing  without  resistance,  right  flank  at  road  fork 
1  kilometer  north  of  Nouart.  Liaison  on  right  and  leif* 
Held  up  for  a  short  time  by  our  artillery.  No  sign  oi 
casualties.  Nouart  being  shelled  heavily. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From:  C.O.  9th  Inf 

At  :  FERME  LA  FONTAINE  AU  CRONCQ,  05.1-99.3 
Date:  3  Nov  18  Hour:  10:45  AM  How  sent:  Radio 

To  :  C.G.  3rd  Brigade. 

Request  Artillery  fire  on  Southern  edge  woods 
my  sector  along  east  and  west  line  301 

SNOW  ONE 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE, 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


Same  1  23rd  Inf. 

P.C.  Fosse 

3-Nov-18  Hour:  10-45  A.M.  How  sent: 
Sink  1  Sent  Div  12  noon 


Runner 


Have  received  report  from  front  line  battalion. 
Objective  gained  and  Captain  Thompson  is  consolida  g 
line  indicated  on  map. 

Captain  Thompson  reports  stiff  resistance  devel 
oping.  He  has  asked  for  (2)  two  companies  from  support 

ba 1 1 al ion,  ^  /  or?  o 

He  has  captured  150  to  200  prisoners,  “ 

other  material  not  counted. 


«*■* 


A.M. 


Nov.  3,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


C.O.  9 th  Inf 

FERMS  LA  FONTAINE  AU  CRONCQ, 

3  Nov  18  Hour:  11-13  A.M.  Hoy;  sent: 

C  G  3rd  Brigade 


Runner 


From: 

At  : 

Date . 

To  : 

We  need  machine  gun  ammunition  and  retaliative 

artillery  on  woods  and  batteries  to  our  fron  • 

We  are  receiving  heavy  artillery  and  machine  gun 

fire  from  woods  directly  north  of  us  a.ong  line  301. 

Van  Horn 


Message  from  23rd  Inf.  P.C.  at  Posse  11:30  A.M.  relayed 
to  G-3.  Received  12:29  noon  lov.  3. 

Latest  report  from  9th  Infantry  indicates  front 

line  -17  -  01 6-  030  -  014,  04.0  -  01.2.  Report*  heavy 

shelling  on  front  lines.  No  reports  received  from  ^3rd 

Inf.  Give  this  to  G-2  if  possible.  E  ip. 

(signed)  Nalloy,  3rd  Brig. 


Telephone  message  from  23rd 
La  Fontaine  received  by  G-3 
through  3rd  Brig. 


Inf.  11:30  A.M.  at  Ferme 
12:28  noon  Nov.  3.  Relayed 


We  need  machine 
heavy  artillery  and 
north  of  us  along  li 


vun  ammunition.  We  are  receiving 
Infantry  fire  from  woods  strictly 

ne  301.  . 

(signed)  Van  riorn. 


Note 


Artillery  has  this 


inf  ormation. 

Rhea. 


P.  M. 


Nov.  3,  1918. 


^^TiSLrnElffcer^I^t^fnfanlL'ohSB^gade106 

at  Farm  Fontaine  Croncq, 


Heavy  machine  gun 
immediate  front.  Our 
305.5  -  305.7  -  299.7. 
fire  increasing. 


and  ninnenwerfer  lire  ^ 

resent  line  -  304.5  -  °00*  " 

Casualties  very  heavy,  enmy 

(signed)  Van  Horn, 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From: 

C.O. 

9’  Inf. 

At 

P.C. 

400  Yds  S, 

Date: 

Nov 

3  Hour:  1 

To  : 

C.O. 

3rd  Brigad 

Have 

requested 

of  La  Fontaine  au  Croncq  Feme. 


2:15  P.: 


of  Bois  de  Belval  m  my  *  f  “  positions  unknown 

coming  from  there. ^  Artillery  ,  _  _  both  reConnaiss 


dropping  many  shells^nemj-  Airplanes  ,  troopg_  0f 

( Cont’ d  next  page. ) 


ance  and  harassing 


(Conf d  from  last  page.) 


P.M. 


Nov.  3,  1918. 


them  brought  down  by  us.  We  are  still  holding  Nose  runn¬ 
ing  N.W,  of  Le  Champy  Haut,  Cannot  send  patrols  over  nose 
or  to  woods  without  very  heavy  loss.  We  should  not 
advance  without  aid  of  much  artillery  on  woods.  Have 
asked  for  it  by  every  method  without  result.  Think 
McNider  finally  got  Art.  Motorcycle  &  have  hopes  he  will 
get  in  touch  with  Art.  Machine  gun  ammunition  badly  need¬ 
ed.  Must  have  some  if  we  are  to  advance.  Can  see  troops 
on  my  left  occupying  woody  Knoll  about  l£  Kil  West  of 
here*  Number  of  casualties  not  known  as  unable  to  evac¬ 
uate  wounded  from  hill  under  this  heavy  fire*  Will  hold 
on  to  present  position  and  await  orders.  My  P.C.  remains 
here. 

Van  Horn 


Message  received  by  3rd  Brigade  this  noon  and  telephone 
to  G-3  12:25  noon,  Nov,  3. 

Received  report  from  front  line  battalion  10:45 
objective  gained  and  Capt.  Thompson  is  consolidating. 

Capt.  Thompson  reports  stiff  resistance  developing.  He 
has  asked  for  2  companies  from  support.  Have  captured 
from  200  to  250  prisoners,  4  -  77' s  and  other  material. 

My  P.C.  remains  in  POSSE. 

Just  received  following  from  C.O,  1st  Battalion. 

"Objective  gained  9:00  A*M.  Strong  opposition, 
must  have  artillery.  Artillery  fire  100  meters  to  my 
front  and  being  heavily  shelled.  Will  push  out  patrols 
as  soon  as  I  overcome  resistance.  Both  flanks  in  the  air. 
Enemy  retreating . on  flank. 

(  signed)  Thompson. 


Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  G-3,  1:30  P.M. 

Nov.  3. 

Sink  6  reports  that  they  are  on  objective  and  that 
they  are  going  to  push  forward  to  the  heights  on  the  far 
edge  of  the  woods.  They  had  been  receiving  some  machine 
gun  and  artillery  fire  but  had  brought  their  own  artillery 
up  and  had  silenced  it.  They  were  not  in  liaison  with 
troops  on  their  left. 

Sink  1  advises  G-3  that  their  artillery  should  move 
forward  as  the  German  Artillery  is  retreating,  artillery 
should  proceed  by  way  of  NOUART,  roads  oeing  better. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From : 

3  Brig.  P.C. 

At  : 

FOSSE 

Date: 

Nov  3  Hour:  13:45 

To  : 

C.O.  15th  F. A. 

Artillery  will  keep  up  fire  on  your  immediate 
front  until  14:30  hours  (2:30)  at  which  time  each  reg’t 
will  pass  a  battalion  through  &  advance  via  roads  th ru 
forest  to  high  grounds  on  North  edge  of  woods.  form¬ 
ations  will  go  on  road  in  broken  columns,  A  battery 
artillery  will  follow  leading  batts.  Artillery  wil 

(Cont’d  next  page;. 


P.  M. 


Nov.  3,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 


support  the  advance  by  a  rolling  barrage  covering  the 
roads  &  200  yds  on  each  side  of  road  up  to  the  object¬ 
ive,  moving  forward  100  meters  in  4  minutes. 

M.G.  ammunition  is  coming  up  -  also  motorized 


(4")  M.G.  Bn. 

When  you  reach  objective  reach  out  &  connect 
with  Stones  left  and  dig  in  sending  patrols  to  front 

of  woods  towards  Beaumont. 

The  Marines  follow  closely  your  limits  are  marked 

on  map.  Congratulations . 

( sig)  Rhea 


At  FOSSE  Headquarters  3rd  Brigade, 

November  3,  1918.  13.45  P.M. 

To  C  .  0  .  9th  Infantry. 

Artillery  will  keep  up  fire  on  your  immediate  front 
until  14.30  hours  (2:30;  at  which  hour  each  regiment 
will  pass  a  battalion  through  and  advance  via  roads  through 
forest  to  high  ground  at  north  edge  of  woods.  formations 
will  go  on  roads  -  broken  columns  -  a  battery  of  artill¬ 
ery  will  follow  leading  battalions.  Artillery  will 
support  the  advance  with  a  rolling  barrage  covering  the 
roads  to  200  yards  on  each  side  of  road  up ^to  the 
objective,  moving  forward  100  meters  each  four  minutes. 
Machine  gun  ammunition  is  coming  up,  also  motorized  ( 

M.G.  Battalion).  When  you  reach  objective  reach  out  ana 
connect  with  Stone's  left,  dig  in  sending  patro  s  o 
front  of  v/oods  towards  to  BEAUMONT.  The  Marines  follow 
closely.  Your  limits  are  marked  on  map.  Congratulations, 

(Signed)  RHEA 


COPY 


NOTE:  ^  . 

The  above  is  a  copy  of  the  order  issued  d y  oie 

3rd  Brigade  to  its  two  regiments  in  front  line.  -ou  will 
carry  out  your  mission  as  support  to  the  23rd  Iniantry 
following  them  at  the  distance  prescribed,  "keeping  . la^ 
with  the” 23rd  Infantry  and  by  relays  through  battalions 
to  this  P.C.  in  your  rear.  You  will  be  particular  in 
your  attentions  to  flank  protection  and  maintain  combat 
liaison  to  the  right  and  left. 


LEE 


COPY  for 


c.o. 

1st  Bn. , 

c.o. 

2nd  Bn. , 

c.o. 

3rd  Bn. , 

From: 

C.O.  3rd  Brigade 

At  : 

Fosse 

Date : 

3  Nov.  18  Hour: 

To  : 

C.O.  6th  Marines 

The  third  Brigade  attacks  to  take  the  v/oods  o 
our  north  at  2.45.  Objective  about  parallel  Oo. J. 
Request  you  follow  closely  to  support  if  necessary. 

1  Rhea 

Col.  Comdg. 


F.  M. 


Nov.  3,  1918, 


Telephone  message 
3:35  P.M.  Nov.  3rd  by  G-3. 


received  from  Adjutant  3rd  Brigade, 


From 


Col.  Rhea  at  13:45  hours  at  FO 


SSE 


to  Chief  of 


Staf 


Artillery  will  keep  up  fire  on  our  immediate  i"r0^ 
until  14:30  at  which  time  each  regiment  oi  this  Brigade 
will  send  a  battalion  through  and  advance  via  road  t.. rough 
BOIS  BELVA L( ? )  on  high  ground  on  our  north  on  north  cage 
of  woods.  Formations  will  go  on  road  in  broxen  columns. 

A  battery  of  Artillery  will  follow  each  leading  batta  - 
ion.  Artillery  will  support  the  advance  with  a  rolling 
barrage,  covering  the  roads  at  200  yds  on  ^ach  side  up 
to  the  objective.  Moving  forward  at  rate  of  400  meters 
per  4  minutes.  When  we  reach  the  oojective,  liaison  will 
be  established  on  both  flanks.  It  will  be  maintained, 
as  at  present  with  the  Marines.  I  request  that  the 
Marines  be  directed  to  follow  us  closely  in  or.  er 
support  us,  if  necessary. 


From: 

At 

Date 


To 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  JIESSACxE. 

C.O.  9th  Inf. 

LA  FONTAINE  AU  CR0NC9  FERME 

3  Nov  18  Hour:  3:^0  P.M.  No.  10  How  sent. 
C.G.  3rd  Brigade  Runner 


Message  directing  advance  thru  forest  received 
at  2-25  P.M.  Advance  guard  now  moving  out  delay  - 
artillery  falling  short  on  our  lines.  Battery  is  o 

This  valley  being  very  heavily  shelled.  Casualties 

estimated^  d^rected  that  leading  Bn  take  up  line  and 
get  liaison  with  Stone  on  objective.  Korn 

QJf  Col. 


From 

To 

Date 


3d  Brigade  Liaison  Officer  with  159th  Brig, 

3d  Brigade  Adjutant 

11- 3-18  Time  7:20  Pm  Via  Runner 


Location  of  leading  Bns.  indicated  on  aap  herewith. 

Bn  of  Right  Regt.  meeting  severe  machine  gun  pp 

from  Vaux  and  hill  to  So.  west.  ,  -rpq+pd 

One  Bn  from  each  regt.  of  Brigade  has  been 

in  vicinity  of  Buzancy  all  day  and  is  moving  up  tonigh 
to  relieve  present  front  line  Bns  and  resura  ^.conn- 
in  morning.  Tomorrows  advance  wj.11  icg  ■  '  &ach 

aissance  detail  of  Cavalry  operating  in  front  of  each 

bn'  Impossible  to  secure  more  specific  location  of 

their  present  front. 


Callan 

2nd  Lt .  U SMC . 


t 


P*  M. 


Nov,  3,  1918. 


U,  3.  ARMY  FIELD  LF-S SAGS. 

From:  Lt.  Molloy  ^  No  Coj^y 

At  :  Bellvue  Fme  F.C, 

Date:  11/3/18  Hour:  7.25  P.M,  How  sent:  Runner 

To  :  Surprise  6 

Everything  seems  to  oe  O.H.  Ho  information 
received  from  forward  units  as  yet.  dill  get  it  back 
to  you  as  soon  as  possible,  Can  you  tell  rue  anything 
about  units  on  our  flanks.  Enemy  seems  to  oe  in  Full 
retreat.  Some  artillery  fire  but  not  very  heavy,  neen 
trying  to  get  you  on  telephone.  9th  Inf.  Intell  Report 
enclosed.  23rd  has  sent  theirs  in.  Tell  G.3. 


J.  A.  Molloy, 

1st  Lt,  3rd  Brigade 

(On  reverse  side) 

G  2  2nd  Div. 


Ho  time  indicated  Nov.  3,  1918* 
U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From:  C.O.  9th  Inf 

At  :  LA  FONTAINE  AU  CRONCQ,  FERME 
Date:  3  Nov  18  No .  9  How  sent:  Runner 

To  :  C  G  3rd  Brigade 


Machine  gun  and  artillery  fire  still  coming 
from  woods  in  our  front  We  could  advance  ^and  occupy 
northern  edge  of  woods  east  of  BOIS  du  SOMHANTHE  (Map- 
BUZANCY  SPECIAL)  this  afternoon  in  my  opinion.  Object¬ 
ive  would  be  eight  (8)  kilometres  from  here  and  we 
would  not  reach  it  before  midnight.  Believe  however 
it  can  be  done.  If  done  the  division  on  left  should 
advance  as  far  as  SOMMAUTH  with  detachment  holding  roa 
fork  one  and  half  (1-g-)  Kilometres  North. 

We  could  take  and  hold  edge  of  woods  three  l o) 
Kilometres  South  of  BEAUMONT.  Enemy  is  holding  a  •* 

MONT  wholly  occupying  the  line  of  high  ground  one  and 
half  (li)  kilometres  south,  Will  await  instructions 
this  point.  23rd  reports  itself  on  our  left  occupying 
objective. 

Van  Horn 

Onl 


A.M. 


Nov.  4,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

No.  2  Sent  by  X61  hn  Received  by  W  95 

From:  Sink  Six 

At  :  P.C.  Bellevue 

Date:  4-11*18  Hour:  7.35  am  How  sent: 

To  :  Surprise  Three 

Line  runs  through  3720  5809  4582  2869 
5519  1841  farm. 


Sig 


cr  Check  20 

Radio 
3378  1543 


Joseph  Molloy 
1st  Lt.  3rd  Brig. 


A.  M. 


Nov.  4,  1916. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C.O.  3rd  Brig- 

At  :  La  Forge  Fme. 

Date:  4  Nov.  16  Hour:  6-30  A.M.  No.  3  How  sent: 

To  .  C.O.  9th  Inf-  Runner 

The  orders  given  Ma  j .  McNider  last  night  hold 
good.  That  is,  the  line  Beaumont  and  ridge  south  east 
must  be  taken  and  consolidated  and  patrols  sent  to 
reconnoiter  river  crossings.  The  23rd  is  corning  up  on 
your  left  so  get  liaison  with  them.  The  Artillery  has 
been  ordered  to  play  on  Beaumont  &  trenches  to  -^astj 
it  will  be  ordered  to  lift  and  when  it  does  so  you  may 
begin  your  attack.  xteport  progress  to  me  here. 

Rhea 


From:  Ma j  .  Martin 
At  :  La  Forge  Fme. 

Date:  4  Nov  Hour:  10.15  A.M.  How  sent:  Runner 

To  :  C.O.  4th  Marines 


Fosition  3rd  Brig,  as  given  by  Col.  van  Korn  to 
Col.  Rhea.  Bn.  23rd  Beausijour  Fme  to  La  Tuilerie  Fme 
Bn  9th  From  La  Tuilerie  Fme  to  1  1/3  kilo.  East.  Bn 
23rd  approximately  304.3-305.2  x  304.95-305.4.  Bn 
23rd  approximately  304.5-304.7  x  505 . 3- o04 . 7 .  Bn  9th 
Inf.  305.7-305.35  x  306.4-305.35.  Bn  9th  Inf  approx¬ 
imately  306.1-304.6  x  306 . 6- 304 . 6 .  1  Bn  Marines  (,3th) 

reported  about  305.2-304.6  x  305,6-304,6,  Other  -£>ns. 
of  6th  were  moving  up.  Motorized  M.G’s.  almost  to  La 

Forge  Fme.  ^ 

Art ill ery  now  to  shell  spur  of  woods  extending 
east  in  37  Square  and  N.E.  part  of  woods  in  oC  square, 
Also  woods  in  77  Square  and  roads  leading  out  of  Beau¬ 
mont  above  the  East  and.  West  line. 

Col.  Rhea  plans  to  get  on  heights  extending  from 
Mausolee  S.E.  in  direction  of  Fme  de  Beaulieu.  ^ 
Artillery  preparation  to  cease  at  11. oO  A.m. 

P.C.  Rhea  to  La  Forge  Fme. 

Col.  Rhea  requests  Marines  push  up. 


4th  Brig. 


Mar tin. 


P 


T,;f 

•  i»i  • 


Nov.  4,  1916. 


Message  to  C.G. 
Col.  Beene. 


3rd  Brig  1:15  P.M.  Nov.  4th  sent  by 


Message  of  11:10  received.  Gen.  Lejeune  has  called 
on  you  since  you  wrote  it.  Regarding  rations  G-l,  not 
in  phone  connection  but  rations  are  expected  at  Bavon- 
ville.  Small  arms  ammunition  has  been  delivered  at  Fosse 
and  Nouart  (report  of  Col  Rifenberick)  by  truck  wheie 
your  combat  wagons  should  refill.  Only  small  amoan 
at  oresent.  Rations  and  ammunition  can  be  deliverer  on  y 
slowly.  Corps  Commander  has.  promised  all  assistance. 

Have  asked  G-l  for  report  on  situation.  5  ambulances  are 
enroute  to  you,  and  Ma j .  Derby  is  coming  to  you  now. 
Congratulations  on  move  thru  woods. 


P  .  M . 


Nov.  4,  19 18 . 


From ! 
At  : 

Date  : 
To  t 


Lt.  C.L.  Flanagan, 

La  Forge  Farm  tfdqrs  3rd  Brigade 
4  Nov  18  Hour:  4:10  P;m.  By: 
C.O.  Harold, 


Foot  messenger 
via  Harper . 


Have  no  runners.  This  message  is  going  indirect 

jyiust  have  runners  at  once.  At  10  A.M.  today  3rd  Brigade 

line  reached  from  V5169  thence  east  to  V6268 ,  thence 

southeast  to  V7262.  C.O.  of  this  brigade  however  thinks 

Beaumont  evacuated  by  enemy.  Tonight  this  brigade  wi  1 

send  patrols  to  Meuse  R.  3  Brigade  P »C .  located  at  La 

Forge  Farm  at  V  4129  - 

•  Lt .  Flanagan. 


U.  S  i  ARi'iiY  FIELD  MESSAGE  * 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


C.O.  3d  Brig 
La  Forge  Fme 
4  Nov.  *18  Hour: 
C  .0*.  9  ,  C.O.  23d , 


19-30  No .  9 
15  F.A.  2d  Div. 


up 


on 


It  is  reported  that  the  80th  Div.  is  coming 
our  left.  The  marines  are  coming  on  our  right. 

This  Brigade  will  advance  its  line  tonight  4/ 

Sept  to  ridge  extending  from  Beaumont  to  system  of 
trenches  about  2  KmS.E,  of  Beaumont  (both  inclusive) . 

From  23:00  hours  until  23:30  hours  artillery 
will  play  heavily  on  the  objective  and  sensitive _ points 
near  objective.  At  23.30  2  Bns  of  the  23d  Inf  will  be 
in  position  to  occupy  the  objective  and  will  do  so  when 
the  prelimary  bombardment  ceases.  The  C  nn  °  ® 

23d  will  take  position  in  support  to  protect  tne  r  g* 
flank.  Beaumont  will  not  be  mopped  up  before  daybreak, 
at  that  time  at  least  one  company  will  be  sent  in  to 
mop  up  the  town.  If  circumstances  seem  favorable  the 
town,  of  LETANNE  will  also  be  mopped  up  at  d^reak. 
position  sketches  will  be  sent  m  as  soon  a  p  "nt 

The  9th  Inf  will  remain  in.  reserve  in.  its  present 

position. 

r  Rhea 

Colonel,  Coind*  g . 

G— 3  2nd  Division  (B) 

G-3  2nd  Division 


(  On  reverse 


;ide) 


No  time  indicated  Nov.  4,  1918. 
U.  S.  ARmY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


C  .0  .  3rd  Brig 
La  Forge  Fme 
4  Nov  18  No. 
G-3 ,  2nd  Div 


5  How  sent:  Tel 


We  have  a  strong  position- through  Tuiierie  Fme 
Am  attacking  toward  Beaumont  -  pt .  Gauclron  R  -  » 
oan  take  and  hold  the  position,  ord  Brigade  well  t 
hand,  leading  units  of  4tn  m  close  suppo  •  ®  4th 

Bn.  15th  Art.  in  positron  at  La  Forge  Fme.  One. co^th 
ui.G.  Bn.  in  reserve  at  Bois  de  cour  .  . 

with  89th  at  les  Champy  Bos  and  with  80th  at  Vaux.  The 

divisions  should  be  pushed  up  on  our  PI  troops 

near  Sowauthe,  especially,  should  be  taken.  Our troops 

can  continue  the  advance  or  Wn£t%”f 


ft 


) 


No  time  indicated 


Nov.  4,  1918. 


(ContTd  from  last  page.) 

left  if  general  situation  demands.  Our  troops  were  fed 
last  night  and  our  ration  wagons  &  rolling  kitchens  got 
up.  If  you  can  keep  rations  and  ammunit ion  coming  to  . 
us  the  division  can  continue  the  advance.  Suggest  action 
pushing  up  divisions  on  our  right  &  left  &  that  you  move 
your  own  artillery  forward*  We  need  more  wire  and  rations 
for  Brigade  Headquarters  &  headquarters  detachment  -  80 
men*  Give  us  idea  of  general  situation.  Have  phone 
through  to  this  place  which  is  P.C*  Brigade  and  9th  & 

23rd.  Will  move  P.C’s.  to  La  Tuilerie  Pme  as  soon  as 
we  get  wire. 

Request  more  activity  of  our  air  people  in  order 
that  boche  may  not  get  observation  on  our  situation.  Too 
much  cannot  be  said  in  praise  of  these  two  regiments  o 
Infantry  who  made  their  advance  through  this  forest 
during  the  night  surprising  the  boche  in  their  bivouacs 
and  gun  positions  .  If  we  had  not  taken  enemy  by  surprise 
in  this  way  it  would  nave  required  many  days  of  lighting 
to  have  gained  this  ground,  as  the  roads  are  line 

machine  guns  and  and  artillery. 

80th  is  apparently  attacking  Sommauthe  as  there  is 
machine  gun  fire  and  artillery  from  that  direction. 

Rush  ambulances  and  doctors  and  medical  supplies  us 

(  On  reverse  side)  P.C.  2"  Div .  Fosse. 


A.  M.  Nov,  5,  1918 . 

•Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  Nov  5  -  12:00  midnight. 

Sink  1  phoned  surprise  1  it  is  already  to  move  and 
going  good. 


U.  S.  ARmY  field  message • 


From:  Adjt  3rd  Brigade. 

.At  :  P.C.  Beau  Sejour  Fme. 
Date:  5  Nov.  Hour:  3.00 

To  :  Maj .  mcNider 


The  man  who  I  am  sending  down  was  found  m 
mont  in  French  uniform,  civilian  clothes  underneath  and 
insufficient  Am  sending  him  back  to  G-2.  ^Tht 
you  have  prisoners  going  back,  or  any  means  of  e  b 
him,  shoot  him  along  with  this  note. 


Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  G-3,  -nd  Dii 
Nov.  5th,  5:45  A.ii. 


Believe  all 
Inf.,  on  heights 
entered  yet.  Wil 
taken  today . 


objectives  taken.  Left  battalion,  23r 
east  of  Beaumont*  Town  has  not  been 
1  be  entered  at  daylight  40  prisoners 


.rV  •  ImL  • 


Nov.  5,  1918. 


No  of  message:  4509 

From:  5th  Corps  -  Capt.  Wylie  -  phone. 

Dated:  5  Nov .  1918 . 

Rec’  d:  8:35  II. 


Front  line  of  3rd  Brigade  just  south  of  PETITE 
FORET  FERiiiE*  The  line  extends  a  kilometer  East  and  West 
of  that  point.  Orders  have  Been  given  to  advance  during 
night  and  early  morning  to  3EAUmONT ,  patrols  ordered  to 
river  -  4th  Brigade  now  going  into  position  on  out  ngnt . 
Patrols  toward  POUILLY  and  INOP.  and  GAULmAN  Wood,  combat 
liaison  on  both  flanks.  Heavy  artillery  and  machine  gun 
fire  on  our  positions  and  artillery  fire  in  woods  in  rear 
of  our  division.  During  day,  enemy  observation  planes 
very  active.  Urgent  request  that  anti-aircraft  guns  be 
sent  well  forward. 


message  from  SINK 


to  2nd  Div.  Hour  9.45  Am  Nov.  5th 


10th  Div.,  pns 


s- 


the 


New  identifications:  398th  Pegt., 
oners  captured  in  BEAUmONT  this  morning  stated  mat 
47th  Pegt.  and  the  6th  Grenadier  Pegt.  of  the  same  div¬ 
ision  were  in  line;  where  they  had  been  1  day.  Tdey  ia 
orders  to  hold  the  line  from  YONCQ,  to  BEAUmONT .  ihey 
stated  that  the  bridges  across  the  river  were  intact. 


G-2 . 


PSmAPKS:  -By  G-2. 

Record  in  our  office  show  this 
with  the  19th  German  Army,  prisoner 
Oct ♦  27th  near  CLEmEBY  south  of  mSTZ 


division  in  line 
s  having  been  taken  on 


prom 

At 

Date 

To 


Lt .  C.L.  Flanagan,  with  Handley. 
Le  Tuilerie  V  5457 
Nov  5th  Hour:  11:30  a.m.  By: 
C.O.  Harold. 


(phone) 


3rd  Bdg.  front  line  at  8:00  a.m.  today  extended 

from  north  east  corner  of  Beaumont  south  east  woods  to^ 

north  side  of  trenches.  North  east  ol  E01“  A  '  u,..e 

being  sent  to  Letanne ,  and  south  along  mease 

runners  please  send  four. 


patrols 
river . 


are 

Have 


no 


Flanagan. 
1st  Lt . 


P  .iii. 


Nov.  5,  1918. 


12:  Noon,  November  5,  1918.  From  Lt  ♦  parsons 

Brigade,  to  G-3,  2nd  Division. 


at  3rd 


the 


Just  have  information  that  the  eastern  boundary 
1st  Corps  has  been  changed  to  the  line. 


of 


VAUX  (inclusive) 
Hill  275,  west  o 
(Exclusive) . 


-  la  BAGNOLLE  (Exclusive)  - 
f  YONCQ,  (exclusive)  -  mouzon 


(Cont’d  next  page) . 


P.  M. 


Nov.  5,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 


This  information  comes  to  us  from  the  Adjutant  of 
the  Brigade  on  our  left.  He  received  this  information 
from  the  Chief  of  Staff,  80th  Division.  Will  you  find 
out  if  you  have  that  same  information? 

The  troops  have  not  "been  ordered  back. 


5th,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  3rd 


5:30  P.M.  ,  Nov. 

Brig,  to  6-3. 

Reports  that  some  Boche  avions  released  two  pigeons 
and  thev  lit  on  the  barn  near  the  P.C.  and  men  from  t 
3rd  Brigade,  thinking  they,  were  Boche  pigeons , ^shot  them, 
They  found  on  the  pigeons  the  following  message. 


From:  Rodman,  Lakewood  6  to  G-2,  5th  Corps.  q 

On  the  Buzancy  Baucourt  road,  near  the  crossroads 

in  a  clearing  in  the  Bois  Sommauthe  (Indefinite, 

Have  no  map  of  this  territory).  As  near  a 
our  troops  are  being  held  out  of  Beaumont  by  strong 
machine  eun  resistance.  They  are  out  of  the  ™ods  and 


but  I 

can  learn, 


gun  - 

on  the  ridges  southwest  of  the  town, 
ualties  due  to  machine  guns.  Little 
Can  map  be  sent  to  G-2,  P.C,  Wright. 

I  have  located  a  good  site  for  an  0. 


Considerable  cas- 
artillery  activity. 
14 : 30  hours. 
Rodman. 

P. 


PHONE  MESSAGE  FROM  SINK  1  TO  2ND  DIV: 

Effective  strength  of  Third  (3rd)  Infantry  Brigade. 


Officers 
M  e  n 

We  need  the  following  men, 

Officers  ( 2nd  Lts . ) 
Men 

The  following  machine  gun 


93 

3075 

excluding  machine  gunners: 

120 

4000 

personnel  is  needed. 


Officers  (2nd  Lts) (Mach¬ 
ine  Gun  Officers) 

Men,  trained  in  machine 

gun, 


22 

600 


Sink  1  is  d 
replacements  be 
in  need  of  them, 
call  Sink  11. 


esirous  that  a  telegram  asking  for  above 
sent  to-night  as  the  Brigade  is  *adly 
If  any  further  information  is  neeaea, 

Received  by  R  E  L. 
at  7 : 05  P .  M. 

Nov.  5th,  1918, 
from  Sink  11. 


A.  M • 


Nov.  6,  1918. 


8:30  A.M. ,  Nov.  6th,  1918.  Tel.  Message  from  3rd  Brig. 
(Adj)  to  G-3. 

The  troops  are  in  position  as  ordered.  The  1st 
Division  reported  on  their  left  at  7  O’clock.  Very 
little  resistance  met  by  us. 


Telephone  message  to  3rd  Brigade  9:40  A.M. ,  Nfv.  6th 
sent  by  G-3. 


C.G.  directs  that  patrols  from  9th  Infantry  that 
went  out  to  bridges  in  square  79  and  60,  protect  these 
bridges.  Get  this  word  forward  to  C.O.  3rd  Brigade  or 
his  Adjutant  at  once. 


U»S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C*0.  3rd  Brigade 

At  :  Beaumont 

Date:  6  Nov.  18  Hour:  11.00  No.  1  How  sent: 

To  :  C.O.  9th  Runner 

A  message  from  Surprise  says  that  reports  indicate 
an  enemy  withdrawal  from  right  bank  of  the  Meuse. 

You  will  take  immediate  steps  to  ascertain  the 
truth  in  respect  to  this  matter,  making  such  patrols 
o,s  may  be  necessary.  Report  will  be  made  to  these  Hq. 

Are  there  bridges  across  the  river? 

Rhea 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C.O.  9th  Inf. 

At  :  Beaumont 

Date:  Nov.  6  Hour:  11.10  A.M,  No.  1 

To  :  C.O.  3’  Brigade 

Only  report  from  front  on  bridges  state  that 
"Culvert  and  locks”  destroyed  .  Have  officer  making 
invest igation  now  I  imagine  that  only  destroyed  Iocks 
will  be  found  and  no  bridges.  If  men  can  get  over  will 
send  patrols  across  as  directed 

Van  H 


p.M.  Nov.  6,  1918. 

Message  from  Sink  6  received  4.00  P.M.  by  G-3. 

6,  1918.  Estimate  of  Stores  captured  by  3rd  Brigade. 

9th  Infantry  reports,  4  -  77’ s  Guns,  8  Minnen- 
werfers,  40  Heavy  machine  guns,  Large  amount  of  ammun¬ 
ition  and  shells  (not  counted),  1-5  Passenger  auto. 

23rd  Infantry.  15  -  77 ’s  Guns,  10  Trench  mortars, 
175  Light  machine  guns,  75  Heavy  machine  guns,  4  Anti 
Tank  Rifles,  3  Engineer  dumps  (material  not  countea;, 

1  Depot  of  Hospital  Supplies,  10  Dynamos  and  Engines 
200,000  to  300,000  rounds  M.G.  ammunition,  Large  number 
of  77  -  105  -  150  shells,  11  Horses,  4  Wagons, 

(  Cent  ’  cl  next  page.  ) 


Nov,  6,  1918. 


P.  M. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

Large  quantities  of  material 
captured  at  POSSE  -  BEAUMONT 


(not  sorted)  includes  stores 
and  L'ETANNE. 


No  time  indicated  Nov.  6,  1918. 

Hdq.  3rd  Brig.  November  6th,  1918. 

2.  Will  stay  here  and  await  further  orders.  This 
messenger  will  return  to  me. 


23rd  Inf.  to  3rd  Brigade,  Nov.  6,  1918. 


P.C. 


23rd 


and 


Infantry:  LA  TU1LERIE  EAKM. 

Battalions  of  23rd  Infantry  are  as  follows: 

2nd  Battalion  in  woods  -  center  of  Square  77'. 
3rd  Battalion  disposed,  with  one  platoon  at  1 
rest  of  battalion  in  trenches  and  woods  at  BO ib  a 


la  VACHE.  nTiiniTTTTT 

P.C.  3rd  Battalion  -  Farm  de  BEAULIEU, 

1st  Battalion  of  23rd  Infantry  is  in  support 

between  Farm  de  Beaulieu  and  La  Tuliere  Farm, 


Note:  Hdqrs.  3rd  Brigade.  Nov.  6,  1918 


The  15th  E.  A.  (75' s)  approximate  positions  south¬ 
west  of  BEAUMOHT-LAEEUVILLE  road,  in  square  v 

The  12th  F.  A.  (  75 *  s )  vicinity  of  Farm  de  Belle  Tous. 
1  Battalion,  17th  F.  A.  (155's)  near  the 


we 


it  of 


Beaumont,  ,  , 

P.C.  15th  F . A.  with  3rd  Brigade. 

P,C.  12th  F. A. with  4th  Brigade. 

Division  Machine  Gun  Battalion  position 

BEAUMONT . 


east 


of 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 


France, 


6  November,  1918. 


Message  to  3rd  and  4th  Brigades. 

Reports  indicate  that  the  enemy  has  withdrawn  from 
the  east  bank  of  the  MEUSE  in  our  front,  or  at  least^ 
his  positions  there  are  very  weakly  held.  Jh 
Commander  directs  that  you  take  immediate  steps  to 

ascertain  the  truth  in  respect  to  this villi’  advantLe 
prompt  report  about  his  lines.  You  will  seiz- 

of  any  opportunity  to  establish  bridge-heads,  and 
ing  position  on  the  other  side  of  the  river. 

HU  B.  MYERS, 

Colonel,  General  Staff 
Chief  of  Staff . 


A.  M.  Nov.  7,  1918. 

Field  message  from  9th  Inf.  9:05  Hours  Nov.  7th,  1918. 
to  3rd  Brig. 

M  Company  at  Mouzon,  K  Company  at  Villemontry.  Both 
report  machine  gun  fire  (long  range)  along  road.  A  comp¬ 
any  found  Lt.  and  men  of  26  Inf.  M  company  found  some 
of  the  18th  and  26th  under  2  Sgts  at  Mouson.  4  machine 
guns  fired  on  M  company  from  town.  Took  up  positions 
along  railroad  and  sample  states  he  is  starting  to  clean 
snipers  out.  Several  fires  reported  in  the  town »  Sent 
chow  wagons  to  both  towns  under  cover  of  fogi  Came  under 
machine  gun  fire  but  got  there.  Both  companies  have  a 
machine  gun  platoon.  One  or  tWo  machine  gun  casualties 

going  up. 


Telephone  message  from  Ad j  .  3rd  Brig.  10:00  A.M,  to  G-3. 
Nov.  7>  1918. 

Mouzon  found  to  be  occupied  by  enemy  snipers  and 
machine  guns.  We  are  cleaning  out  Mouzon  now.  No  further 
information  available. 


P.  M. 


Nov.  7,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE, 


From:  9th  Inf.  R.I.O. 

At  :  BEAUMONT 

Date:  Nov  7  Hour:  3  P.M.  No.  1 
To  :  3rd  Brig.  P.C. 


Report  on  our  lines  and  enemy  lines._ 

Disposition  of  9th  Regt.  same  as  in  report  turned 
in  Nov.  6  with  exception  that  3rd  Bn.  now  has  one  Co.  in 
VILLEMONTRY  and  one  Co.  in  MOUZON.  The  3rd  Bn.  still 
occupies  the  southern  part  of  the  BOIS  DU  FOND  DE  LIMO 

(305.7-310.8)  with  two  companies. 

Enemy  Lines.  Enemy  appears  to  be  holding  when  cov 

permits  the  eastern  bank  of  the  MEUSE  RIVER  with  a  series 

of  M.G.  nests.  One  line  of  M.G’s  located  about  308.6- 

312  to  308-311.5.  T  „  _ 

I.  R.  Parsons 

1st  Lt.  9th  Inf. 

R.I.O. 


(On  reverse  side) 
3  Brig.  P.  C. 


/ 


-  •  /.  •' ;  * 


1 

i 


P.  M 


Nov.  7,  19 IB. 


November  7,  1918*  Tel.  Message  from  Lt.  Parsons,  at 
3rd  Brigade  to  G-3,  2nd  Division.  Hec’d  5  P.M. 

I  have  just  returned  from  PL  ABA.  The  C.G.  4th 
Brigade  was  on  his  way  but  he  did  not  arrive  at  3:45. 
There  were  about  300  civilians  in  town  who  had  been  evac 
uated  from  towns  near  SEDAN  two  or  three  days  ago,  The 
first  Americans  entered  FLABA  yesterday  morning.  A 
supply  Company  of  the  77th  Division  saw  a  good  many  of 
the  42nd  Division,  and  ammunition  and  supply  trains 
going  forward  on  road  to  west;  also  met  there  in  i'LABA 
the  reconnaissance  officer  of  the  12th  F.A*  telephone 
line  not  up  that  far. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  Colonel  Khea 

At  I  P.C.  Beaumont 

Datei  Nov  7  Hour:  5.45  P  How  sent:  Runner 
To  i  G-3,  2d  Division. 

Desire  you  send  about  10  copies  of  General 
Lejeunes  order  to  me  personally.  Also  please  see  that 
I  get  a  newspaper  each  day. 

( Sgd )  Rhea 

GRB  Comdg  3d  Brig, 

O.K.  Steck 
7  Nov. 

(On  reverse  side)  G-3. 


No  time  indicated.  Nov.  7,  1918, 

HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

France.  Nov.  7,  1918. 


Message  to  C.O,  3rd  Brigade. 

1st  Division  is  out  of  the  line.  77th  Division 
extends  from  near  Mouzon  to  Petite  Remilly,  establis 
liaison  with  the  77th  Division  in  vicinity  of  Mouzon.^ 
Report  situation  regarding  snipers  and  machine  gunners 
found  near  Mouzon  by  you. 

BEEBE : 


November  7,  1918.  Tel.  Message  from  C.  0.  3rd  Brigade 
to  G-3. 

We  have  had  patrols  up  and  down  the  river  today 
on  this  side.  The  right  bank  is  held  by  machine  guns  and 
trench  mortars.  The  trench  mortars  are  tiring  on  me 
locks.  There  are  machine  gun  nests  which  open  up  when¬ 
ever  we  expose  ourselves.  ,  , 

The  right  bank  does  not  appear  to  be  strongly  held 
but  we  cannot  cross  the  river  without  an  organised 


action. 


A .  M. 


Nov.  8,  19 IB. 


U.S*  ARMY  PI  ELD  MESSAGE . 

Prom:  C.O.  9th  Inf 

At  :  Beaumont 

Date’  Nov  B  Hour  I  8.20  A.lu.  No.  1 
To  :  C.G,  3*  Brig 

All  quiet  casualties  one  _ _ _  wounds  two 

men  killed  line  last  night.  Am  enclosing  report  from 
my  outuost  Crndr  which  goes  more  into  detail.  ^  I  think 
enemy  has  evacuated  country  on.  east  bank  ol  Meuse 
opposite  my  sector  except  for  a.  little  artillery  and 
considerable  machine  guns  left  behind  to  annoy  and  delay. 

Van  Horn 


Message  From  I.  0;  3rd  Brig,  to  2nd  Div.  Bov  B,  19 IB. 
9:45  a.m. 

C.O.  3rd  Brig,  wants  ne  to  call  you  up  and  to  give 
instructions  to  Div.  Chaplain  to  see  that  the  dead  are 
buried  in  the  rear  area  -  Champy-les-Kaut  and  Belval 
Bois.  He  wants  the  rear  area  gone  over  the  Division 
Chaplain  and  detail s,  and  see  that  the  dead  there  are 
buried.  Understands  that  the  dead  are  still  unburied. 


p,  m*  Nov.  8,  19lB. 

UiS.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE* 


Prom:  Sink  6 

At  :  P.C.  Beaumont 

Date:  ll/B/18  Hour:  13  Hrs 

To  :  Surprise  6 


Little  to  report, 
along  east  Bank  of  Meuse 
troops  could  pass.  M.G. 
Meuse.  Enemy  Artillery 
over  this  place  at  noon, 
Civilian. 


(On  reverse  side) 
Surprise  6 


Enemy  still  occupying  heights 
.  No  Bridges  found  over  which 
fire  and  sniping  from  across 
not  very  active.  Enemy  aviator 
fired  M.G.  and  wounded  French 

Joseph  A,  Mo  Hoy 
1st  Lt.  3rd  Brigade 


Report  of  the  situation  by  a  patrol  (night  of  Nov.  7  b) 
from  3rd  Brigade  1:10  P.M.  Nov.  8,  to  C,  01  S. 


Highway  leading  into  MCUZGN  through  La  FAUBOURG^ 
from  southeast  and  railway  through  the  passage  wao  soopp 
ed  by  enemy  machine  gun  fire.  \7e  have  worked  out  to  tne 
west"  bridge.  30  men  sent  from  Villemontry  through 
MOUZON  to  aid  in  stopping  sniping  of  machine  gunners. 
Fire  from  right  MEUSE  bank.  There  is  no  indication  ox 
any  enemy  on  left  bank  as  far  as  305.7  -  316.0.  Dnem., 
machine  gun  at  7.B  -  15.9;  7.8  -  15.6;  8.1  -  •  •  . 

Impossible  to  patrol  in  daylight.  On  left  bam.  of  r 


enemy  firing  from 


7.5  - 


in  hedge  at  7.4  -  15.S. 


16. 0  to  7.6  -  13.5.  New  works 
Town  shelled  heavily  aooux 
(ContTd  next  page.) 


P.  M. 


Nov.  8,  1918. 


(Cont'd  from  last  page.) 

1:10  A.M.  7th  Nov.  near  railroad  and  cemetery.  Artillery 
fire  on  enemy  opposite  of  town  desired.  Hoad  from  Bois 
d e  HO SP I CE  to  VI LLSMON TRY  conti nual ly  harassed  by  machine 
gun  fire  from  right  "bank  of  MEUSE.  Civilians  in 
MON TRY  in  cellars.  Runner  reports  fire^from  across  river 
decreased.  Still  danger  of  attack  of  3ILLEM0NTRY. 

Patrols  have  been  as  far  as  M0UZ0N.  Estimate  of  situat¬ 
ion  is  that  enemy,  with  hill  at  his  back,  has  prepared 
for  resistance  to  river  crossing  at  MOUZON. 

Our  patrol  last  night  south  of  MOUZON  found  boat 
and  crossed  the  river;  patrolled  on  other  side,  ta.lked 
to  French  civilians  who  said  Germans  were  holding^tha 
vicinity  with  machine  guns.  They  saw  no  Boche.  xhey  ^ 
returned  in  the  boat  and  tied  it  to  the  west  bank,  _  lo 
morning  the  boat  had  disappeared.  Their  assumption  is 
that  a  Boche  patrol  had  come  across  in  this  boat,  we  nad 
borrowed  the  boat,  used  it,  returned  it;  then  the  noche 
came  back  and  returned  across  the  river  with  the  boat. 


U . S .  ARMY  F I ELD  ME S  SAGE . 


From: 

C.O.  9th  Inf. 

At  : 

BEAUMONT. 

Date: 

Nov.  8,  1918.  Hour: 

6:00  P 

To  : 

C.O.  3rd  Brig, 

Am  sending  herewith 

MacNider 

No.  2 


ions  at  MOUZON.  My  orders  to  him  were  to  infiltrate 
small  patrols  into  Mouson  during  the  night  so  as  to  nave 
about  two  companies  occupying  the  town  oy  daylight 

The  3rd  Bn.  9th  Inf. (less  t  ^o)  is  at  his 
this  purpose.  This  force  of  two  Cos  in  town 
able  to  clean  up  all  M.G,  nests  and  it  sent 
after  dark,  without  much  loss. 


tomorrow, 
posal  for 
should  be 
into  town 


dis- 


Van  Horn. 


A.  M. 


Nov .  9 ,  1918 . 


Telephone  message  received  10:10  A.M.,  Nov.  9th,  19 18 
from  C.G.  3rd  Brigade. 


v/e  attempted  a  crossing  at  MOUZON  last  night.  The 
bridge  is  broken  in  cwo  places.  On  the  bridge  is  a  raP 
of  loose  boards.  Bridge  very  brilliantly  illuminated 
by  fire  from  the  town  and  by  light  from  under  the  bridge. 
Bridge  was  covered  by  machine  gun  and  rifles,  firing 
at  very  short  range.  They  were  unsuccessful  m  ^  crooo 
ing.  We  have  given  an  engineer  here  a  sketch  showing 
condition  of  the  bridge  and  the  approaches  to  the  bridge. 
He  is  making  a  reconnaissance  this  A.M.  witn.  a  view 
repairing  the  bridge.  At  night  Boche  nachme  Sun° 
lust  as  good  shooting  as  day  time  on  the  bridge.  _ 

Heavy  machine  gun  fire  since  daybreak  at  points 
POUILLY  and  north  of  POUILLY.  This  is  being  investig¬ 
ated  now,  otherwise  all  quiet.  Artillery  fire,  no 
heavy . 


P.  H. 


Nov.  10,  1918. 


From:  C.O.  3rd  Brigade. 

At  :  Beaumont. 

Pate:  10  Nov.  18.  Hour  12-40.  No.  1.  How  sent: 

To  :  C.O.  9th  Inf.  Officer. 

The  Marines  require  help  in  getting  their  bridges 
into  place.  Col.  Rhea  directs  that  you  put  2  Cos.  at 
disposal  of  Capt.  Rossell  2nd  Engrs  for  this  purpose, 
and  that  you  support  crossing  by  rille  fire  from  rest 
of  your  available  men,  where  necessary. 


Hall.  Maj . 


Telephone  message  from  3rd  Brigade  to  G-2.  2:30  P.M., 

Bov  10,  1918* 

Our  patrols  report  indications  of  the  enemy  reinfor¬ 
cing  his  front  line  positions  opposite  the  Bois  de 
Hospice. 

65  Civilians  from  Villemontry  have  come  to  Beaumont. 
There  are  about  150  civilians  in  Le  Faubourg.  Note: 

The  French  Gendarme  has  been  sent  forward  to  take  charge 
of  the  civilians. 


A.  M.  Bov.  11,  1918. 


From:  Adjutant  9th  Inf. 

j\.  ^  0  ct  min  ont 

Pate:  Nov.  11/18.  Hour  4:40  A.M.  How  sent:  Runner. 

To  :  Major  Hall. 

Have  sent  your  orders  to  1st  Bn  and  a  Runner  to 
be  stationed  at  La  Sartille  Farm  with  necessary  instruct¬ 
ions.  If  marines  do  request  support  of  1st  Bn  if  you  let 
me  know  at  this  place  I  will  send  a  runner  from  here 
and  we  will  get  them  the  information  two  ways. 

Capt.  ’Mayr. 


p.  M.  Hov.  11,  1918. 

November  11,  1918  -  8:50  P.M. ,  The  following  telephone 
message  sent  to  C.G.,  4th  Brigade  and  C.O.  3rd  Brigade, 
in  compliance  with  Corps  Order.  (Also  to  C.O.  md  X.A. 
Brigade) . 

The  Commanding  General  directs  that  you^send  an 
officer  out  to  vour  front  lines  to  stop  all  x  ii  mg  -a 
may  be  going  on,  He  wants  that  done  irrespective  oi  how 
many  officers  have  been  sent  out  before.  Reports  are  _ 
coming  in  From  Marshal  Foch  that  shooting  is  going  on  in 
our  front. 


T T  r* 

U  •  * • 


-7  t nr t  n  tpcq  \n^ 
-  ;  i.  Ih-Ll.L/  J..A-LJ  k  i-  i  \\J  Lj 


From:  C.O.  Outpost 

At:  P.C.  Reserve. 

Date:  17  Nov.  18. 

To:  C.O.  3rd  Brigade. 


How  sent 
Runner 


Cavalrv  and  Engineers  assigned  to  Advance  Guard  tms 
date  have  not  reported  as  yet.  Re  contend  they  not  oe  sent 
here  tonight  as  billets  not  available  and  have  no  especial 
need  for  their  services,  tonight,  but  tnat  trie,/  join  Advar  • 

Guard  at  H  hour  tne  eighteenth.  /frniY, 

Patrol  sent  to  right  flank  (Soutn)  returnedat  (four 
thirty  n.m.)  sixteen  hours  and  thirty  minutes  laving  marcned 
between  thirty  and  thirty-one,  kilometers.  Patrol ^  leader 
■reports  he  encountered  trains  01  column  neon  -t  '  ’  ^ 

trains  having  just  cleared  that  town  He  was  ^hle  to  over¬ 
take  head  of  column.  None  of  the  officers  ne  couid  1  inu  ..ne , 
the  route  of  march  or  destination  of  this  column.  ‘  ,  r 

this  nature  not  practicable  for  infantry.  Will  sta.t  cavalr, 
on  liaison  wo rk  to  both  flanks  at  H  hour  on  tae  ei^-  ■■_*  ’  . 

No  liaison  as  yet  with  4th  Brigade.  All  quiet  along  the  front 
and  outposts  stationed  as  reported.  Sketch  of  outcast  ,e 


Corey. 

Lt .  Col, 


P  .if  » 


[ov  .  19  oh  ,  1918  . 


11:55 


P  •  m 


Nov.  19th,  1918 


Telephone  message 


30  hours,  20th 


Nov.  1918 


The  2nd  Div.,  will  march  at  7 
Column  No.  1  via  VIRTON  -  ARLON  -  EISCHEN . 

Column  No.  2  via  ETA1LE  -  ABLON  -  OBERPALLEN. 

Column  Ho.  3  Follow  column  No.  1  at  1  kilometer  distance . 
Touch  will  he  maintained  with  divisions  on  either  flank 
ty  flank  guards  marching  via  THIAUmOHT  -  TONTvLANGi  -  SIuHJJJt 

HALANZY  -  \vGLKRAiiGE  •  „c.ph  until 

The  line  GRSNDSL  -  Ab TELE AS  will  not  be  crosoed  unti 

further  orders  .  Outpost  line  of  resistance  will  Ppd? . 

at  end  of  the  days  march  on  tne  general  line 

BONNSRT  -  AUTELHAUT.  A  mixed  post  of  ?n\7?ii\illet  south 
established  at  AUTELHAUT.  Column  No.  1,  will  Lili¬ 
an  east  and  west  line  through  ARLON  and  east 
Column  No.  2  will  billet  north  of  Column  No. 
will  billet  west  of  column  No.  1  and  east  of 
Divisional  Trains  to  ST.  LSGER _ and  vicinity, 
garding  security  of  depth,  liaison,  etc, 

p.C.’s  of  Division  and  columns  No.  1  ana 

20:00  hours. 

p.C.  column  No.  3  at  CIIATILLON. 


of 


of 

1. 

Y 

Same 


Y  line  356. 
C  o lumn  N  o « 


line  35° 


orders 


2  at 


ARLON 


re  - 


by 


Div.  Billeting  officer  will  supervise  billeting  in 


ARLON . 


Repeated  by  phone  to 

3  Brig 

4  Brig 

2nd  Engs  for  C.O.  3rd  Col. 


II 

1 


Ho  time  indicated  Nov.  20,  1910. 
U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


C.O.  Outpost. 

WALTZING. 

20  Nov.  10.  How  sent:  Motorcycle, 
C.O,  3rd  Brig. 


Outpost  disposed  as  follows: 

Co.  D,  23rd  Inf.  Liaison  company  with  4th  Brigade 
at  FRESSEIH; 

Bn.  Hq.,  Co*.  A,  M.G.  Co,,  and  P.C.  at  WALTZING. 
Battery  F,  15th  F.A. ,  Co.  C,  125  Inf,,  liaison 

Company  from  the  32nd  Div. ,  at  AUTBLHAUT*  _  0 

Co.  B,  23rd  Inf.,  Co.  A,  2nd  Eng.,  at  AUTELdAo. 

Co.  C,  23rd  Inf.,  at  WLTLEH. 

Artillery  Bn.  15th  F.A.  and  15  F.A. ,  f 

distributed  over  area  occupied  by  Co’s.  B  6c  C,  2ord  in  . 

Roads  radiating  from  ARLON  are  covered  by  cossack 

posts  and  double  sentry  posts. 

Nothing  unusual  to  report. 

Sketch  herewith.  ARLON  1/40000. 

Corey. 

Col. 


A.  M.  Nov.  21,  1918. 

U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


Sink  6 

P.C.  Sink  Bgde  Arlon 

11/21/18  Hour:  10.45  A.M.  How  sent; 
Surprise  7 


Delivered 
in  person 


Advanced  elements 
vicinity  of  Saul 


Column  No  1  at  this  hour  in 

Joseph  A.  Molloy 
1st  Lt.  3rd  Brigade 


P.  M. 


Nov.  21,  1918, 


U.S, 


ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


C.O.  Advance  Guard. 

377.5  -  328 . 2 , EWR'INGEN  1/50000. 

21  Nov.  18.  Hour:  1:10  p.m.  How  sent: 
3rd  Brigade  P.C. 


Motorcycle 


Approximate  location  Outpost  at  -mOO  p.m.  as 
follows: 

Co,  A,  9th  Inf.,  at  BOWINGEN:. 

M .  G .  Co .  ,  9  th  Inf.,  at  GREWENKNAPP : 

Co.  B,  9th  Inf.,  at  FINSTERTHAL:  t_<™. 

Co.  A,  2nd  Eng.,  Co.  C,  9th  Inf.,  at  MuRSCH. 

Co.  D,  9th  Inf.,  at  GOSSELDINGSN: 

Bty.  F,  15th  F.A. ,  at  RECKINGEN. 

For  tonight  the  location  will  not  be  altered 
but  a  platoon  will  be  sent  to  PRETTINGBN -.as  a  liaison 
detachment  to  connect  with  the  32nd  Div. 


.Corey, . 
Col. 


No  time  indicated 


Nov.  21,  1018, 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD 

From: 

C.O.  Outpost. 

At  : 

P.C.  MERSCH. 

Date: 

21  Nov.  18. 

To  : 

C.O.  3rd  Brigade. 

Report  disposition  of  Outposts  as  follows: 

Co:  A,  9th  Inf.,  at  BOEVANGE,  or  BOWINGEN  in 
liaison  with  1  Bn.,  M.G.  Co.,  one  oo.  nngrs.  ox  t- 
Brigade. 

M.G.  Co.,  9th  Inf.,  at  GREVENKNAPP . 

Co.  B,  9th  Inf.,  at  EINSTERTHAL. 

P.C.  Hq.  1st  Bn.,  Co.  C,  9th  Inf.,  Co.  A,  2nd 
Eng.,  Hq,  2nd  Bn.,  Co’s  I,  L,  M,  9th  Inf.,  at  kERoC.i. 

Bty.  F,  15th  E.A.,  Co.  K,  9th  Inf.,  Co*  D,  5th. 

M.G.  Bn.,  at  RECK  IN  GEN .  \ 

Co.  D*  9th  Inf.,  (less  1  platoon)  at  GO  o  ..ELD- 

ING™‘  one  platoon  Co.  D,  9th  Inf.,  at  PRETTIHGEH  as 
liaison  platoon  with  32nd  Division:  Contact  had  no  o 

Been  reported  at  8:05  p.m.  ^ 

Enemy  troops  marched  out  of  MjERSCH  at  3,15  p.m, 
along  MERSCH- AN GELS  BERG  -EELS  road,  the  rear  of  their 
column  Being  aBout  five  hundred  (500)  yards  ahead  ot 
point  of  Advance  Guard.  Civilian  inhabitants  report 
two  thousand  (2000)  were  in  ROLLINGEN  at  time  oi  our 
arrival  and  that  they  would  not  Be  able  to  get  away 
Before  7:00  p.m.  Sketch  herewith. 

Corey 

Col. 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


A.  y[r  Nov.  22,  1918. 

U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

C.O.  Outposts. 

FELS 

22  Nov.  18  Hour:  10:30  A.M.  How  sent: 

P.C.,  3rd  Brig.  Motorcycle. 


Line  as  iollovs.  q+Vi 

1  Platoon  Co.  K,  9th  Inf.,  1  Platoon,  M.G.,  9th 

Inf.  at  SCHRONDWEILER :  nnm/TERN- 

Cos.  K  &  L  &  M.G.  Co.,  9th  Ini.  at  NOMILnRh . 

Co.  I.,  9th  Inf.,  Co.  A,  2nd  Eng.,  Bty.  F,  1 

F.A.,  Bn.  P.C.  3rd  Bn.,  9th  Inf.  and  Outpost  P.C.  at 

FELS  (LAROCHETTE) 

Co.  M,  9th  I  f.  at  ERN2SN; 

1  Platoon  Co.  M,  9th  Inf.  at  HEFFI^GE. 

Corey 

Col. 


p Nov.  22,  1918, 
U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From: 

C.O.  Outpost. 

At  : 

FELS 

Date: 

22  Nov.  18  Hour: 

To  : 

C.O.,  3rd  Brigade. 

Bicycle. 

(Cont'd  next  page.) 


P.  M. 


Nov.  22,  1918. 


(Contdd  from  last  page.) 

Report  location  of  Outpost  as  follows:  _ 

1  Platoon,  Co.  H,  9th  Inf.,  1  Platoon,  M.  G.  Co., 
9th  Inf.  at  SCHRONDWEILSR  in  liaison  with  a  company 
from  the  4th  Brigade  at  the  same  place. 

Cos.  K  Sc  L  &  M.  G*  Co.,  9th  Inf.  at  NONNERN. 

Co.  I.,  9th  Inf.  Co.  A.  2nd  Eng,,  Bty .  F. ,  15th 
p . A . ,  at  PELS  (LAROCHETTE)  also  Hq.  ,  3rd  Bn.,  9th  Ini. 
and  Outpost  P.C. 

Co.  M. ,  9th  Inf.  at  SRNZSN;  .  . 

1  Platoon,  Co.  M. ,  9th  Inf.  at  HSFFINGEN  in  liaison 
with  a  platoon  from  the  32nd  Division  at  the  same  place. 

Nothing  unusual  to  report.  Sketch  herewith. 

Corey 

Col. 


p.  }i.  Nov.  23,  1918. 

u.s.  ARMY  field  message. 


Prom 

At 

Date 

To 


C.O.  Outpost, 
Beford  (BEAUFORT) 
23  Nov.  18.  Hour: 
C.O. ,  3rd  Brigade. 


4:15  P.M. 


How  sent: 
Runner . 


Report  following  disposition  of  Outposts. 

Co.  S.,  9th  Inf.,  Co.  C.,  5th  M.  G.  Bn.  (less 
one  platoon)  at  BERDORF,  together  with  the  3rd  Bn.,  9tn 
Inf.,  and  are  in  liaison  with  a  company  from  the  ^2nci 
Division  at  HALSBACH. 

Co.  H.,  9th  Inf.  and  1  Platoon,  Go.  C.,_5th  M. 

G.  Bn.,  at  Bridge  crossing  river  SAUER  at  BOLLiiB^ORl : 

Cos.  F  and  G.  ,  9  th  Inf.,  Co.  A.,  2nd  Eng.,  x;ty, 
F.,  15th  F.A. ,  Bn.  Kq. ,  2nd  Bn.,  9th  Inf.,  and  Outpost 
P.C.  at  BEFORD  (BEAUFORT),  together  with  Hq.  and  lot 
Bn.,  9th  Inf.,  and  in  liaison  with  the  4th  Brigade  at 

the  same  place:  A 

The  enemy  occupies  the  north  side  of  -he  river 

SAUER  and  is  to  Be  seen  on  that  side  of  the  river  irom 
BQLLENDORF  to  WSILSRBACH  and  Beyond.  There  is  a  sent- ^ 
inal  posted  By  the  enemy  on  the  north  end  ot  the  Bridge 
at  BOLLENDQRF.  Sketch  herewith. 


Corey, 

Col. 


P, 


0.A  « 


Nov. 


25, 


1918. 


U.S,  ARMY  FIELD 


t  rri  ^ 
D 


SAG! 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


C.O,  Outpost 
BEFORT  ( BEAUFORT ) 

25  Nov.  18  Hour:  6:30  P.M.  Ko,-r  sent. 
C . G. ,  3rd  Brigade. 


Runner , 


Report  location  of  Outpost  as  follows:  ^ 

Co,  H,  Sth  Inf.,  1  Platoon,  Co.  C,,  5  th  n. 
at  BOLLENDORF  Bridge  crossing.  This  Company  has 
of  posts  along  the  SAUER  river  connecting  with  th 

Division  on  its  right  and  with  the  company  on  1  - r' 

( Cont1 d  next  page.  ) 


G.  Bn. 
a  series 
e  32nd 
left. 


P.  M. 


Nov.  25,  1918. 


(Contfd  from  last  page.) 


south  bank  of  the  river  connect- 


patrols  operate  along  the  -  - 

ing  up  these  posts.  Co.  E.  ,  9th  Infantry,  is  at  x-ERDOA 
and  supports  Co.  H.  taking  position  in  case  of  attack 
at  400.8  -  339.2  prepared  to  move  to  the  most  threatened 
flank  of  Co.  II . 

Co.  G,  9th  Inf.,  and  Co.  C.  5th  M.  G.  Bn. 
one  platoon)  are  at  GRUNDHOF.  This  company  has 
posts  along  the  river  connecting  with  Co.  K.  on 
right  and  the  4th  Brigade  on  its  left.  Patrols 
along  the  south  bank  of  the  river  connecting  up 
Co.  E ,  9th  Inf.,  is  at  BEFORT  supporting  Co.  G. , 


(less 

similarly 


its 


operate 
the  posts, 
taking 


398.2 


position  in  case  of  attack  at 
Co.  C ,  5  th  M ,  G , 
guns  so  as  to  cover  the  entire  sector, 
forwarded  as  soon  as  received  from  the 


-  338.2. 

Bn. ,  has  selected  sites  for 

Sketch  will 
C.O.  of  that 


the 

be 

Co. 


Bty *  F,  15th  F.A. ,  has  placed  its 


i-  o . 


at  396.3  -  338.1  and  has  them  trained  on 
bridge.  Sketch  herewith* 

Co.  A,  2nd  Engineers  is  at  BEFORT 
it ion  of  the  Outpost  commander. 

Reconnaisance  fails  to  indicate  any 
places  where  it  appears  that  fording  m i gh i  be 
are  covered  by  posts. 

Nothing  unusual  to  report. 

Guard  at  ferry  crossing  has  been  establi 

Sketch  herewith. 

Corey. 


guns  in  position 
the  BOLLENDQRF 


at  the  dispos- 
ds 


po  ss 


but 
ible 


shed. 


p.  M.  Dec.  6,  1918. 

U. 3.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


C.O.  5  II  G  Bn 
Hinterweiler 

6  Dec  18  Hour:  4  P.M.  How  sent  :  Ration  car.. 
C.  0.  Co.  5  M  G 

You  will  march  tomorrow  with  the  5  IT.  G.  Bn.  by 

order  Brigade  Commander. 

Send  runner  to  ray  P.C.  at  once  to  take  maruh 
order  back  to  you  when  issued.  Will  arrange  to  have  y ou 
join  us  on  main  road, 

Lewis 

3rd  Brig. 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


p,  M.  Bee.  7,  1918. 

U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

C.O,  Outpost. 

ADENAU . 

7  Dec.,  1918.  Hour:  7:00  P.M.  How  sent. 

C.G.,  3rd  Brigade.  Mounted  Messenger 


Report  following  units  disposed  as  indicated^in 
towns  assigned  to  Outpost:  ADENAU;  2nd  Bn.,  9th  Ini., 
Bty.  F,  15th  F.A. ,  and  several  motorized  units  o*  tne 

Division  Trains.  ,  x  \ 

(Cent »  d  next  page. ) 


P.  M. 


Pec.  7,  19113. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 


BREIDSCH.EID;  Co.  C,  2nd  Eng.,  M.  G.  Co.,  9th  Inf. 

KERSCHBRO I CK ;  1st  Bn.,  9th  mf. 

The  4th  M.G.  Bn.  are  north  of  ADENAU  distn to¬ 
ut  ed  in  LEIMBACH ,  NOR.  ADENAU  and  DUMPELFELB. 


I.IAYEM  -  1/50000  map. 


Corey. 
Col . 


p.  M.  Bee.  9,  1910. 

U.S.  ARTY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From:  C.O.  Outpost. 

At  :  REMAGEN . 

Date:  9  Pec.,  1910.  Hour:  5:00  P.M.  How  sent: 

To  :  C.G. ,  3rd  Brigade.  Telephone. 


Outpost 
3rd  Bn. 
established  on 


dispositions  as •follows: 

9th  Inf. ,  at  REMAGEN.  Guard  has  been 
the  bridge  and  patrols  maintained  along 


river  to  KRIPP:  _  ,  , 

Co  M,  23rd  Inf.  and  Bty.  F,  15th  F.A.  at  R.ai-P, 

Guard  has  been  established  on  the  ferry  and  patrols  main¬ 
tained  along  river  halfway  to  SIN 21 G  connecting  with 

patrols  from  SINZIG:  v  .  QTW 7Tn 

3rd  Bn.,  23rd  Inf.  (less  Co.  M.  )  at  SIN^iu. 

Patrols  maintained  along  river  connecting  with  Patr°*® 
from  Co.  M.  at  KRIPP  and  along  the  river  one  and  a  hall 

kilometers  south: 

Co.  C,  2nd  Eng.,  at  BODENDORF. 


4  th 


M 


G.  Bn.  are 


at  OBERVINTER.  Patrols  estab¬ 


lished  by  them  between  OBSRWINTER  and  REMAGbN. 


Corey. 

Col. 


HEADQUARTERS 
FOURTH  BRIGADE  MARINES 


P  .  Mj 


April  8,  1918. 


Prom  Brigade 
At  M03C0U 

Date  4/e/l8  Hour  6  <15  P.M. 

To  Major  Evans. 

The  colonel  commanding  the  Inf.  Div*  desires  to 
know  what  kind  of  wound  did  the  Corporal  who  was  found 
dead  this  morning,  receive.  Point  on  map  at  which  body 
was  found  and  by  what  kind  of  projectile  was  he  wounded. 

Reed,  J.A.D.  Major  Smith 


Ho  time  indicated  May  31,  1918. 


P.C.  31  May,  1918.  51. 


21st  Army  Corps. 

E.M. 

3rd  Bureau. 

Halt  Order  --  4th  Brigade,  2nd  Div.  U.S.A. 

Division  Headquarters.  -  COUPRU. 

1st  Pield  Signal  Battalion.  -  COUPRU. 

4th  Brigade  Headquarters.  -  DOMPTIH. 

5th  &  6th  Regiments  Marines.  -  DOMPTIH,  Perme 
PEAURIGARDE,  and  the  woods  in  that  vicinity. 

Your  camp  will  be  on  the  alert. 

The  Brigade  will  cover  their  halt  with  out¬ 
posts  to  the  East  and  Horth. 

Pires  draw  bombardment  and  fire  from  airplanes. 
Pires  will  not  be  lighted  during  the  night. 

By  Order  of  the  Chief  of  Staff. 

0. 


P.M. 


Comd’g  Genl , ,  2nd  Div, 

Have  reported  to  C.G.  4o 
liaison.  Troops  arriving  by 
Thiolet  and  Lucy.  Important 
with  plenty  of  tools  come  as 
with  camions  .  Should  de-bu? 
in  small  colums  about  evenly 
to  Lucy.  Hurry  them. 


June  1,  1918. 

Lucy,  1st  June. 
4.10  P.M. 


Div.  (Prench)  and  established 
camion  going  in  between 
that  available  Engineers 
soon  as  infantry  finish 
s  at  Perme  P'-ris  and  march 
distributed  from  Thiolet 


Harbord . 


U.  3.  ARMY  PIELD  MESSAGE 


ProirM 

C.G.  4th 

Brig 

At  : 

Pyramids 

Hour i  5.05  p.m.  Ho.  2. 

Date  : 

1  June 

To  : 

C.G.  2nd 

Division. 

(Cont’d  next 

How  sent* 
Messenger . 
page . ) 


P.  M. 


June  1,  1918. 


(ContM  from  last  page). 

Second  Bn  6th  Marines  in  line  from  le  Thiolet 
through  Clerembau.ts  Woods  and  Triangle  to  Lucy. 
Instructed  to  hold  this  line,  1st  Bn  6th  Marines 
going  into  line  from  Lucy  through  Hill  142,  3rd  Bn 
in  support  at  La  Voie  du  Chatel  which  is  also  P.  C.  of 
6th  Marines.  6th  M,  G.  Bn  distributed  along  line  as 
given.  No  instructions  as  to  any  evacuation  of  wounded. 

Harbord , 


From: 

Brigade  Comdr  4th  Brigade, 

At  : 

Pyramids . 

Sent  by: 

Date : 

1st  June  Hour  5:35  p.m.  No,  1. 

To  : 

C.O.  6th  Marines . 

Messenger . 

Section  of  ammunition  train  with  300,000  rounds 
30  caliber  and  some  37  mm  ammunition  gone  via  Voie  du 
Chatel  with  ammunition  for  you,  instructed  to  leave 
at  Lucy  if  does  not  receive  different  instructions 
from  you.  No  liaison  has  reported  from  your  regiment 
and  should  be  sent.  You  should  have  small  patrols  to 
front  to-night,  and  be  very  careful  about  surprise 
towards  daylight* 

Rec’d  7 il5  P.M.  Harbord. 


From*.  C.G.  4th  Brigade, 

At  :  pyramids. 

Date;  1st  June  Hour  6U5  P.M,  No*  2, 

To  :  C.O.  6th  Marines.  By  Messenger. 

Wounded  are  to  be  evacuated  to  Marigny-en- 

Orxois. 

Push  the  entrenching  when  engineers  come  with 

tools . 

You  should  report  without  delay  when  your  troops 
are  in  position.  Have  you  liaison  to  right  and  left? 
The  French  Division  Commander  is  pushing  me  for  reports 
from  you  as  to  conditions.  Keep  your  runners  going. 

Recf  d ,  7  J15  p.m.  Harbord. 


Field  Message. 

From:  Colonel  Catlin,  6th  Regiment. 

To  ;  4th  Brigade  Headquarters,  No.  1. 

Date:  June  1st,  1918.  Time  sent:  6  *.50  P.  M, 

"Regiment  in  position  assigned.  Liaison  estab 
lished.  None  of  the  battalions  were  issued  rations. 
Request  that  rations  be  sent  tonight  by  truck. 


Catlin. " 


P.  M. 


June  1,  1918 


FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C.O.,  2nd  Bn,,  2nd  Engineers, 

To  :  4th  Brigade  Headquarters.  No.  1. 

Date:  June  1st,  1918,  Time  sent:  7:40  P,  M. 

"Companies  D,  E  and  F,  2nd  Engineers  will  arrive 
la  Ferme  Paris  8:20  P.  M.  Will  hold  companies  there 
until  receipt  of  order  from  Brigade  Headquarters. 

Snow,  Captain." 


FIELD  MESSAGE . 

From:  6th  Machine  Gun  Bn* 

To  :  4th  Brigade  Headquarters.  No.  1* 

Date:  June  1st,  1918.  Time  sent:  7:59  P.M* 

"Two  guns  have  been  placed  on  main  road 
(Chateau  Thierry)  to  cover  right  flank.  Battalion 
Commander  at  present  inspecting  right  group.  Commun¬ 
ications  with  Brigade  only  by  runner  so  far.  Trying 
to  get  wire  through. 

Long  (for  Maj ,  Cole)," 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C.O.  23  Inf. 

At  :  Ventelet  Ferme 

Date:  1  June  18  Hour'.  8,4  5  P.M.  No.  42.  How  sent* 

To  :  C.  0.  Reserve,  4th  Brigade.  Runner 

2  Bns .  23rd  Inf.  Brigade  Reserve  in  woods 

between  Ventelet  Ferme  and  Coupru. 

1  Bn.  23  Inf.  Div.  reserve  in  woods  300  meters 
south  of  Chateau  Thierry  and  at  point  shewn  on  sketch. 


Malone , 
Colonel . 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

A.  M»  June  2,  1918. 

U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  IE 3 SAGE . 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

At  :  Pyramids.  ,  . 

Date:  2d  June  Hour:  6  a.m.  No.  3,  now  sent. 

To  :  C.G.,  2nd  Division.  Messenger  m  car. 

Our  telephone  line  not  working.  Believe  French 
have  cut  in  on  it  thinking  it  dead  wire,.  Malone  reports 
through  French  Division  hdqrs.  that  at  5:45  ne  had 
reached  Gd .  Cormont .  My  regiment  in  line  did  not  get 

(Cont’d  next  page.) 


.t 


i  -  r  J  .  * 


.  t 


A.  M. 


June  2,  1918# 


(Contfd  from  last  page.) 

its  truck  with  signal  material  and  1  have  no  telephone 
to  him.  Regard  it  extremely  important,  please  have 
Signal  Corps  give  it  to  me  at  once. 

Col  Carr  HarBord* 

On  reverse  side  of  message,  -  Will  see  that  line  & 
wireless  is  put  in  unless  your  trucks  have  arrived. 


Promi  C.  Go  4th  Brigade. 

At  :  Py r ami da# 

Date;  2d  June  Hour;  6: 10  a.m.  No.  4.  How  sent. 

To  :  Colonel  Catlin,  6th  Marines.  Messenger. 

Please  report  every  fifteen  minutes  during 
day  whether  anything  is  happening  or  not  and  no  matter 
whether  you  are  in  Support  or  in  front  line*  ^°u:r 
liaison  officer  has  not  reported  here  as  ordered. 
Please  give  these  matters  your  attention  at  once. 

HARBORD . 


To*.  Mr.  Cole, 

Prom:  C.  0.  4th  Brig 
June  2,  1918. 

Neville  with  Wise  Bn.  is  going  in  Between  142 
and  the  Bois  du  Veuilly.  he  has  no  M.  G-*  Please 
send  him  one  company  at  once  from  point  where  you  can 
Best  spare  it.  Suggest  it  go  By  the  country  road  to 
Lucy  Champillon,  Acknowledge.  Inform  Col.  Catlm. 

HarBord . 

6:20  a.m. 

By  Curtis 
phone . 

On  reverse  side  of  message.  -  would  like  to  have 
antitoxin  tetanus..  HolcomB. 

Three  Star  Very  Pistols.  Cartridges, 

(Message  incomplete.) 


6-45  A.M*,  June  2,  1918 


Col.  Catlin  to  General  HarBord*. 

Nothing  o f  importance  to  report. on  our  line. 
Battalion  2nd  Engineers  reported  during  tne  nig  t. 

Our  position  being  strengthened.  Request  that  signal 
material  be  furnished  by  Sig.  En.  Our  trucks  have  not 
yet  arrived. 


7:00  A.M. ,  June  2,  1918. 


Prom:  General  HarBord, 

To  :  General  Bundy  or  Colonel  Brown. 

( Cont ’ d  next  page . ) 


•  V 


* 9  J  '  4  ‘  * 

/  /  r  -H  A  * 

li 

•  *  */  m»  *  f  • 

f  '  '  i 


A.  M. 


June  2,  1918, 


(Cont’d  from  last  page,) 

French  Division  Commander  wanted  our  "battalion 
in  line  from  Hill  142  to  Bois  de  VEUILLY,  They  went 
in  from  line  VEUILLY  to  GAUDILY  *  Was  a  French  Corps 
Commander  in  2nd  Division  Headquarters  when  order  was 
given? 


7: 00  A«Mr,  June  2r  10 IS, 

From!  Hq .  2nd  Div. 

To  :  C,  G.  4th  Brigade,  PYRAMIDE, 

Col.  Carr  will  see  that  telephone  line  is  put- 
in  to  your  regiment  in  line  unless  your  truck  has  arrived 
"before  his  men. 


Saint-Gaudens,  Capt. 
Sec’y  General  Staff. 


7:15  A,M.,  June  2,  1918. 

Fromi  Colonel  Brown. 

To  :  General  Harbord. 

That  order  was  entirely  given  between  General 
Michel  and  Colonel  Malone,  It  was  not  our  order  at 
all.  Colonel  Malone  was  placed  at  General  Michel’s 
disposal  and  they  plotted  it  together.  Col.  Malone’s 
Battalion  Commander  probably  misinterpreted  Colonel 
Malone’s  order.  General  Michel  should  get  in  touch 
with  Colonel  Malone  and  change  it. 


7-30  A.M. ,  June  2,  1918. 

General  Harbord  request  30  cal.  ammunition, 

Chau chats  and  Hotchkiss  ammunition  be  sent  out  to  his 
P,  C.  for  5th  Marines  and  also  a  reserve  supply  as 

soon  as  possible,  . 

(Delivered  to  Col.  Herbst  7-45  A.M, } 

General  Harbord  will  be  absent  from  8  A.M.  to  9  A.M, 
Major  Lay  will  be  present. 


To  Brigade  Commander, 

Time  8,20  a.m.,  June  2,  1918. 

Report  just  received  from  Right  Group  states  no 
machine  gun  ammunition  expended  yet. 

Cole, 

acknowledged, 

Curtis, 


To  4th  Brig*- 

Our  forward  guns  right  group  have  been  in  action, 

9 157  a.m,,  June  2,  1918.  Cole. 

Curtis . 


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MESSAGE  FRO  A  GENERAL  EARBORD :  at  10:20  A.m.  ,  2  June,  1918. 

I  have  just  come  back  from  a  point  northwest  of 
MAR  I  GUY  in  the  Bo  is  de  VAURICHART.’  I  find  over  there 
that  Turrill  is  supposed  to  be  in  the  region  of  --...-with 
the  1st  battalion  of  marines.  I  find  a  French 

column  of  Infantry  in  front  of  the  23rd  infantry  which 
is  immediately  in  front  towards  the  extreme  north. 

They  did  not  impress  me  as  being  able  to  hold  very 
long.  I  sent  a  message  to  Turrill ,  tiiat  unless  it 
was  not  in  conflict  with  some  orders  from  higher 
authority  to  extend  his  line  to  the  right  -  to  the 
northwest  corner  of  the  BOIS  de  VAURICHART .  If  appears 
there  is  not  much  infantry  but  a  few  dragoons  between 
that  point  and  Hill  142.  Hill  142  is  supposed  to  be 

the  left  of  the  6th  marines.  I  have  just  ordered  ^ 
Colonel  Neville,  with  his  Headquarters  company  and  c.nd 
Battalion,  to  proceed  to  fill  the  gap  between  Hill  1  '' 
and  the  Northeast  corner  of  the  BOIS  de  VAURICHART, 
connecting  on  his  left  with  Turrill’ s  battalion  of  his 
regiment  and  on  his  right  with  SHEARER’S  battalion 
of  the  6th  Regiment  and  Hill  142,  and  to  watch  particul¬ 
arly  the  stream  which  goes  down  just  west  oi  lORCY  - 
Just  west  of  HILL  142;  also  the  stream  which  runs  down 
from  the  east  side  of  the  BOIS  de  VEUILLY  to  the  wes 
of  CHAMP ILLON  and  to  hold  that  Hill  and  that  line. 

That  gives  us  then  American  connection  clear  around 
from  the  9th  Infantry,  inclusive,  to  the  neighborhood^ 
of  PREuiONT .  I  told  Neville  that  when  he  got  out  there 
to  that  place,  it  was  strictly  an  American  proposition 
around  to  his  left  and  included  Turrill  and  to  hold 
that  line.  Then  I  reported  all  to  General  Michel  an< 
told  him  what  was  done.  Neville  is  on  the  maren  . 

That  leaves  me  here  one  (1)  battalion  oi  tne  5th 
Regiment  in  reserve  near  my  headquarters.  Of  coui.-.e, 
the  line  that  Catlin  has  around  Lucy,  he  has  one 
battalion  in  support.  MY  brigade  reserve  is  one 
alion  near  me  here. 

We  have  reports  from  Catlin  that  they  are  doing 
a  good  deal  of  heavy  shelling  around  the  Triangle 
and  Lucy  and  the  BOIS  de  CLEREMBAUTS ,  but  there  is  no 
indication  that  we  are  not  going  to  be  able  to  xiO 


The  Germans  are  massing 
so  an  attack  may  be  expected 
Also  over  on  ny  right  towards 


south  of  HAUTEVESNES  , 
from  that  direction, 
the  TRIANGLE. 


FIELD  MESSAGE  * 

From:  C.O.,  5th  Regiment. 

To:  4th  Brigade  Headquarters. 

Date:  June  2nd,  1918. 

"2nd  Bn.  is  now  moving  to  designated  position. 
French  troops  are  taking  a  position  on  ve.  t  of  ro  .M 
about  200  meters  north  of  pyramids. 

Neville  . 

Time  rec’d.  11:30  A.M.  j  * 


A.  M 


June  2,  1918 


From".  'C.G.  4th  Brigade* 

At  :  Pyramids. 

Date;  2d  June  Hour  11150  a.m.  No,  10.  Sent  By; 

To  ;  Colonel  Catlin,  6th  Marines.  Runner. 

Division  says  absolutely  no  bicycles  and  no 
news  your  M*  G»  Co.  It  will  be  sent  to  you  moment  it 
arrives.  Indications  of  Bo che  attack  in  direction  of 
Bois  de  Veuilly  from  around  Hautevesnes.  Nothing  new. 
Everybody  including  French  Headquarters  expressing 
confidence  in  you,  Holcomb  and  Shearer* 

HARBORD . 

Addenda), 

We  have  no  large  scale  mapte,  have  requested 
Division  for  them  and  will  send  them  to  you  when 
they  arrive. 

S, 


p,  MH  June  2,  19 18* 

To  Brig*  Comdr* 

Have  directed  Mr.  Kingman  of  Left  Group  to 
echelon  teome  of  his  guns  of  15th  Co.  to  protect  hew 
deployment  Wise^s  Bn*  Meanwhile  I  am  withdrawing 
six  guns  from  quiet  sector  of  line  and  am  sending  them 
to  Wise’s  support  which  will  complete  the  order  to 
support  Wise  with  one  Company. 

12:05  p.m.  Cole. 

6/ 2/18. 

T.J.C. 


From:  C.  G.  4th  Brigade. 

At  :  Pyramids. 

Date!  2d  June  Hour  12:50  P.M.  No.  12.  Sent  by. 

To  :  Col.  Catlin,  6th  Marines.  Liaison  Officer 

Your  Regiment  in  line  is  supported  by  five 
groups  of  seventy- fives  (sixty  guns)  and  one  group 
(twelve  guns)  of  one  hundred  fifty-fives.  The  Colonel 
comdg  them  is  in  Lucy- le-Bocage .  Extremely  important 
both  your  battalion  comdr s  keep  in  touch  with  him 
through  interpreters. 

Rec’d  1.05  pm.  HARBORD. 

to  1  &  2d  Ens. 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION. 
Second  Section,  G.  S., 

2  June,  1918*  --  2.00  P.  M. 

TELEPHONE  MESSAGE  from  Lieut.  Hunt  together  with 
Aeroplane  sketch  in  confirmation  of  lines  of  battle 
rec’d  from  27th  Escadrille. 

The  line  of  battle  has  been  straightened  out 
from  ES30MES  to  MQNTCOURT.  Reconnaissance  from 
ETAKPE3  proceeded  as  far  as  railroad  bridge  across 
MARNE  at  CHATEAU  THIERRY.  No  Bcche  encountered  but 

( Cont ’ d  next  page . } 


* 


* 


p.  M. 


June  2,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page,) 

M.  G.  located  at  CHATEAU  fired  south  along  the  CHATEAU 
THIERRY- VIFF ORT  ROAD.  The  -lain  enemy  strength  in  the 
town  of  CHATEAU  THIERRY  is  believed  to  he  located  at 
182.4  -  258.2  -  at  the  cross  roads  just  north  of  the 
"T"  in  THIERRY  (map  scale  l/50,000). 

At  present  the  Boche  are  believed  to  he  concen¬ 
trating  in  the  woods  just  North  of  BOURESCHEo,  Ehe 
French  are  concentrating  on  this  point  with  75* s* 

At  TRIANGLE  this  morning,  the  enemy  captured  a 
French  cyclist  hut  when  the  locality  was  retaken  by 
the  French  the  cyclist  escaped.  He  claimed  to  have 
seen  numbers  of  the  enemy  with  the  number  422  on  their 
shoulder  straps.  It  is  thought,  however,  that  this  is 
probably  the  442d  Regiment* 

French  attacks  at  EELLEAU  and  LICY-CLIGNON  this 
morning  fell  down  under  our  fire* 

0-2*  Second  Division. 


From.:  C.  0.  4th  Brigade, 

At  :  Pyramids. 

Date:  2d  June  Hour:  2:15  p.m.  No.  13.  How  sent. 

To  :  Colonel  Neville,  5th  Marines.  Motorcar.  A.D.C. 

Herewith  some  maps,  please  close  gap  between 
your  line  and  Turrill,  incorporating  tne  two  small 
French  bns.  if  they  remain  as  they  probably  will.  Feelii 
a  little  uncertain  about . Turrill* s  position  as  belief 
that  he  extended  to  northwest  corner  of  Bois  de  Vaur- 
ichart  is  based  on  an  order  I  sent  him  to  do  so,  and 
I  have  heard  nothing  from  him  since  he  left  last  night. 
Get  in  touch  with  him,  include  him  in  your  command. 

Harbord . 


U.  S.  ARITY  FIELD  MESSAGE . 


From: 

C.  G.  4th 

Brigade . 

At  : 

pyramids , 

Hour:  2:25  p.m,  No. 

Date : 

2d  June 

To  : 

C.  G.  2nd 

Division. 

15.  How  sent: 
Liaison  Officer, 
motorcar . 

Catlin  reports  nothing  important  on  6th  Marines 
front,  has  had  several  wounded  officers  and  men. 

Reported  that  our  M *  G.  bn.  has  stopped  the  Boc  e  sever 
al  times  this  morning.  At  last  accounts  said  to  e 
concentrating  some  men  s.e.  Bouresches.  -e  1 

quarry  300  yds  n.w.  Marigny  reports  his  2d  Bn.  m  lm 

between  142  and  Bois  de  Veuilly. 

Catlin  requests  100  picks  and  100  shovels 
needed  at  once  at  Lucy- le-Bocage .  Please  send  via  here. 


Karbord . 


P.  M. 


June  2,  1918 


From:  C.  G.  4th.  Brigade. 

At  i  pyramids. 

Date:  2d  June  Hour  2:40  p.m.  No.  16.  Sent  by: 

To  :  Colonel  Catlin,  6th  Marines.  Runner  on  truck 

Reported  from  French  Div.  Hdqrs.  that  your  line 
living:  way  alittle  at  Triangle.  We  are  ordered  to 
hold  that  place  at  any  cost.  If  report  is  true  get 
word  to  Holcomb  and  stiffen  your  lines  there  a  little, 

HARBORD. 


Hq.  4th  Brig.  2nd  June.  2:43  P.M. 


Memo  for  Col.  Catlin. 

Note  the  statement  that  Shearer rs  Battalion  has 
its  left  1,000  meters  3.E.  of  142.  Is  this  true? 
Please  note  also  that  Feland  says  that  there  is  a 
Battalion  of  French  troop3  on  the  right  of  Wise  and 
that  Wise  is  at  142.  I  am  speaking  of  142  as  shown 
on  the  map,  not  any  hill  in  the  vicinity!  the  actual 
figures  where  the  left  of  Shearer's  Battalion  is 
supposed  to  be.  Are  the  troops  that  you  put  in  to 
fill  the  gap  between  Shearer's  Battalion  and  142, 
or  between  142  and  Wise’s  right? 

HARBORD . 


From*  Ci  &.  4th  Brigade* 

At  :  Pyramids. 

Date:  2d  June  Hour  2:50  No.  17.  Sent  by:  ADC, 

To  :  Major  Holcomb.  runner,  motorcar. 

Reported  that  you  are  giving  way  near  triangle. 
You  are  supposed  hold  your  line  there  at  all  cost. 

Keep  Colonel  Catlin  informed  of  conditions,  and  Cole, 
and  send  me  report  now. 


HARBORD. 


From:  4th  Brig. 

At  :  Pyramids. 

Date:  2d  June  Hour  3:00  p.m.  Sent  by:  Runner. 

To  :  Col.  Catlin,  6th  Regt, 

We  have  had  nothing  from  you  since  the  tele¬ 
phone  went  out.  Please  remember  that  when  unable  to 
send  telephone  reports,  a  runner  is  supposed  to  be 
started  at  least  once  every  fifteen  minutes.  Please 
report  conditions  by  bearer. 


HARBORD . 


Tune  2,  1918. 


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U. 

8 . 

AR“ 

Fr  on : 

C.  G.  4th 

Brig 

At  : 

Pyramids . 

Date : 

2d  June 

Hour : 

To  : 

C.  G.  2d 

Div 

t 

French  di 

vis 

io 

giving 

a  little 

at 

Tr 

our  reports.  Have 

se 

p.m.  No  *  18 . 


How  sent: 
Liaison  Officer 
in  car. 


ngle.  Hot  yet  confirmed  "by 
ADC  to  investigate,  and  word 
__1  costs.  Failure  your  signal 
officer  to  ^ive  us  wireless  connection  here  is  great 
handicap.  Telephone  to  6th  Marines  just  in.  Both 
regimental  hdqrs  report  have  wireless  up  and  trying 
communicate  with  us  hut  cannot .  Telephone  to  your, 
headqrs  very  unreliable  and  out  of  order  much  of  time. 

Harbord  t 


To  4th  Brigade  Comdr . 

Will  you  send  some  anti-toxin  tetanus,  also 
three  Very  pistol  star  shell. 

by  runner  at  Holcomb 

3,15  P.M.,  6/?/l8. 

T.  J.  Curtis. 


From.: 

C . 

G.  4t 

At  : 

pyramids 

Date : 

2d 

June 

To  : 

C. 

G.  2d 

U.  S.  APMY  FILL!)  MESSAGE* 


t 

Hour:  5:40  p.m.  Ho.  19 


How  sent: 

Motorcar . 


Report  that  right  giving  way  was  false.  French 
now  acknowledge  that  it  was  withdrawal  of  a  working 
party  that  they  saw.  Telephone  direct  with  battalion 
cowdr  at  Triangle  says  when  his  outfit  luns  it  wi 
be  in  the  other  direction.  Nothing  doing  m  the 

fall-back  business.  . 

ilevi lie  from  300  yards  n » w »  of  M.arigny  L  * 
has  some  wounded  and  no  ambulances,  please  send  via 

here , 


Harbord . 


From:  C.  G,  4th  Brigade. 

At  :  Pyramids. 

Date:  2d  June  Hour  3:50  p.m.  no.  -0 

To  :  Col,  Catlin,  6th  Marines. 


The  French  now  acknowledge  that  report  as  to 
2nd  En  was  a  mistake  and  telephone  with  holoomb  says 
there  is  nothin^  doinm  in  the  fall  back  line.  Am 

inforned  ^rShi,. ’and  also  through  French  ^vision 

Hdors.  that  prisoners  catured  this  mo- nin  • 

iha  fresh  division  opposite  ri,ht  of  American  line 
and  that  it  is  expected  to  attack;  further  stated 
that  it  would  probably  be  2  F.e,ts  nortn  of  the  road  and 
one  south.  This  all  rests  on  statement  of  one  German 
Prisoner.  Gont'd  next  page.) 


1 


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June  2,  1918. 


P.  M. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

I  have  asked  the  French  General  to  investigate 
thoroughly  the  person  who  started  the  false  report 
about  Holcombs  Battalion,  which  is  most  annoying. 
Use  your  own  judgement  as  to  returning  Sibley  plat¬ 
oons  to  their  Battalion. 


KARBORD * 


From! 

C*  G«  4th  Brigade 

At  i 

pyramids i 

Date : 

2d  June  Hour 

4:30 

PM  No . 

To  : 

Col.  Neville, 

5th  I 

farines . 

The  Corps  Commander  is  withdrawing  Turrill'S 
battalion  to  replace  Berry  as  Brigade  reserve. 

Berry’s  battalion  becomes  Corps  Reserve.  Statements 
made  by  Boche  prisoner  this  morning  indicating  poss¬ 
ibility  of  attack  on  front  of  6th  Marines,  Nothing 
else  of  interest.  Your  M.  G.  Co.  is  marching  overland 
about  a  distance  of  30  miles.  Gould  ordinarily 
arrive  tomorrow  evening.  Division  undertaking  to  get 
trucks  to  bring  Guns  and  men  tonight. 

KARBORD . 


From: 

C.  G.  4th  Brigade. 

At  : 

Pyramids . 

No.  22. 

Date : 

2d  June  Hour  4:30  p.m. 

To  : 

Col  Catlin,  6th  Marines. 

With  reference  to  report 

sent  you 

ago,  Corps  taking  some  precautions  against  possible 
German  attack.  Turrill  ’  sBn.  5th  is  being  brought 
back  to  replace  Berry  near  here  as  Brigade  reserve; 
Berry’s  Battalion  becomes  Corps  reserve,  to  be  held 
in  rear  of  junction  between  you  and  9th  Inf.  pass 
word  to  your  line  to  be  on  lookout  for  any  indications 
of  attack  and  to  report  in  quick- st  way  possible. 

Your  If,  G.  Co.  is  marching  overland  about  a  distance 
of  30  miles.  Would  ordinarily  arrive  tomorrow  evening. 
Division  undertaking  to  get  trucks  to  bring  guns 
and  men  tonight. 

HARBORD . 


No  time  indicated  June  2,  1918. 
From  Major  Lay  to  2nd  Div.  June  2,  1918. 

General  Karbord  requests  that  when  his  truck  with 
his  bam^ane  arrives  at  Division  Headquarters  that  it 
be  sent  at  once  to  his  Brigade  P.  C.  ^  Colonel  Langdon 
gave  orders  yesterday  afternoon  for  the  truck  to . come 
from  MEAUX  to  Division  Headquarters.  The  truck  is 
probably  at  Division  Headquarters  now. 


No  time  indicated. 


June  2,  1918. 


To  Brig  Comdr. 

Will  refuse  15th  Co.  to  cover  142  to  Bois  du 
Veuilly . 


6/2/18 
T.  J.  C 


Cole 


From:  C.  G.  4th  Brigade 

At  :  Pyramids 


.  How  sent:  A.  D*  C 
5th  Marines . 


Date:  2d  June  No.  11 

To  :  Colonel  Neville, 


French  consider  it  very  important  you  get  in 
line  at  earliest  possible  moment*  and  repeat  their 
injunction  about  watching  for  filtration  through 
valleys.  Cole  is  sending  a  II.  G.  Co*  via  Lucy-Champ- 
i lion  road  to  you.  Be  sure  and  close  gap  between  you 
and  Turrill.  I  have  had  no  word  at  all  of  any  kind 
from  him. 


Harbord 


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A*M. 


June  3,  1918. 


1:00  A.M.  ,  June  3,  1918. 

The  following  order  received  from  the  French  Division. 

The  French  troops  receive  the  order  ti  retake  the 
position  that  they  have  just  lost.  The  American  troops 
will  maintain  at  ALL  COSTS  the  line  of  supnort  they  oc¬ 
cupy . --Lois  de  CLER3M3AUT  -  TRIANGLE  -  LUCY-le- 

LOCAGE,  KILL  142,  North  Corner  of  Lois  de  VEUILLY. 

They  will  not  participate  in  the  counter-attack 
which  will  he  made  to  retake  the  position  of  the  French. 

Sgd.  The  General  Commanding  the 

French  Division. 

Gen  Harbord  directs  that  the  necessary  steps  be 
taken  to  hold  our  positions  at  all  costs. 


K.Tvl.  Smith. 

6"  Regt. 

5"  Regt. 

6  "  M . G .  Bn . . 

(On  reverse  side:  6"  H,G.  Ln. 


P  Tf 

L  •  r.l  « 


From: 

C.O.  5th  Marines. 

At  1 

Carr ier es. . 

Date : 

June  3/18.  Hour  1:30  p.m. 

No.  17. 

rp 

iO  : 

C.O,  4th  Briga.de. 

Feland  reports  that  his  reconnaissance  shows  the 
right  of  Wise’s  battalion  on  road  in  edge  of  woods  at 
142  and  the  two  companies  properly  disposed  to  hold 
right  of  to y  line.  A  Battalion  of  French  troops  is  on 
the  right  of  Wise. 

While  Feland  was  at  142,  Scout  of  Wise’s  Ln.  re¬ 
ported  in  having  located  left  of  Shearer’s  Ln.  just 
about  1000  meters  S.E.  of  142. 

Twelve  Mach,  guns  of  8th  II. G.  Co.  supporting 
Wise’s  left.  Eight  mach,  guns  of  Summers  company  and 
four  of  Kingman’s  Company  are  supporting  Wise’s  right, 

NEVILLE. 


From  Brig 
At  Kq. 

Date  3  June  18  Hour  1:45  No.  X-3 
To  C.O.  5th  Kegt- 

Please  send  by  return  runner  your  battle  position 
from  right  to  left  by  Companies,  •  Notify  when  any 
changes  occur. 


Smith . 


From  4th  Erig. 

At  pyramid  e 

Date  3d  June  Hour  3:08  p.m.  No.  3  How  Sent 
To  Col.  Neville  5th  Regt.  Aide 

The  French.  Division  Commander  desires  that  you  send 
out  some  one  to  establish  the  whereaboutsof  the  right 

(Cont’d  next  page) 


"t  t , 


June  3,  1918. 


(Cont’ti  fron  last  page) 

of  the  23rd  Inf.  Bn.,  which  relieved  Turrill's  Bn.  last 
night;  also  to  report  if  you  are  n elbow- to- elbow"  with 
people  on  the  right  and  left  of  you. 

HARBORD 


From  4th  Brigade. 

At  Pyramid  e 

Bate  3d  June  Hour  3:20  pm  Ho  4 
To  Col.  Neville  5th  Regt* 

Following  from  Catlin  for  your  information:  Shear¬ 
er  reports  Germans  seen  200  meters-south  of  TORCY : 

French  I52d  falling  hack  from  position  1500  meters  couth 
of  Church  in  TORCY.  Ke  has  sent  company  of  engineers  to 
the  Wood  kilometer  north  of  LtlCY  on  LUCY- TORCY  Road  as 
reinforcements.  A  few  tear  gas  cases  in  LUCY.  No  infan¬ 
try  action.  Sibley  reports  3  pm  a  wounded  man  oi  the 
15th  Co.,  reports  his  company  as  north  and  west  of  CHAIvI- 
PILL0N,  Some  of  the  5th  north  and  east  of  CHAMPILLON, 
the  French  troops  ahead  with  Germans  advancing  south. 

This  latest  verified  by  the  French  surgeon  of  the  133d* 
Please  caution  Vise  to  keep  touch  with  elements  on  his 
right.  Suggest  use  your  wireless  when  telephone  down, 

KARE0RB 


At  :  P.C,  Ramine 

To  :  Col.  Catlin,  Sixth  Regt. 

Send  reliable  Officer  to  142  to  find  out  if  Shearer 
left  rests  there  and  report  facts  to  me  soon  as  possible. 

HARB0RB 
3:20  p.m. 

Sketch  shows  3rd  Bn.  6th  Mar.  night  2-3  June  lb* 
Lucy  &  Champ illon  shown  on  sketch. 

(On  reverse  side  of  message:  Col  Catlin) 


To  Brig  Cbmdr. 

One  gas  shell  in  vicinity  of  P.C, 


Cole. 

Sent  by  runner  at  3:30  p.m. 

e/3/18. 

T.  J,  C. 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brig. 

At  :  Pyramids 

Bate:  3d  June  Hour  4:00  p.m.  No.  6  How  sent: 

To  :  Col.  Catlin,  6th  Regt.  nunner 

Use  your  own  discretion  about  moving  SIBLEY^and 
report  location  when  you  do  it;  also  your  own  P.o, 


HARBORD  per  LAY 


June  3,  1918. 


P 


Col.  Brovin  to  Major  Lay.  9:85  F... . 

The  Bat.  of  83  infantry  which  was  in  reserve  goes 
out  to  relieve  Turrili,  Go  out  and  tell  Whiting  to  go 
out  over  road  Malone  marched  over  last  night  to  relieve 
Turrili  and  send  Turrili  hack  to  Pyramids.  Turrili  goes 
hack  in  those  trucks. 


To  G3 


Ho  tine  indicated. 


To  Brigade  Ccmnader. 

Last  night  inspected  connection  with  troops  of 
other  brigade  on  our  right.  Could  see  no  heavy^type 
machine  guns  there.  Told  Lieut,  on  their  left  a  lank  to 
call  on  me  for  guns  if  he  needed  them  and  have  placed 
two  guns  in  rear  of  junction  of  their  brigade  and  ours 
for  this  purpose.  Mould  suggest  other  Brigade  machine 
gun  officer  look  over  this  point. 


Cole. 

Gent  bv  runner 
6/ 3/1 8 

T  •  J  •  8  s 


Ro  tine  indicated. 


From  Cole 
To  4  B. 

de  Roode  reports  enemy  appears  to  be  concentrating 
in  Boure fch.es. 

Cole. 

6/3/18 
Telephone 
T ,  J  .  C. 


Ro  tine  indicated. 


Report  of 
Harbord : 


a 


conversation  of  Colonel  Brown  with  General 


There  is  a  probability  of  a  German  division  march¬ 
ing  along  the  Paris  road.  The  Corps  commander ^wants  the 


battalion  at  Les  PYRAMIDES  sent  to  LA  L ARGUE  FRAME  to 
be  placed  on  the  point  in  the  woods  just  opposite  tn  J 


i"  in  LA. 


i  an 


sending  trucks  to  take  the  marines 


from  Colonel  Malone  at  C0UL0M-b8  to  report  to 


if53 


PYRA¬ 


MIDES. 


Will  send  French  officer  to  LA  L ARGUE,  There  is  a 


at  MAR1GRY.  The  ambulances  will  go 
KARIGRY .  The  machine  gun  companies 
regiments  and  of  the  29th  are  march- 
Montgomery  will  go  to  MEAUX  to  get 

trucks  and  will  rush  them  in  tonight. 

( Cont ’d  next  page) 


report  of  ambulances 
to  VSUILLY,  north  of 
in  General  Harbord’ s 
ing  overland.  Major 


o: 


P.  M. 


June  3,  1916 


(Cont'd  from  last  page.) 

14  trucks,  with  brigade  and  regimental  signal 
equipment,  have  arrived.  It  is  on  the  way  now  to 
General  Harbord  and  to  General  Lewis,  but  the  French 
do  not  desire  wireless  by  regiments  unless  in  the  front 
lines,  so  hold  them,  down  to  bare  necessities. 

G-3  16  June  3. 


A.  II .  June  4,  1918. 

Received  from,  'th  Brigade  -  Field  Ilessage  -  (19  7) 
7.45  A.M.,  4  June  18  Signature. 

0.  II. 

Hotel  Col.  Harbord  wants  a  chronometer  so  as  to  be 
able  to  keep  accurate  time. 


U.  S.  ARITY  FILLD  luDSSAGE . 

From:  C.  G.  4th  Brim. 

At  :  Pyr amide 

Date:  4th  June  Hour*.  7:45  am  Ho.  1. 

To  :  C.  of  S.,  2d  Div. 

I  have  read  the  Division  Crder  taking  over 
the  sector  very  carefully  and  conclude  that  the  3d 
Bn,  which  has  heretofore  been  Corps  Reserve  now  passes 
to  my  command  and  ceases  to  be  Corps  Reserve.  I  have 
ordered  it  to  stand  by  to  move  and  intend  moving  it  to 
a  point  more  nearly  in  rear  of  the  left  of  my  line. 

HARBORD , 

Col  Brown  PB 

Sign  8.40  a.m.,  June  4. 


Headquarters  Second  Division, 
France,  4  June,  1918. 

8-  50  A.  II. 

Commanding  General  4th  Brigade: 

Referring  to  your  message  Ho.  1,  7-45  A. II., 

4  June,  1918,  the  Division  Commander  directs  me  to 
inform  you  that  your  interpretation  of  Field  Order 
Ho.  7  is  correct.  Before  moving  this  battalion  to 
the  point  indicated  by  you,  the  Division  Commander 
desires : 

(  a1!  The  point  to  which  you  intend  tc  move  it. 

(b)  That  it  be  not  moved  until  the  battalion  of  the 
9th  Infantry  assigned  as  Division  reserve  is  in  place, 

PB 

PRSSTOH  BROWH, 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 
Chief  of  Staff . 

Reed  9,09  a.m.,  4  June  18 
(??  Initials  indecipherable) 


291 


June  4,  1918. 

266 


P. 


EK  DE  EQ, 

Bosches  decending  en  nasse  Entre  Courchamps  et 

Licy. 

(The  above  intercepted  by  Div-  Radio  at  10  P.M. 

Phoned  to  both  Brigades  )  Phoned  10:19  P.M. 
Message  given  to  Artillery)  June  4- 

Army  Corps  notified  10:25  P.M* 


p'.  M.  June  5,  1916, 

The  morning  of  June  6th,  the  167th  French  Division 
will  attack  between  VEUILLY,  inclusive,  to  the  brook  of 
CHAMP ILL ON,  exclusive.  The  2nd  Division  will  support  the 
attack  by  the  capture  of  the  slopes  of  CHAMPILLGN,  up  to 
and  including  the  brook  to  the  east  of  the  slope  and  just 
west  of  TORCY *  V  line  174. 

Intetdi ction  fire  around  the  zone  to  be  attacked; 
registration  and  raking  the  evening,  of  June  5th  on  the 
objective.  At  H  hour  minus  30  minutes,  fire  of  preparation 
and  destruction  very  intense  on  the  successive  targets. 

H  hour  will  be  fixed  by  the  C*G.  21st  AiCj>»  add  communi¬ 
cated  to  General  Harbord  at  once.',  The  infantry  will 
attack  by  infiltration  ratheb  than  by  waves.  Interdiction 
fire  will  be  kept  up  until  the  moment  the  infantry  pro¬ 
gresses.  Close  liaison  to  be  established  between  the 
infantry  and  artillery.  Counter-batteries  will  go  into 
action  in  case  German  batteries  open  fire.  All  artillery 
Of  the  2d  Division,  and  attached  French  units,  and  all  of 
the  167th  Division  will  take  part.  Explosive  shells  to 
be  used, l^l/2  days  fire  to  be  had  at  each  piece.  The^ 
objective  has  been  marked  on  maps  MEAUX.,  1:20,000..  The  ^ 
advance  of  Marines  to  guide  on  attack  of  167th  Division, 
guide  left* 

After  Hill  142  is  taken,  the  left  of  the  Marine  line 
to  advance  as  circumstances  permit  without  bringing  on 
another  engagement  *  Position  to  be  entrenched* 

Respecting  relief  of  the  Marine  elements  west  of  the 
brook  of  CHAMP ILL ON  on  the  evening  of  June  5th,  the 
commanding  officer  of  Marines  in  that  district  will  be 
instructed  to  assemble  his  command  and  march  it  to  a 
point  designated  by  General  Harbord  after  the  French  have 
passed  through  and  have  satisfied  themselves  of  their 
position.  It  is  desirable  that  officers  meet  them  and 
guide  them  in* 

Conversation  between  Gen*  Harbord  and  Col  Brown 
June  5*-  3:00  P»M* 


5  June  1918  385 

6:25  P»  M. 


pris 

will 


The  fourth  brigade  telephones  that  two  german 
oners  are  being  sent  to  the  rear*  One  is  wounded  and 

(Cont’d  next  page.) 


■J 


June  5,  1918. 


(Cont’d  f r on.  last  pa^e.) 

"be  sent  to  Divisional  Headquarters  at  once  to  He 
interrogated.  An  interpreter  is  requested  to  He  at 
Headquarters  when  he  arrives. 

K.  St.  Gauden 

C  of  S  Sec.  Gen.  Staff 

G-2  G-3 
Lieut.  Hunt. 


A.  M,  June  6,  1918.  . 


Note:  2nd  Division. 

6- 30  A.M,,  June  6.  -  Adjutant  4th  Brigade  reports 
all  going  smoothly, 

7- 10  Adi.,  June  6C  -  Adjutant  4th  Brigade  reports  - 
reached  our  ohjectives.  We  are  throwing  out  strong 
points  and  are  consolidating  our  positions. 

7-10  A.M.,  -  Phoned  in  hy  Lt  .  Hunt:  French  Division 
on  our  left  has  practically  obtained  all  its  object** 
ives,  though  fighting  still  continues.  About  100  to 
150  prisoners. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  Peland, 

At  :  P.  C. 

Date:  June  6.  Hour  7:55  Ho.  2. 

To  :  C ,G.  4th  Brig.  ■ 

Please  put  down  artillery  fire  of  preparation 
for  five  minutes  on  our  front.  Will  then  attach. 
Have  asked  for  French  cooperation  _ 

At  9  a.m.,  June  6th,  1918,  General  Harbord  sent  the 
following  to  Colonel  Beville: 

" I  congratulate  you  and  1st  Bn.  and  the  3rd  Bn, 
on  doing  so  well  what  we  all  knew  they  would  do.” 


10-19  A.M.  -  June  6,  1918.  -  Telephone  message  from 

General  Harbord  to  2nd  Div, 

prisoners  are  coming  in  steadily.  The  5th 
Marines  report  65.  French  Liaison  Officer  claims 
that  the  French  say  we  have  taken  300  prisoners. 
General  Harbord  does  not  credit  the  report  regarding 
the  300  prisoners. 

General  Harbord  has  seen  all  of  the  American 
wounded.  They  show  a  fine  spirit  and  are  very  cock;/. 
Most  of  the  wounds  are  slight  -  the  result  of  machine 
gun  fire, 


P.  M. 


June  6,  1918. 


From:  C.  0.  6th 

At  •  P,  C.  Chatel 

Date:  6* June  18  Hour  3:05  p.m.  How  sent:.  Motorcycle 

To  :  B.  C.  4th  Brigade. 

Maj .  Holcomb  requests  that  his  runners  now 
at  Brig.  Hds.  be  sent  to  Plan  and  that  they  be 
instructed  there  by  the  runners  for  Plan  N  as  to 
their  Itinerary. 


(Cont’d  next  page.) 


F.  E.  Evans,  Adjt. 
for  F-l . 


June  6,  1918. 


P.  Iff. 

(Cont’d.  from  last  page.) 

Runners  were  kept  at  fan  since  it  was  closer . 
Decided  best  when  F  called  up  the  night  Major  Holcomb 
went  to  Brigade  Reserve. 


Robinson, 

1st  Lt .  A.D ,C  . 


Hq.  2nd  Division,  June  6,  1918. 
5:40  P.  M. 

Major  Lay  reports  from  the  4th  Brigade  Head¬ 
quarters  that  men  went  over  the  top  in  fine  shape, 
proper  deployment  around  the  edges  of  the  Eois  de 
Belleau  -  and  no  casualties. 


P.B, 


From:  Lt .  Moore. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  6th,  1918.  Time  rec'd:  5:54  P.  M. 

Word  just  received  Gatlin  has  been  wounded. 
Also  German  reserves  advancing  into  Bouresches  50 
strong  along  road  at  point  262.2  -  177.3. 


MESSAGE. 

From:  C.O.  5th,  (  from  Berry ,  C.O*  3rd  Bn.) 

To  :  4th  Brigade  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  6th,  1918.  Time  rec!d:  6:10  P,  Iff. 

What  is  left  of  battalion  is  in  woods  close 
by.  Do  not  know  whether  will  be  able  to  stand  or  not. 
Increase  artillery  range. 


From:  Captain  Gill. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs, 

Date:  June  6th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  6:45  p.m. 

Colonel  Feland  sends  following  message:  Send 
Chauchat  ammunition  to  us  as  soon  as  possible.  Neeaed 
badly.  Everything  is  set  for  successful  attack. 


*/•  . 


Kt 


«  A 


P.  M. 


June  6,  1918. 


Telephone  Message  to  Lt .  Hunt  •  -  June  6,  1918  -  6  •  46  P*-1-. 

Mounted  messenger  seen  going  to  rear  at  full  speed 
on  road  at  7823.  Two  German  prisoners  just  brought  in. 
Men  who  brought  them  in  say  that  German  equipment  is 
lying  all  over  the  ground  and  that  the  Germans  are 
running.  Artillery  fire  called  for  at  7617  and  7117 
against  German  reserves  spotted  there  very  effective. 

7:10  P.M.  -  June  6,  1918,  -  To  Colonel  McCloskey  from 
4th  Brig. 

Attack  went  very  well  indeed,  -  even  beyond  our^ 
most  sanguinary  expectations.  Marines  have  taken  TORCY, 
BOURESCHES,  including  the  railway  station.  They  are 
on  the  BELLLAU  road.  Casualties  here  have  been  light. 
Large  bodies  of  BA che  are  seen  moving  north  from  EOIThLS » 
Messages  come  in  to  the  effect  that  the  artillery  fire 
was  most  successful  and  delivered  exactly  at  the  right 
time.  Division  Commander  was  at  Col.  McCloskey1 s 
station  and  congratulated  Colonel  McCloskey  himself. 


Message  dronped  by  avion.  To:  4th  Brig.  Hdo^rs,  June  6th, 
1918,  Time*  rec 1  d :  7  : 1 5  P .  M , 

Attack  progressing  to  the  right.  Your  advanced 
elements  numerous  in  numbers  are  about  400  meters  south¬ 
west  of  Bouresches.  They  are  still  progressing.  They 
are  still  fighting  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau.  Machine 
gun  fire  going  on  in  the  northern  part.  It  is  not 
very  rapid. 

Message  from  General  Harbor d  to  2nd  Div.  June  6,  1918  - 
7: 20P.M. 

\7e  just  have  definite  information  that  our  83rd 
Company  occupies  the  railway  station  at  BOURESCHES. 


From:  Lt .  Moore, 

To  I  4th.  Brier,  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  6th,  1918,  Time  rec’d:  7:21  P.  M. 

83rd  Co.  hold  railroad  station  at  Bouresches. 
97th  was  held  up  slightly  by  M.  G.  on  the  right,  Ho 
further  news ,  19  prisoners  on  the  way » 


From:  Captain  Laspiere,  (French  officer  attached  to 

Colonel  Gatlin  of  6th)  thru  Headquarters,  5th 
To  :  4th  Brigade  Headquarters.  Regiment. 

Date:  June  6th,  1918.  Time  rec'd:  7:34  P.  M . 

"Catlin  wounded  5  hours  37  minutes.  Have  sent 
runner  to  Feland  to  take  command.  All  was  going 
alright  when  I  left  to  join  Colonel  Feland  as  Colonel 
Catlin  told  me  to  do." 


From:  Evans . 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs, 

Date:  June  6th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  7: 35  P.  K. 

Regimental  Intelligence  reports  enemy  M.  G. 
fire  ever  active  woods  H,E.  Bouresches  10  or  12  gu^s, 
at  least.  He  got  this  dope  to  the  artillery  and  we 
are  givinv  it  to  the  French  artillery. 


..  J 


P .  M . 


June  6,  1916, 


Prom;  Captain  Gill. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Bate:  June  6th,  1916.  Time  rec!d.:  7:51  P.M. 

From  3d  Bn.  5th:  Three  platoons  45th  Co.  v'ent 
over.  Only  a  few  returned.  Captain  Conachy  familiar 
with  the  circumstances. 

Signed  hy  Captain  Larsen 
( Adjt.  3rd  Bn. ) 


From:  F el and 

At  :  P.C. 

Bate:  June  6  Hour  7-55  Ho  - 

To  :  C . G.  4th  Brig-- 

Please  put  down  artillery  fire  of  preparation 
for  five  minutes  on  our  front.  Will  then  attack. 

Have  asked  for  French  Cooperation  against  . 

(Message  incomplete; 


From 

To 

Date 


Colonel  Feland. 

4th  Brigade  Hdqrs. 
June  6th,  1916.  Time 


rec’d:  7:57  P.M, 


First  is  a  message  from  Captain  Williams  (cist 
Co.):  So  far  as  can  be  observed  from  here,  the  French 

have  withdrawn  from  the  hill  on  our ct\on6  1 
no  indication  of  their  activity  m  that  directio  . 
Signed  Williams.  Note  by  Feland:  hill  ref err ed  to  i 
slope  east  of  Hill  165.  From  Feland  6:45  by  runner. 

To  C.O.  5th  Regt.  Williams  does  not  hold  small  square 
wood  S.S.  of  Bussiares  cross.  If  attached  me®^g 
correct  it  is  hardly  possible  for  his  left which  is 
refused  to  a  point  in  the  ravine  opposite  165  Hill  to 
progress  without  being  in  the  air.  Am  await in^  i 
tions  as  to  progress  of  first  phase  since  Catlm 
wounded.  Notify  Brigade. 

Signed  Feland. 


From 

To 

Date 


Gen.  Harbor d. 
2nd  Div. 

June,  6,  1916, 


At  6:07  P.M. 


From  2.  different  sources,!  get  ^ 

French  that  they  have  not  taken  that  little  squ; 
woods'  southeast  of  BOUKESCHES  and  that  they  have  not 
taken  the  rectangle  woods  below  the  new  posit  * 
the  man  They  do  hold,  however,  that  triangle  woods. 
It  is  apparent  no  further  disposition  on  hand  to  make 
any  further  advance  today.  They  say  they  reported 
they  undertook  to  take  the  triangle  wood  hut  met  with 

machine  gun  fire  and  gave  it  up. 

av  situation  is  this:  So  far  as  X  know,  we  have 
the  station  at  BO JRBSCHEb.  we  nave  uu  t 

Lois-de-Belleau  and  people  over  on  the  left  ne.r 
French  have  not  advanced  because  to  advance  there 
leaves  a  gap  in  between  them  and  the  Frenc.,,  au 
the  failure  of  the  French  to  advance. 

(Cont’d.  next  page) 


June  6 ,  1918. 


P.M. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page) 

I  have  3  companies  in  brigade  in  reserve  down  near 
LUCY,  which  in  less  than  one  hour  could  get  out  there 
where  ray  flank  is  refused.  I  think  my  attack  could  go 
on  and  take  Hill  106  and  connect  up  my  right  with  the 
BOIS-de-BELLEAU  (far  edge  of  woods).  I  will  have  to 
know  in  advance  whether  I  can  depend  on  any  other  source 
if  I  get  in  trouble. 

General  Harbord  asked,  the  direct  question  whether 
or  not  he  could  get  further  assistance.  Colonel  brown 
replied  that  we  would  back  him  up. 


From:  Major  Evans. 

At  :  Western  edge  of  woods  Lois  de  Belleau, 

To  ;  4th  Brigade  Headquarters. 

Date:  June  6th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  8:15  P.M* 

Machine  gun  emplacement  on  the  rock  plateau  on  the 
left  of  the  Lucy  Bouresches  road.  Sibley  (3d  Bn.  6th) 
has  it  surrounded  but  has  not  reduced  it.  He  has  asked 
for  Stokes  Mortar  and  I  have  sent  to  the  rear  to  rush 
it  up.  He  also  reports  right  half  up,  not  advanced  as 
far  as  the  left.  The  97th  Co.  has  asked  for  reinforce¬ 
ments.  I  got  word  to  Garrett  (C.O.  1st  Bn.  6th)  who  is 
at  the  old  2nd  Bn.  P.C.  from  which  the  Colonel  started 
to  relay  the  message  to  Holcomb  (2nd  Bn.  6th)  to  rein¬ 
force.  He  also  reported  that  the  Colonel  had  been 
wounded  in  the  leg  by  machine  gun,  but  had  not  seen  him. 
Sibley,  in  the  absence  of  further  instructions  at  point 
designated  as  objective  at  beginning  of  battle.  The 
point  is  at  edge  of  woods.  Have  not  entirely  taken  all 
machine  guns. 


iE  s  sag: 


From 

To 

Date 


Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade. 
Lt.  Colonel  Lee.  Time  sent:  8:55 
June  €th(  1918. 


P.M,  £>y: 
Motorcycle 


"I  am  not  satisfied  with  the  way  you  have  conducted 
3^o ur  engagement  this  afternoon.  Your  own  regimental 
headquarters  and.  this  office  have  not  had  a  word  oi  re¬ 
port  from  3’rou  as  to  3/ our  orders  or  your  positions. 

Major  Sibley  under  3^our  command  is  asking  your  regimen¬ 
tal  adjutant  for  orders.  Major  Berry,  over  whom  you 
should  have  asserted  your  authority,  is  reporting  to 
his  own  Regimental  Commander.  I  want  you  to  take  charge 
and  to  push  this  attcck  ■-ith  vigor.  Carry  the  attack 
through  the  woods  from  Kill  133  south  along  the  nouies- 
ches-Torcy  Road  and  send  Sible3r  to  take  Bouresches. 
Holcomb  is  instructed  to  advance  his  line  to  conform  to 
the  movement.  If  necessary  you  can  use  the  le  ^ 
of  Holcomb’s  battalion  to  assist.  if  as  reported  oibley 
has  a  small  nest  of  machine  guns  surrounded  m  the  wood, 
leave  somebody  to  contain  them,  .'0  arounb  it  - 
with  the  attack  in  the  second  phase.  1  want  reports  iror 
vou  ever  v  fifteen  minutes,  Send  them  by  runner  11  lie<T, 
essary.  Major  Sibley  has  had  telephone  connection  with 
your  regimental  headquarters  all  afternoon. 


Harbord. ” 


P.M. 


June  6,  1918. 


From:  Neville. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  6th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  9:35  P-.M. 

Report  from  French  observation  post  that  the  town 
of  Torcv  had  been  occupied  by  the  Americans  and  that  he 
had  seen  a  rocket  fired  from  Month j ersN.E.  of  Torcy,  but 
they  did  not  know  what  it  was,  but  thought  that  jjerhaps 
it  was  a  counter-attack* 


From:  Garret. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Kdqrs, 

Date:  June  6th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  9:45  P.M. 

Message  for  Colonel  Catlin  from  Holcomb.  Lieutenant 
Robertson  is  in  ^ouresches  with  2-1/2  platoons.  Captain 
Duncan  killed.  No  information  about  3d  battalion.  Have 
you  any  orders  or  information. 


Hole  omb . 


From:  Major  Cole. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqbs . 

Date:  June  6th,  1918*  Time  rec’d:  9:45  P.M. 

Have  just  come  back  from  the  Jaois  de  Belleau.  V/h en 
I  left  about  sundown  the  whole  outfit  was  held  up  in  the 
north  edge  of  the  wood  by  machine  gun  nest.  Major  Sibley 
had  just  come  up  and  I  went  up  to  look  at  the  nest  xor 
him  and  on  the  way  up  I  met  one  of  his  lieutenants  who 
was  coming  down  to  report  the  circumstances.  They  were 
preparing  to  encircle  it  and  wanted  to  fill  in  the  gap 
and  they  wanted  to  know  where  Major  Sibley  was  in  order 
to  get  more  troops  to  fill  in  the  gap  and  Major  Sibley 
had  a  couple  of  platoons  with  him  down  at  the  east  foot 
of  the  hill.  The  machine  gun  nest  had  done  a  lot  of 
damage.  Hand  grenades  were  not  available.  They  should 
be  furnished  with  a  trench  mortar  and  hand  grenades  if 
possible.  Had  they  been  furnished  they  would  have  been 
over  it  two  hours  ago.  Told  him  where  Major  Sibley  was 
and  furnished  a  runner  to  give  liaison  with  him,  (It 
is  thought  that  the  following  refers  to  Lt.  Col,  Lee), 

He  complained  that  he  had  lost  liaison  with  some  of  his 
outfit.  He  had  hard  time  finding  Colonel  Catlin  after 
he  was  wounded  and  that  is  what  caused  the  delay.  They 
were  at  the  north  edge  of  the  woods.  Captain  Duncan 
and  a  couple  of  Doctors  have  been  killed.  There  appeared 
to  be  quite  a  few  wounded  but  not  as  bad  as  it  was  this 
morning.  Have  15  or  16  prisoners.  Ear/e  section  of  two 
guns  Major  Sibley's  battalion  which  I  have  placed  at 
his  disposal  for  consolidation.  I  have  12  guns  to  keep 
him  from  being  outflanked.  That  was  the  situation  when 
I  left.  Rumor  is  that  they  are  in  Bouresches,  Lee  is 
now  on  the  north  side  of  the  Bo  is  de  Belleau. 


From 

To 

Late 


Neville. 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

June  6th,  1918.  Time  rec'd:  9:50  P.M. 


Just  heard  from  Larsen  on  the  end  of  the  3rd  Bn. 
(Cont'd  next  page) 


P.  M. 


June  6,  1918 


(Cont'd  from  last  page.) 

line.  Last  seen  of  Berry  was  when  he  went  up  with  4 
runners  to  find  out  where  his  line  was.  The  Battalion 
started  to  advance  across  the  open  square.  The  line 
advanced  about  half  way  across.  Machine  Guns  got  Busy. 
Larsen  says  he  does  not  think  many  of  then  left, 

Nothing  has  Been  seen  or  heard  of  Berry  since  that  incid 
ent .  He  is  trying  to  locate  the  47th  Co,  which  was  the 
right  company  and  they  did  not  have  to  go  across.  The 
objective  was  not  rained  and  he  doubted  whether  they 
got  to  the  edge  of  the  woods  and  without  further  support 
they  must  attempt  to  withdraw  what  few  of  then  there 
are  out  there.  Had  no  report  for  the  47th  Co. 


Date l  6  June. 

T o  :  Ma j or  Holcomb, 

Sellers  has  been  wounded  in  Groin,  most  of  his 
platoon  is  gassed  pretty  badly.  Relief  of  platoon  is 
necessary, 

Adams  platoon  also  has  a  good  deal  of  gas. 

Let  me  know  what  can  be  done. 


HE’S  SEP.  SMITH 

Rec’d,  10:05  p.m.  Runner  could  not  find  him.  78th  -Co. 

Transmitted,  to  Gen.  Karbord  -  lOilO  P.  M.  By  Evans  who 
stated!  "Message  was  sent  from  Messer smith  78th  Co. 
to  Holcomb  but  he  could  not  find  him  and  brought  it 
back  here." 


10! 10  P.  M.  Headquarters,  6th  Regiment, 

Marine  Corps,  A.E.E. 

6  June  18 . 

10!10  P.  M. 

Prom!  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  Colonel  Lee. 

Two  (2)  Companies  Engineers  due  to  arrive  in 
Lucy  about  now  wi-th  tools.  General  desires  you  to  use 
those  Engineers  to  consolidate  position  now  attained. 
Make  no  further  attempt  to  advance  to-night,  Jive  me 
report  of  conditions  at  daylight  or  before  if  you  can 
form  reliable  opinion.  Direct  Sibley  to  try  to  get  in 
touch  along  east  edve  of  Bois  de  Belleau  with  Berry’s 
battalion.  Stokes  Mortars  are  due  to  arrive  shartly 
and  effort  will  be  made  to  get  grenades. 


Pile  - 

Conies  to  -  Holcomb 
Sibley 

Lee  in  addition  to 
ones  in  book. 


p  .-ul . 


June  6  ,  1918 . 


From:  C.O.  6th  Regt . 

At :  61.4-75.2  How  sent 

Date:  6  June  18  Hour  9:15  p.m.  Ho.  4  Runner. 

To:  C.O.  4th  Brigade. 


Sibley  reports  unable  to  advance  Infantry  because 
of  strong  ^.G.  position  and  artillery.  Has  heavy  losses. 
Ordered  his  back  position  at  far  edges  of  Bois  de  Belleau. 

47th  Co.  3rd  Bn.  5th  reorganizing  to  go  forward 
at  this  point „ 


Cont T  d . 

83rd  Co.  also  reorganizing  at  this  point.  Seems 
impossible  to  take  hostile  m»G.  position  without  artillery. 
Request  instructions. 

LEE 

Rec ’ d  10:10  p ,m. 


From:  ^ajor  Evans. 

To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs . 

Date:  June  6th,  1918.  Time  rec’d.  10:25  P.iiii, 

2-1/2  platoons  are  in  Bouresches,  hold  the. 
town  and  have  heard  that  it  was  being  shelled  when  this 
message  was  received.  Can  hold  that  town  if  they  get  Some 
reinforcements . 


June  6tn,  1918. 

10:25  p./d.  General  Harbord  sent  following  message  to 
Colonel  Feland  by  Lieutenant  Robinson,  A.3.C. 

"Barrage  was  put  down  at  your  request  about  8  ;30 . 
Your  later  request,  through  Lt .  Robinson,  for  barrage  can¬ 
not  be  honored  because  of  ignorance  of  your  whereabouts .  If 
you  have  not  advanced  from  your  position  on  receiot  of  this, 
consolidate  it  tonight  and  be  prepared  to  hold  it  tomorrow 
morning,  using  Wise  (2d  Bn.  5th)  to  connect  up  from  your 
right  to  the  left  of  the  Berry  Battalion,  presumed  to  be 
near  133,  and  north  end  of  Bois  de  Belleau.  Send  Robinson 
back  to  me  tonight  with  report  of  your  holding  as  nearly 
as  you  can  give  it,  including  Wise’s  Battalion. 

Harbord . 


Evans . 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

June  6th,  1913.  Time  rec’d.  10:50  P.m. 

Am  sending  in  German  prisoner  who  says  his  forces 
have  withdrawn  from  town  of  Bouresches  and  are  entrenching 
along  the  railway.  Am  sending  Zane  and  one  remaining 
platoon  into  t own  to  reinforce  Robinson  261.4  -  175.2.  Puts 
him  on  a  straight  line  between  Lucy  and  169 ,  two  thirds  of 
the  way  out . 


From: 
To : 
Date  : 


I 


p.m. 


June  6,  1918. 


prom : 
At : 
Date : 
To  : 


C .0 .  6th  Regt . 

61.2  -  75.6  Sent  by 
June  6-18  Hour  11:35  p.m.  No.  5  Runner. 
C .0 .  4th  Brigade . 


Reported  by  runner  Holcomb  to  Sibley  says  one 
of  Holcomb’s  companies  is  in  B0URESCHE5  and  he  wants 
reinforcements .  Authorized  Sibley  use  reorganized  82nd 
&  83rd  cos.  for  this.  Holding  the  reorganized  47th  and 
20th  Cos.  to  care  for  hostile  u.G.  position  located  to  tne 
north  west  edge  of  Bois  de  Belleau.  Need  grenades 
and  37  mm  guns . 


LEE. 


From:  C.O.  6th  marines.  o  ^ 

At;  Lucy-le-Bocage  .  Sent  L'y 

Date:  6  June  18.  Hour:  11:59  p.m.  No. 6  Runner 

To :  C.O.  4th  Brigade . 

2  platoons  of  16th  Co.  fallen  back  to  original 
position  45th  Co.  Nine  men  retired  west  174.7  -  262.3 
20th  Co.  little  more  than  one  platoon  reorganized  at  61.2- 
75,6  gan  left  in  center  47th  Co.  reorganizing  at  61.2- 
7  5.6  left  of  right  wing  very  weak  from  movement  from  norm 


LEE  • 


Rec'd  1:15  a.m.  Runner  tried  short  cut  &  got 
lost.  Road  being  shelled. 


No  time  indicated. 


June  6,  1918 


To  Brigadier  General  JAmES  G.  HADBCRD : 

An  order  was  received  this  afternoon  from  the 

21st  Army  Corps  which  explained  an  or Jer  ^ie, 8th  \Tiay 

Army  Corps.  It  announced,  to  be  brief,  taa.t  the  -  y 

Corps  was  going  to  advance  at  an  hour  o  f  *  THI^R^Y 

and  occupy  Hill  204,  immediately  west  of  CHAi_.Au  Tam ^ 
j.na  u  U!  4  -  ha rraee  along  the  road  from  aocut  the 

They  were  to  put  on  a  t  the  black  line  indicating 

railroad  crossing  north  of  VALX  t.  the  Liac  xx 

the  limits  of  CHATEAU  THIERRY.  Tney  a  “  A  .'riUit  so 
advance  their  left,  the  9th  Infantry  advance  its  ri  1  , 

as  to  let  it  rest  at  a  point  midway  between  VAJX  an 
iviONNEAUX  at  the  foot  of  the  brook  whicn  runo  r 

BOUP.EELIN. 

Thev  further  stated  that  officers  should  be  sent 
to  these  headquarters  to  make  all 

Not  one  of  them  has  shown  up .  on  got  ^  communi- 

has  telephoned  that  he  had  been  o  '  -nis  right  and 

cation  with  the  53rd  portunately,  the  details 

was  prepared  to  move  iorwara.  i  Lev;iB  and  Upton 

personallyk^Th^hour^isHbout °9^00  o'clock  although  I 
personally,  i-  tn  ,  hour  accurately, 

have  been  unable  to  get  trie 


Congratulations  on  the  day 


}  C* 


work . 


preston  Brown, 
Colonel,  General  Staff, 
Chief  of  Staff  • 


9  1  l  . 


June  7,  1913. 


Date:  7  June  13  Hour  13.55  A.-*. 

Eec’ d.  Hq .  4th  Brig . 

To  Regt  Adjutant.  12,04  A.^»  June  7,13. 

6th  marines. 

This  message  received  at  midnight  I  called  Sibley  and  he 
informs  me  he  sent  one  company  in  at  11.50  P.— .  That  his 
troops  are  still  advancing  but  final  objective  not  yet 
reached  I  have  notified  Holcomb  by  runner. 

Garrett . 


From:  2nd  Bn. 

Date:  6  June  Hour:  11:28  p.m.  Sent  by  runner. 

To:  Reg.  Comdr  or  Brigade  Commander. 

Lieut.  Robertson  with  part  of  96th  Co.  holds  E. 
edge  of  Bouresch.es.  Enemy  holds  station  and  railroad.  I 
have  sent  in  one  platoon  as  reinforcements.  Robertson  says 
Bo  is  de  Belleau  is  held  by  enemy,  unless  Sibley  can  do 
something  in  the  way  of  taking  left  part  of  objective,  vve 
are  in  a  hole.  We  also  need  reinforcements  to  hold  our 
line  of  resistance  .  Send  me  Some  word. 


HOLCOmB. 

Rec'd  12:20  A . m . 
by  Brig .  Comdr . 


FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From:  Holcomb.  x  .  .  ,A  ,  , 
To:  4th  Brigade.  By:  Runner.  Dated  l.ou  A.m 
Date:  June  7th,  1918.  Time  rec'd.  2:00  A.m. 


Am  holding  Bouresches  with  2-1/2  platoons  96  Co . 
and  1  platoon  79th.  They  are  connected  up  with  ^essersmitn 
on  right  who  now  holds  line  running  due  soutn  from  Bouresches 
to  Triangle  Farm.  He  is  digging  in  and  Bourescnes  is  digging 
in,  Have  just  sent  out  order  to  30th  Co.  (  Coffenb.  b) 
go  into  Bouresches  and  connect  up  with  Sibley  on  left  .  ^bd 
infantry  asked  me  to  advance  line  to  Eouresches-Vaux  * 
which  I  declined  to  do,  as  it  meant  moving  ^  ^ 

and  giving  up  their  strong  line.  P.C.  263..,  -  J- '  -  •  • 


Holcomb . 


From: 
To  : 
Date  : 


be  at 


167th  infantry  Division,  (French) 
4th  Brigade  Kdqrs . 

June  7th,  1918.  Time  rec’d.  2:01 
Hour  of  attack  for  the  operation 


A .  m . 


tomorrow 


3:47  a.m. 


will 


From:  mo ore. 

At:  P.C.  of  6th.  . 

To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs.  Time  rec  d. 

2  \  1 0  A  •  • 

Date:  June  7th,  1918. 

Rations  for  2nd  and  3rd  Bns.  97th  and  part  of 
96th  Companies  at  Bourescnes. 


1  V  •  -*»■  % 


June  7,  1913. 


Prom:  Gill. 

To:  4th  Brig,  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  7th,  1913.  Time  rec’d:  2:15  A*-^. 

message  froia  Larsen  to  Seville  -  Following  inform¬ 
ation  available  reference  position  oi  companies;  2  platoons 
47th  Co.  reformed  and  attempting  to  protect  left  flank  oi 
adjoining  organization  on  right.  20th  Co.  reforming  on 
similar  mission.  9  men  only  reported  reformed  from  3 
platoons  of  45th  who  went  over  the  top.  Yowell  has  two 
platoons  of  16th  Co.  with  him  to  IT. 7/.  Have  no  report  from 
him.  other  two  platoons  hold  sector  and  covering  machine  Gun 
positions  there.  Western  edge  of  Bo  is  de  Belleau  filled  with 
enemy  machine  guns,  making  advance  over  open  impossible 
without  further  preparation. 


Be  c. ' d .  Hq  .  4th  Brig. 
2:20  A.m.  thru  uoore  . 


Headquarters,  6th  Regiment, 
mar  j  ne  Corps,  A.E.P. > 

7  June  iQ . 


Received  2:15  a.m.  per  W.II.S. 

Verbal  message  by  foot  runner  from  ^aj or  Sibley. 

Three  (3)  platoons  96th  Company,  all  97th  and  79th  hold 
BOURSSCHES . 

84th  Company  on  our  right  flank. 

78th  Company  on  right  of  84th. 

82nd  Company  on  left  flank. 

83rd  Company  on  left  of  82nd. 

Ho  communicat ion  with  3rd  Bn.  of  5tn  Regiment. 


From : 
To  : 
Date  : 


Larsen . 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

June  7th,  1913.  Time  rec’d:  3:00  A.m. 


1st  Sergeant  16th  Co.  reports 
woods  back  of  old  position.  Front  line 
gun  barrage.  Request  artillery  fire^on 
Bois  de  Belle&u,  from  262  to  point  loo. 
of  old  position  cut  off. 


heavy  shelling  in 
under  neavv  machine 
western  edge  of 
It  seems  front  line 

Larsen 


From:  Larsen. 

To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  7th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  5:10  A.^. 

Front  only  under  machine  gun  barrage . 

Larsen . 


From  : 
To  : 
Date  : 


Neville . 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 
June  7th,  1918. 


1 ime  re c ' d :  5:40  A.m 


Wise  and  Feland  in  touch. 


A  •  —i  • 


June  7 ,  1913 . 


uiES- ' 


From: 
To  : 
Date 


lee  . 

4th  Brig . 
June  7th, 


Ildars 
1913  . 


Time  ree’d:  6:50 


The  situation  looks  Better  this 
occupies  Bouresches  with  the  96th  Co.  His 
and  consolidated  from  Bouresches  to  Triangle 


morning.  Holcomb 
line  is  organized 


Farm. 


ie  i! 


in 


close  touch  with  Sisley  on  his  left  and  23rd  Infantry  on  his 
right.  The  96th  Co.  took  Bouresches  alone  after  a  splendid 
fight  with  heavy  losses.  The  79th  Co.  has  about  one  effective 
platoon  left.  The  78th  Company  about  eight  casualties.  The 
80th  Co.  have  few  if  any.  HolcoHb  reports  that  ne  has  olenty 
of  ammunition  but  needs  rations  and  requests  they  be 
Bouresches  by  truck. 


liCtC' 

sent 


to 


i^ee . 


From  Col.  Lee  to  Brigade  Hdqrs  8:00  A.m.  June  7,  191'--. 

3  Bus.  occupying  eastern  and  southern  edge  of 
Bois  de  Belleau.  They  are  not  in  touch  with  Wise  who  is 
supnosed  to  be  on  left.  machine  Gun  nest  in  centei  o 
Bois  de  Belleau.  3rd  Bn.  6th  marines  has  4  companies  all 
with  it . 


From:  Lee. 

To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  7th,  1913.  Time  rec’d.  8:30  A. a. 

Nothing  to  report. 


From:  Brigade.  Hour  10:10 

To:  ^ajor  Evans. 


With  reference  Holcomb’s  report  of  occupation  of 
Bouresches,  tell  him  to  strengthen  his  line  from  ^ouresc ne 
straight  south  to  Triangle  Farm  and  consolidate  on  xm. 
line  extending  from  the  left  from  Bourescnes  ,  0 
Sibley,  who  has  companies  on  the  Luc  y -B  o  a  re  s  cne  ^  - 
little  ways  east  of  Bourescnes  . 


From: 
To  : 
Date  : 


FIELD  -jLSSAGH  . 

Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade.  _  _  _ 

Colonel  Commanding  French  167th  Division.^ 

June  7th,  1918.  Time  sent:  10:45  A.m.  run  . 

I  request  that  you  take  the  little 
about  1  hilometer  south  of  Bussiares  and  hold  it 
uar  de-oend  upon  connection  there  witn  my  left,  nnic 
200  ueters  east  of  the  little  square  wood.  This  vood 
supposed  to  be  occupied  by  Germans.  o  w  -  -  "  9^3  0 

Play  be  located  by  the  following  co-orainates  17o...  -  - - 

Harbord . 


p 


June  7,  1918. 


•  L*A  • 


From:  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade. 

To:  C.O.,  8th  marines. 

Date:  June  7th,  1918.  Time  sent:  12:30 

If  the  remnant  of  the  3rd  Bn.  your  regiment,  has 
not  already  been  directed  on  the  wood  between  ...arigny  and 
here,  please  direct  it  on  mon  Blanche,  S.W.  of  Lucy  about 
one  kilometer  H.E.  of  La  Ferme  Paris.  It  will  be  easier 
supplied  at  that  point,  equally  safe,  and  more  accessible 
if  needed  again.  The  point  designated  this  morning  is  now 
outside  of  Division  Area.  Once  it  clears  Lucy  it  can  go 
up  the  stream  Gobert  without  being  under  observation  from 
the  enemy. 

Ilarbord . 


From:  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade. 

To:  Commanding  General,  2nd  Division. 

Date:  June  7th,  1913.  Time  sent:  3:00  "n,m. 

1.  Following  is  present  line  of  this  Brigade  from 
right  to  left  from  point  100  meters  N.E.  of  easternmost 
building  in  Triangle  Farm  to  eastern  edge  Bouresches; 
south  of  Bouresches  station  to  the  west,  with  interval  to 
the  "U"  in  Belleau;  thence  south  inside  edge  of  woods  to 
"E"  in  Lucy-le-Eocage ;  interval  from  edge  of  woods  250 
meters  south  of  "169";  II.  V.  along  edge  of  timber  to  point 
174.5-262.5;  interval  to  edge  of  timber  100  meters  west; 
thence  to  stream;  north  along  wooded  stream  to  point  one 
kilometer  S.W.  of  Torcy;  thence  along  country  road  to 
Champillon  brouk;  thence  S.W.  along  Champillon  brook  to 
173.3-263.5. 

2.  It  is  the  intention  to  endeavor  to  straighten  out 
the  line  north  of  Lucy  at  the  end  oi  some  artillery  pre- 
paration  just  mow  going  on.  There  is  on  174.1-to  26c,. 6  a 
small  rectangular  wood  which  is  occupied  by  Germans.^  this 
is  a  rectangular  wood  about  200  yards  in  depth  and  a^out 
400  yards  long  as  described.  Artillery  playing  on  it 
now  and  when  it  is  considered  advisable  attempt  will  be 
made  to  straighten  the  line  a  little  here. 

3.  We  hold  the  tom  of  Bouresches  with  a  lew  more 
men  than  I  consider  necessary.  I  will  endeavor  to  with¬ 
draw  a  company  or  two  when  night  comes  to  enable  me  to 
get  a  little  echelon  in  depth ; something  which  is  now  lack- ^ 
ing  with  the  length  of  line  held.  The  artillery  is  olajing 

on  the  Bois  de  Belleau.  There  are  understood  to  be  13  machine 
guns  and  some  infantry  in  the  wood.  It  is  now  under  a  very 
heavy  fire.  If  conditions  permit  the  line  will  be  straightened 

here .  . 

4.  Some  of  the  German  prisoners  sent  in  last  ni;  rt  from 

the  right  of  my  Brigade  belong  to  the  461st  Regiment  which 
occupied  the  Bois  de  Eelleau.  I  request  that  these  men  be 
interrogated  with  a  view  to  ascertaining  as  accurately  as 
possible  what  is  now  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau. 

Harbord , . 


Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade  -  3:15  P.m. ,  June  7,  1918, 
to  Hq . ,  2nd  Division. 

Captain  Larsen,  3rd  Batta,lion,  5th  marines,  at  2-45 
P  .M.  reports  to  Commanding  Officer,  5th  marine  "Regiment , 

German  shells  bursting  in  our  front  line  pouring  a  black 
smoke.  Heavy  stream  of  black  smoke  also  behind  the  Geiman 

line  . 


p  .  -<1  . 


June  7,  1918 . 


From:  Gill. 

To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Bate:  June  7th,  1913.  Tim^e  rec  '  d  :  3:45  P.m. 

Observers  report  a  4  star  rocket  from  the  German 
lines  Bois  de  Belleau. 


From;  Walker,  (Signal  Officer,  6th  Reg.) 

To :  4th  Brigade  Hdqrs  . 

Bate:  June  7t'n,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  3:55  P.m. 

79th  Company  reports  parties  of  enemy  advancing 
towards  ravine  which  runs  vj.IT.E.  of  our  advance. 


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P.  H. 


June  7,  1918, 


Telephone  ’T6ssa?e  from  Gas  Officer,  4th  Brigade,  4-20 
P.  !•!.,  June  7,  1918  to  2nd  Div. 

Enemy  cloud  gas  attack  reported  by  Brigade 
opposite  LUCY- le-BOC AGE .  Upon  investigation  found  to 
be  smoke  screen.  Gas  attack  expected  to  follow. 


From:  H.Q,.,  Cth. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  7th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  4:35  P.  M. 

Enemy  shelling  Bouresclies  heavily.  Small 
parties  of  enemy  seen  advancing  down  ravine  N.E.  S/7, 
of  Bouresches. 


From:  Adj .  5th  Marines 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  7th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  5:23  P. 

Har  assing  fire  on  the  woods  east  of  Turrill 
is  sufficient  for  the  present  and  Feland  is  coming  in 
person  to  report  to  Harbord.  He  is  on  his  way  down . 

Shuler . 


7:00  P.  M.  -  June  7.  From  Comdg.  General,  4th  Brigade 
to  2nd  Div. 

The  left  of  our  line  west  of  BCURESCHES  shelled 
with  Minenwerf ers .  50  shells  have  been  dropped  on 

it.  Artillery  notified. 


From.:  General  Harbord, 

To  :  C.O.,  5th  Regiment. 

Date:  June  7th,  1918.  Time  sent:  8:40  P,  H. 

1.  Please  make  the  following  changes  in  force 
that  has  been  operating  under  Colonel  Feland  southwest 
of  Torcy;  1st,  withdraw  company  of  your  2d  battalion  as 
your  Regimental  support  to  some  place  convenient  for 
the  purpose.  2nd,  send  the  company  of  the  3d  Bn.  to 
Hon  Blanche  to  join  the  remainder  of  the  battalion. 

3rd,  withdraw  the  engineers  and  send  them  to  tne 
Brigade  Reserve  at  Hon  Blanche. 


Harbord . 


8:45  P,  H.  -  June  7,  1918.  To  2nd  Div. 

General  Harbord  reports  at  8:45  P.H.,  that 
Colonel  FLLAKD,  who  was  to  take  the  woods  south  of 
TORCY,  carried  his  line  without  appreciable  resistance. 
He  is  consolidating  the  position  and  everything  i3 
all  right.  iiy  headqrs.  is  being  gassed  with  an 
occasional  shell. 


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June  7,  1918 


11J00  P.M,  -  June  7,  1918.  -  Phone  message  from  Hq. 

4th  Brigade  to  2nd  Biv. 

The  following  approximate  casualties  of  the  4th 
Brigade  in  the  combats  of  5:00  A.M.  and  5:00  P.M., 
June  6,  1918,  are  given: 

Officers  killed  ...  11  Wounded  ...  15 

fen  killed  .  40  Wounded  .  ,  ,350 

iTo  accurate  data  has  yet  been  received.  Some  of 
the  Units  are  still  in  position  on  the  battlefield, 
are  still  scattered,  and  a  check  of  the  command  was 
not  practicable.  Accurate  figures  will  be  submitted 
as  scon  as  practicable. 


TBLEpHOEE  MESSAGE. 

Prom:  Headquarters,  2d  Division, 

To  :  4th  Brigade  Headouarter s . 

Date:  June  7th,  1918.  "Time  RecTd:  11:25  p.  M. 

The  167th  Division  in  liaison  with  the  73rd 
Division  will  push  forward  this  evening  and  tonight 
to  drive  the  enemy  back  from  the  bank  south  of  Clignon 
to  west  of  stream  descending  from  Champillon.  This 
for  the  information  and  guidance  of  the  C,G.,  4th 
Brigade  with  instruction  to  keep  in  close  liaison  with 
the  French  on  our  left. 


A.  M.  June  8,  1918. 


Prom:  C.  0.  6th. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  12:35  A.  M. 

Heavy  fire  at  Bouresches.  Ho  communication 
with  2d  or  3d  Battalions, 


1:25  A.  M,  -  June  8,  1918.  ’Phone  message  from 
Gen,  Harbor d  to  2nd  Div, 

German  attack  with  machine  gun  and  rifle  fire, 
accompanied  by  artillery,  against  BOURESCHES.  That 
part  of  the  line  strengthened  earlier  in  the  evening 
with  additional  machine  guns. 

Latest  reports  indicate  that  the  attack  is  making 
no  progress  and  that  everything  is  all  right. 


From:  Moore. 

To  :  4th  Brig,  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  2: 00  A.  M, 

There  was  a  predetermined  fire  attack  on  town 
and  machine  guns  arrived  just  before  it  started.  Hot 
as  many  as  supposed  to  be.  Line  held  beautifully. 

Ho  German  advance.  Captain  Zane  and  Robinson  every¬ 
thing  well  organized. 


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June  6,  1918. 

From:  Moore . 

To  :  4 til  Brig.  Hdqrs; 

Bate:  June  8th,  1918.  Tine  rec’d:  2:30  A.  M. 

Hew  gas  used  between  Bouresches  and  Lucy.  Hot 
mu s t ar d .  Headache,  burned  throat.  High  explosive. 
Heavy  and  tickled  nose. 

Signed:  Gas  Officer.. 


From:  Heville. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Tine  rec’d i  5: 00  A.  M. 

Williams  not  relieved  due  to  shelling  but 
coming  out  now. 


From  C,  0.  23rd  Inf*  to  6th  Marines*  -  4*45  A.Mi, 
June  8, 

All  quiet  on  our  front  except  for  har  assing 
artillery  fire. 


Malone,  Colonel. 

Rec’d  by  4th  Bgde .  fro-"  Adjt.  6th  Marines,  5:10  A«M. 


From:  Adjt.  6th. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs, 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  5:20  A*  M. 

C.  0.  3rd  Bn.  6th  says  action  has  commenced, 
0 1  her wi s  e  quiet. 


From:  Adjt.  6th. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  5:30  A.  M. 

No  further  report. 


From:  Evans. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  5:45  A.  M. 

Message  from  C.  0.  3d  Bn.  6th:  Some  machine 
guns  out  of  action.  Mowing  our  men  down  pretty  fast. 
83rd  Co.  reports  many  machine  guns  delaying  advance. 
Good  progress  in  some  points.  This  information  from 
wounded ♦ 


A.  M.  June  8,  1918. 

From:  Evans. 

To  :  -4th  Brig,  Kdqrs, 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  rec'd:  5:50  A.  M. 

Holcomb  is  supporting  Sibley’s  right  by  fire. 
0.  fire  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau  not  heavy.  Losses 
Bouresches  not  as  heavy  as  estimated.  Defense  very 
well  handled  by  Captain  Zane , 


From.*  C.  0.  3d  Bn, 

To  :  4th  Brig,  Hdqrs, 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  rec'd:  5:55  A.  M. 

82nd  Co.  reports  advance  with  slight  M.  G. 
fire  in  front.  Have  taken  two.  One  platoon  80th 
Co.  to  support  of  82nd,  Take  Lieutenant  Roberts 
place  who  is  wounded.  Asking  for  some  barrage. 
Laying  out  four  wires  to  your  P.  C.  At  present  not 
connected . 


From.:  C.  0.  6th, 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdars, 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  6: 10  A.  M. 

Sibley1 s  advance  has  been  checked  at  points 
and  they  are  finding  many  more  M.  G’s.  than  expected 
and.  may  be  necessary  to  employ  part  or  all  of  one  of 
the  support  companies. 


Telephonic  Report  from  4th  Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 

6:25  A.  M,,  June  8th. 

Advance  going  very  well  but  they  have  been  held 
up  in  certain  points  by  machine  guns  .  We  think  it 
will  be  all  right. 


From:  C.  0.  6th. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  rec'd:  6:40  A.  M. 

At  5:30  Captain  Smith  reported  v/ounded.  Best 
of  machine  guns  on  his  left.  Captured  two  and  are 
going  on.  At  5:50  83rd  Co.  reports  two  captured  and 
surrounding  the  others.  At  6  o’clock  the  advance 
held  up.  84th  and  83rd  mixed  together  finding  new 
emplacements  everywhere.  82nd  asking  for  reinforce¬ 
ments,  2  platoons.  Engineers  standing  by  waiting 
orders  of  C.  0.  3rd  Bn.  Runners  sent  out  to  advise 
him  of  situation.  Are  holding  where  held  up  and  will 
advance  when  situation  permits.  One  Lieutenant  of 
80th  Company  wounded. 


Ho  ore 


June  8,  1918# 


From  I  Major  Evans. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  recTd:  6:58  A.  M* 

Captain  Zane  at  Bouresches  saj^s  that  a  wounded 
man  from  82nd  Co.  in  town  and  said  Major  Sibley  had 
all  hut  one  machine  gun  and  thinks  he  has  that  one  now. 
Could  hear  man  crying  from  woods:  ’’Get  that  S  of  a 
B,"  has  no  liaison  hut  thinks  it  O.K. 


From*.  C.C.  6th. 

To  :  4th  Brigc  Iidqrs. 

Date:  June  8th,  1918,  Time  rec'd:  6:58  A,  M. 

It  was  reported  hy  Moore  enemy  reserves  coming 
in  from  north  of  wood.  Another  call  for  barrage  as 
originally  fired  this  morning. 


Phone  cell  from  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade  to  2nd  Div « 

8:12  A.M.*  June  Bth. 

General  Harhord  is  putting  SHEARER  in  command 
of  the  3rd  Battalion,  5th  Marines,  vice  BERRY  wounded. 


From:  Gill. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs, 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  rec’di  9: 10  A.  M. 

Relief  complete. 


From:  C.  0.  6th. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  11:30  A.  M, 

nothing  to  report. 


p,  M.  June  8,  1918. 

From:  Evans  relayed  from  Sibley  thru  Holcomb. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  rec’d  at  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs.. 

12: 05  p.  M. 

Engineer  lieutenant  from  Sibley  in  Bouresches 
reports  only  partial  success.  Has  taken  three  guns. 

1  gun  corner  woods  nearest  Bouresches  very  trouble¬ 
some.  Have  remaining  guns  practically  surrounded. 
Heavy  casualties.  Consider  junction  dry  stream  bed 
at  point  261.3-176.8  Vital  for  communication.  Will 
post  10  Engineers  there.  Have  posted  20  engineers 
at  point  midway  between  Bouresches  and  Messer smith* s 
left.  Will  soon  have  liaison  on  left  flank  also. 


) 


June  8,  1918* 


P. 


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M  - 


From:  Colonel  Neville. 

To  :  4th  Brig,  Hdqrs, 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  12:30  p.  m. 

Observation  Post  reports  100  men  seen  marching 
north  on  road  265.9  -  174.9  and  also  32  men  in  squads 
carrying  gun  on  road  265.5  -  173.8.  20  men  camou¬ 

flaged  in  Lucy  Farm.  Artillery  notified. 


From!  C,  G.,  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  Major  Sibley,  C.  0.,  3rd  Bn.  6th  Marines. 
Date:  June  8th;  1918.  Time  sent:  12:30  P»  M. 

Get  cover  for  your  men  in  the  ravine  (gully) 
at  south  edge  of  woods.  Let  your  men  rest.  I  will 
have  artillery  play  on  the  wood.  Any  further  orders 
will  be  given  you  later  for  other  movement  by  you. 
Send  reply  by  the  runner  who  brings  this  as  to  the 
hour  at  which  you  will  be  in  your  gully. 

Harbord, 


From:  Major  Evans. 

To  :  Major  Lay,  Brigade  Adjutant.  By  runner. 

Date:  June  8th,  1918,  Time  sent:  12:55  P.  M« 

Am  arranging  best  I  can  with  Moore  and  Conroy 
to  work  out  some  rations  to  Sibley  by  carrying  parties. 
Rations  received  here  at  midnight  and  road  Lucy- 
Bouresches  heavily  shelled  about  12:20  a.m.  to  i:20 
a.m.  mostly  machine  guns.  Wagons  had  to  put  back 
Lucy  and  rations  were  dumped  for  Holcomb  at  point 
indicated  by  his  guide  but  they  could  not  be  worked 
in.  This  looks  to  me  like  a  big  emergency.  Arranging 
for  tonight’s  delivery  by  wagon  to  point  on  Lucy- 
Bouresches  road.  If  you  can  put  it  through  to  get  a 
truck  tonight  I  am  game  to  try  to  take  it  into  Bour- 
esches  and  can  find  volunteers.  Its  worth  the  try 
for  I  am  sick  thinking  about  it.  Can  also  take  water 
out  to  Sibley  and  drop  it  on  road  and  hustle  it  down 
ravine , 


Evans , 


From:  Major  Sibley. 

To  :  C.  G.,  4th  Brigade. 

Date:  June  8th,  1918,  Time  sent:  1:55  P.  M. 

Will  have  men  under  cover  for  artillery  fire 
south  edge  of  woods  (within  125  yards  of  edge)  by 
3:00  p.m.  Regret  to  report  officers  and  men  too  much 
exhausted  for  further  attack  on  strong  resistance 
until  after  several  hours  rest.  Enemy  shelling  our 
position  now.  Damage  not  serious  at  present. 

Sibley, 

Time  rec’d  at  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs...  2:30  P.  M. 


P,  M. 


June  8,  1918, 


From: 

C.  G. 

4  th 

Brig. 

At  : 

P.  C. 

3: 00  PM.  June  8. 

To  : 

C.  G. 

2nd 

Div . 

The  following  quotation  from  6th  Marines 
report  furnished  for  your  information:  "Man  from 
73d  Co.,  M.G.,  reported  that  prisoner  taken  this 
morning  stated  the  German  troops  have  orders  to  hold 
the  lines  of  R.  R.  north  of  BOURBSCHBS,  at  all  costs. 

HARBORD . 


3 : 05  P.  M. ,  8  June . 

French  Array  Corps  Headquarters  telephones  that 
a  German  message  has  "been  intercepted  which  directed 
that  all  the  roads  leading  to  BOURESCHES  from  the 
north,  west  and  south  be.  placed  under  heavy  artill¬ 
ery  and  machine  gun  fire*  This  may  indicate  an 
attempt  to  isolate  the  American  garrison  and  an 
attack  and  attempt  to  capture  it* 

Telephoned  to  3rd  and  4th  Brigade. 

RecTd  4th  Brig*  Kq.,  3:15  p.  m. 


Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade  to  2nd  Div . , 
o  :  20  P .  H . ,  8  June  , 

German  prisoner  captured  this  morning  in  the 
BO  IS- de -BELLB.AU,  stated  that  the  German  troops  had  ^ 
orders  to  hold  the  railroad  line  north  of  BOURESCHES 
at  all  costs  in  case  of  an  enemy  attack. 


/ 


Pv 

•  ili  t 


June  6,  1918. 


From  2nd  Div.,  4:05  p,  M.,  June  8. 

phoned  General  Harbord  that  the  Corps  Commander 
approved  exchange  of  marine  battalions  (Corps  reserve 
to  go  in  line  to  he  replaced  by  another  battalion) 


Total  loss  in  Berry* s  battalion 
included:  2  officers  -  killed. 

3  "  -  wounded . 


Q,ui  te 


68  men 
19  0  men 
30  men 

sure  they  are  not 


killed . 
wounded . 
mi ssi  ng . 
captured  . 


was  288 : 


That 


t  ITZ  CCA  riTT 
O  O  rvjfSii 


From:  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  C.  0.,  1st  Bn.  6th. 

Date:  June  8th,  1918,  Time  sent:  6:20  P.  H. 

By  authority  of  the  Corps  Commander  your  batt¬ 
alion  is  relieved  from  duty  as  Corps  Reserve  and  will 
proceed  tonight  to  a  point  S .E .  of  Lucy  to  relieve  the 
3d  Bn,  of  the  Regiment.  The  Regimental  Commander  has 
arranged  to  have  guides  meet  you  at  the  bridge  cross¬ 
ing  over  the  Gobert  brook.  It  is  desired  that  you 
start  at  such  hour  that  your  march  will  not  be  apparent 
to  balloon  observation  of  the  enemy.  You  should  be 
amply  provided  with  ammunition,  rations,  etc. 

Karbord . 


?  MESSAGE. 

From:  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  C.  0.,  6th  Regiment. 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  sent:  6:22  P.  M « 

The  1st  Bn.  of  your  Regiment  has  been  relieved 
as  Corps  Reserve  and  directed  to  proceed  to  relieve 
the  3d  Bn.  Please  order  Major  Sibley  when  relieved 
to  proceed  with  his  battalion  to  a  point  1-1/2  kilo¬ 
meters  S.W.  of  Marigny  in  the  woods  at  170.0-259.5, 

Harbord . 


From:  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  C.  0.,  2d  Engineers,  in  Reserve  near  Mon  Blanche. 
Date :  June  8th,  1918.  Time  sent:  8:10  P.  M. 

You  will  ta.ke  the  companies  that  you  have  now 
in  reserve  and  after  drawing  rations  tonight  you  will 
move  your  command  to  a  point  in  the  woods  Em  ee 
quarters  of  a  kilometer  south  of  the  Paris-Metz  road 
in  the  Bois  Gros  Jean.  You  will  then  receive  orders 
from  the  Colonel  of  your  Regiment,  passing  from  under 
our  command  , 


p,  J  l 


June  3,  1916. 


'-3  S3  AGE. 


From:  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  Kaj  or  Holcomb. 

Date:  June  6th,  1918.  Tine  sent:  9:15  P .  M. 

Much  to  ny  regret  I  an  unable  to  relieve  your 
battalion  in  its  turn  from  its  present  place.  The 
holdinv  o^  that  town  is  too  important  for  ne  to  risk 
a  change  at  this  time.  It  will  be  done  just  as  soon 
as  conditions  permit.  You  and  your  battalion  have 
done  fine  work  and  it  is  much  appreciated  by  the 
Division  Commander  and  myself.  I  want  to  advise 
you  that  I  have  taken  out  the  Sibley  battalion  tonight 
and  a~>  not  replacing  it.  About  50  batteries  will 
play  on  that  wood  all  day  tomorrow  and  we  will  prob¬ 
ably  occupy  the  far  edme  in  the  afternoon.  Instruct¬ 
ions  have  bten  given  in  the  case  of  any  demonstration 
in  your  vicinity  to  cover  all  the  approaches  towards 
your  town  by  artillery  fire  on  the  enemy’s  approaches 
and  a  fire  will  be  laid  down  tonight  in  the  same 
manner  to  prevent  any  surprise  of  you  in  force. 

Harbord . 


To  C.  0,  5th  marines,  9:30  P.  M.,  June  8. 

Confirming  orders  already  given  you  by  telephone, 
please  cause  the  C.C.  2nd  Bn.  your  regiment  to  move 
to  the  west  of  the  Lucy-Torcy  road  any  part  of  his 
battalion  now  to  the  east  of  that  road.  This  in  order 
to  facilitate  a  complete  artillery  preparation  of  the 
whole  o^  the  Bois  de  Belleau  tomorrow'. 

Harbord , 


MESSAGE, 

From:  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade, 

To  :  C . 0 , ,  1st  Bn.,  6th  Karines . 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  sent:  9:40  p.  M. 

Confirming  my  verbal  instructions  already 
given  to  you,  I  desire  you  to  reconnoiter  tonight 
the  wood  directly  S.E.  of  Lucy  vhe r e  the  80th  Co.  is 
stationed.  After  reconnaissance  of  that  wood,  put  in 
there  tonight  as  many  of  your  companies  as  you  think 
safe,  at  least  one.  Those  companies  for  which,  there 
is  no  room  there  will  be  put  in  the  north-eastern 
end  of  Mon  Blanche  Mood  S.W,  of  Lucy.  You  should  have 
your  own  p.C.  with  the  portion  of  tne  battalion  that 
is  in  the  vrood  S.L,  of  Lucy.  It  is  understood  that 
Colonel  Lee  has  withdrawn  the  80th  Co.  to  the  wood 
S.E.  of  Lucy. 


Harbord 


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June  8,.  1518. 


MESSAGE • 

From:  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  C.O.,  6th  Regiment. 

Date:  June  8th,  1918.  Time  cent:  9:45  P.M. 

The  plan  for  relieving  Iiajor  Sibley  by  Major 
Hughes  battalion  has  been  changed.  Major  Sibley  is 
to  be  withdrawn  tonight  after  dark  with  any  engineers 
that  may  be  with  him.  The  80th  Co.  which  it  is  under¬ 
stood  has  been  moved  to  the  woods  S.E.  of  Lucy  remains 
in  thjse  woods.  Major  Hughes  will  put  there  tonight 
one  company  of  his  battalion  and  as  many  more  as  the 
wood  will  safely  hold.  The  remainder  ol  his  battalion 
to  be  in  the  wood  S;\7.  of  Lucy 4  His  P.C,  to  be  in 
the  wood  S.E.  of  Lucy.  At  dawn  tomorrow  morning  an 
artillery  preparation  will  begin  on  the  .do is  de  Bel-- 
eau  which  by  the  late  afternoon  is  expected  to^  oblit¬ 
erate  any  enemy  organizations  in  that  wood.  word  . 
been  sent  to  Major  Holcomb  in  the  matter.  The  O,  . 

5th  Marines  has  been  also  notified. 


Karbord . 


LESS  AGS. 


From:  Commanding  General,  4th  brigade, 

To  :  Major  Shearer. 

Date:  June  8th,  1518.  Time  sent:  5:52  ?.  M 


I  desire  you  to  go  over  early  tomorrow  morning 
and  familiarize  yourself  with  the  line  he  is  holding, 
including  the  town  of  Bouresches.  It  is  the  present 
intention  that  your  battalion  will  reiieve  hrs _ tomorx ow 
night  and  I  want  you  to  be  familiar  with  the _ situation 
as  the  town  of  Bouresches  and  the  line  to  Tnangi 
Farm  is  considered  to  be  very  important.  As  soon  as 
you  have  familiarized  yourself  with  it,  jom^your 
battalion  and  the  other  orders  for  the  relic;  wil 
made  later, 

Harbord. 


A. 


June  5 ,  1518, 


From:  1st  Batt . 

At  :  P.  C. 


Date 

To 


e-5-18  Hour  1:15 
Capt.  Hamilton. 

An  sending  at  the 


men  and  2  machine  guns  to 
west  of  our  left  (i/mans, 
this  A ,M.  I  am  sending  to 
have  you  send  me  another 
arrangement ,  to  help  the 


a 


request  of  the  French  100 
hold  the  square  woods  north 
Th e  50  men  you  sent  me 
*  lines.  Also  X  would  like  to 
50.  Tli is  is  a  temporary 
Fr  ench  out .  .LAP MDI  i  d . 


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June  9,  1916. 


8:35  A.K.  -  June  9,  1916. 


Second  Section,  G.  S. 


Telephone  Reports  fron  I.O.’s 

4th  Bri~.,  9th  and  23rd  Inf. 


Rej:ort  everything  quiet  on  the 
their  organizations 


fronts  held  by 

Cx-2. 


From:  1st  £att , 

Date:  e/o/lf.  Hour:  10:15.  A 
To  :  Capt.  Winans . 

has  Lieut.  Eendfr  reported  with  50  nen  yet. 

TURK ILL. 


p.  M.  June  9,  1918. 

HESS AGP. 

Prom:  Colonel  Lee. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  9th,  1918,  Time  sent:  12:15  P.  M. 

Major  Hushes’  Battalion  (1st,  6th)  is  located 
in  the  woods  just  West  of  point  205  on  North  side  of 
road  La  Voie  du  Chatel-Lucy  le  Bocage.  Hughes  has 
just  reported  here  with  this  information  and  I  am 
waiting  for  the  side-car.  to  send  him  to  you  to  explain 
the  results  of  his  reconnaissance  of  the  woods  occupied 
by  the  Regimental  reserve. 


Lee  . 


MESSAGE . 

Prom.:  C.G.,  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  C  .  0  .  ,  1st  Bn.  6th  Marines. 

Date:  June  9th,  1918.  Time  sent:  2:40  P.  M. 

As  soon  as  dark  tonight  be  prepared  to  move 
y our  battalion  into  a  position  for  an  attach  which  will 
be  outlined  in  field  orders  which  you  will  receive 
later  today. 

Barb or d . 


MESSAGE. 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  C.O.  3rd  Bn.  5th  Marines. 

Date:  June  9th,  1916.  Time  sent:  2:42  P.  M. 

As  soon  as  it  is  dark  tonight  send  one  company 
of  your  battalion  to  the  wood  S.E.  of  Lucy  as  regiment¬ 
al  support  for  the  6th  Marines.  Take  the  other  three 
companies  and  relieve  the  three  companies  o-^  the  2d 
Bn.  6th  Regiment  now  holding  Bouresches-Triangle  Farm. 

Harbor d . 


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;  LEGbAGH . 

From :  C .  G .  4 th  Br igad e . 

To  :  C.O.  2d  Bn.  6th  Karines. 

Date:  June  9th,  1918.  Tine  sent:  2:43  P,  Iv . 

when  relieved  tonight  by  the  3d  Bn.  5th  Karines, 
inarch  37 our  battalion  to  the  east  edge  of  the  wood  S.W. 
of  Lucj'  south  of  the  stream  Gobert. 

Harbord. 


From:  C.O.  5th  Regt* 

At  :  P.C,  IHville 

Date:  June  9,  19i8.  Hour  6  P.  M.  Ho.  323 

To  :  C.O,  1st  Bn. 

The  enclosed  order  explains  itself.  Make 
necessary  reconnaissance  and  change  your  dispositions 
so  that  in  case  of  alert  you  can  occupy  this  entire 
C.R.  as  extended. 

F eland. 

Returned  enclosed  order. 


MESSAGE  from  Lt.  Hunt:  June  9,  1918  -  10-10  P.  M. 

A  Lorraine  prisoner  stated  that  there  would  be 
a  relief  in  front  of  the  2nd  Division  tonight,  and 
that  a  regiment  of  the  109th  Guard  Badoise  would  go 
into  the  BOIS-de-BELLBAU . 

G-2  says  thejr  usually  make  their  relief  sometime 
between  11:00  and  12:00.  This  regiment  belongs  to  the 
28th  Division,  which  is  going  to  make  the  relief. 

The  prisoner  states  also  that  the  rumor  runs  that  as 
soon  as  the  reliefs  have  all  been  terminated  they  are 
going  to  attack  but  not  right  away  --  ^in  two  or  three 
days  and  thejr  are  going  to  use  lots  of  gas. 

He  will  have  it  copied  and  send  the  whole  thing 
up.  This  seems  to  be  confirmed  by  the  other  prisoner. 


June  9,  1918  -  10:16  P.  M » 


Telephone  message  from  2nd  Division,  Radio, 


At  10:11  PLI 


Radio  liaison  now  established  at  new  division 
headquarters  and  will  be  in  operation  throughout  the 
night. 


Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade  Kdqrs.  to  2nd  Div 
11:10  P.  M, ,  June  9,  1918. 


Considerable  shelling  of  our  brigade  front  at  the 
present  tine.  At  about  10:00  P.M.  an  enemy  shell  hit 
a  small  arms  ammunition  dump  and  blew  up  about  u0,uuu 
rounds  of  Calibre  .30. 


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1918. 


June  9 


Bourmont ,  June  9,  1918. 


Brig.  Gen.  HarBord:- 

Following  telegram  signed  BATHES  received  from 
PARI 3 .  "I  hear  everywhere  expressed  pride  and  enthus¬ 
iasm  over  the  wonderful  Battle  qualities  of  you  and 
your  Brigade.  Me  are  all  proud  of  you.  ;l 

ARE.  STROP  G 

C.G.  4th  Brigade.  C.  of  S»  In  charge,  Bourmont. 


Memorandum  from  Adjutant,  6th  Regiment  to  4th  Brigade 
Kdqrs.  June  9th,  1918^ 

Lieutenant  Leonard,  Inf.  USR,  attached  to  79th 
Company,  reported  in  this  morning  from  the  town  of 
Bouresches  with  the  following  information:  Bouresches 
is  occupied  By  aBout  100  men  of  the  96th  Company,  all 
of  the  79th  Company,  amounting  to  aBout  9  0  men  and  17.5 
men  of  the  2d  Engineers.  The  Boche  still  hold  the  R.R. 
station.  Just  outside  of  town  on  the  right  flank 
Lieutenant  Perkinson  has  20  men  of  the  84th  Company. 

This  force  is  in  touch  on  the  right  with  the  78th 
Company  which  completes  the  line  of  the  Triangle  Farm. 

44  men  of  the  73rd  Company  under  Lieutenant  Duncan  and 
Lieutenant  Hart  with  detachments  from  the  6th  Machine 
Gun  Battalion  are  in  the  toY/n.  He  estimated  there  were 
Between  12  and  14  machine  guns  which  were  Being  added 
to.  One  machine  gun  v/as  captured  in  the  town  of  Bour¬ 
esches.  \7ater  supply  is  good.  Men  were  served  with 
hot  rations  and  coffee  last  night.  They  can  cook  there 
at  night  and  have  had  chickens  and  killed  a  hog  and  cow. 
Ammunition  is  plentiful.  aBout  15,000  rounds  caliBer 
.30.  7,000  rounds  caliBer  .30  in  reserve.  Estimated 
numBer  of  Chauchat  guns  a/bout  25  with  adequate  suppljf 
of  ammunition.  The  trench  mortar  in  town  is  a  Cannon 
d* Inf anterie,  85  mm*  The  shell  is  steel  with  corrugated 
wooden  stem.  Smooth  Bore.  It  is  not  a  Brandt  mortar. 
There  is  no  powder  for  cha.rging  the  gun. 

(Signed)  F.  S,  Evans. 


A.  11.  June  10,  1918. 

From:  Adjutant,  6th  Regiment. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  10th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  1:40  A.  H. 

Hea.vy  gun  fire  v/hich  has  Been  repeatedly  reported 
all  night  at  Bouresches  is  still  falling  there.  1  have 
had  the  artillery  liaison  officer  on  the  joB  and  he  has 
gone  all  through  the  American  and  French  artillery  up 
to  and  including  Corps  artillery  and  they  assure  me 
that  it  is  not  our  side  firing. 


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1918. 


June  9 


Bourmont,  June  9,  1918, 


Brig.  Gen.  Harbord:- 

Fo 11 owing  telegram  signed  DAVIES  received  from 
PARI 8.  "I  hear  everywhere  expressed  pride  and  enthus¬ 

iasm  over  the  wonderful  battle  qualities  of  you  and 
your  brigade.  Me  are  all  proud  of  you.  ;l 

AK..8TR01\G 

C.G.  4th  Brigade.  C.  of  8*  In  charge,  Bourmont. 


Memorandum  fron  Adjutant,  6th  Regiment  to  4th  Brigade 
Kdqrs.  June  9  th,  19184- 

Lieutenant  Leonard,  Inf.  UBR,  attached  to  79th 
Company,  reported  in  this  morning  from  the  town  of 
Bouresches  with  the  following  information:  Bouresches 
is  occupied  by  about  100  men  of  the  96th  Company,  all 
of  the  79th  Company,  amounting  to  about  9  0  men  a.nd  17.5 
men  of  the  2d  Engineers.  The  Boche  still  hold  the  R.R. 
station.  Just  outside  of  town  on  the  right  flank 
Lieutenant  Perkinson  has  20  men  of  the  84th  Company. 

This  force  is  in  touch  on  the  right  with  the  78th 
Company  which  completes  the  line  of  the  Triangle  Farm. 

44  men  of  the  73rd  Company  under  Lieutenant  Duncan  and 
Lieutenant  Hart  with  detachments  from  the  6th  Machine 
Gun  Battalion  are  in  the  town.  He  estimated  there  were 
between  12  and  14  machine  guns  which  we re  being  added 
to.  One  machine  gun  was  captured  in  the  town  of  Bour¬ 
esches.  Water  supply  is  good.  Men  were  served  with 
hot  rations  and  coffee  last  night.  They  can  cook  there 
at  night  and  have  had  chickens  and  killed  a  hog  and  cow. 
Ammunition  is  plentiful,  about  15,000  rounds  caliber 
.30.  7,000  rounds  caliber  .30  in  reserve.  Estimated 
number  of  Chauchat  guns  about  25  with  adequate  supply 
of  ammunition.  The  trench  mortar  in  town  is  a  Cannon 
d* Infant erie,  85  mm.  The  shell  is  steel  with  corrugated 
wooden  stem.  Smooth  bore.  It  is  not  a  Brandt  mortar. 
There  is  no  powder  for  charging  the  gun. 

(Signed)  F.  E,  Evans. 


A.  it.  June  10,  1918. 

From:  Adjutant,  6th  Regiment. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  10th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  1:40  A.  H. 

Heavy  gun  fire  which  has  been  repeatedly  reptrted 
all  night  at  Bouresches  is  still  falling  there.  I  have 
had  the  artillery  liaison  officer  on  the  job  and  he  has 
gone  all  through  the  American  and  French  artillery  up 
to  and  including  Corps  artillery  and  they  assure  me 
that  it  is  not  our  side  firing. 


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From: 
To  : 
Date: 


From 

To 

Date 


A. 


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C,  0.  6th, 

4th  Brig.  Ildqrs. 

June  10th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  2:25  A,  M. 
Everything  quiet. 


C .  0,  2nd  Bn.  6th. 

4th  Brig,  Hdqrs. 

Uune  10th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  2:30  A.  M, 
Everything  quiet. 


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June  10,  1918. 


A.M. 


From: 

C.O.  1st  Bn.  6th. 

To  : 

4th  Brig .  Hdqrs . 

Date  : 

June  10th,  1918. 

In  position. 

Time  rec’d;  2:45  A. is i. 

From: 

6th  Regiment. 

To: 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Time  rec’d.  3:50  A.m. 

Date : 

June  10th,  1918. 

Hughes  reports  0.1 

[,  in  position  and  ready  to 

carry 

out  any  orders. 

Prom: 

6th  Regiment. 

To  : 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Time  rec'd:  4:22  A.m. 

Date  : 

June  10th,  1918. 

Enemy  is  shelling 

Lucy  every  30  seconds. 

Prom; 

Lt .  uoore, 

At : 

P.C.  Cole. 

Time  rec'd:  4:29  A.m. 

Date  : 

June  10th  ,  1918 . 

major  Cole  has  gone  forward  and  will  keep  me 
informed  of  the  situation.  Nothing  as  yet  to  report. 


prom:  C.O.  1st  Bn.  6th. 

To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  10th,  1910.  Time  rec'd:  4-51  Aa. 

Artillery  barrage  working  beaut  ifully .  3  or  4 

casualties  in  74th  Co  .  oomi.ig  in.  otherwise . all  O.K. 
Kindly  have  artillery  fire  on  machine  guns  firing  down 
the  line  we  have  to  cross.  Hughes 


Prom:  C.O.  6th,  (  Intelligence  Officer  speaking  for 

C.O.  6th.) 

To:  4th  Brigade  Headquarters. 

Date:  June  10th,  1918.  Time  rec’d.  5:20  A.m. 

Action  in  woods  deemed  finished.  Our  barrage  on 
woods  is  continued.  Guns  ere  fjring  on  enemy’s  batteries 
and  towns .  Only  few  short  bursts  of  machine  gun  fire 
noted  during  advance.  Two  red  .rockets  observed  from  woo<-  s 


Prom: 
Date  : 
To  : 


C.O.  6th  Regt. 

10  June  18  Hour  5:40  a.m. 
C .0 .  4th  Brigade . 


Ho vi  sent 
Ho.  2  Runner 


All  quiet  in  Bois  de  Belleau,  Our  shells  falling 
further  to  the  north  and  east.  Occasional  rifle  li..  e  -om 
Bo  is  de  Belleau.  Ho  m.G.  fire  there  now.  Only  ,w.w,  lire 

that  can  be  heard  is  east  of  Bouresches. 

5:45  a.m. 

Capt.  Platt,  20th  Co.  reports  that  he  thinks  the 
Bois  de  Belleau  has  been  cleared  of  m.G. 


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June  10,  1918 


5:47  A.m.  »  june  10,  1918, 

Severe  bursts  of  m.G.  fire  from  center  of  Bo  is 
de  Belleau ,  E.  of  Hill  181.  Our  artillery  is  shelling  road 
that  runs  S.E.  of  Cnateau  de  Belleau.  ho  Infantry  action 
discernible . 

5:50  A.m.  Volley  of  ^.G .  lire  from  center  of  Bois  de  Belleau. 

Lee  . 


5:50  A.m.  -  June  10,  -  From  Adjutant  4th  Brigade,  to  Div. 

Telephone  message  just  received  at  4th  Brigade 
Hdqrs.  that  everything  is  quiet  in  the  woods  -  BOIS  de 
BELLEAU . 


Erora: 
At : 
Bate  : 
To : 


C.O.  6th  Regt. 

Lucy 

3  0  June  18  hour  5:50  a . m . 
CiO.  4th  Brigade. 


opposition 
One  trench 

C.O  . 


The  line  advanced  obtaining  objective  without 
.  At  present  engaged  in  consolidating  position, 
mortar  taken  quite  intact;  will  try  to  iind  the 

LEE  (Perrin) 


From;  6th  Reg . 

To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Bate:  June  10th,  1918.  Time  rec’d.  6:10  A.m. 


There  are  several  sharp  bursts  of  m.G.  fire  from 
center  of  the  Bois  de  Belleau  east  of  Hill  131.  Our  artillery 

from  Chateau  Belleau.  ho 


is  shelling  road  that  runs  S.E.  from  Cna' 
Infantry  movement  discernible.  At  5:47 
machine  gun  fire  from  center  of  the  Bois 


there  was 


From:  6th  Reg. 

To  :  4th  Brig  ,  Hdqrs . 

Bate:  June  10th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  6:20  A.m. 


Less age  from  Lt .  Perrin,  Liaison  Officer  sent  to 
Hughes:  The  line  advanced  obtaining  objective  without 

opposition.  One  trench  mortar  quite  intact.  V'ill  try  '-o 
find  the  C.O.  Signed  Perrin. 


6:30  A.L.  -  June  10  -  Phone  message  from  General  Karbord 
himself.  To  2nd  Div, 

The  liaison  officer  with  ^ajor  Hughes  reports  that 
they  have  obtained  their  objectives  and  are  consolidating 
their  positions. 


From:  6th  Reg. 

To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Bate:  June  10th,  1918.  Time  rec'd.  6:^0  A.m. 

The  trench  mortar  ref-erred  to  in  the  message  is  a 
large  yinnenwerf er  mounted  on  wheels  with  45  rounds  oi 
ammunition. 


June  10th,  1918. 


Adj  .  6th  marines  to  4th  Brigade,  6:35  A  >  June  10,  1918. 

At  6:1 9  A.m.  ,  8  or  10  men  seen  walking  down  south  along 
west  edge  of  Bo  is  de  Belleau  from  Hill  181.  ITo  further  inform¬ 
ation  about  action.  Impossible  to  distinguish  whether  men. 
were  ours  or  the  enemy.  Rifle  fire  south  of  hill  181;  about 
a  dozen  shots.  Came  in  from  Observation  Post,  Scout  Officer 
and  runner  still  out. 


From:  6th  Reg. 

To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  10th,  1918.  Time  rec’d.  6:40  Amvl, 

Tnink  it  advisable  to  try  and  get  the  minnenwerf er 
out  of  the  woods ,  but  we  have  no  transportation. 


From: 
To  . 
Date  : 


Lieutenant  ^oore. 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs'. 

June  10th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  6:50  A#m. 


message  received  over  phone  from  major  Hughes  that 
Captain  Fuller-,  75th  Company,  reports  that  at  5:12  a.m.  he 
had  reached  his  objective.  Ho  indication  of  the  enemy. 


From:  jioore. 

To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  10th,  1918,  Time  rec’d.  6:58  A.m. 


message  from  forward  group  by  runner, 
into  nest  of  3  machine  guns  approximately  176.1 
Fuller  is  cleaning  them  out  with  help  from  Cole 


Have  run 
-  262.3, 


Hughes 


From: 
Date  : 
To  : 


F .  I , 

10. June  18  Hour  6:40  a.m.  Ho.  3 
C.Q.  4th  Brigade. 


Lt .  Conroy  and  25 
fer  and  ammunition. 


men  sent  to  bring  out  minnenwer- 


7:00  a.m. 


iv:  inner  we  rf  er  located  at  point  200  yds  East  of  Hill 
181.  Three  H.G’s,  active  at  point  100  yds  Hoithof  second 
"E"  in  word  Belleau  in  the  woods.  Hughes  is  making  dispos¬ 
ition  for  their  capture. 


From:  Colonel  Lee. 

To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  10th,  1918,  Time  rec’d:  7:10  A.m. 

3  machine  guns  still  active  at  point  100  yards  north 
of  second  ”e”  in  word  "Belleau,"  Hughes  making  dispositions 
foi'  their  capture.  Also  one  company  going  up  from  Regi¬ 
me  nt al  Reserve. 


June  10,  1918. 


A.. 


From:  C.O.  6tn  Regt . 

Date:  10  June  18  Hour  7:15  a. m. 

To  :  •  C.O.  4th  Prig . 

minnenwerf er  Cal.  7"  brought  in  by  Lt .  Conroy  and 
merou  and  twenty-five  men  to  ?.C.  Ammunition  on.  way .  Party 
fired  on  while  returning. 

Lee 


From:  maj .  Hughes. 

To :  4th  Brig . 

Date:  10  June  1918  Hour  7:12  A.m. 

Everything  going  nicely.  Ho  losses  coming  across. 

Have  received  no  word  from  companies,  but  there  is  prac¬ 
tically  no  firing.  Artillery  has  blown  the  Bois  de  Belleau 
to  mince  meat. 


7-15  A.-'i.  -  June  10.-  Phone  message  from  General  Harbord  - 
to  2nd  Divn. 

message  from  major  Hughes  stating  that  all  goes  well 
The  Artillery  blew  the  wood  all  to  hell.  Ho  losses  known  yet. 
Very  large  "minnenwerf er"  on  wheels  taken.  Ho  connection  yet 
w i  til  c  ompa.nl e  s  . 


From : 
To  : 
Date  : 


mF.SSAGE 


major  Hughes. 

4th  Prig .  Kdqrs . 

June  10th,  1918.  Time 


rec’d: 


7:54  A.m. 


"tars 


Everything  O.KH  now  except  nest  of  machine  Guns 
previously  mentioned.  Am  sending  Fuller  two  Stokes  mo. 
and  have  instructed  him  to  await  tneir  arrival  before 
attempting  to  take  them.  2  privates  of  the  75th. Co.  killed. 
Have  identified  two  oi  three  dead  marines  found  in  trenches. 
One  is  2nd  Lieutenant  Clarence  Dennis  and  the  other  private 
pobert  A.  Kirk,  3rd  one  blown  to  pieces. 


From: 
To  : 
Date  : 


6t.,h  Reg. 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs . 

June  10th,  1910.  Time  rec’d: 


message  from  Hughes:  ,.iajor 
machine  gun  fire  in  face  and  hand, 
battalion  dressing  station.  Have  not 
reserves.  Brought  un  74th  Company. 


Cole  badly  wounded  by 
s  on  his  way  to  the 
called  on  regimental 


From: 
To  : 
Date  : 


Colonel  Lee. 

4th  Brig  .  Hdqrs . 
June  10th,  1918. 


Time  rec’d:  8:06  A.m. 


'That  disposition  shall  I  make 
Have  it  and  accessories  at  the  P.C.  all 
About  45  rounds  of  ammunition  for  it  on 
de  Belleau. 


of  the  minnenwerf er? 
in  good  condition, 
west  edge  of  Bois 


A  t  m  • 


June  10,  1913. 


^SCAGj 


From:  Lee. 

To:  4th  Brig.  Kdqrs. 

Date  t  June  10th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  8:55  A.m. 

Shiner  at  work  from  east  Hill  169  in  front  of 
thk  5th  Regiment.  Am  sending  out  Captain  Stowell  and  25 
men  to  bring  in  another  .ainnenwerf  er . 


From:  C.O.  23rd  infantry. 

To:  Colonel  Lee. 

Date:  June  10th,  1918.  Time  rec»d  at  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs 

9  ;  30  Ami. 

Hearty  congratulations  on  work  of  last  night. 

^alone . 


Adjutant  of  6th  forwarded  this  message  for  the  inform¬ 
ation  of  the  Brigade  Commander . 


From: 
To  : 
Date : 


djutant  6th  Regiment 


ii 

4th  Brigade  Hdqrs 
June  10th,  1918. 


By  runner. 

'ime  rec  ’  d  :  10  :00 


Ct  •  < 


Zane  and  Robertson  say  two  Stokes  mortars^  and 
ammunition  would  be  a  great  addition  to  defense  of  Bouresches. 
They  urge  its  careful  consideration.  They  also  believe  more 
men  needed.  Engineers  were  used  on  posts  and  organised  lor 
counter-attack.  Posts  now  taken  care  of  but  counter-attacking 
force  needed.  V/e  have  182  replacements  in  woods  nere.  Tnere 
are  10  non-commissioned  officers  in  this  number.  Zane  thinks 


100 


ii  n  i  mum  needed. 


Evans . 


FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From: 

To 

Date: 


C.  G.  4th  Brigade. 
Major  Hughes,  C.O.  1st 
June  10  th,  1918.  Time 


Bn,  6th  Marines, 
sent:  10; 02  A.M. 


■p. 


Motorcycle 


Very  important  that  you  give  me  your  judgement 
on  what  is  north  of  you  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau.  Push 
your  reconnaissance  and  let  me  know  at  the  eail im¬ 
possible  moment  whether  you  think  it  possible  to  take 
part  of  the  wood  north  of  your  present  position. 

Let  me  know:  yQu  think  it  will  be  practicable  to 

take  the  part  of  the  Bois  de  Belleau  north 
of  your  present  position  with  your  force  ao 

it  stands. 

How  much  further  artillery  preparation 
should  there  be  on  that  part  of  the  wood. 

If  you  think  your  forces  are  not  equal  o 
it  with  artillery  preparation,  give  me  your 
opinion  on  the  forces  necesoaiy. 


1st: 


2nd : 


3rd: 


Hi  Uil  - -  -  ~  . 

the  assumption  that  machine  gun  fir- 


tnis  on  trie  . .  .  ,  .  ,  , 

along  the  railroad  will  he  lcept  down  hy  our  artillery 
and  that  Wise  can  advance  on  the  left  of  t. 

Belleau. 


Harbord. 


t 


A 


June  10,  1918. 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade.  (^ecd  10:50  A.-ui.) 

At:  F.C.  Date:  June  10th.  '.lour  10.05  A.-**  Bo. 2. 

To:  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Division. 

Witn  reference  your  note  of  June  10  regarding 
withdrawal  of  the  Regiment  of  French  Field  Artillery.  I  am 
hurrying  all  I  can  the  reconnaissance  in  the  north  end  of 
the  30IS  de  BSLLEAU .  I  nave  not  Been  able  to  get  anything 
definite  yet.  _y  judgment  is  that  the  action  of  the  artillery 
has  very  effectually  silenced  seiious  opposition  in  tnat  part 
of  the  wood.  it  am  of  the  opinion  that  I  will  want  to  attack 
the  north  end  of  the  BOIS  de  3ELLEAU  either  today,  tonight 
or  tomorrow  morning  and  request  that  the  Corps  not  move  this 
regiment  of  field  artillery  within  24  hours. 

HARBOKD . 


From:  C.O.  6th. 

To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs . 

Date:  June  10th,  1918.  Time  rec'd:  10:20  A.m. 

Between  9:10  and  9:30  a.m.  20  shells  of  150 
calibre  dropped  near  Observation  post.  Occasional  shrapnel 
burst  over  the  3ois. 


P  .Jjii  ♦ 

Dote:  10  June  18  Hour  1:20  P..,+  . 

To:  Regt .  Commander. 

Enemy  one  pounder  probably  located  at  Ft.  175.2  - 
262.2  has  been  firing  into  43rd  Co.  sector  all  morning, 

\Yk.  R.  iviATIIEWS 
1st .  Lt .  U.S.m.C . 

1.0.  2nd  Bn.  5th  marines. 

By  direction. 


Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade.  Received  by  2nd  Divn. 
at  2:44  P#ia.  ,  June  10,  1918. 


The  attack  started  at  4:30  A.m.  after  a 
artillery  preparation.  The  objective  was  reacmed 
A.m.  and  since  that  hour  is  being  consolidated.  2 
known  no  prisoners  were  taken,  but  two  large  .-inne 
were  captured.  Our  losses  slignt. 


thorough 
by  5:10 
o  far  as 
nwerf er s 


MESSAGE • 

From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade, 

To  :  C.O.  6th  marines . 

Date:  June  10th,  1918.  Time  sent  6:20  Pmi. 


east  of 
of  Lucy 
174.8  - 

portion 
a  guide 


Order  the  20th  Co.  now  in  support  in  woods  soutn- 
Bucy  to  proceed  at  dark  and  occupy  the  line  north 
running  in  irregular  line  from  174.4  -  2.6<c.o^to 
262.0.  It  will  take  the  place  in  that  line  of  a 
of  the  2nd  Bn.  5th  marines.  The  2nd  Bn.  will  nave 
at  the  Lucy-Torcy  road  whe re  it  crosses  262. 


Harbord. 


# 


P.m. 


Jane  10,  IS 18 , 


From:  18th  Co.  2nd  Bn. 

Date:  10  June  18  Hour  6:30  p .. urn 

To :  C .0 .  2nd  Bn . 

Enemy  is  registering  77’  o  about  25  or  30  yds  in 
front  of  our  front  line. 

L.E.  WAS 8 , 

Rec’d  7:15  Capt.  Cmdg  18th. 


message  from  4oh  Brigade  Received  8:45  P.m.,  10  June,  1918. 

Great  activity  of  the  enemy  reported  500  yds  south  of 
the  town  of  COURCHAmPS  in  the  woods  (not  shown  on  map)  to 
the  west  of  the  LICY-COURCHAiwPS  Road. 

Continuous  movement  of  batteries  and  men  observed 

here  during  the  late  afternoon. 

Report  from  O.P.  sent  in  at  7:30  P.iki. 

A.L.  Conger 

Lieut.  Col.  General  Staff. 

In  Charge  of  Office,  G-2. 


A.m.  June  11,  1918 

From:  F  1 

At :  P .  C . 

Date:  11  June  1918  Hour  1:35  A.m. 

To :  PI. 

Enclosed  is  message  from  Hughes.  Can  you  give  the 
inf ormati on?  Send  answer  to  here  by  driver.  Can  answer 
get  to  Hugh* sin  time  to  fulfill  it? 


From:  Intelligence  Officer,  4th  Brigade. 

4:28  A.m.  11  June  1918.  To  2nd  Divn. 


Z  E  10  Shells  of  unknown 
between  21.40  -21.50.  Artillery 
from  3.25  and  still  continuing. 


calibre  fell  in  Charly 
activity  greatly  increased 


From: 
To  : 

Date  : 


Captain  Gill,  Liaison  Officer,  5th  Regiment. 
4th  Brigade  Headquarters .  By  telephone. 
June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  5:00  A.m. 

Everything  seems  to  be  going  along  nicely. 


From; 
To  : 

Date : 


Gill 

4tn  Brig.  Hdqrs. 
June  11th,  1918. 


By  telephone. 

Ti.ue  rec’d:  5:10  A . m » 


Everything  going  well. 


From: 
To  : 
Date  : 


Gill. 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs.  By  telephone. 

June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  5:27  A.m, 


Germans  retiring  over  hill, 
battalion  runner  reported  prisoners 


Regimental  runner  and 
taken . 


June  11,  1918. 


A  » 


From; 
To : 
Date : 


C.O.  6th. 

4th  Brig.  Ildqrs . 
June  11th,  1918. 


By  telephone . 

Time  rec’d:  5:45  A*m. 


Germans  moving  on  Bouresches  with  Infantry  and 


machine  guns. 


From:  5th  Reg. 

To:  4th  Brig.  Ildqrs  .  By  telephone 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Ti^e  rec’d:  5:50  A 

message  from  Lieutenant  Colonel  Wise,  Command¬ 
ing  the  2nd  Bn.  5th  Regiment:  Firing  has  begun  again, 

can  hear  nothing  but  the  fire  of  my  automatic  rilles. 


From: 

To  : 

Date : 

Wise . 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs, 
June  11th,  1918. 

By  telephone . 

Time  rec’d:  5:53  A.m. 

machine  gun  fire 

begins  and  stops  again. 

From: 

To : 

Date : 

,.ia j o r  Shearer. 
4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 
June  11th,  1918. 

By  telephone. 

Time  rec’d.  5:55  A.m. 

closer. 

Germans  along  railway  tracks.  Request  barrage 

From: 

To  : 

Date : 

Shearer . 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 
June  11th,  1918. 

By  telephone. 

Time  rec’d:  6:00  A.m. 

Germans  attacking  with  machine  guns  and  infantry 

Shearer. 

From: 

To : 

Date: 

Captain  Dunbeck, 
4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 
June  11th,  1913. 

43rd  Co. 

By  telephone. 

Time  rec’d:  6:13  A.m. 

machine 

All  objectives  reached  and  am  mopping  up  with 
guns . 

From:  6th  Reg. 

To:  4th  Brig.  Ildqrs.  By  telephone.^ 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec’d.  6  a.m. 


2d  Bn.  5th  gained  objective, 
broken  up  by  artillery  and  machine  guns 
caught  by  Shearer’s  machine  guns  while 
de  Belleau,  and  were  wiped  out. 


Attackson  Bouresche 
.  The  Germans  were 
retreating  from  Bo is 


From:  Captain  Williams,  51st  Co. 

To:  4th  Brigade  Hdqrs.  By  telephone. 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec’d.  6:50  A.m. 


damage 


on 


Holding  everything,  machine  guns  are  causing 
our  right  rear.  Request  company  be  ^en  m. 


A  » m » 


June  11,  1918. 


From:  4th  Brigade. 

7:00  A.ia.  ,  11  June  1918.  to  2nd  Division. 

Enemy  wade  strong  attack  on  BOURESCHES  about  5  A.w. 
Reported  en  masse*  Attack  repulsed.  Enemy  masses  broken 
by" our  Artillery  fire. 

The  northern  half  of  the  BOIS  DE  BELLEAU  belongs  to 
5th  marines.  20  prisoners  sent  back  and  others  reported 
coming*  Great  slaughter  of  fleeing  Germans  as  they  left 
the  BOIS  DE  BELLEAU  by  our  machine  guns  from  a  flank. 

Losses  8  killed,  24  wounded. 


■ 


1 


June  11,  1918 


A.  M. 


From:  Colonel  Lee. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  7:05  a.m. 

About  60  prisoners  have  passed  through  and  the 
report  is  that  they  are  surrendering  in  numbers  up 
in  the  Bo  is  de  Belleau. 


From:  Hughes. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs.  By  telephone. 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  7:05  A.  M. 

Lieutenant  Overton  reports  that  Wise  is  held 
up  by  constant  machine  gun  fire*  3  platoons  76th 
Company  in  connection  with  them.  Machine  gun  nest  on 
my  right  front  partly  neutralized  by  use  of  mortars 
and  rifle  fire.  Have  had  nothing  direct  from  Wise 
since  attack  began.  Am  getting  pretty  heavy  shrapnel  fire 
around  ray  P,C.  and  have  asked  for  retaliation, 

Hughes. 


From:  Intelligence  Officer,  6th. 

To  ;  4th  Brigade  Hdqrs.  By  telephone. 

Date:  June  11th,  1918,  Time  rec'd:  7:06  A,  M. 

I  stopped  the  prisoners  of  the  5th  Regiment 
a  minute  to  get  information.  Find  out  that  the  relief 
was  going  on  last  night  and  our  attack  caught  them  in 
the  middle  of  the  relief.  The  40th  Division  was 
relieving  the  462nd.  They  know  nothing  about  the 
machine  gun  nest.  They  sta.te  there -were  four  Minnen- 
werfers  in  the  woods  two  of  which  we  have. 


From  Adjutant  4M  Brig,  to  2nd  Div.  7:30  A,  M. , 

11  June  1918. 

Just  reported  that  about  60  more  prisoners  with 
a  Lieutenant  who  has  Iron  Cross  is  coming  to  Regiment 
Headquarters  (5th  Marines)  and  the  prisoners  said  tha 
the  attack  caught  them  when  they  were  relieving  the 
other  division.  The  40th  Regiment  was  relieving  the 
462nd  Regiment.  Prisoners  said  there  were  four 
Minnenwerf er s  in  the  wood. 


From  4"  Brig,  to  2nd  Div.  7:40  A.M. ,  11  June  19 18, 

Y/e  wish  some  Military  Police  to  come  out  to  P.C. 
Moscou  for  about  fifty  (50)  prisoners. 

(Ten  men  under  a  sergeant  have  gone  iOi  the 

above  prisoners,  ) 


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t ' 


VjU 


..  1 , . 


A.  Lw 


June  11,  1918. 


Message  from  4th  Brigade  to  2nd  Div.  Hour  8:42  A.  M., 
June  11,  1918. 

The  4th  Brigade  reports  135  German  prisoners  on 
hand  at  Headquarters  and  more  are  coming' in.  Request 
that  sufficient  M.  P's  he  sent  there  to  take  them 
hack  as  they  cannot  he  kept  there  for  any  length  of 
time. 


From:  Wise  thro  C.O,  5th. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Bate:  June  lith.,  1918.  Time  sent:  8:55  A. 11. 

o 

*  Barrage  needed  in  front  of  us,  point  176.1- 
262.5  -  176.7-262.7  as  it  is  reported  that  the  Germans 
are  massing  in  front.  Captain  'williams  wounded.  . 
Casualties  quite  heavy  as  the  barrage  did  not  clean 
things  up.  We  have  the  situation  in  hand  hut  the  6th 
has  not  cone  up  on  right.  The  barrage  is  badly  needed 
and  artillery  officer  could  he  used  as  we  have  spotted 
a  nest  of  enemy  artillery. 

Time  rec’d:  9:45  A.  M. 


From:  C.  0.  55th  Company. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Kdqrs.  By  telephone. 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  10:15  A.M. 

All  companies  have  obtained  their  objectives 
and  losses  ha/ve  been  so  heavy  that  we  are  only  able  to 
hold  one  line.  We  need  barrage  at  once. 

Cook. 


From:  5th  Reg. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Kdqrs.  By  telephone. 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec'd:  10:15  A.  M. 

% 

From  Wise  at  9:25  a.m.  This  is  our  position 
from  report  sketch  we  are  sending  down.  Four  machine 
runs  are  in  and  the  machine  gun  officer  is  sending 
■four  more.  FI  ease  send  prisoner  chasers  ba.ck  as  i  am 
short  handed.  The  6th  Regiment  is  not  up  on  our  right 
All  reports  full  of  confidence.  Artillery  barrage 
and  officer  badly  needed. 


From:  Colonel  Keville. 

To  :  4th  Prig,  Kdqrs, 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  10:30  a.m. 

Request  two  companies  engineers  to  help  dig  in 
that  position  as  losses  are  reported  heavy.  About  150 
more  prisoners  on  the  way. 


A.  M. 


June  11,  1918. 


From:  C,  of  S. ,  2nd  Div. 

At  Hdqrs.  4th  Brigade  Date  June  11,  Hour  10:40  A.M. 

To  Commanding  Officer,  2nd  Engineers. 

The  Division  Commander  directs  that  tv/o  companies 
of  engineers  those  longest  out  of  the  line,  he  reported 
at  once  to  the  C.  G.  4th  Brigade  for  temporary  duty. 
Trucks  will  he  in  readiness  at  these  Headquarters  to 
transport  them  to  their  destination.  They  should  take 
tools.  Gee  that  their  belts  are  filled.  Report  action. 


BRO  wU . 


From:  Vise. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs.  By  telephone. 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  10:45  A.  M, 

Counter  battery  work  is  needed  as  well  as  a 
barrage  as  we  are  being  shelled  regularly  and  it  is 
coming  from  those  guns  on  my  map.  In  touch  with  6th 
Regiment.  If  I  can  get  the  artillery  I  am  satisfied. 


From:  Captain  ¥ ass,  18th  Co.  Thro  Wise. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  10:45  A.  h. 

Have  obtained  our  objective.  The  enemy  are 
preparing  counter-attack  on  our  left  flank.  we  need- 
barrage  immediately  along  Bouresches-Belleau  Road, 
the  northwest  along  our  front. 


From:  Neville. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs  .  By  telephone. 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  11:00  A.  M. 

Do  not  need  any  more  companies  now.  Everything 
O.K.  Believe  our  casualties  'slight.  From  Ravine  all 
way  to  Wise’s  flank  0,  E. 


From: 

C, 

G,  4th  Brigade. 

At  : 

P. 

C.  Date:  11  June.  Hour: 

11:45  A.M. 

To  : 

Lt 

.  Col.  Wise  -  (Through  C.O. 

5  th ) . 

1. 

The  Division  Commander  is 

at  Brigade  Head 

quarters  and  sends  hearty  congratulations  to  you  and 
your  gallant  men.  He  says  the  task  could  not  have  Deen 
performed  any  better.  The  objectives  of  the  Brigade 
have  been  attained  everywhere  after  days  of  fighting 
which  the  Division  Cowimander  has  never  known  to  be 
excelled.  To  this  I  add  my  warm  personal  greetings 
and  congratulations. 

K  AR->0  RD 


. 

•  ■ 

• 

F.  M. 


June  11,  1918. 


From:  Colonel  Wise  10:55  a.m.  (delayed) 

To  :  4th  Brigade  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Tine  rec’d:  12:50  P.M* 

Artillery  officer  arrived  and  will  be  a  great 
help.  Positions  are  now  organized;  in  perfect  touch 
with  the  6th.  I  will  shortly  inspect  and  can  then 
give  an  idea  of  losses.  Think  we  can  get  nore  prison¬ 
ers  as  lots  of  them  are  hiding  afraid  to  give  up,  so 
with  German  speaking  men  we  are  going  to  comb  them 
out.  We  have  lost  quite  a  few  officers. 


From:  Colonel  Ne\*ille  to  be  communicated  to  12th 

Field  Artillery. 

To  :  4th  Brigade  Headquarters.  By  telephone. 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  *  Time  rec’d:  12:55  P.  M. 

The  telephone  man  has  just  phoned  in  from 
Lucy  that  heavy  enemy  shells  are  coining  from  the  north 
or  a  little  east  of  the  north.  His  position  at  that 
time  was  on  the  northern  side  of  Lucy  about  the  center. 
My  artillery  officer  went  down  to  Lucy  to  locate  them. 


From:  Captain  Shuler,  Adjutant  5th  Reg. 

To  :  4th  Brigade  Hdqrs.  By  telephone. 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  1:00  P.  H. 

Enemy  entering  woods  north  of  Bouresches  177.4- 
262.2.  Estimated  two  companies. 


From:  Wise. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs.  Time  sent:  11:25  A.M. 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  1:18  P.M. 

I  think  my  left  flank  is  rather  weak.  The 
german s  are  massing  in  our  front.  I  can  hardly  spare 
any  men.  They  could  very  easily  filter  through  tonight 
for  counter-attack,  nothing  new  to  report  except 
increased  artillery  activity. 


From:  Adjutant  5th. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs.  ..  Time  rec’d:  1:40  P.  M. 
Date:  June  11th,  1918.  By  telephone. 

At  12:02  p.m.  troops  still  reported  massing  on 
our  front  in  the  direction  of  Belleau  and  Torcy  and 
think  counter-attack  is  on  foot.  Companies  43rd, 

51st  and  18th  have  about  30  men  each  lost  and  55th 
about  83.  I  hardly  believe  the  latter.  Increased 
shelling. 


From:  Colonel  Lee. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs.  By  telephone. 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec'd:  1:48  P.  M. 

Phoning  message  received  from  Hughes:  0\Terton 
just  beat  off  Boche  counter-attack.  Just  sent  two 
platoons  to  Vise  as  he  said  enemy  were  on  his  left, 
have  men  in  good  spirits. 


p. 


1  l  « 


June  11,  1910. 


Prom:  Wrise. 

To  :  4  th  Brig.  Hdqrs.  By  telephone. 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  1:50  P,  M, 

Prisoner  states  a  Division  at  Belleau. 


Prom:  C.G,  4th  Brigade. 

At  :  P.C.  Date:  June  11th  -  Hour:  2:00  P.M.  Bo.  4* 
To  :  Lt«  Col.  Vise- 

artillery  very  watchful  on  your  left  flank, 
you  need  have  no  fear  for  it.  Use  your  engineers  to 
consolidateyour  front  as  rapidly  as  possible.  Refuse 
your  left  flank  slightly,  along  ravine  or  higher  up 
along  edge  of  woods.  Let  us  know  your  losses  as  accur¬ 
ately  as  you  can  give  them,  what  are  your  capture 
of  machine  guns.  Your  affair  today  was  certainly 
well  handled  and  is  the  biggest  thing  in  prisoners 
that  the  A.E.F.  has  yet  pulled  off.  We  are  delighted, 
Approxinal ely  1000  replacements  arriving  for  the 
Brigade  today. 

HARBORD. 


MBS SAGE. 


Prom:  C.G*  4th  Br i gad e . 

To  :  Major  Hughes. 

Date:  June  11th,  1918.  Time  sent:  2:05  P.M. 

Was  the  nest  of  Machine  guns  which  Lieutenant 
Overton  cleaned  out  the  main  one?  Are  there  any  nov/ 
to  prevent  your  line  from  straightening  out  on  the 
east  edge  of  the  x>ois  ae  Belleau?  In  liaison  with 
Shearer  on  right  and  Wise  on  left?  If  not,  what  is 
your  exact  position  now?  If  machine  gun  nest  still 
there  suggest  some  German  speaking  marine  call  to 
them  that  over  400  of  their  comrades  have  surrendered 
this  morning  in  the  north  end  of  the  3ois,  and.  are 
nov/  safe  and  well  fed,  and  ask  them  to  surrender. 

If  nest  of  machine  guns  is  still  there,  is  it  possible 
to  connect  your  line  up  on  the  east  edge,  with  them 
behind  you?  What  are  your  losses?  What  are  your 
captures?  Approximately  1000  replacements  arriving 
for  the  Brigade  this  p.m. 

Harbord. 


MESSAGE, 


Prom 

To 

Date 


Adjutant,  6th  Regiment. 

4th  Brig.  Hdors.  Time  sent:  2:10  P.M,^ 
June  11th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  2:40  P.  M. 


Intelligence  runner 
town  being  heavily  shelled 
150’s  and  210's  at  rate  of 
ive  fire,  especially  heavy 
Lee  between  7  a.m»  and  12 
mostly  German  prisoners, 
hit,  killing  two  marines  a 
complain  of  scarcity  of  fo 
officer  complained  that  th 
Canadians  and  British  but 
bit  worse. 


from  Lucy  reports  that 
from  direction  Bussiares, 

10  per  minute  and  destruct- 
vicinity  P*C.  of  Colonel 
noon.  About  70  casualties, 
Dressing  station  3d  Bn.  5th 
nd  3  Germans.  The  prisoners 
od  for  three  days.  German 
ey  had  been  up  against 
that  they  had  found  us  a 


Evans . 


/ 


P.  M. 


June  11,  19 IB. 


From:  C,  G.  4th  Brigade. 

At  :  P.C.  June  11.  Hour:  6:00  p.M.  No:  7. 

To  :  C.O,  5rd  Bn,  6th  Marines. 

Your  Battalion  is  relieved  as  Corps  Reserve 
and  detailed  as  the  Brigade  reserve.  It  will  proceed 
at  dark  tonight  to  the  woods  just  northwest  of  Lucy- 
le-Bocage.  174.0-261.5. 

(Signed)  Harbord. 


11th  of  June  6:30  P.M. 

From  Interpreter  Verry  to  Major  Turrill. 

The  position  of  the  2nd  Batt.,  174  I.  are  the 
same  as  those  given  yesterday  evening. 

The  troops  are  getting  organized  on  these 
positions . 

LT.  VERRY. 


No  time  indicated.  June  11,  1918. 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  C.O.  2d  Bn.  6th  Marines  (Thru  C.O.  6th) 

Date:  June  11th,  1918. 

Your  battalion  is  designated  as  Corps  Reserve 
and  will  proceed  at  dark  tonight  to  the  woods  170,0- 
259,5  and  a?/ait  orders. 

Harbord. 


A.  M.  June  12,  1918. 

From:  Intelligence  Officer  5th. 

To  :  H.Q,.  5th. 

Date:  June  12th,  1918,  Time  sent:  4:00  A.U. 

"Shelling  continuous.  Much  H.E.  and  gas. 

Some  shrapnel.  Casualties  unknown.  No  rifle  fire. 
Replacements  joining  Company  now. 

Signed  Sibley. 

Time  rec’d  4:20  A,  M. 


From: 

F-l. 

At  : 

Lucy 

Date: 

12  June,  18.  Hour 

To  : 

C.  0.  4th  Brigade. 

Eight  or  ten  men  seen  walking  south  along  west 
edge  of  Bo  is  de  Belleau.  Bo  further  information  about 
action.  Impossible  to  distinguish  whether  the  men 

seen  were  ours  or  the  enemy . 

6:21  A.M.  Rifle  fire  south  of  Hill  181. 

About  a  dozen  shots. 


LEE. 


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• 

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; 

.  .  ' 


A.  M. 


June  12,  1918. 


From:  Col.  Wise. 

Date:  June  12,  1918.  10:00  A. LI, 

To  :  4th  Brig. 

Men  in  fine  shape  and  line  is  holding  hut 
getting  thinner.  Heavy  shelling  and  some  gas.  About 
out  of  officers.  Request  barrage  immediately.  Are 
getting  hell  shelled  out  of  us  now. 


MESSAGE. 

From:  C.  0.  23rd  Infantry, 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs, 

Date:  June  12th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  2:30  P.  M. 

Hearty  congratulations  of  the  splendid  work 
of  your  Brigade.  It  will  inspire  all  Americans.  I 
got  a  little  slice  myself  but  only  a  little.  Am  in 
hopes  that  the  opportunity  will  soon  come  again. 

We  rejoice  in  your  victory. 

Signed,  Malone. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  C.O.  4th  Brig 

At  :  .  P.  C.  131 

Date:  12  June  Hour:  3  p.m.  How  sent;  motorcycle. 

My  dear  Malone: 


Many  thanks  for  your  much  appreciated 
message.  The  Marine  Brigade  is  certainly  a  superb  lot 
of  officers  and  men.  As  for  yourself  and  the  23rd, 
all  you  need  is  the  opportunity  which  I  hope  you  may 
soon  get. 


Yours 

Harbord. 


File 


From  Wise  to  Colonel  Neville.  Rec ' d  at  4th  Brigade 
Hdqrs.,  4:30  p.m.,  June  12th,  1918. 

The  artillery  officer  states  that  barrage  was 
entirely  too  light  and  from  3:30  to  3:40  it  entirely 
stopped  and  then  the  Germans  pushed  up  their  guns 
expecting  U3  to  come  across.  X  request  that  it  be 
increased  and  kept  up  for  another  hour.  The  artilleiy 
officer  could  do  very  little  spotting.  X  am  afraid  we 
are  going  to  have  a  bit  of  trouble.  Area  to  be 
looked  out  for  entirely  too  large  for  the  number  of 
guns  assigned  to  us. 


P.  M. 


June  12,  1918. 


Prom:  Colonel  Neville. 

To  :  4th  Prig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  12th,  1918,  Time  rec’d:  6:15  P.M. 

So  far  no  reports,  but  machine  gun  fire  has 
now  ceased.  We  intended  to  use  V.  P’s.  if  held  up. 
Trench  mortars  were  in  woods  also.  I  am  positive  that 
everything  is  going  along  alright.  There  is  heavy 
artillery  fire  on  our  entire  position. 

Signed  Wise. 


Telephone  message  from  4th  brigade  June  12,  1918. 

Rec’d  6:30  P.M. 

A  Boche  plane  with  French  colors  dropped  a  bomb 
between  LUCY  and  LA  VOIE  DU  CHATEL  about  6:00  o’clock. 
Moscou  2  saw  this  and  made  the  report  to  Moscou  7. 

A.  L.  CONGER, 

Lieut.  Col.  General  Staff, 
A.  C.  of  S, ,  G  -  2. 


Promt  5th  Reg. 

To  :  4th  Lrig.  Hdqrs.  By  telephone. 

Date:  June  12th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  6:45  P.M. 

From  Vise:  Think  all  objectives  have  been 
reached  but  expect  a  counter-attack.  Lost  a  lot  of 
men  and  think  the  line  rather  lightly  held.  No  reports 
except  from  walking  wounded. 


From:  Lt.  Minler  (43rd  Co.  ) 

•To  :  Colonel  Wise. 

Date:  June  12th,  1918.  Time  sent:  7:30  p.m, 

Xle  reached  our  objective  and  returned  from 
the  cross-roads  to  the  left  at  175.8-262.5.  Ve  are 
in  touch  with  the  55th  Co.  on  our  left  but  have  not 
gotten  in  touch  with  the  18th  Co.  Captain  Dunbeck 
wounded  at  the  start  but  not  serious.  Losses  were 
heavy. 

Rec’d  at  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs...  10:55  p.m. 


From:  Captain  Vass, 

To  :  Lt.  Col.  Wise. 

Date:  June  12th,  1918.  Time  sent:  7:35  p.m. 

Have  part  l/2  platoon  of  the  55th  Co.  and  this 
line  has  now  about  2  squads  of  18th  company.  Line  is 
thi.i  and  we  should  get  more  men  right  away.  Also  a 
machine  gun  and  Chau chat  machine  gun  ammunition. 

Request  barrage  immediately,  also  Very  pistols,  signals 
Are  getting  hell  shelled  out  of  us  now, 

Rec’d  at  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs...  11:02  p.  m. 


P.  M. 


June  12,  1918 


From:  Colonel  Neville. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs.  By  telephone. 

Date:  June  12th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  7:35  P.M. 

Request  counter-battery  work.  The  Boche  are 
shelling  our  position  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau  and  we 
request  counter-battery  work. 


From:  Colonel  Wise. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs.  Time  sent:  6:15  P.  M. 

Date:  June  12th,  1918,  Time  rec’d:  7:38  P,  M. 

( delayed ) 

All  objectives  reached  and  we  are  consolidating. 
From  prisoners  we  hear  that  one  battalion  of  500  men 
were  in  there.  Dunbeck  and  Jackson  wounded.  Very 
short  of  men.  Quite  a  heavy  bombardment  on  P.  C.  and 
the  Whole  woods.  Still  think  the  line  rather  thin  as 
our  losses  are  heavy.  Enclosed  is  Vass’  report.  Gas 
dropped  also. 

Enclosed  .Vass1  report,  but  when  Engineers 
arrive  the  line  will  be  in  better  shape: 

From  Captain  Vass  to  Colonel  Vise:  Have 
reached  my  objective  and  am  holding  it.  No  connection 
on  left  yet.  Am  trying  to  connect  with  51st  and 
machine  guns  on  right.  Need  guns  and  send  men  to  fill 
gap  between  me  and  51st.  I  think  other  companies  are 
too  far  to  N.E* 


From:  V ise. 

To  :  4th  Brig,  Hdqrs, 

Date:  June  12th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  7:45  P.M. 

The  two  prisoners  that  we  have  came  from  1st 
Company,  2d  Bn.  461st  Regiment,  They  were  on  outpost 
and  came  and  gave  up  when  fire  came  down;  thus  confirm¬ 
ing  order  of  battle. 


Signed  Vise. 


From:  C,  0.  1st  3n.  6th. 

To  :  C.  0.  6th  Reg, 

Date:  June  12th,  1918. 

Am  being  shelled.  Front  line  companies  support 
and  reserves  on  the  job.  Am  attempting  to  relieve 
Y/ise’s  51st  Company,  on  the  line,  as  he  needs  the  men. 

Hughes. 


Rec’d  at  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs...  8:00  P.  M. 


From;  C.O.  6th  Regt. 

At  :  P.  C.  Regt. 

Date:  12  June  18  Hour:  8.30  p.m.  No,  46.  How  sent: 

To  :  C.  0.  4th  Brigade.  Runner. 

Enemy  shelling  all  our  front  especially  heavy 
at  B0URESCHE3  -  apparently  using  some  gas.  All  lines 
out.  This  by  runner  from  O.  P. 

LEE. 


.  .  t 


F.  M. 


June  12,  1918 


From:  Wise. 

To  :  Seville. 

Date:  June  12th,  1918. 

I  know  positively  all  positions  attained  and 
linked  up.  We  have  only  two  wounded  Germans  as  they 
got  away .  Lost  a  great  many  men.  We  are  getting  a 
devil  of  a  shelling,  and  quite  accurate.  Q,uite  a  few 
machine  guns  captured.  They  should  he  dug  in  well 
before  dark.  Everything  running  smooth  and  men  in 
fine  shape,  but  as  I  put  in  ray  report  I  am  afraid  of 
the  reaction, 

P.  S.  -  This  is  a  different  outfit  from  the  one  ox 
yesterday. 

Rec’d  at  4th  Brig,  Hdqrs...  8:40  P.  M. 


From:  Hughes. 

To  :  Wise, 

Date:  June  12th,  1918.  Time  sent:  8  p.m. 

Am  relieving  that  company  on  the  right  but  that 
leaves  me  only  our  one  company  in  support  and  Go la no 
Lee’s  orders  are  that  I  keep  that. 

Rec’d  at  4th  Brig*  Kdqrs. . .  10:45  p.m. 


Message  from  4th  Brigade  to  2nd  Div.  June  12,  1915 
at  10:45  P.  M. 

1  German  Captain  and  18  other  German  prisoners 
taken  by  the  5th  Marines  are  enroute  to  these  head¬ 
quarters  and  will  be  sent  to  Division  headquarters  as 
soon  as  possible.  Please  send  o  military  po 
German  captain  is  being  sent  alone  -  not  with  the 
other  prisoners. 


From:  Wise, 

To  :  Colonel  Neville, 

Date:  June  12th,  1918.  Time  sent:  9:15  p.m. 

German  officer  captured  states  that  they 
intended  to  attack. 

Rec’d  at  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs...  10:50  p.m. 


Time  rec’d:  11:00  p 


rii 


From:  Colonel  Wise, 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  12th,  1918. 

Hughes  sent  me  notice  at  8  p.m.  that  he  was 
pc  ng  to  take  over  the  rear  line.  Captain  Oi  An0 

Corps  just  reported  that  he  has  not.  to  use 

find  out.  Things  Known  hut  no  support  as  1  had 
everybody.  Shelling  has  been  very  heavy.  '/ery  hard 
to  get  up  supplies.  About  out  of  oil icers. 


I 


P  •  M  * 


June  12,  1918, 


From:  Colonel  ./ice. 

To  :  C.  0.  5th. 

Date:  June  12th,  1918,  Time  sent:  8:15  p.m. 

Line  holding  but  getting  thinner.  Heavy  shell¬ 
ing  and  some  gas.  Think  I  an  entirely  too  weak.  Do 
not  expect  any  trouble  before  dark.  Hen  in  fine  shape 

RecTd  at  4th  brig  Hdqrs...  11:05  p.m. 


From:  Lieutenant  Hi  lner. 

To  :  Colonel  Wise* 

Date:  June  12th,  1518, 

A  prisoner  says  that  a  Division  was  going  to 
attack  us  tonight  from,  the  north.  why  cannot  we  have 
a  barfage  put  in  front  of  us  tonight? 

Rec‘d  at  4th  Brig  Hdqrs...  11:05  P.  M. 


From:  Colonel  Wise, 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  12th,  1318.  Tine  rec’d:  11:07  Pi  M. 

A  dying  German  officer  states  that  a  fresh 
•Division  is  in  and  the  plan  was  to  attack  tonight. 
Would  like  artillery  up  on  my  front  during  night. 
We  are  in  full  spirits.  Have  not  350  old  men  left 
and  7  officers.  They  are  shelling  very  heavy. 


From:  Lieutenant  Colonel  Feland. 

To  :  4th  Brigade  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  12th,  1918.  Tine  rec’d:  11:10  P.  M. 

In  view  of  the  statements  of  the  dying  officer 
that  a  fresh  Division  is  coning  up  through  Belleau, 
have  fired  heavy  artillery  on  Belleau  and  the  Chateau 
and  Torcy,  especially  on  the  southern  outlets  to 
Belleau  and  then  on  the  cross-roads  just  on  the 
southern  edge  of  Belleau  and  in  the  ravines  about  the 
cross  of  174,9.  Fired  75’ s  and  the  heavies  on  Belleau 
75 's  on  the  roads.  Some  more  75’ s  at  once  in  the 
ravine , 


A.  Id.  June  13,  1918. 

From :  C ,  G .  4th  Br i gad e . 

To  :  C.  0.  2d  Battalion,  6th  Marines, 

Date:  June  13th,  1918.  Tine  sent:  12:15  A.  M. 

"Information  received  of  a  possible  attack  on 
the  Lois  de  Belleau  from  north  and  northwest  tonight. 
Please  march  your  battalion  to  the  wood  northwest  of 
Lucy  to  arrive  by  3:50'  a,  M.  Hold  it  in  reserve  in 
the  woods  there  pending  further  orders. 


Harbord . " 


>  ■  >  i\  X  V. 


<• 


A.  M 


June  13,  19  IB 


Prom: 

Hughes. 

To  : 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Time 

sent : 

12:50  A.M. 

Date: 

June  13th,  1S18. 

Time 

Rec ’ d: 

3:15  A.M., 

All  holding.  Nothing  definite 

for  you  as  yet 

No  idea  of  losses. 

Prom 

Lieutenant  Moore, 

To 

4th  Brig,  Hdqrs. 

Time  r ec ’ d :  3:23  A.  M . 

Date 

June  13th,  19 IB, 

Bombardment  in  front  of  us. 

Prom 

23rd  Infantry. 

To 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Time  rec’d:  3:28  A.  M. 

Date 

June  13th,  1918. 

Bombardment  on  our 

front . 

Prom 

6th  M.  G.  Bn.  Hq. 

To 

4th  Brig,  Hdqrs. 

Time  rec’d:  3:30  A,  M. 

Date 

June-  13th,  1918. 

Heavy  barrage  on  whole  front, 


Prom 

Divisional  Headquarters. 

To 

4th  Brigade  Headquarters. 

Date 

June  13th,  1918. 

Time  rec’d:  3:40  A,  M. 

Our  artillery  is 

being  put  down  over  by  you. 

Prom 

Lt.  Moore. 

To 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Time  rec’d:  3:50  A.M. 

Date 

June  13th,  1918. 

German  artillery 

quiet.  Little  machine  gun 

f  ire 

Looks  quiet. 

Prom 

Hq.  6th  M.G.  In, 

To 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Time  rec’d:  3:54  A.M, 

Date 

June  13th,  1918, 

Gur  machine  guns 

still  firing. 

Prom 

:  Lt.  Colonel  Peland. 

To 

:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Time  rec’d:  3:58  A.M. 

Dat  e 

:  June  13th,  1918, 

.Enemy  artillery  died  down  considerably. 


.  fr-- 


A.  M. 


June  13,  1918. 


Telephone  message  fro;:  the  4th  Brigade  to  2nd  Div. 

4;  15  A,  LI.  ,  13  June  18.  Corpe  advised  4:17  A,  H. 

Me  have  a  runner  from  the  south  end  of  my  line 
near  B0URE8CKES  stating  that  the  Germans  are  attacking 
all  along  the  line;  that  Major  Hughes  has  been  under 
a  tremendous  strain  for  a  long  time,  but  I  don’t  feel 
like  crediting  that  information  as  very  reliable. 


From:  Lt.  Moore. 

To  :  4th  brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  13th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  4:15  a.m. 

Message  received  from  Major  Hughes:  attacking 
along  line  with  fresh  troops. 


From  Intelligence  Officer  5th  by  telephone  to  H.Q,. 
5th  at  4:00  a.m.,  June  13th,  1918, 

“Shelling  continuous.  Much  H.E.  and  gas. 

Some  shrapnel.  Casualties  unknown.  No  rifle  fire. 
Replacements  joining  Company  now.  Signed  Sibley." 

Rec’d  at  4th  Trig,  Hdqrs...  4:20  a.m. 


From  General  Harbord  to  2nd  Div.  13  June,  ’18., 
4:24. 


Up  at  Torcy  there  has  been  a  heavy  bombardment 
but  no  signs  of  an  infantry  attack.  Dated  June  13 
3:45  A.  M. 


FROM  GENERAL  HARBORD:  To  2nd  Div.  13  June  ,  18  - 
4:48  A.  M. 

Me  have  a  runner  in  from  the  battalion  on  my 
right  stating  that  the  enemy  has  taken  I3GURESCHSS. 


From:  C,  0.  1st  Bn.  6th 

To  :  Colonel  Neville.  Relayed  Rec’d  at  4th  Brig. 
Date:  June  13th,  1918,  Hdqrs.  at  5:04  A  M. 

Have  had  terrific  bombardment  and  attack.  I 
have  every  man  except  a  few  odd  ones  in  low  now.  V/e 
have  not  broken  contact  and  have  held.  Request  two 
companies  at  least  for  myself  and  two  companies  for 
Colonel  Vise. 


From:  Division  Headquarters. 

To  :  4th  Brig,  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  13th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  5:05  A.  M. 

Lieutenant  Villmuth  who  is  with  1st  Bn.  23rd 
Infantry  reported  Germans  have  taken  Bouresches.  Have 
asked  artillery  fire  on  town.  Immediately  after  trans 
mitting  that  message  to  n<  t lie  3rd  Brigade  repeated  a 

'  Gent " d  next  page. ) 


A,  M , 


June  13,  1918, 


(Cont’d  from  last  page). 

pressing  message  from  1st  Bn.  23rd  asking  that  the 
request  for  artillery  fire  be  cancelled  as  Bouresches 
was  still  in  our  hands. 


From:  Lt.  Colonel  Vise.  (relayed  by  Colonel  Neville.) 
To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs.  Time  sent:  4:30  A,  M. 

Date:  June  13thf  1918,  Time  rec’d:  5:10  A.  M. 

The  lines  appear  to  be  holding.  Terrific 
barrage  from  my  P.C.  forward.  And  it  was  a  real 
barrage.  Losses  must  be  very  heavy.  So  far  no  counter 
attack.  If  reinforcements  are  available  they  could 
be  used.  Irritating  gas  giving  a  lot  of  trouble. 

Detail  requested  to  bring  our  rations  as  all  of  mine 
are  fighting.  So  far  have  been  very  hard  up  to  get 
runners  through.  Some  have  never  returned.  Morale 
excellent  but  everybody  about  all  in. 


From  General  Harbord:  To  2nd  Div.  13  June,  5:10  A,M. 

Sent  two  companies  of  the  reserve  to  go  over  to 
the  valley  southwest  of  Lucy  and  be  prepared  to  counter 
attack. 

He  has  a  message  from  the  Regimental  Dressing 
Station  stating  that  Captain  McConahy  came  in  there 
wounded,  and  stated  that  the  Germans  were  in  the  town 
of  BOURESCHES  between  2:30  and  3:00  A.  M.  He  was  wounded 
in  ten  minutes  and  got  out.  Ke  heard  nothing  from 
Bouresches  for  hours  after  that. 


MESSAGE  FROM  GENERAL  HARBORD:  To  2nd  Div.  June  13, 
1918  -  5:28  A.M, 

I  have  a  message,  received  at  5:25  from  my  Major 
in  BOURESCHES  that  we  still  hold  it. 


Message  from  Gen.  Harbord:  To  2nd  Div.  13  June,  18 
5,30  a.ra. 


Marine  brigade  still  holds  Bouresches.  Major 
Shearer's  command  post  is  back  some  little  distance 
up  out  of  the  town.  He  has  had  a  line  from  Triangle 
Farm  down  and  a  Lieutenant  of  the  replacements,  who 
joined  yesterday,  got  stampeded  in  the  town  and  ran  up 

to  -  and  stated  the  town  was  taken.  The  statement 

is  now  made  to  me  that  there  is  nothing  but  U.  S. 
Marines  in  the  town  of  BOURESCHES. 


Message  from  Gen.  Harbord:  To  2nd  Div.  13  June,  18 

5:35  a.m. 

I  have  this  from  Wise,  north  end  of  the  Bois-de- 
Belleau,  4:30  A.M. :  Line  appears  to  be  holding. 
Terrific  barrage  my  P.C.  Forward,  and  it  (our)  barrage 
was  a  real  barrage.  Loss  (German)  must  be  very  heavy. 

(Cont’d  next  page,; 


A  •  Ivt  • 


June  13,  1910. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page). 

So  far  no  counter  attack*  If  reinforcements  are  avail¬ 
able  they  could  he  used.  Irritating  gas  giving  a  lot 
of  trouble. 

Details  requested  to  put  in  our  rations.  All  of 
mine  are  fighting.  So  far  has  been  very  hard  to  get 
runners  through.  Some  have  never  returned. 

Morale  --  EXCELLENT,  but  everybody  about  all  in. 


Prom:  Adjutant,  5th  Regiment. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  loth,  1910.  Time  rec’d:  .5:45.  a. m. 

"Shearerin  Bouresches.  Has  not  given  up  one  inch 
of  ground."  Casualties:  Captain  Burns,  74th  Company, 
wounded  in  both  legs.  Lieutenant  Poe,  severe  wound  in 
back.  Captain  Fuller,  75th  Company,  killed. 


Prom:  Major  Hughes. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  ^dqrs.  by  runner  dated  5:05  a*m. 
Date:  June  13th,  1910.  Time  rec’d:  5:50  a.m. 

Everything  O.K.  now  Men  digging  in.  Trenches 
badly  ruined  by  shell  fire.  Casualties  under  20j<?. 
Enemy  barrage  was  terrific.  Condition  and  conduct 
magnificent.  As  far  as  I  can  find  out  Vise  is  0.  K. 


Message  from  Gen,  Harbord:  To  2nd  Div.  13  June,  10  - 
5:55  A.M. 

Got  another  message  from  Bois-de-Belleau  at  5:05 
A.M. ,  by  runner  from  Hughes.  Everything  O.K.  now.  Men 
digging  in.  Trendies  badly  ruined  by  shell  fire. 
Casualties  under  20/a.  Enemy  barrage  was  terrific. 
Condition  and  conduct  of  men  -  MAGNIFICENT,  Bo  far  as 
I  can  find  out  Vise  is  O.K. 

j 


From:  Major  Sibley. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  13th,  1910.  Time  rec’d:  6:00  A.  M. 

Shelling  nearly  stopped  in  this  region.  Much 
damage  to  material,  trees  and  trenches.  No  casualties 
of  personnel.  Very  narrow  escapes.  Replacements  have 
joined. 


From:  Adjutant,  6th  Regiment. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  13th,  1910.  Time  rec’d:  6:12  A.  M. 

Shearer  reports  no  casualties  resulted  i  rorn  our 
barrage  in  Bouresches.  No  dead  except  Loche.  every¬ 
thing  0.  K, 


I 


t.  .* .  .* 


*  f 


A.  M. 


June  13,  1918. 


From: 

Holcomb. 

To  : 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date : 

June  loth,  1918. 

Time  rec*d: 

7:45  A.  M, 

Troops  going  in  as 

ordered  by 

you.  Other  two 

where 

they  were  this  morning. 

From: 

Lt.  Colonel  Wide. 

To  i 

Colonel  Heville. 

Time  rec'd  at 

4th  Brig. 

Date: 

June  13th,  1918. 

Hdqrs.  at  8.35 

A.  M, 

Things  quiet  at  iJresent«  Getting  supplies  up 
to  the  front  line.  Have  one  replacement  officer  per 
company  left  and  about  500  men  not  including  replace¬ 
ments.  Engineers  are  getting  well  dug  in.  As  all 
these  woods  are  ranged  to  the  yard  they  are  absolutely 
torn  to  pieces.  ’When  this  is  going  on  it  is  absolutely 
impossible  to  get  men  or  supplies  up  to  the  front. 
Captain  Murray  has  been  out  for  some  time  making 
reconnaissance  of  the  whole  line  and  then  can  give  a 
more  full  report.  Hot  having  officers  makes  it  hard  to 
get  detailed  information  promptly.  My  idea  is  that 
attack  will  come  from  the  N.W.  All  company  commanders 
request  men. 


From:  Major  Shearer. 

To  :  d-th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  13th,  1918,  Time  rec’d:  9:00  A.  M. 

All  is  quiet.  Dead  Germans  in  town  and  wheat 

fields. 


Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade  to  2nd  piv.  0.15  A.M 
June  13,  1918. 

Everything  quiet  on  our  front  at  present.  Heavy 
artillery  firing  is  apparently  some  distance  on  our 
left  to  the  west.  The  ground  is  strewn  with  many 
German  dead  whose  numbers  have  not  yet  been  ascertained. 


4th  Brigade  reports  at  9:40  A.M. ,  June  13,  1918.  to 
2nd  Div. 

An  enemy  observation  balloon  was  raised  over 
78.50  -  61.50  -  at  9:40  A.M. 


From:  0,0.  6th  Regt. 

At  ■  P . C . 

Date:  13  June-  18  Hour:  10:15  A.M.  Ho:  54. 

To  :  C.O. -4th  Brigade. 

Captain-  Case  reports  that  the  artillery  and 
Machine  gun  fire  directed  on  BOURSoCHES  by  the  enemy 
this  morning  was  terrific.  The  enemy  entered  the  town 
from  the  East  but  were  met  by  rifle  and  M.G.  fire  from 
our  troops  which  drove  them  back  in  disorder  leaving 
their  dead.  The  conduct  of  our  troops  was  excellent. 


A  •  J*i 


June  14,  1918. 


0.0.  6th. 

4th  Brig.  hdqrs. 

June  14th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  1:55  A.~x, 

Hole omb  says  he  will  be  late  in  relieving.  Gas 
Bois  de  Belleau. 


H.Q.  6th  Regiment  . 

4th  Brig.  Hdqrs . 

June  14th,  1918.  Time  rec'd.  2:20  A.m. 

Runner,  1:40  a. in.  from  P.C,  of  6th  m.G.  Bn.  Lt . 
moriarity  reports  by  phone  that  Germans  are  massing  at 
263.2  -  174.4,  IOC  yds  in  front  of  our  first  line.  Signed 
Osterhout . 

map  C  hat  eau  Thierry  1/20,000. 


From:  Adjutant  of  6th. 

To:  4th  Brig.  Ildqrs. 

Date:  June  14th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  4:55  A.m. 

about  125  of  Holcomb’s  two  companies  being  treated 
at  Regimental  Aid  Station  for  gas.  Are  at  Hill  201.  Brought 
to  woods . 


From:  Shearer  at  H.Q,,  6th  j;30  A .11.  telephone. 

To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  14th,  1913.  Time  rec’d:  5:00  a.m. 

"Appomatox" 


From:  23rd  Infantry  -  Sent  5:04  A.m.  Telephone . 

To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  14tli,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  5:05  a.m. 

"Appomatox” 


From:  _xa  j  o  r  Hug  he  s  . 

To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  14th,  1918.  Time  rec'd:  5:20  a.m. 

Front  line  beinggassed.  major  Holcomb’s  other  two 
companies  being  checked  both  sides.  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Bearss  going  to  investigate. 


From: 
To  : 
Date  : 


in  the 

*  From: 
.To  : 
Date : 


From:  9th  Infantry  Sent  5:18  Ah, 

To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs.  By  telephone. 

Date:  June  14th,  1918.  Time  rec’d.  5:25  a.m. 

"Appomatox" 


From:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

To:  2nd  Div.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  14th,  1913.  Time  sent:  6:00  a. a. 


"Appomatox" 


Hq . ,  6th  Reg  . 
memorandum : 


i  V  •  -mi  9 


June  14,  1918. 


Rec’d.  Hq .  4th  Brig.  6:03  A.m.  14  June. 


Bearse  was  sent  to  Hill  201  to  investigate  the  gas 
casualties  there  and  upon  return  reports  as  follows: 

160  men  made  up  of  50  from  the  96th  Co.,  and  110 
from  the  78th  Company.  Of  these  120  were  very  slight. 

Doctor  recommends  observation.  38  moderately  gassed, 
2  gassed.  A  medical  Officer  of  the  9th  infantry  is  in 
attendance,  men  are  under  cover  in  fair  shelter,  in  dugouts 
turned  over  by  Capt .  Ince ,  I  Co,  9th  inf.  Lieut s.  Taylor, 
Adams  and  Page,  2nd  Battalion,  are  with  these  men.  instruc¬ 
tions  were  given  them  to  keep  out  of  blankets  and^  open  tneir 
clothes ,  to  avoid  burning  cases  of  saturated  clothing,. 

Lieut.  Taylor  reports  that  a  company  of  the  23rd 
Infantry  moving  to  relief  last  night  were  badly  shot  up  and 
in  need  of  medical  attention.  Lieut.  Chandler,  Regimenta 
Gas  Officer,  was  sent  to  the  area  east  of  the  road  Lucy- 
Coupru,  south  of  the  Bo  is  de  Belleau,  and  north  of  the  east 
and’ west  line  through  Triangle  Farm,  and  reports  that  ne  lound 
from  50  to  60  men  of  the  78th  Co.  and  96th  Company,  mostly 
wounded  and  probably  more  or  less  gassed  through  removing 
respirators  to  attend  their  wounds.  Further  details  will 
be  funished  as  obtained.  These  are  very  close  estimates. 


Lee 


N.B*  It  is  believed  that  the  majority  of  the  120  men 
slightly  gassed,  at  Hill  201,  will  De  able  to  rejoin  eir 
organizations  during  the  day  by  filtering  tnrough  if  present 
atmospheric  conditions  continues. 


From:  Lt ,  Colonel  Wise.  (through  Colonel  Seville. ) 

To:  4th  Brigade  Ildqrs. 

Date:  June  14th,  1918.  Time  sent:  6:05  A.m. 


Holcomb  arrived  with  1-3/4  companies  at  3  a.m.  and 
other  two  camoanies  badly  broken  up,  from  shells  an  gas. 
About  150  of  these  have  showed  up.  my  men  Physically 
to  make  another  attack.  Have  just  made  another  c  "  , 

of  the  line  and  consider  my  present  line  unsafe  unless  whole 
woods  are  in  our  possession  and  not  enough  troops  on  nan. a 
and  if  those  woods  are  taken  there  must  be  eno  g  isPthey 
hold  them,  or  it  will  be  the  same  story  aSa^‘  "  ReqUest 
will  filter  in.  The  woods  are  larger  than  shown.  £ 
permission  to  withdraw  slightly  to  make  f  ®  nlvfhad 

that  Holcomb  be  given  more  men  as  many  of  theu 

gas.  Some  gas  here. 


message  from  4th  Brigade  -  7 :15  A.m* , 
2nd  Divn. 

4th  Brigade  states  that  5th 


June  14,  1918. 
marines  reports 


To 

relief 


complete 

BBLLBnU , 


d  at  3:30  A.m. 

Considerable  gas  around  southern 
BOURSSCHES  and  LUCY  during  night. 


part  of  BOIS  de 


*  ■* 


A.  • 


June  14,  1918. 


message  from  4th  Brigade;  rec  ’  d  at  9:00  A.M.  ,  June  14,  1918. 
To  2nd  Division . 

From  June  6th  to  9th  inclusive  we  captured  2  Officers, 
64  men. 

From  June  10th  to  11th  inclusive,  3  Officers,  346  men. 
The  Doctor  estimates  the  wounded  evacuated  were  40  men, 
these  40  we  did  not  see. 

June  12th,  40  men. 

June  13th,  2  men. 


From:  Major  Ralph  S.  Keyser,  2d  in  command,  3d  Bn. 5th  Regt . 

To:  4th  Brigade  Headquarters, 

Date:  June  14th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  9:00  a.m. 

Officers  and  men  are  exhausted.  They,  are  doing  good 
work  but  on  their  nerve  only;  physically  they  are  all  in. 
Major  Shearer  is  in  care  of  the  6th  Regiment  Surgeon  suffer¬ 
ing  from  temporary  exhaustion. 


p,M.  June  14,  1918. 

MESSAGE . 

From:  commander,  4th  Brigade. 

To:  Major  Holcomb. 

.Date:  June  14th,  1918.  Time  sent:  2:10  P  .m. 

Regret  necessity  of  having  to  put  your  fine  battalion 
in  again  with  so  little  rest,  and  when  so  many  have  been 
gassed,  but  do  it  with  perfect  confidence  that  you  and  they 
can  be  depended  upon  under  adverse  circumstances. 

Harbord . 


From:  C.Q.  6th  Regt. 

At:  P.C.  Blanche 

Date:  14  June  18  Hour  3:50  p.m.  No.  6. 

To:'  Adjt.  4th  Brig. 

Regt.  aid  station  LUCY  evacuated  approximately  153 
cases  from  2nd  Bn.  This  in  addition  to  total  reported  in 
2d  memorandum  to  you  of  225,  making  total  of  378,  not  count¬ 
ing  dead  estimated  at  10.  1st  Lt .  G.B.  Lockhart  96th  added 
to  Officers  casualties,  gas.  Latest  check  shows  Go.  Officers 
as  follows: 

1st  Bn.  -  12.  2nd  Bn.  -  13  3d  Bn.  -  12.  Does  not 
include  Bn.  Cdrs .  -  Adjt.  -  Bn  Scout  -  Bn,  Xnt  ,  Officereach 
Bn. 

F.E.  EVANS 
Adjt  . 


C ,G.  4th  Brig. 

P.C.  Date:  June  14,  Hour  4; 00  P.m. 

C .G .  2nd  Division. 

The  following  results  of  last  nights  gassing  of  2nd 
Bn.  6th  Marines  appears  to  be  authorative . 

(Cont'd.  next  page.) 


From: 
At  : 

To  : 


»  Iv A  » 


June  14,  1918. 


p 

(Cont'd  from  last  page.) 

Evacuated  through  5th  marines  hospital  100  to  110 
Through  3rd  Battalion  9th  infantry  96 

Through  Headquarters  6th  marines  29 

Through  6th  Regiment Dressing  Station 
and  5th  Regiment,  Dressing  station  at  Lucy  a  few 
others . 


o 

* 


companies 
96th  Cos  » 


There  are  about  29  men  to  be  sent  bach  to  the 
at  dusk.  Total  evacuated  225,  All  from  78th  and 
Which  were  S.S*  Lucy  last  night. 


3.  Killed  and  wounded,  78th  and.  96th  Cos.  as  result 
of  bombardment  last  night  estimated  at  about  50.  Other 
figures  will  be  telephoned  when  received. 

HARBORD . 


From:  C.O.  6th* 

At:  P.C.  Blanche* 

Date:  14  June  Hour  4:05  p.m*  No  i  7 

To:  Adjt.  -  4th  Brig* 

Regt .  Surgeon  just  reported  in  person  that  Capt . 
R.E.  LESSER SmITH  Cdg.  78th  Co.  and  1st  Lt .  J.F.  ROBERTSON » 
Comdg .  95th  evacuated  gassed.  Also  that  he  has  evacuated 
150  from  2nd  Bn.  6th  and  that  woods  are  being  gassed. 

F.E.  Evans 

Adjt.  For  Lt.  Col.  LEE- 


Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade  Headquarters  to  2nd  Divn. , 
4:30  P.1,1.,  June  14. 

The  BO IS  DE  BELLEAU  is  being  heavily  shelled  with 
mustard  gas . 


message  from  Gen.  Harbord:  4:50  P,a.i.  June  14,  18.  Rec’d.  at 
2nd  Div .  stating : 

That  the  gas  in  the  BO IS  de  BELLEAU  is  YPERITE  and 
that  he  is  going  to  hold  the  east  edge  with  a  very  thin  line 
of  machine  guns,  withdrawing  the  remainder  of  the  battalion 

to  the  vicinity  of  HILL  No.  181. 

That  he  has  no  information  as  to  whether  or  not 

the  north  edge  of  the  woods  has  been  gassed.  If  it  nao ,  he 
will  withdraw  to  the  west  edge  of  tne  woods. 


From:  6th  Regt. 

At:  P.C.  Blanche 

Date:  14  June  18  Hour  5:37  p.m.  No.  9 

To  :  C .G .  4th  Brig . 

Regt.  Gas  Officer  left  Hughes  P.C.  4:45  p.m.  Gas 

shells  being  dropped  rear  Bn.  P.N.  and  wind  carries  i  0 

* 

(Cont'd.  next  page.) 


. 


. 


p  *M « 

(Cont'd.  from  last  page.) 


June  14 ,  1918 . 


Weak  concentration  mustard  gas.  Long  exposure. 

Men  have  worn  masks  about  6  hrs  .  and  some  have  taken  them 
off.  He  urged  Hughes  move  his  p.C.  Hughes  says  his  orders 
are  to  stick,  as  Gas  Officer  he  advocated  movement  higher 
ground.  Believes  evacuation  higher  ground  only  solution. 
Hughes  showing  effects.  Regtl.  Surgeon  reports  185 
Evacuations  1st  Bn. 


F.E.  Evans 

for  Lt.  Col.  Lee. 


i  • 

li:&0  P.M.j  June  14,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  4th 
Brigade  to  2nd  Divn* 

Ho  change.  The  gas  bombardment  is  believed  to 
continue.  Ho  reports  have  been  received  from  our  front 
line  for  the  last  hour.  Nothing  special  to  report. 


Ho  time  indicated.  June  14,  1918. 

Message  from  4th  Brig,  Hdqrs.  Lay  speaking.  June  14,  1918. 
To  Div, 

5th  marines  has  sent  down  a  Russian  prisoner  to  us. 

He  speaks  neither  French  nor  German.  He  was  found  loafing 
near  their  Hq  .  They  think  their  lines  hare  been  tapped 
and  that  this  prisoner  had  something  to  do  with  it.  The 
prisoner  is  being  sent  to  Division  Hdqrs, 


A«M.  June  15,  1918. 

MESSAGE. 

prom:  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

To:  C.G,  3rd  Brigade. 

Date:  June  15th,  1918.  Time  sent  8:12  A.M. 

Due  to  southern  half  of  Bois  de  Belleau  being 
saturated  with  Yperite  gas  yesterday  afternoon  I  was 
obliged  to  withdraw  the  battalion,  occupying  it  to  the  higher 
ground  at  the  west  of  the  wood  in  the  neighborhood  of 
169  and  181,  leaving  the  eastern  edge  held  by  a  mere 
fringe.  Please  instruct  your  commander  in  Bouresches  to 
give  us  the  closest  observation  of  the  area  to  his  north¬ 
west  along  the  eastern  edge  of  the  Bois  and  to  support  us 
with  his  machine  guns  if  the  enemy  appears  in  our  front. 

Harbor d . 


From:  Capt.  Qeternout  ,  Commanding  Officer,  6th  M»G.  Bn. 

To:  4th  Brigade  Headquarters. 

Date:  June  15th,  1918.  Time  rec'd:  9:10  A.M. 

My  P.C.  at  173.3  -  261.9  . 


A.m. 


June  15 ,  1918 , 


message  from  the  4th  Brigade  to  2nd  Divn.  Rec’d.  10:35  A.m. 
June  15 ,  1918 . 

A  Trench  aeroplane  has  been  brought  down  one  kilometer 
north  of  LUCY-le-BOCAGE  on  the  LUCY-TORCY  road.  There  are  no 
signs  of  anyone  near  this  machine  nor  is  there  any  information 
available  as  to  how  it  was  brought  down. 

(  It  is  thought  that  this  may  be  the  machine  which  was 
reported  last  night  as  having  been  brought  do v/n  by  anti-air¬ 
craft  fire  in  the  sector  of  the  9th  Infantry.) 

21st  Army  Corps  notified. 


MESSAGE. 

From:  Colonel  Neville  (sent  by  Capt .  Quigley  at  8:20  a.m.) 

To :  4th  Brigade  Hdqrs . 

Date:  June  15th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  11:30  A.M. 

The  17th  Company  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau  was  attacked 
by  a  force  of  the  enemy  with  4  heavy  and  several  light  machine 
guns  and  have  withdrawn  to  their  former  position,  Winans'  snot 
through  the  foot.  Quigley  in  command  of  17th  Company. 


P .  m . 


June  15,  1918. 


From:  6th  Regt . 

At:  P.C.  Blanche 

Date:  15  June  18  hour  1:50  p.m.  No.  3 

To:  Brig.  Adjt.  4th  Brig. 

message  just  received  from  1st  Bn  (6th)  dated  noon. 
P.C. ©hanged  to  175.7  -  261.1.  uon  holding  onO.K.  Bombarded 
front  lines  &  parts  of  woods  last  night ,  Available  strengt 
is  15  Officers.  633  xa.en. 


F.E.  EVANS 

Adjt . 


10:45  p.,i.  -  June  15,  1918  -  message  from  4th  Brigade  (telephoned) 

to  2nd  Divn. 

The  enemy  is  nutting  down  a  barrage  between  BOURESCKES 
and  the  BOIS  de  BELLEAU.  Numerous  red,  green  and  orange _ rocket s 
are  being  sent  up.  Our  artillery  has  placed  a  barrage  m  r 
of  our  front  line. 


No  time  indicated. 


June  15, 


To  Div . 

memorandum  from  Hq .  4th  Brigade  marine  Corps, 


A.E.F. 


1918  . 

June  15,18. 


You  are  notified  that  the  position  of  P.C 
moscou  $  17,  II, Q.  6th  .machine  Gun  Battalion,  has 
position  to  a  point  173.8  -  261.9.  This  c.iange 
A.m.  June  15,  1918. 


Cole ,  telephone 
shifted  its 
was  made  10:00 


H.  Lay 

^ajor,  Adjutant. 


j\  4  Ui.  • 


June  15  ,  1918  * 


Telephone  report  from  4th  Brigade  Ildqrs  to  2nd  Divn.  12:55 
A  .ml.  ,  June  16 ,  3918. 

The  relief  of  the  battalion  of  marines  on  the  nose 
running  north  from  Hill  142  by  battalion  of  the  167th  Division 
(French)  was  completed  without  incident. 


Message  from  4th  Brigade  Kdqrs,  9:20  A.m.  ,  June  16,  1918,  to 
2nd  Divn, 

The  relief  of  the  two  battalions  of  marines  by  the 
Battalion  of  the  7th  Infantry  went  off  without  incident. 


4:50  June  16,  1913.  Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade 

to  2nd  Divn . 

Everything  is  quiet  along  their  entire  front.  Nothing 
to  report . 


No  time  indicated,  June  16,  1918. 

From:  Lt ♦  Colonel  Lee. 

To :  4th  Brigade  Bdqrs . 

Date:  June  16th,  1918, 

I  would  like  you  to  inform  me  as  to  my  status  on 
the  front.  I  have  not  been  relieved  of  command  of  the 
"6th  ^arine  Sector"  but  don't  know  just  my  relation  to  the 
167th  French  Division  who  relieved  the  3rd  Bn.  of  the  6th, ^ 
and  the  1st  Bn.  7th  Inf.  who  relieved  the  2d  Bn.  ol  the  5th. 
If  my  responsibility  in  the  sector  has  ceased,  I  shall  move 
my  P.C.  back. 

Signed  Lee . 


MESSAGE . 

From:  C.G„  4th  Brigade. 

To:  C.O.  6t h  Regiment.  Date:  June  16th,  1918. 

The  taking  over  of  a  great  part  of  the  6th  marine’s 
sector  by  the  167th  French  Division,  over  whom  no  one  in  this 
Brigade  exercises  any  authority,  and  that  fact  counled  with 
the  fact  that  our  activity  centers  now  around  the  Lois  de 
Belleau,  makes  it  necessary  to  relieve  you  of  any . responsibil¬ 
ity  in  your  former  sector  for  the  present,  I  desire  you  to 
give  all  the  energies  of  yourself  and  staff  to  the  reorgani¬ 
zation  of  your  two  battalions  that  are  now  in  rest  and  the 
one  which  will  go  tomorrow  morning  to  rest  near  ry .  Eveiy 
effort  should  be  made  to  see  that  their  equipment  is  completed, 
that  the  replacements  recently  arrived  and  others  soon  to 
arrive  are  assimilated  and  the  battalions  put  in  the  best 
condition  rossible  for  eventualities.  Please  give  special 
attention  to  the  matter  of  their  equipment,  their  complete 
rest  and  in  general  to  anything  that  vrill  put  them  in  shape 
to  continue  the  superb  wo rk  which  everybody  has  learned  to 
expect  of  your  Regiment.  You  are  authorized  to  move  your 
P.C.  to  the  vicinity  of  your  battalions  if  you  desire  to  do  so. 

_  Harbor d 


A. ill. 


June  17 ,  1918  . 


From;  1st  Bn.  6th 
To:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  17th,  1918.  Time  Ree;d 

4  ;  4 5  a. in. 

" Gettysburg . " 


From:  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

To:  2nd  Divn.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  17th,  1918.  Time  sent  4:54  a„in. 

"Gettysburg . " 


5:00  A.atu,  June  17,  1918.  To  2nd  Division. 

Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade  -  Relief  ol 
battalion  of  marines  by  battalion  of  the  7th  Infantry  was 
completed  at  4:45  A.m.  without  incident. 


10:00  A *ii*  ,  June  17,  1918.  To  2nd  Division. 

The  following  information  was  furnished  by  major 
Smith  of  the  Headquarters,  4th  Brigade: 

1st  Bn.  6th  ..iarines  was  relieved  from  the  line  night  . 
of  June  16-17,  and  went  to  the  vicinity  of  mERY.  It  was 
relieved  by  the  2nd  Bn.  7th  Inf. 


10:20  A.xi.  •  June  17,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  4th 
Brigade  Headquarters:  To  2nd  Divn. 

Intermittent  shelling  of  the  crossroads  and  sensitive 
ooints  on  roads  and  in  rear  of  brigade  sector,  lery  e  > 
shelling  LA  VO IE  DU  CHATEL  is  now  going  on. 


p.M.  June  17  *^1918’ 

4:00  p June  17,  1918.  phone  message  from  4th  Brigade 
to  2nd  Division. 

Supposed  to  be  machine  Guns  or  One-pounders  at  these 
co-ordinates  174.44  -  262.75  -  174.20  -  2o^.7o 
(Artillery  notified.) 

9:55  P.m.,  June  17,  1913.  To  2nd  Divn. 

Hdqrs.  4th  Brigade  reports:  Everything  quiet. 

3 1  : 30  p.i*.,  June  17,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  4tn  Brigade 
Headquarters  to  2nd  Divn. 

\7e  just  heard  that  at  about  8:00  P*^..  gun 

fire  v..s  opened  on  the  northern  border 

against  some  of  our  platoons  which.  nr.  eUW  ^°?he 
by  that  fire  The  ««s  appear ‘ '°"£at 
only  communication  is  dj,  ruimm  .  0 

company  as  yet  has  been  received. 


A.  la.. 


June  18 ,  1918 . 


6:05  A ,ji.  ,  June  13,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade  to  2nd  Division. 

Everything  quiet .  It  is  believed  that  an  enemy  plane 
came  over  about  4:35  A.m.  The  Commanding  Officer,  1st  Bn. 
5th  marines  reported  at  5:00  A.M.  that  the  relief  was 
completed  satisfactorily. 


7:43  A.M. ,  June  18,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade  to  2nd  Division. 

Ho  trucks  at  MOHTREUIL •  men  relieved  last  night  are 
waiting  at  mONTREUIL .  Where  are  the  trucks? 


10:16  A  ,M.  ,  June  18,  1918. 

Telephone  message  from.  4th  Brigade  to  2nd  Divn. 

Ho  written  reports  have  yet  been  received  about  the  machine 
gun  fire  against  the  northern  edge  of  the  BOIS  de  BELLEAU  at 
8:00  o’clock  last  night.  Verbal  reports  indicate  that  it 
probably  was  simply  a  raid  by  a  strong  German  patrol,  which  was 
easily  repulsed. 

LA  V0IE  DU  CHATEL  is  being  heavily  bombarded  at  the  present 
time . 

There  has  been  very  marked  enemy  air  activity  since  aayiignx 


p.M.  June  18  *  1918  ‘ 

8:28  P.m,,  June  18,  1918. 

phone  message  from  Chief  of  Staff  to  4th  Brigade: 

Our  Observation  Post  reports  column  of  about  600  men  moving 
south  into  GIVRY .  movement  observed  at  present  moment,  4th. 
Brigade  should  be  on  its  guard  tonight.  Also  telephoned  to 

3rd  Brigade . 


9:05  p.M.,  June  18,  1918. 
Telephoned  from  Division  MARC HAND : 


Report  from  an  observation  post  one  (1)  Km.  to  the-  south 
of  CHATEAU  THIERRY:  An  important  movement  of  Germans  in 
region  BOIS  DES  ROCHETS,  BOIS  DES  BRULITS  and  BOIS  VIHCELLES 
and  other  movements  in  the  course  of  theday  in  the  regio 
to  the  south  of  BEZU-  STE.  GERMAIH .  Likev.-ise  in  are  regio 

Telephoned  immediately  to  3rd  and  4th  Brigade^ . 


11:25  P.M. 


June  18,  1918.  Prom  167  Div.  (French) 


_ _  _  that 

167th  Division  (French)  on  our  left,  i  , 

This  information  was  telepnoned  to  tne  4th  Brigade, 


the 


Telephone  message  from  Captain  Gauthie restates ^  ghelled  ^ 


gas 


No  time  indicated.  June  18,  1918. 

From:  Headquarters,  2C,  Division,  Am.  E.F. 

To:  4th  Brigade  Headquarters. 

Date:  June  18th,  1918. 

1.  The  Division  Commander  desires  to  efiect  a 
relief  of  one  of  your  machine  gun  companies,  substituting 
a  company  from  the  divisional  machine  gun  battalion.  Later 
on,  at  your  discretion,  another  company  of  the  divisional 
machine  gun  battalion  can  be  put  into  line*  marine  companies 
so  relieved  to  pass  temporarily  to  the  division  reserve  and 
occupy  the  present  station  of  the  4th  machine  Gun  Battalion. 

2k  The  Commanding  Officer,  4th  machine  Gun  Battalion 
has  been  directed  to  confer  with  you  and  arrange  all  necessary 
details.  Date  and  hour  of  relief,  and  arrival  at  new  billets 
of  relieved  units,  to  be  furnished  these  headquarters,. 

Preston  Brown, 

Colonel ,  General  Staff 
Chief  of  Staff . 


A.m.  June  19,  1918. 

12:37  A.iu. ,  June  19,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  4th 
Erigade  headquarters:  To  2nd  Divn. 

Everything  quiet  on,  our  front.  There  has  been  a 
little  shelling  but  nothing  uncommon.  SOi.±e  shelling 
heard  on  the  extreme  left  of  our  brigade  in  front  o  me 
French  Division,  but  appears  not  unusual. 


11:15  A.m.,  June  19,  1918.  telephone  message  from  the  4th 
Brigade:  To  2nd  Divn. 


The  entire  night  was  very  quiet, 
so  far  during  the  forenoon.  So  far  a.-s 
on  our  left,  the  167th  French  was  not 
our  brigade  sector  . 


Nothing  has  happen e 
known,  the  gassing 
extended  over  into 


d 


2  :15 


To 


of 


P .m. ,  June 
2nd  Divn. 


P  .m . 


19,  1918.  message 


June  19 ,  1918 , 
received  from  4th  Brigade . 


From  7 :00 
10,  12  and  as 


o’clock  on  constant  stream  of  men  in  groups 
oq  wnwi  nr?  v p t  from  woods  7  a  •  y  o  — 


high  as  28  moving  we  s' 


65.50  to  ravine  73.60  -  64.60.  movement  still  d 

Evidently  a  relief.  Artillery  and  diet  Irencii  A.C.  . 


9:55  P„m.,  June  19,  1913. 
to  2nd  Divn. 


Telephone  message 


from  4th  Brigade 


flank 
to  f i 


There  seems  to  be  a  heavy  barrage  on  or 
of  the  brigade.  Have  had  no  reports,  a 
nd  out  from  5th  marines  what  this  barrag 


near  the  left 
nd  am  trying 
e  me an  s  . 


June  19,  1918. 


TJ 


10:55  June  19,1918.  Telephone  message  from  4th 

Brigade  to  2nd  Rivn. 

Everything  quiet  in  our  brigade  sector.  The  heavy 
firing  going  on.  is  on  our  left  and  outside  of  the  brigade 
sector.  It  does  not  touch  us. 


11:50  June  19,  1918, 

From:  C.O.  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  C.G.  2nd  Div .  US 

The  French  Colonel  whose  regiment  was  to  relieve  the _ 

2d  Batt.  5th  Reg. (Keyser)  has  made  reconnaissance  and  liaison 
on  our  left  and  found  that  the  French  had  advanced  this 
afternoon  and  occupied  a  line  to  the  North,  and  East  oi 
Keyser’ s  position  and  were  connected  up  with  tne  left  of 
the  6th  Reg. 

2.  This  makes  Keyser  occupy  practically  a  second  line  and 
the  French  Colonel,  Wild,  6th  Tirailleur,  says  that  it  is 
unnecessary  to  relieve  Keyser  by  his  troops.  The  Colonel 
has  just  left  here  for  Beaurepaire  Farm  to  report  to  ais 
C.O.  for  change  in  the  order. 

3.  If  agreeable  to  you,  Y/ill  direct  Keyser  to  withdraw  his 
battalion.  Kindly  telephone  Yes- 

Neville  . 

(Reverse)  C.G.,  2nd  Division. 


11:55  p.M.,  19  June,  1918. 


Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade  to 


.2nd  Division. 


Ev  e  ry t h i ng  qu i e t . 


No  time  indicated. 


19 ,  June ,  1918 . 


From:  Chief  of  Staff. 

To:  C.G.,  4th  Brigade. 

Subject:  Relief  of  7th  Infantry. 


France 

19  June,  1918. 


1.  The  Division  Commander  directs  me  to  inform  you  that 
in  the  relief  of  the  7th  infantry  due  to  begin  tomorrow 
night,  June  20-21,  no  trucks  will  be  available  for  trans¬ 
portation  of  troons.  He  desires  that  the  marine  hat  a  io 
be  marched  in  small  groups  to  the  rendezvous  appointed  lor 

the  relief,  and  that  the  7th  infantry  be  withdrawn. in  a 
similar  manner.  The  officers  concerned  must  be  enjoined 
to  take  every  precaution  to  avoid  aerial  observation. 


PRESTON  BROWN . 

Colonel ,  General  Staff  , 
Chief  of  Staff. 


a  June  20,  1918. 

•  J.vi  • 

5:30  A.iu  ,  June  20,  1913. 

To  2nd  Divn. 

4th  Brigade  reports  everytning  quiet. 


A  •  m.  , 


June  20  1918  . 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

To:  C.O.,  3rd  Bn.  7th  Infantry,  (thru  C.O.  8th  Marines.) 

Date:  June  20th,  1918.  Time  sent:  9:50  A.M. 

Congratulate  you  on  your  good  work  in  occupying 
the  ravine  to  the  crossroads  without  loss.  Be  on  the  look¬ 
out  in  this  foggy  weather  for  a  surprise  counter  attack. 

Find  out  if  the  French  on  your  left  have  Occupied  the  fringe 
of  woods  to  your  left  running  northwest-southeast  astride 
the  Y  line  174.  If  they  have,  send  out  some  small  patrols 
and  ascertain  if  the  enemy  occupy  the  line  along  the  road 
half  a  kilometer  south  of  Hill  126,  and  in  what  force  if  any. 

If  not  occupied  by  the  enemy,  I  desire  you  to  send  a  company 
through  the  woods  to  the  left  and  take  it  as  you  did  the  ravine, 
and  bring  another  company  to  the  ravine  at  the  Crossroads  as 
support.  Of  course  these  moveuients  must  be  under  cover  of 
woods  and  not  across  the  open.  If  your  patrols  find  the  line 
occupied,  give  Colonel  Neville  a  report  on  it  before  attempt¬ 
ing  to  send  a  company  in  there* 


Harbord. 


No  time  indicated.  June 4 20 ,  1918. 


MESSAGE . 


From:  C*G.  4th  Brigade. 

To:  C.O.  5th  Regiment. 

Date:  June  20th,  1918. 


The  French  are  to  make  an  attack  on  your  left  the 
night  of  the  20th  to  21st  of  June  at  an  hour  not  communicated 
to  us.  They' intend  to  capture  and  occupy  the  ho is-en-Groissant . 
The  409th  Regiment  will  advance  its  front  line  to  tne  noi 
edge  of  the  woods  to  the  north  of  Clignon,  to  the  west  oi 


Bussiares-Hautevesnes  road. 

The  73rd  Division,  at  the  moment  oi 
occupy,  facing  to  the  north  and  facing  to  the 
little  woods  situated  between  Bois-de-la-mere 
northern  extremety  of  the  Bois-en-Groissant « 


the  attack,  will 
east ,  all  the 
Victoire  and 

Harbord . 


the 


From: 
To : 
Date : 


Lt .  Col.  Adams. 
4th  Brig.  Hdqrs 
June  2.0th ,  1918 


at 


will  make  attack 
It  is 

V.B.  delivered 


Co,  A»  Lieut.  Helm  commanding 
3:15  tomorrow  from  position  on  map  marked  xxxxxx. 
absolutely  necessary  to  have  1000  hand  and 
this  evening  early  to  give  to  this  company.  Stokes  will  opi.n 
fire  at  1  a.m.  and  fire  until  3  a.m.  Request  art  ill  y 
barrage  on  north  and  east  of  woods  from  3  a.m.  to  signal 
cease  by  rocket.  If  possible  would  like  to  ge^  ... 
here  before  11  p.m.  that  the  company  may  have  suppe_  before 

beginning  fight. 


Adams ,  Lt.  Colonel. 


Accompa: 


nying  this  was  the  following  confidential  message: 


attack 


"P.2.  confidential.  Orders  have  been  issued  for  r.n 

tomorrow  morning.  Information  has  reacne  east  15  a  G 

mans  have  filtered  through  and  nave  in  place  at  least  15  m.G 

( Cont ’ d .  next .  page . ) 


No  time  indicated. 


June  20  ,  199.3  . 


(Cont’d.  from  last  page . ) 

in  and  around  Belleau  Woods.  They  are  now  firing  into  rear 
of  Cos.  D  and  C  and  have  moved  two  guns  up  toward  right  flank 
of  Co.  B«  Under  the  conditions  noted  1  do  not  believe  any 
attack  without  a  heavy  artillery  fire  preceding  can.  move  the 
guns  from  the  woods.  They  are  all  emplaced  and  strongly 
held.  The  woods  is  almost  a  thicket  and  the throwing  of  troops 
into  the  woods  is  filtering  away  men  with  nothing  gained. 
Recommend  that  Cos.  D  and  C  be  drawn  back  to  line  occupied 
by  Co.  B.  That  a  heavy  artillery  fire  be  placed  on  the  woods 
and  an  advance  made  afterwards.  I  can  assure  you  that  the 
orders  to  attack  will  stand  as  given,  but  it  cannot  succeed. 
This  is  only  my  individual  expression  and  has  not  reached  the 
ears  of  any  one  else.  Further:  The  line  held  by  Co.  B.  can 
be  crushed  at  any  time  and  it  leaves  the  woods  open.  Please 
consider  this.  It  is  serious  and  requires  immediate  action, 
for  I  can  assure  you  tnat  it  is  only  made  after  careful  con¬ 
sideration,  and  earnest  thought  .  Let  me  hear  by  return 

messenger.  Adams .  .  . 

Tne  two  Stokes  won’t  even  worry  the  German  uacrane  C-uns. 

A. 


MESSAGE . 

Prom;  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

To:  c.0.  1st  Bn.  7th  Infantry ,( Thru  C.G.  5th  marines) 

Date:  June  20th,  1913. 

1.  *our  battalion  will  be  relieved  tomorrow  night. 
Tomorrow  morning  is  its  only  chance  to  redeem  the  failure 
made  this  morning.  If  you  clear  the. northern  half  of  the 
Bois  de  Belleau  the  credit  will  belong  to  tne  1st  Battalion, 
7th  Infantry  and  will  be  freely  given.  The  Battalion  cannot 
afford  to  fail  again. 


Harbord . 


A.  M. 


June  21,  1918. 


From:  Lt.  Col.  Adams,  Comdr.  1st  Bn.,  7th  Inf. 

To  :  4th  Lrigade  Headquarters. 

Date:  June  21st,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  7:00  a.m. 

Everything  is  not  going  we  11. 


From:  C.O.  3rd  Bn.  (Gaston). 

To  :  4th  Brigade  Hqrs. 

Date:  June  21st,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  8:20  a.m. 

All  shot  to  pieces. 


Rec’d:  By  4th  Brigade.  June  21st,  1918.  9:00  a.m. 

Report  that  attack  made  this  a.m.  was  unsuccess¬ 
ful.  Company  reached  Co.  B.  position  v/hen  enemy  barrage 
of  great  intensity  stopped  the  advance^  ^ifhen  it  lifted 
the  advance  again  started.  Machine  guns  again  stopped 
the  advance  and  caused  the  men  to  fall  back.  Our  losses 
170  men  and  officers.  Company  C  and  D  now  occupy  our 
former  line. 


10:45  A.  M. ,  June  21,  1918. 

Message  received  from  4th  Brigade  Headquarters  to 
2nd  Div. 

ITo  reports  yet  from  the  7th  Infantry  in  regard  to 
their  attempt  to  take  the  German  machine  gun  nest  in 
the  northern  part  of  the  BOIS-de-BELLEAU.  Uothing  else 
happened  during  the  night,  everything  being  very  quiet. 


From:  Lt.  Col.  Adams,  (thru  Bn.  Comdr.  3rd  Bn.  5th 

Marines ) . 

To  :  4th  Brigade  Headquarters. 

Date:  June  21st,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  11:25 

Attack  this  morning  failed.  At  the  hour  of 
attack  the  enemy  put  down  a  barrage  of  great  intensity 
on  line  of  Co.B.  (Approx,  east  and  west  on  X  line  262.) 
V/hen  the  barrage  lifted  the  attack  again  started  but 
M.  G.  fire  stopped  further  advance.  Losses  170  officers 
and  men.  Cos.  C  and  D  occupy  former  positions. 


P.  M.  June  21,  1918. 

MESSAGE. 

From:  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade. 

C.  0.  3d  Bn.  5th  Marines. 

To  :  C.  0.  2d  Bn.  7th  Infantry. 

C.  0.  3d  Bn.  7th  Infantry. 

Date:  June  21st,  1918.  Time  sent:  2:45  P.  M. 

Push  out  patrols  in  front  of  your  positions 
each  night  and  secure  identifications  if  possible  of 
live  or  dead  Germans.  This  is  most  important  for  your 

(Cont’d  next  page). 


V  f 

i 


1" .  M . 


June  21,  1918 


(Cont*d  from  last  page.) 

safety  against  surprise  and  to  give  information  on 
which  action  of  higher  authority  can  he  based. 
Stealthy  patrols  of  two  or  three  men  are  what  is 
desired. 

Harbord. 


Message  from  1.  0.  4th  Brigade.  June  21,  1918. 

Rec  *  d  7:50  P.  M. 

30  truck  loads  of  Germans  seen  detrucking  at  LICY 
and  marching  toward  BELLEAU. 

G  -  2. 


From:  Colonel  Wise 

To  :  C.  0.  5th. 

Date:  June  21st,  1918. 

Line  holding  but  getting  thinner.  Heavy  shell¬ 
ing  and  some  gas.  Think  I  am  entirely  too  weak.  Do 
not  expect  any  trouble  before  d.ark.  Men  in  fine  shape. 

Rac’d.  at  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs.  .  .  8:15  P.M. 


From:  Colonel  Wise. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Hdnrs. 

Date:  June  21st,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  11:00  P.  M. 

Hughes  sent  me  notice  at  8  p.m.  that  he  was 
going  to  take  over  the  rear  line.  Captain  of  Engineer 
Corps  just  reported  that  he  has  not.  Sent  out  again 
to  find  out.  Things  known  but  no.  support  as  I  had  to 
use  everybody.  Shelling  has  been  very  heavy.  1 ery 
hard  to  get  up  supplies.  About  out  of  ofiicers. 


No  time  indicated.  June  21,  1918. 

From:  C.O.  3rd  Bn.,  Major  Gaston. 

To  :  4th  Brigade  Hqrs. 

Date:  June  21st,  1918. 

The  Germans  have  broken  through.  ihere  is 
fighting  going  on  to  the  right  rear  ox  M.  Co. 


A .  M . 


June  22,  1918. 


3:25  A.M. ,  June  22,  1918. 

Message  from  4th  Brigade  H.  Q.  To  2nd  Div. 

C.O.  of  3rd  Battalion,  7th  Inf.  reports  that 
the  move  of  Co.  ,:L!’  was  successfully  completed  about 
2:00  A.M.  The  battalion  has  not  gone  quite  as  x ar 

it  was  expected  to  go.  _ 

The  artillery  fire  is  uo  the  left  oi  our 


sector. 


t 


P  o  t  irr  e  indie  a  ted. 


June  22,  19 IB. 


MESSAGE. 

From:  C.G.  4th  brigade. 

To  :  C.O.  3rd  Bn.  6th  Marines,  (thru  C.O.  5th 
Date:  June  22nd,  191B.  Marines. ) 

1.  As  soon  as  you  are  established  in  the  hois 
de  Belleau  hurry  the  completion  of  the  wiring  on  the 
east  side. 

2.  Start  details  to  cutting  some  paths  from 
east  to  went  through  the  3ois,  so  your  supports  can 
get  through  to  your  front  line. 

3.  Establish  communication  with  the  23rd 
Infantry  in  Leuresches. 

4.  Push  patrols  out  from  several  places  in 
your  line  to  locate  the  enemy.  If  possible  get  in 
some  live  or  dead  Germans  for  identifications.  The 
location  of  the  enemy  is  most  important  for  you,  and 
the  identifications  are  necessary.  The  space  between 
you  and  the  Germans  belongs  to  us.  Take  possession 
with  night  patrols. 

Harbord. 


Message  from  C.G.  4.th  Brigade  to  C.O.  3d  3n.  7th  Inf¬ 
antry  thru  C.O.  5th  Marines.  June  22nd,  1918. 

1.  Your  company  commander’s  sketch  seems  to 
indicate  that  you  did  not  take  the  right  of  your  line 
to  about  175.2-262.5  last  night. 

2.  Extend  your  line  to  the  right  tonight  until 
it  touches  the  road  just  west  of  the  Bo  is  de  belleau; 
the  road  with  the  double  row  of  trees;  carrying  your 
right  forward  will  shorten  your  line, 

3.  Push  patrols  out  at  several  places  in  your 
line  tonight  and  find  out  what  is  in  front  of  you  and 
just  where  the  enemy  is.  Select  men  who  will  do  what 
they  are  fold  and  whose  reports  can  be  relied  upon, 
and  if  possible  get  some  positive  identifications, 
dead  or  alive,  It  should  not  be  necessary  to  emphasise 
the  importance  of  the  safety  of  your  line  to  mow 
where  the  enemy  is,  and  to  you  and  the  whole  Division 
to  know  what  German  organisations  are  in  your  front. 


Harbord. 


A.  Id.  June  23,  1918. 

6:42  A.  M.  ,  June  23,  1918. 

Message  from  4th  brigade:  To  2nd  Div. 

Nothing  unusual  during  the  night. 


P.  M. 


June  23,  1918. 


From 

At 

Put  e 
To 


Lt  Col  2nd  Engineers 
Montreuil 

2  3/6/1 8  H  our :  18.30 

Adjutant  5th  Marines 


On 


June  18 


P',rof 


Blaine  Ballard  and  Pennington 
(Coni’ d  next  page.) 


J 


P.  M 


June  23,  1918. 


(Cont'd  from  last  page,) 

Co  "E"  2nd  Engineers  were  detached  from  their  company 
by  verbal  order  to  accompany  a  "signal  detachment" 
with  1st  Bn  5th  Marines  to  Hill  142.  They  have  not 
been  heard  from  since. 

If  still  with  5th  Marines  will  you  please  return 
them  to  report  to  this  headquarters.  If  not  with  you 
please  give  me  any  information  you  can  a3  to  their 
whereabouts. 

Brown. 


From:  Shearer. 

To  ;  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  25rd,  1918.  8:00  p.m. 

Making  progress  slowly.  Little  shelling  on 
front  line  companies. 


From  Sibley  to  4th  -Brig.  Hdqrs.  June  23rd,  1918. 

8:15  p.m. 

Will  get  wire  up  after  dark  and  cut  paths  through 
woods  and  make  disposition  in  depth. 


8:15  P.  M..  June  23.  1918. 

Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade  Hdqrs  to  2nd  Div. 

The  attack  against  the  machine  gun  nests  in  the 
northern  part  of  the  BOIS-de— uELLEATJ  is  making  pro- 
gress. 


10:05  P.  M.,  June  23,  1918. 

Message  from  General  Harbord:  To  2nd  Div. 

Me  have  captured  5  machine  guns  and  made  satis 
factory  progress.  Have  suffered  some  losses. 


From 

To 

Date 


Headquarters,  5th  Regiment. 

4th  Brigade  Headquarters. 

June  23rd,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  10: 5o  P.M. 


5 


or 


six  red  rockets  reported  at  intervals 


from  Bois  de  Belleau.  20  minutes  ago  fairly  heavy 
shell  fire  on  Bois  de  Belleau.  tfe  have  no  single  red 
rockets  so  signal  must  be  Boche. 


11:10  P.M.  -  June  23,  1918. 


Message  from  General  Harbordj_  To  2nd  Div 


Observer 
German  rockets 


on  west  edge  Bois  de  Belleau  reports 
going  up  and  moderate  barrage  going 

(Cont'd  next  page. ) 


down. 


I 


Juno  23,  1918. 


(Cont'd  from  last  page). 

Thinks  his  men  so  close  to  the  Germans  that  the  "barr¬ 
age  will  pass  over.  An  officer  who  has  been  through 
the  Bois  de  Belleau  reports  great  quantity  of  stuff 
to  be  salvaged  -  German  rifles,  ammunition,  clothing, 
food  -  estimated  at  about  CO  wagon  loads  -  includes 
white  sugar  and  soap.  Vill  make  effort  to  get  it 
out  on  first  quiet  day. 


Prom:  Colonel  Neville. 

To  :  4th  Brigade  Hdqrs,  By  phone. 

Bate:  June  23rd,  1918.  Tine  rec’d.  11:20  p.m. 

Attack  is  held  up  for  the  night  and  will 
continue  in  the  morning. 


11:55  P.  M. ,  June  23,  1918. 

Telephone  Message  from  Headquarters,  4th  Brigade: 

To  2nd  Div. 

Latest  report  from  the  front  received  at  11:20 
states  that  further  advance  was  held  up  at  that  hour 
on  account  of  darkness,  and  that  the  troops  are  digging 
in.  Reports  indicate  an  advance  of  from  400  to  500 
meters . 


A.  M.  June  24,  1918. 

Prom  Colonel  Neville  to  4th  Brig.  Hdqrs.  June  24th, 
1918.  1:05  a.m. 

Things  are  rather  bad.  One  company  almost  wiped 

out. 


Prom:  Adjutant  5th  Regiment. 

To  :  4th  Brigade  Hqrs. 

Bate:  June  24th,  1918.  Time  rec'd:  1:31  a.m. 

Platt’s  losses  were  light.  Ke  was  held  where 
he  was  but  would  take  another  crack  in  the  morning. 


Prom:  Adjutant  5th  Regiment  To:  4th  Prig.  Hdqrs. 

June  24th,  1918.  Tims  rec’d:  1:40  a.m. 

2d  Bn.  5th  reports  O.K.  in  position. 


Message  from  Major  Turrill  to  4th  Brig,  hdqrs. 
24th,  1918.  Rec’d  at  2:35  a.m. 

In  place  in  woods  Gros  Jean. 


Jun  e 


A.  M . 


June  24,  1918. 


U. 


Q 

O  • 


ARMY  YIELD  MESSAGE. 


From: 
At  : 

B-l. 

P.C. 

File. 

Date: 

24  June 

’18  Hour: 

10:45  a. in. 

No.  3 

To  : 

Colonel 

General 

Neville  and 
Harbord, 

How  sent: 

Runner 

Again  my  hearty  congratulations  on  your  splendid 

work. 

Good  luck  in  all  your  future  efforts. 

Malone 

Colonel . 


p.  M.  •  June  24,  1918. 


From : 

C. 

G.  4  th 

Brigade. 

At  : 

P. 

c. 

Date: 

24 

June 

Hour:  12:00  noon.  No.  1. 

To  : 

c. 

0.  2nd 

Bn.  5th  Marines.  (Through 

Cannes 


.) 


0 .  6  th 


1.  The  position  turned  over  to  your  battalion 
is  not  exactly  as  reported  by  the  3rd  En.  7th  Inf., 

in  that  it  does  not  run  out  to  175.2-262.6  where  their 
right  was  supposed  to  be.  They  occupied  a  line  of 
individual  pits,  of  which  there  are  believed  to  be 
two  rows  near  each  other.  I  desire  your  line  to  be 
advanced  tonight  to  the  road  with  the  double  ro w  of 
trees  which  runs  just  west  of  the  Lois  de  Lelleau, 
and  dug  in,  so  as  to  conform  approximately  to  sketch 
sent  you  herewith.  This  will  very  greatly  facilitate 
operations  in  the  LOIS. 

2.  You  are  cautioned  that  two  companies  are 
considered  enough  for  your  entire  front  line,  and  that 
your  support  (  2  Cos.  )  should  be  back  in  the  woods 
where  it  will  be  well  in  hand  near  your  L.C.,  if 
needed. 

3.  It  is  expected  that  you  will  push  patrols 
out  tonight  and  get  some  identifications  of  what  is 
in  front  of  you  if  enemy  is  still  there.  Send  picked 
men  in  groups  of  two  or  three  and  find  out  definitely 
where  the  enemy’s  lines 'are.  The  artillery  will  not 
fire  west  of  the  double-row  of  trees  on  road  near 
Lois  nor  south  of  TORCY  unless  requested  by  you. 


Copy  for  C.  0.  5th. 

C.  0.  6th. 


HAR-^OAD. 


3:50  P.  M.,  June  24,  1918. 

Renort  from  4th  Brian  To  2nd  Div. 

At  5:30  A.  M. ,  the  Intelligence  Officer  5th 
Marines  saw  the  missing  plane  flying  low. 


P.  M 


June  24,  1918. 


From:  C.  G.  4th  Brigade. 

At  :  P.  C. 

Date:  June  24.  Hour:  8:10  p.m.  Ho.  2. 

To  :  Commanding  Officers,  5th  and  6th  Regiments. 

1.  For  the  greater  conveniences  of  handling 
the  sectors  of  which  you  are  in  charge,  you  will 
exchange  P»C.,sJ  the  change  to  take  effect  tomorrow 
morning. 

HARBORD. 

Copies  to: 

C.G.  2nd  Div.  C.G.  2nd  Art.  Brig.  C.O.  12th  F.A. 
A. P.M. ,  2nd  Div.  C.O.  5th  Marines.  C.O.  6th  Marines 

M «  G .  Bn . 


11:30  P.M.  -  June  24,  1918,  ’Phone  message  from  4th 
Brigade:  To  2nd  Div. 

A  little  while  ago  a  machine  gun  barrage  was  put. 
down  on  the  northern  part  of  the  EOIS-de-l'ELLEAU .  It 
did  not  last  very  long.  Everything  quiet  now. 


No  time  indicated.  June  24,  1918. 


MESSAGE. 


From:  Major  Ralph  S.  Keyser,  Commanding  2d  Bn. 

To  :  4th  Brigade  Headquarters.  5th  Regt. 

Date:  June  24th,  1918. 

Battalion  carried  out  relief  at  12:45  a.m. 
without  incident.  1  casualty.  Unless  otherwise 
instructed  by  you  will  have  55th  Co.  patrol  to  north 
until  contact  with  enemy  is  obtained  and  the  same  for 
18th  Co,  to  the  N.E.  tonight.  The  51st  Co.  will  also 
reconnoitre  the  field  and  woods  to  the  front  of  its 
present  position.  Have  plenty  of  new  1/50,000  maps 
of  Bois  de  Belleau  but  only  one  of  our  sector. 

Keyser . 


A.  M. 


June  25,  1918. 


To : 


C.O.  2nd  Bn,  5th  Marines. 
Through  C.O.  6th  Marines. 


25  June  1:45  a.m. 


Your  message  of  10:20  p.m.  received.  The  clump 
of  trees  mentioned  as  containing  machine  guns  was 
occupied  by  the  7th  Infantry  night  before  last  and 
visited  yesterday.  It  is  in  your  right  rear  according 
to  our  understanding  of  your  position,  and  should 
have  been  under  the  observation  of  your  line  ever  since 

(Cont’d  next  page). 


4 


*T  r 


\ 


A,  M. 


June  £5,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page). 

you  went  in.  I  do  not  credit  the  theory  of  the  motion 
of  the  wheat  being  seen  hundreds  of  yards  at  night 
by  the  light  of  flares  if  enemy  has  been  able  to 
reoccupy  that  clump  cf  trees  under  eyes  of  your  line. 

Make  it  certain  that  it  is  now  occupied  by  machine 
guns  by  sending  oux  patrol  that  will  go  close  enough 
to  be  sure.  If  it  is  occupied  we  v/ill  clean  it  out 
by  artillery  today.  It  is  already  too  late  for  you  to 
carry  out  your  orders  tonight.  I  want  your  patrols  to 
dominate  that  whole  region,  de.y  and  night,  and  it  ought 
not  to  be  necessary  to  specify  the  separate  clumps  of 
woods,  or  even  to  tell  you  to  keen  patrols  out.  That 
is  elementary.  Give  me  an  accurate  statement  of  where 
the  right  of  your  line  ends,  and  an  estimate  of  the 
time  needed  to  extend  it  by  digging  to  the  road  mentioned 
in  your  orders  today,  an  case  you  cannot  extend  it  in 
any  other  way.  Let  me  reiterate  that  your  occupation 
includes  necessary  patrolling  to  the  enemy  in  your 
front,  and  flanks  and  that  the  small  clump  of  woods 
ought  certainly  to  have  been  included  without  spec¬ 
ification  from  here  which  if  done  would  not  have  lost 
us  this  whole  night  as  matters  now  are. 


Harbord , 


From: 

C.O.  2nd  Bn.  5th  Marines, 

At  : 

43  Co.  P.C. 

Ho.  9.  How  sent: 

Date: 

25  June  18,  Hour:  2:30  a.m. 

To  : 

C.G.  4th  Brig.  Mar ines . 

Runner . 

My  line  is  now  held  continuosly  from  the  French 
(  174  Reg)  on  hill  142  to  double  row  of  trees,  road 
opposite  bald  spot  in  Bois  de  Belleau  with  the  except¬ 
ion  of  about  75  yds.  running  from  right  of  strong 
point  at  cross  roads  of  LUCY-TORCY  road.  I  am  not  in^ 
touch  with  Shearer  and  have  nothing  to  indicate  position 
of  his  left  in  BELLEAU  woods.  I  have  sent  one  platoon 
to  connect  up  with  the  left  of  16  Co, 


Rec’d  3:50  a.m. 

F.E.E. 


KEYSER. 


From:  C,0.  6th. 

At  :  F . C . 

Date:  6/25/18  Hour:  9:00  a.m.  How  sent:  Motorcycle. 

To  :  0.0.  4th  Brigade, 

The  enclosed  received,  from  A- 1  at  7:30  this  a,m. 
would  indicate  that  proper  reconnaissance  nad  not  been 
made  previous  to  his  last  report. 

At  8:55  a.m.  I  obtained  from  him  the  following 
"Y/e  are  not  occupying  the  woods  but  our  lines  as  turned 
over  to  us  is  within  100  yds  of  it  and  the  platoon 
commander  has  investigated  woods  and  no  enemy  can  get 
into  it  except  at  night.  I  will  see  that  our  woods 
are  protected  at  night.  I  believe  we  have  nothing  to 
fear  from  that  wood11. 


LEE. 


>  * .  • 


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A*  M. 


June  25,  191B. 


10:20  A.  M.  ,  June  25,  1018.  Telephone  Message  from 
4th,  Brigade  Hdqrs.  To  2nd  Div. 

Two  ammunition  wagons  have  just  been  reported 
entering  LELLEAU  by  the  road  to  the  right  of  HILL  182. 


p.  IJ.  June  25,  1918. 

1:30  P.M.  -  June  25,  1918,  Message  from  4th  Brigade. 

To  2nd  Div. 

Message  received  from  C.O.  2nd  Bn.  5th  Marines: 

The  Adjutant  said,  that  when  he  last  saw  the  plane 
(German  aeroplane)  it  was  descending  in  flames  at  an 
angle  of  about  45  degrees  in  the  direction  oi  the 
road  running  north  of  the  road  which  runs  east  and 
west  through  LUCY.  This  plane  was  being  closely  foll¬ 
owed  by  a  second  plane  which,  however,  flew  away , 

This  second  plane  was  closely  followed  by  a  third 
plane,  presumably  a  French  machine. 

Message  from  C.O.  5th  Marines:  About  an  hour  a£° 
an  enemy  airplane  shot  down,  apparently  by  French 
aviator,  at  point  75.80-62.70,  northeastern  part  o 
BELLEAU.  Burst  into  flames  just  before  striking  ground, 
probably  landing  within  enemy  lines. 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


c.o.  eth. 

25  June  18.  Hour:  2:25  p.m.  No.  7.  How  sent: 
C.  0.  4th  Brig.  Motorcycle. 


Enclosed  message  from  A-l  received  at  2:  p 

Lee. 


m. 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


C.  G.  4th  Brigade. 

B.  C. 

25th  June  Hour:  3:45  p.m.  No. 

C. O.  2d  Ln,  5th  Marines  (Thru  C. 


1. 

O, 


Cth  Marines) 


1,  With  reference  to  your  7,  the  artillery  ^ 

have  been  requested  to  fire  on  the  edges  of  the  ® 

Lelleau  in  the  part  where  you  think  there  may  he  machine 
guns  between  the  double  tree  road  and  the  hois.  a 
short  tine  before  dark  I  will  have  artillery  fire  put 
on  the  old  line  of  German  trenches  which  tuns  out  slig 
ly  to  the  H.W.  from  the  I30IS  de  rhLLEAJ,  and  after  dar 
believe  you  will  have  no  trouble  in  advancing  y  studv 

according  to  our  conversation  this  morning,  ^on  a  study 
of  the  ground  from  the  trenches  of  the  acid  Co.,  n 
the  clunp  of  woods  that  you  had  reconnoitered  last 
night,  it  appears  to  me  that  the  wale  in  wnioh  you  have^ 

your  other  two  companies  from  youi  1  •  >  tree  road 

roe  .  and  extends  up  near  enough  to  the  douo 

so  that  if  your  line  followed  that  it  would  beon  the^ 

reverse  side  of  a  slope  almost  to  the  unless 

and  not  open  to  anything  but  an  indirect  fii-e,  unless, 

„on  cvUrrest  there  are  some  machine  guns  alonL 

edge  of  the  woods.  If  Major  Shearer  occupies  the  north 

ed--e  as  we  expect  this  evening,  he  will  reiu.,.  hio 
flank  along  the  edge  of  the  woods  pending  your  li  - 

coming  up  approximately  abreasf  G°nt' dAext  page.) 


V 


K  ‘ 


P*  M. 


June  25,  1918. 


(Cont’d  from  last  page). 

believe  that  when  he  has  accomplished  this  and  the 
artillery  has  played  on  the  edge  of  the  wood  for  the 
afternoon  that  there  will  be  any  machine  guns  there, 
but  you  are  authorized  to  send  a  platoon  around  to  your 
right  when  you  make  your  advance  to  cover  the  ground 
between  the  road,  and  the  edge  of  the  Bois,  if  3rou  still 
deem  it  necessary. 

If  you  have  not  already  thought  of  it,  I  suggest 
you  should  take  with  you  the  Officers  who  are  to  go 
forward  on  your  right,  and  go  to  the  position  to  which 
Captain  Murray  took  me  this  morning,  near  the  little 
clump  of  woods,  so  that  you  can  indicate  to  them  in 
daylight  the  probable  point  which  will  mark  their  advance. 
V/hen  you  do  that  you  will  notice  that  the  swale  referred 
to  curves  around  between  the  clump  of  woods  and  the 
double- tree  road. 

Bor  C.  0.  6th*  HARBORD, 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade.  256 

At  :  P . C . 

Date:  25th  June  1918.  Hour:  5:40  P.M.  Ho.  3. 

To  :  C.  0.  23rd  Infantry. 


1.  The  Third  Battalion,  6th.  Marines,  will  have 
natrols  out  tonight  in  the  space  bounded  by  the  BOiS 
DE  BELLEAU,  X  line  262  and  the  RAILROAD.  The  artillery 
has  been  asked  not  to  fire  in  this  space 
Please  warn  your  troops  in  D 


OURS 8 CHS S. 


Copy  for  C.G-.,  3rd  Brigade. 


HARBORD. 

J.G.K. 


Red  6.35  P.  M. 


Date:  25  June  Hour:  5:50  p.m.  Ho.  1. 

To  :  C.G.  4th  Brig.  How  sent:  Motorcycle. 

From:  plan  A-l. 

Cook,  55th  Co.,  reports  heavy  artillery  shelling 
French  on  our  left  at  173.9-263,4.  They  pay  no  atten¬ 
tion  to  light  signals.  Artillery  should  lengthen  its 
fire  at  least  400  yds  making  petit  post  untenable. 


From:  M-7 

At  :  Moscow. 

Date:  25  June  18.  Hour:  6:15  p.m.  How  sent:  Phone 

To  :  Evans. 

Has  -  newspaper  correspondent  been  with 

6th  Regt.,  and  if  so  was  he  wounded  on  our  front  about 
two  (2)  weeks  ago. 


Was  with  5th  on  June  6th. 
Replied  to  Brig.  8:30  p.  m. 


Lee. 


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P.  M. 


June  25,  1S18. 

6:50  p»  M.  June  25th,  1918.  Message  from  4th.  brig¬ 
ade  Hdqrs.  To  2nd  Div. 

At  5: 2d  P.  M.  five  Germans  were  seen  running  out 
of  the  Northwestern  corner  of  the  LOIS-DE- LELLEAU,  V/e 
opened  up  on  them  with  rifle  and  machine  guns,  killing 
four  and  drove  the  fifth  one  baDk,  Nothing  else  to 
report. 


Prom  Waller  to  4th  Prig,  Hdqrs*  June  25th,  1918. 
RecTd  7:45  p.  m. 

Enemy  is  being  reinforced  by  driblets  from  build 
ings  N*W.  of  Hois  de  Delleau  by  way  of  road  running 
from  the  buildings  to  the  N.W,  corner  of  the  J3ois. 


MESSAGE. 

Prom:  Captain  Shuler. 

To  :  4th  Brigade  Hdqrs. 

Date:  June  25th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  7:55  P.  M. 

5:55  p.  m.  from  Shearer:  Attack  started  O.K. 
at  5  p.m,  Heavy  firing  on  us  just  before  v/e  jumped 
off.  Several  casualties.  Very  little  machine  gun  fire. 
Telephone  line  out.  Runner  reported  7  prisoners  and 
one  captain  also  prisoner  .carrying  back  wounded.  The 
two  left  platoons  16th  Company  reported  grenades  and 
sniper  working  on  them.  No  report  from  companies  yet. 
Will  go  through  if  humanly  possible. 


8:15  P.  M.  June  25th,  1918.  Telephone  message  from 
General  Harbord.  To  2nd  Div. 

Things  are  going  O.K.  The  filtering  into^the  woods 
of  Germans  is  believed  to  have  been  stopped.  Some 
prisoners  have  been  captured,  A  German  captain  and  six 
or  seven  other  prisoners  are  reported  to  be  on  their 
way  back  together  with  some  wounded. 


8:50  P.  M.  June  25th,  1918.  Telephone  message  from 
General  Harbord.  To  2nd  Div. 

We  have  a  report  from  Shearer,  7:00  P.  M. ,  that 
two  of  his  companies  have  reached  their  objectives; 
that  lie  has  an  estimated  number  of  one  hundred  ana  iiity 
prisoners;  that  more  prisoners  are  coming  m  now  too 
fast  to  be  counted;  and  that  one  of  his  companies  is 
still  meeting  with  some  resistance. 


From:  Colonel  Neville. 
To  :  4th  Erig.  Hdqrs. 
Date:  June  25th,  1918. 


Time  rec’d:  8*.  37  P.  M. 


Report  from  prisoners  that  they  have  been 
supplied  coming  down  the  road  as  they  went  into 
Lois.  Among  the  prisoners  which  I’m  sending  you 
Alfred  Fifer  who  is  inclined  to  talk. 


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P.  M.  June  25,  1918. 

From:  Shearer  at  7  p.  n. 

To  :  4th  Brig.  Htiqrs. 

Bate:  June  25th,  1918.  Time  rac’d;  8:40  F.  M. 

47th  Co.  gained  objective  -  20th  and  47th 
digging  in.  45th  still  in  reserve  hut  will  occupy 
positions  just  as  soon  as  things  settle.  16th  still 
working  into  position.  Estimated  150  prisoners,  by 
20  and  47th  companies.  Ko  report  of  16th  as  to  pris¬ 
oners,  More  prisoners  just  corning  in  too  numerous  to 
count.  I  am  making  prisoners  dig  and  carry  wounded. 
Everyone  doing  fine  work.  Yowell,  16th,  meeting  resist¬ 
ance.  Will  send  him  help.  Will  need  all  my  company 
to  hold  new  line.  Can’t  Keyser  send  me  two  platoons. 
Just  reported  counter-attack  on  47th.  Am  sending  two 
platoons  45th  to  help.  Report  capture  of  some  of  the 
47th  Co,  Our  casualties  will  make  help  necessary. 

Please  keep  artillery  ard  machine  guns  going  to  stop 
reinforcements  of  enemy. 


8:50  P.M.  -  June  25,  1918.  Message  from  Adjutant, 
4th  Brigade.  To  2nd  Biv. 

Two  companies  have  reached  their  objectives  - 
just  a  little  held  up  on  left  flank.  That  was  an 
hour  and  a  half  ago.  Small  counter-attack  made  and 
repulsed . 


10:15  P.  M.  -  June  25,  1918. 

Message  phoned  by  Chief  of  Staff  to  C,  G.  4th  Brigade: 


The  artillery  have  just  stated  that  no  artillery 
fire  be  put  in  the  northern  part  of  the  BOIS-de-iiELL- 
EAU  -that  you  are  sending  patrols  in  there.  Just  want 
to  get  the  matter  straight.  We' have  information  from 
prisoners  that  the  reserves  of  the  companies  are  in 
cellars  in  the  BOX’S- de-BELLEAU,  If  that  is  the  case 
it  might  be  advisable  to  pound  the  cellars  with  some 
155’ s. 


Answer  from  C.  G.  4th  Brigade: 


The  only  place  I  told  the  artillery  not  to  fire 
is  south  of  X  line  262  and  east  of  LOIS-de-uiBLEAU 
as  far  as  the  railroad,  and  I  sent  word  to  the  3rd 
Brigade  telling  them  that  I  was  sending  patrols  in 
there  and  asked  them  to  refrain  from  firing  on  then. 
The  prisoners  state  that  the  reserves  are  in  caves  oy 


the'  Chateau  where-  the  artillery  can’t  reach  them. 


From:  Shearer. 

To  :  4th  Brig,  Hdqrs.  . 

Bate:  June  25th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  10:45  P.  M. 

Holding.  The  16th  Co.  still  meeting  resistance. 
47th  and  20th  have  got  objectives  and  dug  in.  The 
47th  Co,  so.y  they  have  about  100  Germans  trying  to 
give  themselves  up  but  their  own  people  fire  on  then 
when  they  try  to  do  so.  Need  reinforcements  badly. 
Have  got  to  have  reinforcements  to  hold  on.  Counter 
attack  will  be  bad. 


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June  25,  1918. 


P.  M. 


From:  C.G.  4th  Prig. 

At  :  P.C.  25  June  18.  11:10  p.  m.  No.  7. 

To  :  C.O.  2nd  Bn.  5th  (  Thru  C.O.  6th  ) 

In  moving  your  line  forward  it  is  important 
that  you  send  a  platoon  to  clean  up  in  the  edge  of 
the  hois,  parallel  to  the  double  tree  road.  The  16th 
Co.  in  trying  to  come  out  to  position  on  that  side  of 
the  road  is  meeting  some  resistance.  Send  your 
platoon  by  your  right  rear  to  come  up  now  on  the  left 
and  help  clean  it  out.  I  do  not  believe  the  remainder 
of  your  line  will  meet  with  much  resistance. 

J.  G.  Harbord. 


Sent  out  by  runner  at  11:35  p.  m. 


MESSAGE. 

From:  Shearer  (thru  Colonel  Neville.) 

To  :  4th  Prig,  Hdqrs.  Time  sent:  9:30  P.M. 

Date:  June  25th,  1918.  Time  rec’d:  11:12  P.M. 

20th  and  47th  are  in  position.  47th  apparently 
too  far  east  but  am  trying  to  rectify  the  same.  16th 
has  not  made  position  yet  and  reports  machine  guns 
still  in  their  front.  They  are  forward  of  last  advanc 
position  held  during  last  attack.  They  are  still 
trying  to  work  forward  to  objective.  Reported  about 
100  enemy  on  47th  Co.  left  who  want  to  surrender  but 
Boche  machine  gun  shoots  them  as  they  try  to  come  out. 
Company's  may  have  passed  some  enemy.  Our  casualties 
so  heavy  can't  spare  men  to  patrol  to  rear.  Any 
counter  attack  by  enemy  would  be  fatal  to  us  in 
present  condition.  Can't  some  force  come  in  east  and 
west  line  advancing  north  and  clean  up  woods  and 
thicken  our  lines?  Y/e  must  not  lose  what  we  have  now. 
Enemy  shelling  woods  continually.  Please  get  heavy 
counter  battery  work  on  them  .  Estimate  150  prisoners. 
Impossible  estimate  enemy  casualties.  Heavy  though. 
Sending  prisoners  back  to  Sibley  to  send  in.  Had  to 
use  Reserve  Co.  in  line  so  Sibley  is  filling  up  gap 
on  right  of  20th  Co.  east  side  woods  and  Sibley’s 
left.  Me  have  taken  •practically  all  of  woods  but  do. 
need  help  to  clean  it  up  and  hold  it.  Do  we  get  it? 

Shearer. 


MESSAGE. 

From:  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  C.  0.  5th  Regiment. 

Date:  June  25th,  1218.  Time  sent:  11:20  P.  M. 

Your  Shearer  battalion  has  done  splendid  work. 

I  have  no  fear  of  a  counter  attack  by  the  Germans 
tonight.  You  are  in  charge  of  the  Bo  is  de  ^elleau 
and  can  divert  such  part  of  Major  Sioley's  battalion 
as  you  think  best.  His  front  is  practically  wired  in. 
In  connection  with  the  movement  of  Keyser’s  battalion 
to  connect  up  with  the  West  side  oi  Bois  de  ^elleau, 

I  have  ordered  him  to  send  up  a  platoon  by  his  right 
rear  to  come  up  on  the  left  of  the  16th  Co.  and  nelp 

(Cont’d  next  page.) 


I 


June  25,  1918. 


P.  M. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

clean  that  edge  of  the  woods.  It  is  very  important 
that  Shearer  be  told  of  this  in  order  that  the  16th 
Company  may  not  in  the  dark  confuse  that  platoon 
with  the  enemy. 


Harbord. 


11:25  p,  m, ,  June  25,  1918. 

Prom  the  Staff,  3rd  Army  Corps,  (French)  to  the  Staff, 
2d  Division,  U.S. 

The  Commanding  General,  3d  Army  Corps  send  to 
the  Commanding  General,  2d  Division,  U.S,  his  compli¬ 
ments  for  the  very  fine  success  won  by  the  Commanding 
General,  4th  Brigade.  Ke  begs  him  to  transmit  them  to 
the  infantry  troops  and  artillerymen  who  cooperated 
in  this  splendid  success. 

To  the  C.G*  4th  Brigade,  with  the  compliments  of  the 
Division  Commander. 


No  time  indicated. 
MESSAGE. 


June  25,  1918. 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  C.O.  5th  Regiment. 

Date:  June  25th,  1918. 

Contingent  upon  Major  Shearer  obtaining  his 
objective  orders  v/ere  this  afternoon  sent  Major  Keyser 
to  advance  his  line  tonight  and  bring  the  right  of 
the  line  on  the  double  tree  road  just  west  of  Bois  de 
Belleau.  This  will  begin  shortly  after  dark.  Please 
notify  Major  Shearer  that  the  movement  is  going  to 
take  place  so  that  in  the  dark  he  will  not  confuse  it 
with  a  possible  counter  attack. 

Keyser’ s  movement  will  be  prece  ded  by  consider¬ 
able  artillery  firing  on  the  old  trenches  which  run 
north  west  from  Bois  de  Belleau. 

Harbord. 


MESSAGE. 


C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

C.O.  3d  Bn.  6th  Marines,  (through  C.O.  5th 
June  25th,  1918.  Marines.) 

I  have  asked  the  artillery  to  not  put  any 
shells  tonight  east  of  Bois  de  Belleau,  south  of  X 
line  262  west  of  the  railroad  unless  you  request  it. 
This  is  to  give  you  an  opportunity  to  send  patrols 
out  in  this  region  and  secure  prisoners. 

Please  caution  patrols  that  rank,  regimental 
insignia  and  papers  must  be  brought  in  from  bodies  of 
any  dead  Germans  encountered. 


jrom 

To 

Date 


Harbord . 


A.  M.  June  26,  1918. 

1:40  A.  M.  June  26,  1918.  Phone  message  from  Kq. 

4th  Brigade:  G  3 

A  message  from  the  front  lines  by  runner  issued 
at  12:55  stated  the  action  so  far  as  the  Americans 
is  concerned,  is  over.  The  artillery  activity  is  all 
American.  No  German  artillery  activity  or  machine 
gun  fire.  86  prisoners  have  passed  through  these 
headquarters  so  far,  and  there  are  more  coming  in. 

At  the  present  moment  there  is  some  enemy  artillery 
fire  on  our  back  area. 


From  Adjutant  5th  Regiment  to  4th  Brigade  Headquarters. 
June  26th,  1918.  Rec’d:  3:10  a.m. 

Regimental  Aid  Station  states  that  all  patients 
are  from  Shearer  and  none  from  Keyser.  About  90 
being  treated. 


From:  P.C.  6th  Regt.  (per  Churchman  Tel  watch  ) 

At  :  P.C.  Chat el  de  la  Voie. 

Date:  26  June  18.  Hour:  4:40  a.m.  No.  1.  How  sent: 

To  :  C.G.  4th  Brigade  Marines.  Motorcycle. 

The  following  rec’d  from  A-7  by  phone  at  4:3b 
a.m.  "Mr ,  Cook  says:  Either  the  artillery  must  lengthen 
its  barrage  or  I  will  have  to  withdraw  outposts. 

Barrage  has  not  come  closer  than  100  yds  south  of 
LUCY-TORCY-BELLEAU  road  in  sector  174  485" 

"One  of  our  patrols  exchanged  shots  with  enemy , 
no  casualties." 

Not  in  touch  with  Shearer.  -  runners  sent  from 
him  have  not  reported. 


C .  J .  Chur  chman . 


5:05  A.M.  --  June  26,  1918,  Phone  message  from  Head¬ 
quarters  4th  Brigade:  To  2nd  Div. 

56  prisoners  are  on  the  way  down  to  Division 
Headauar t er s .  A  little  later  we  will  send  down  about 

X. 

70  more  and  4  officers. 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brig. 

Date:  26  June  1918.  Hour:  8:30  a.m, 

lo  :  C.O.  1st  Bn.  6th  Marines. 

At  dark  tonight  move  your  battalion  to  the 
woods  north-west  of  Lucy  as  Brigade  Reserve,  lour 
battalion  will  furnish  a  detail,  daily  or  nightly, 
of  approximately  200  men  for  work  on  the  support, 
trenches  in  that  sector. 


Harbord. 


P.  M. 


June  26,  1918. 


From:  C.O.  6th. 

At  :  1  - . C , 

Date:  26  June  18.  Hour:  1:15  p.  m.  How  sent: 

To  :  C.O.  4th  Brigade.  Motorcycle. 


Enclosing  sketch  and  two  (2)  reports  just 
received  from  A-l.  A-l  reports  liaison  established 
"between  his  right  and  Shearer's  left. 


LEE. 


From:  C.G,  4th  Brigade. 

At  :  P . C . 

Date:  26th  June  1918.  Hour:  2:05  p.m.  Ho.  2. 

To  :  C.O.  2nd  Bn.  5th  Marines  (Through  C.O.  6th 

Marines ) . 

Make  your  preparations  and  as  soon  as  possible 
after  dark  tonight  swing  your  line  forward  so  that  it 
will  run  approximately  straight  from  the  cross-roads 
south  of  Torcy  (174.75-263*1)  to  the  double- tree  road 
at  175.4-262.7.  I  will  have  the  artillery  keep  down 
any  fire  from  the  trenches  running  northwest  from  the 
BO IS  de  BELLEAU,  between  10  and  12  P.M. 


HARBORD. 

Copy  to  Major  Shearer  through  C.O.  5th  Marines. 
Delivered  to  A-l  at  3:00  p.m.  by  runner. 


P.  M.  June  27,  1918. 

8:15  P.  M. ,  June  27th.  Message  from  4th.  Brigade. 

To  2nd  Div. 

Four  German  sausages  have  just  been  brought  down 
in  flames  north  of  the  P.C.  of  the  6th,  Marines. 

The  last  one  was  brought  down  at  8:05. 


Ho  time  indicated.  June  27,  1918. 


From:  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  C.O.  2d  Bn.  5th  Marines,  (thru  C.O.  6th  Regt. j 
Date:  June  27th,  1918. 

Orders  have  been  given  Major  Holcomb  to  direct 
two  Platoons  of  the  51st  Company  to  return  to  their 
Battalion  after  dark. 

I  am  very  much  pleased  with  the  success  in 
advancing  your  line  in  the  way  you  did  last  night. 
Please  let"  Captain  Mass  and  your  other  officers  know 
that  it  was  a  good  piece  of  work. 


Harbord. 


\ 


Jt\  .  LI  a 


June  28,  1918. 


From: 

C.O.  6th 

Regt . 

At  : 

PoC. 

Date: 

28  June 

18.  Hour:  11:15  a.m.  Ho. 

To  : 

C.O.  4th 

Brig. 

Enclosed 

herewith  report  from  A-l. 

How  sent 
Runner . 


Think  it  advisable  to  make  relief  suggested 
by  him  under  covering  detachments ,  and  request  your 
approval  a  It  seems  that  his  patrols  have  about  located 
the  enemy  and  are  correct  as  to  the  work  he  has  under 
way.  O.F.  will  try  to  verify  patrols’  reports  and  note 
anything  else  during  day. 


LEii . 


P,  m,  June  28,  1918. 


From:  C.G,  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  C . 0 .  5th  Marines, 
6th  Marines,  C.O.  3d  Bn. 
Marines. 

Date:  June  28th,  1918. 


C.O.  6th  Marines,  C.O, 1st  Bn. 
6th  Marines,  C.O.  1st  Bn.  5th 

Time  sent:  10:00  P.M. 


The  1st  Bn.  6th  Marines  will  relieve  the  3d  Bn. 
6th  Marines  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau  as  soon  as  practic¬ 
able  after  dark,  night  of  June  29-30.  Reconnaissance 
by  Battalion  and  Company  Commanders  during  the  day 
June  29th.  3d  Bn.  6th  Marines  to  Bois  Gros  Jean  South 
of  Metz-Paris  Road  as  Division  Reserve.  lst^rn.  5th 
Marines  to  woods  N.W.  of  Lucy  night  of  June  -  ctS 
Brigade  Reserve. 

HARBORD. 


A.  M.  June  29,  1918, 

5:45  A.M.,  June  29,  1918.  Message  from  4th  Brigade. 
To  2nd  Div. 

Everything  quiet,  Nothing  to  report. 


June  29,  1918. 


From: 

C.O.  6th. 

At  : 
Date: 

P.G. 

29  June  18.  Hour: 

2:30  p.m.  No . 

To  : 

C.O.  4th  Brigade. 

Inclosing  sketch  of 

position  with 

1  O 

JL  <3 


,  How  sent 
Motorcycle 


of  2nd  Bn.  5th  received  from  A-l.  A-l  wil. 
location  of  right  of  unit  on  his  leit  very 
which  I  will  forward. 


shortly, 


r.  m. 


June  29,  1918. 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


C ,  0 .  6  th  . 

1 .  C . 

29  June  18  Hour:  4:50  p.m.  No.  13,  How  sent: 
C.G.  4th  Brigade. *  Motorcycle. 


I  wish  to  inform  you  of  my  intention(in  accord¬ 
ance  with  your  order) to  send  a  strong  patrol  to  the 
North  in  front  of  this  sector.  It  will  push  out 
probably  to  the  north  of  BUS'S  I  ARES  -  TORCY  -  BELLEAU  road. 
The  point  of  departure  will  be  approximately  174.6- 
263.2,  Time  of  departure  10:00  p.m.  Return  before 
daylight.  It  is  requested  that  the  artillery  be 
notified.  Adjoining  sectors  have  been  notified. 


LEE. 

Sent  to  174  Inf -French  and  5th  Regt. 


5:00  P.M.  June  29th,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  4th 
Brigade.  To  2nd  Div. 

Everything  quiet  in  this  sector.  Nothing  special 
to  report. 


Report  from  6th  Marines.  Rec ’ d  7:20  P .  M. ,  June  29th, 
1918. 

States  that  gas  shells  have  just  begun  to  drop 
on  Hill  142,  and  to  the  east  and  southeast.  The  bomb¬ 
ardment  has  not  become  heavy  as  yet. 


A.  M.  June  30,  1918. 

3:30  A.M, ,  June  30th,  1918.  Message  from  4th  Brigade. 
To  2nd  Div. 


The  4th  Brigade  had  received  no  information  con¬ 
cerning  the  firing  then  going  on  in  the  BOIS-de- 

BELLEAL , 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade, 

To  :  C.O.  5th  Marines,  C.O.  6th  Marines,  C,0.  lot 
Bn,  5th,  C.O.  2d  Bn.  5th, 

Date:  June  30th,  1918.  Time  sent:  11:00  A.M. 

The  2d  Battalion  5th  Marines  will  be  relieved 
as  soon  as  possible  after  dark  tonight  by  the  1st 
Battalion,  5th  Marines.  Reconnaissance  by  Battalion 
p.nd  Company  Commanders  during  the  day  of  June  oOth. 

The  2d  Battalion  5th  Marines  will  take  station 
in  woods  Northwest  of  Lucy. 

HARBORD. 


< 


June  30,  1918 


r.  jl. 

From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  0.0.  3d  on.  5th  Marines  and  C.O.  3d  in.  6th 

Marines . 

Date:  June  30th,  1918.  Time  sent:  12:00  ho on. 

In  accordance  with  Field  Orders  No.  9,  Head¬ 
quarters  2d  Division,  30  June,  1918  (Note:  this  order  ^ 
has  to  do  with  a  contemplated  attack  by  the  3d  Brigade.1 
the  3d  Battalion  5th  Marines  and  3d  Battalion  6th 
Marines,  are  placed  at  the  disposal  of  the  Division 
Commander.  These  Battalions  will  remain  in  the  Do  is 
Gros  Jean  until  further  oiders  and  maintain  a  liaison 
officer  at  Division  Headquarters  from  and  after  the 
receipt  of  this  order. 


Karbord . 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

FRANCE,  50th  June,  1918, 


CONFIDENTIAL  MEMORANDUM :  For: 


C.G.  , 
C.G.  , 
C .  G .  , 
C » 0  •  , 
C ,  0 .  , 
C .  0  .  , 
C.O.  , 
C.O.  , 
C.O.  , 


3rd  Brigade: 

4th  Brigade: 

2nd  F.A.  Brigade: 
2nd  Engineers: 

9  th  I nf  ant  ry : 

23rd  Infantry: 

5th  Marines: 

6th  Marines: 

4th  M.G.  Ln: 


Division  Signal  Officer: 
Division  Surgeon: 

A .  P  *  M . 


nJ,!  day,  ’’H"  hour,  referred  to  in  Field  Orders 
No.  9,  these  Headquarters,  June  30,  1918,  is  6:00  T.M._X 
July  1,  at  which  hour  the  attack  ordered  in  the  Field 
Order  will  he  given. 


LY  COMMAND  OF  MAJOR  GENERAL 


BUNDY : 


1:21  P.M.  June  30/18. 

N.L.E,  9th 


PRESTON  BROWN, 
Colonel,  General  Staff, 
Chief  of  Staff. 

I  nf  .  N L  .  E . 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

To  :  C.O.  5th  Marines,  C.O.  6th  Marines,  C.O.  6th 
Machine  Gun  Ln.  ,  C.O.  1st  Bn.  6tli  Marines  and 
C.O.  2d  Bn.  6th  Marines. 

Date:  June  30th,  1918.  Time  sent:  4:40  P.M. 

When  the  2d  Bn.  6th  Marines  is  withdrawn  from 
the  Lois  de  Belleau  it  will  not  he  replaced.  The  1st 
Bn.  6th  Marines  will  hold  the  Bois  alone0  The  wiring 
must  he  conroleted  without  delay.  Positions  selected 
as  strong  points  should  have  the  rille  pits  connected 

(Cont*d  next  page.) 


P.  K. 


June  30 ,  1918 


(Contfd  from  last  page.) 

for  occujja+ion  by  squads  or  platoons  according  to  their 
location,  field  of  fire,  etc.  The  C.O.  1st  Bn.  6th 
Marines  will  consult  with  the  C.O.  3th  Marines  and  the 
C.r';.  6th  Machine  Gun  Bn.  m  making  the  pic. ns  for  taking 
over  the  defense  of  the  entire  hois,  The  present  intent¬ 
ion  is  to  relieve  the  2d  Bn.  on  the  night  of  the  2d~3d 
of  July. 


Harbord. 


P.  M,  July  1,  1918* 

7:50  P.M.  -  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  Col.  Herbst, 

To  4t.h  Brig. 

C,0.  2nd  Ln.  9th  Inf.  reports  "E”  Co.  in  position 
at  6:40  P.Mr  and  consolidating.  They  are  in  liaison 
with  the  Frdnch  on  the  right.  1  German  officer  and  25 
men  taken  prisoner.  Have  not  yet  arrived  at  message 
center.  Reports  Bn.  Scout  officer  in  position  in  center 
of  VAUX  at  6:22,  and  line  pushing  forward. 


8:17  P.M,  -  July  1,  1918.  Message  from  Colonel 
Herbst.  To  4th  Brig. 

C.O.  2nd  Bn.  9th  Inf.  reports  left  company  reached 
objectives  6:40  P.M.  La  Roche  woods  taken  without 
resistance.  Also  states  23rd  Inf.  held  up  on  left. 

16  additional  prisoners  taken,  jointly  by  9th  and  23rd 
Infantry,  arrived  here.  Total  prisoners  received  here 
18. 


A.  M.  July  2,  1918. 

3:20  A.M. ,  -  July  2,  1918.  Message  from  0.  P.  3. 
(Observation  Post  in  .Fourth  Brigade  Sector.) 

Our  own  guns  have  quieted  dov/n.  The  Germans  seem 
to  be  laying  down  a  barrage  apparently  from  south  of 
the  Bo  is  de  Belleau  to  Chateau  Thierry. 

(The  above  message  was  immediately  phoned  by  the 
officer  on  night  service  at  Headquarters  to  the  Third 
Brigade.  He  was  informed  that  as  far  as  the  Brigade 
knew  everything  was  quiet.) 


From: 

C.O.  6th. 

At  : 

P.C. 

Date : 

2  July  18  Hour:  10:15  a.n. 

Bo.  19.  How  sent: 

To  : 

C.O.  4th  Brigade. 

Motorcycle. 

Am  enclosing  message  from  L-l  which  is  self- 
explanatory.  Salvage  party  50  sent  to  Lois  de  Belleau 
last  night.  They  were  able  to  obtain  only  small  amount 
salvage.  All  that  has  been  collected  during  the  day 
was  moved  to  the  rear  by  the  ration  carts.  Holcomb 
and  Garrett  say  they  are  pretty  well  cleaned  up,  as 
remaining  salvage  can  only  be  gotten  together  by  daylight 

(Cont’d  next  page). 


A,  M. 


July  1918, 


(Cont’d  from  last  page,) 

Hesitate  to  send  large  party  in  there  by  daylight, 
but  can  send  them  in  morning  to  perform  their  work 
tomorrow. 

Wyman,  Engineer  Officer,  went  to  Montreuil  last 
night.  Have  located  him  there  and  directed  him  to 
report  here.  Will  then  send  him  over  to  you.  Am  getting 
from  A-l  and  L-l  a  sketch  of  all  digging  and  ether 
defenses  erected  in  the  sector  front  lines. 

Of  about  three  wagon  loads  of  small  arms  ammun¬ 
ition  located  in  woods  point  73,6-62.8,  one  R  &  B  wagon 
load  taken  to  post  supply  company  in  rear. 

Shall  I  send  salvage  party  to  Belleau  woods  before 
daylight  in  morning  to  work  tomorrow? 

The  abri  at  Division  Observation  Post  at  Pyramids 
completed  last  night  and  turned  over  to  O.P.  party. 

LEE. 


P,  M.  July  2,  1918. 


From:  C.O.  6th. 

At  ;  P.C. 

Date:  2  July  18  Hour:  2:30  p.m.  No.  22.  How  sent: 

To  :  C.G.  4th  Brigade.  Motorcycle. 

I  am  enclosing  you  sketch  scale  1-20,000  showing 
disposition  of  1st  Bn.,  5th,  this  sector.  This  obtained 
from  information  submitted  from  P.C.  of  that  organization. 

LEE. 


From:  C.O,  6th  Regt. 

At  :  P.C. 

Date:  2  July,  18.  Hour  2.35  P.M.  No,  23  How  sent: 

To  :  C.O.  4th  Brigade,  Officer. 

Will  send  ( BO )  eighty  men  Hdq.  Dt»  to  1st  Bn, 

6th  to  make  good  withdrawals  for  parade  at  dusk  tonight. 
This  may  interfere  with  full  salvage  party  in  morning, 
though  will  do  our  best  in  that.  Have  ordered  20  from 
each  company,  1  Sgt. ,  2  cpls.,  17  Pvts  ten  (10)  from 
Hdqrs,  Co.,  Capt.  Voeth,  Lts.  Mason,  Overton,  J.W., 
Church,  Overton,  M.C.,  Maack  and  Timmerman  Adj ,,  ourgeon 
Farwell  and  3  H.  appr.  Lt.  Per  in  is  br  inging  this  and 
he  has  some  drawings  for  the  General.  will  you  let  im 
see  the  General  to  present  them,  with  explanation. 


Lee, 


«  n)  / 


July  ~2  ,  1918  . 


P 


•  ±*1  « 


From:  G.O.  6th. 

At:  p.C.  How  sent 

Date:  2  July  18  Hour:  2:53  p.rn.  No.  24  .motorcycle. 

To:  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

The  completion  of  wiring  woods  by  2nd  Bn.  of  the 
6th  was  reported  this  morning.  In  view  of  the  withdrawal 
of  that  Bn.  tonight  request  information  as  to  its  new 
station.  Understand  it  will  relieve  1st  Bn.  of  5th.  Can 
you  let  me  have  details? 

LBS. 


U.S.  ATLjY  FIELD  mESSAGE. 

B-l 

P.C.  How  sent 

2  July  18  Hour  10:10  P.m.  No.  2  Runner. 

General  Harbord. 

I  am  glad  to  be  in  position  at  last  to  merit  your 
congratulations . 

I  am  well  satisfied  and  hope  that  we  will  never  again 
be  compelled  to  remain  on  a  passive  defensive. 


Prom: 
At : 
Date  : 
To  : 


Cordi  £1  ny  t 
malone . 


No  time  indicated.  July  2,  1918. 


Colonel  malone , 

23rd  Infantry. 


Headquarters ,  4th  Brigade . 
marine  Corps,  Am.  E.F. 
July  2nd,  1918. 


Dear  malone : 

my  congratulations  on  the  good  work  of  your  Reg¬ 
iment  yesterday.  We  are  all  pleased  in  this  Brigade. 

major  Elliott  was  once  a  private  in  tne  troop  in 
which  I  was  captain.  Please  extend  my  greetings  to  him. 

HARBORD 


JGII 


P  •  Lh.  » 


July  4,  1913. 


From : 

C.O. 

6th 

At : 

P.C. 

How  sent 

Date  : 

4  July  18.  Hour  12:55  p.m.  No. 29 

motorcycle . 

To  : 

m-7, 

Brigade . 

Upon  investigation  I  find  all  quarters  St.  David 


For  this  reason  reque; 
Aulde.  Find  suitable 


occupied  by  supply  Co .  and  French, 
authority  establish  new  P.C.  at  St 
house  for  the  Ildq  there. 

1st  Bn.  104th  Infantry,  in  woods  northwest  Lucy  seem 
impatient  for  orders.  I  think  they  should  be  making 
reconnaissance  Bo is  de  Brigade  marine  before  dark.  I  uon  *  t 
wish  to  interfere  in  this  matter,  but  inquiries  irom  that  or¬ 
ganization  are  reaching  my  office,  and  feci  that  I  have  not 
the  authority  to  act . 


LEE  . 


s 


12:30  A. 


A. i/i 


July  5 ,  1918 . 
G-3 


July  5,  1Q18 . 

Telephone  report  from  4th  Brigade  announcing  capture 
of  two  prisoners  from  360th  Reg’t  (4  Ers .  Div.)  prisoners 
were  called  for  and  interrogatory  is  attached. 


8:30  A. iii.  i  July  5,  1918.  Report  from  Major  Lay;  to  2nd 
Divn. 

O.P.  reports  at  8:15  A.m.  a  Balloon  went  up  at 
SOHNELAIS  and  O.P.  "Y"  at  8:40  reported  an  aeroplane  coming 
down  in  flames.  IU  of  COURCHON.  Six  of  our  machines  went 
up  that  way  and  six  returned. 


9:15  A  »m .  ,  July  5,  1913.  Supplemental  Report:  To  2'nd^pivn. 

Adjutant  4th  Brigade  reports  that  O.P.  "Y"in  talking 
with  one  of  the  experienced  French  observers  was  assured  by 
the  latter  that  the  two  planes  which  came  down  were  Boche 
machines  and  not  American  machines  as  previously  reported. 


From:  C.O.  6th  * 

At :  P .  C . 

Date:  5  July  18.  Hour  10:00  a.m.  No*  31  How  sent 

To:  C.O.  4th  Brigade.  motorcycle. 

The  2nd  Bns .  103  and  104  Inf,  took  position  in  woods 
northwest  of  Lucy  well  before  daylight.  The  2nd  of  6th 
relieved  by  2nd  of  103,  retired  to  Bois  Gros  Jean.  Ildq .  of 
103rd  Regt .  did  not  arrive. 

LEE. 


A.  •  jjtL  • 


July  6,  1913 


3:55  A  .id,  »  July  6,  1918.  message  from  4th  Brigade:  to 
2nd  Divn. 

All  quiet . 


8  : 1 5  A.m. , 
NAHTEUIL. 


July  6,  1918.  message  from  C.O.  4th  Brigade, 


To  2nd  Divn. 


Fifth  regiment 
French  guides,  2nd  Bn. 
battalion  in  reserve  i 
concealed  with  grass 
not  think  it  advisable 
or  do  v/ork  in  them  v/he 
aissance  by  battalion 
Request  that  Division 
out  number  of  picks,  s 
and  distribute  same. 
Will  submit  sketch  of 
received. 


arrived  in  rear  of  position,  led  by 
on  right,  3rd  Battalion  on  left,  1st 
n  woods  in  rear.  Trenches  are  well 
and  are  about  three  feet  deep.  Do 
to  occupy  trenches  during  day  time 
n  observation  is  possible.  Reconn- 
commanders  with  French  officers, 
engineer  officer  be  instructed  to  find 
hovels  and  axes  that  will  be  required 
Have  had  no  report  from  6th  Regiment, 
position  as  soon  as  reports  are 

Neville . 


July  6,  1918. 


A 


9:00  A.jui.  ,  July  6,  1918* 
3rd  Bn.  4th  Brig. 


Report  on  position  of  6th  marines 


Occupy  trenches  from  73:00  -  54:00  to  point  directly 
north  of  BEZU .  Trenches  well  constructed  and  dug  to  a 
depth  of  four  feet.  Second  battalion,  6th  .marines ,  in 
liaison  v/ith  5th  marines  on  the  right.  Third  battalion, 

6th  marines,  on  left  of  2nd  Battalion,  6th  marines. 

Trenches  to  the  left  of  the  3rd  battalion  6th  marines, 
UNOCCUPIED  AG  PAP  AS  THE  PARIS  mETZ  ROAD.  Have  no  informa¬ 
tion  as  to  the  occupation  of  trenches  west  of  PARIS  mETZ 
road . 


Prom : 
At : 
Date  : 
To  : 


o.O 


Vm 

P.C  . 

6  July  18 
C.O.  4th 


6th  Rgt . 


Hour  11:45  a.m.  No.  31 


Brigade 


How  sent 
Runner . 


Copy  of  message  from  ..mg  or  Holcomb. 


Hour  9 


-j 


Ct  •  li-I  • 


No.  11.  Runner. 


Agreed  on  limits  of  my  C.R.  this  morning  in  con¬ 
sultation.  v/ith  Lt  .  Col.  Herbst,  Capt .  Larsen  ( Commanding 
C.R.  Ohio)  and  French  Captain  sent  for  that  purpose.  The 
right  limit  is  the  roint  where  the  v/estern  edge  ol  the  Bois 
de  Villiers  intersects  the  BEZU-VILLIERS  road.  ^  The  left  _ 
limit  is  the  bend  in  the  trenches  where  Sibley  has  establishe 
his  right.  I  have  two  companies  in  line,  tne  80th  on  tne 
right  and  the  78th  on  left.  The  79th  and  96th  are  in  re¬ 


serve  in  woods  H. 77,  of  Cote  199. 


Each  line  company  has  two 

platoons  in  first  line  and  two  as  security  garrison  of 
second  line.  Reconnaissance  complete  and  occupation  at 
dusk.  The  two . 1 ine  companies  will  move  at  dusk  tonight  to 


of  BEZU-CROUTTES  road  near  road  fork  at 


:zu. 


Will  assign  two  platoons  of  each 


small  woods  just 

3.  end  of  BOIS  DE  -  - - -  .  , 

reserve  company  as  security  garrison  of  third  line  and  tne 

other  two  in  Third  line  as  counter  attack  troops.  All 
companies  will  remain  in  woods  during  day  and  will  occupy 
trenches,  dig  and  wire  at  night.  I  have  liaison  with 
Sibley  and  have  sent  runners  to  Larsen.  Rolling  kitchens  in 
place  and  hot  meals  being  served.  I  need  one  Eng.  Ofi  .  arr 
4  N.C.O’s.  to  supervise  work.  I  also  need  maps. 

31st  mC- .  company  has  reported  and  is  reconnoitenng 
position,  may  move  reserve  companies  and  I  .0.  to  norta  one 
of  woods  tonight.  Till  report  promptly. 

Holcomb . 

re com_.cn d  that  the  above  dispositions  be 
personnel  and  material  asked  for  o e 


I  strongly 


approved 
granted , 


and  tne 


4:10  p .m. ,  July  6 , 
to  2nd  Division . 


i-  .1.1.  ‘Tul^ 6'  1918  • 

1918.  Telephone  me s sage  irom  4th  mrigade 


1 

reported 


officer,  6th  .marines  - 
seriously  wounded.  No 


-  1  man  --  5th  .marines 
particulars  received. 


» 


P.M.  July  6,  1918. 

4:45  P.m.,  July  6,  1918.  message  from  4th  Brigade  Hq  .  to 
2nd  Divn . 

Two  enlisted  men  slightly  wounded.  Enemy  raping  marine 
woods  with  fire.  Barrage  asked  for  and  given.  Casualties 
from  shell  f ire . 


9:55  P.M.,  July  6,  1918.  message  from.  4t'n  Brigade,  to  2nd 
Divn. 

This  battalion  is  in  position  and  is  in  liaison  with 
the  51st  Brigade  on  its  left  and  the  French  on  its  right. 
Request  300  shovels  and  150  picks. 


A.M.  July  7,  1918. 

9:00  A.ivi.t  July  7,  1918.  message  from  3rd  Battalion,  6th 
Regiment, To  4th  Brig. 

In  accordance  with  instructions  from  Regimental  Head¬ 
quarters  your  Headquarters  were  informed  by  phone  at  6:30^ 

A. m.  this  day  that  this  battalion  has  been  unable  to  establish 
liaison  with  any  part  of  the  51st  Brigade,  which  is  supposed 
to  connect  with  our  left.  Patrols  have  examined  the  country 
for  a  kilometer  or  more  to  left  and  found  no  troops  except 
small  group  French  engineers . 


p.m,  July  7,  1918. 

4:45  P.m.,  July  7,  1918.  message  from  4th  Brigade  to. 
2nd  Divn. 

Everything  going  ’'Q.K.” 


9:45  P.m.,  July  7,  1918.  Report  from  Fourth  Brigade,  to 
2nd  Divn. 

Everything  O.K. 


p.ul.  July  8  i  1913* 

From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade,  marines . 

At:  P.C. 

Date:  8th  July  1918.  Hour  2:10  p.m.  #1 

To:  C.O.  6th  Regiment, 

1.  You  will  extend  your  left  to  include  the  Bois  des 
ESSERUS  connecting  with  the  1st  Bn.,  23rd  Infantry,  wnich 
will  go  into  position  the  night  of  8tn-9th  July,  1918,  wnich 
battalion  will  relieve  the  Battalion  of  the  102nd  Infantry 
now  in  that  position.  You  will  move  vour  right  over  to  the 
westward  to  the  west  edge  of  Bois  de  VILLIERS ,  Vhen  youi 
right  moves  over  the  C.O,  of  the  5th  Regiment  has  ordeis  o 
establish  liaison  with  you. 

2.  Report  to.  this  office  when  the  movement  has  been 

finished,  • 

By  Command  of  Brigadier  General  Harbord. 

H.  LAY 

_  major,  Adjutant. 


( 


* 


. .)  * ' 


P  .m . 


Jul y  8 ,  1918 . 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade  marines. 

At :  P  •  C  . 

Date:  Oth  July,  1918.  Hour  2:15  P.m.  #2 

To :  C .0 .  5th  Regt . 

1.  You  will  extend  your  left  over  to  the  westward  to 
include  the  west  edge  of  Bois  de  VILLIERS •  The  C.0.»  6th 
Regt.,  has  been  ordered  to  move  his  right  to  the  westward 
to  that  point  and  you  will  keep  in  liaison  with  him. 

2,  Report  to  this  office  when  the  move  has  been  finished. 

By  Command  of  Brigadier  General  Karbord. 

H.  Lay 

major,  Adjutant. 


4:45  P.m.,  July  8,  1918*  message  from  4th  Brigade,  to 
2nd  Divn. 

All  qdiet.  Nothing  to  report. 


9:fe5  p.m.,  July  8,  1918.  message  from  4th  Brigade  Hq.»  to 
2nd  Divn. 

Everything  quiet.  Nothing  to  report. 


A  •  j&i  • 


July  9 ,  1918  « 


7:10  A.M.,  July  9,  1918.  Fourth  Brigade.  Everything  quiet. 
Some  rather  heavy  gun  firing  up  to  the  northeast  aroun 
4:00  A*m. 


11:40  A.M.,  July  9,  1918.  message  from  G-3,  4th  Brigade. 

Reports  everything  going  fine  except  one  man 
accidently  wounded. 


From: 
At : 

To  : 


C.G. 
P.C . 
C.O. 


4th  Brigade,  marines. 

Date  9th  July  1913  Hour  5:30  Pid  #3 
5th  Regiment. 


1.  You  will  extend  your  left  to  the  north-westward  one 
thousand  yards  from  its  present  position.  The  commanding 
Officer  of  the  6th  marines  has  been  ordered  to  extend  nm 
left  to  HALOUP,  north  of  mONTREUIL-aux^LlONS ,  (inclusi  e). 
His  right  will  form  liaison  with  you  on  your  le  t. 


2.  Report  to  this  office  when  the  move  has  been  made. 

By  Command  of  Brigadier  General  Karbord. 

(Sgd)  H.  Lay 

major,  Adjutant. 


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July  12,  1918. 


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9:45  p.m.,  July  12,  1913.  Telephone  message  from  A. C. 
of  S.,  G-3,  to  4th  Brigade: 

Beginning  July  13th,  the  4th  Brigade  will  commence  work 
on  the  2nd  position.  This  work  is  in  charge  of  the  Division 
Engineer  officer,  who  will  call  'on  the  4th  Brigade  for  the 
necessary  working  parties. 

Necessary  tools,  etc.,  to  be  furnished  by  the  engineers . 


A, a.  July  14,  1918. 

1:20  A*m, ,  July  14,  1918. 

FROa  Adjutant  4th  BRIGADE,  to  2nd  Divn . 
rec'd  1.20  A.  a. 

A  bombardment  of  NANTFUIL  with  150' s  is  now  going  on. 
Between  20  and  30  shells  have  already  fallen.  There  seems  o 
be  an  aeroplane  overhead,  adjusting  fire  possibly.  There ^  ao 
been  considerable  noise  of  enemy  planes  in  vicinity  during  me 
night , 


FROa  4th  BRIGADE,  to  2nd  Divn. 

Rec'd.  5:30  A  .a.,  July  14,  1918  . 

There  is  some  shelling  near  this  town  but  it  does  not 
touch  us.  The  bombardment  of  NANTEUIL  stopped  about  1:40 
A.  a.  this  morning. 


a. a.  July  15  *  1918 • 

Telegram  addressed  to  ^ajor  General  J.G.  Harbord,  ~nd  Divn. 

In  accordance  with  telegraphic  instructions  received  today 
from  Headquarters  American  E.F.  you  will  upon  being  relieved 
command  of  the  marine  Brigade  by  General  Lejeune  take  command 
of  the  Second  Division,  relieving  General  Bundy, 

9:47  A. A.  BULLARD. 

Note:  Gen.  Ely  takes  command  of  the  3rd  Brigade  ,  Gen .  Lewi.  3 

going  to  the  30th  Div .  Gen.  Bundy  goes  to  trie  6th  Corps. 


10:10  A. m.,  July  15,  1913. 

Brigade:  Received  at  10:10 

The  enemy  is  dropping 
intervals . 


Telephone  message 

A ,  a  . 

210*6  on  LS  TILLST 

G-3  . 


f 


ro..i  4tn 

at  10  minute 


P  «  A  • 


July  15,  1918. 


TELEPHONE  mSSSAGE  FRO—  4th  BRIGADE,  to  2nd  Divn. 

11:17  P.A.,  July  15,  1913. 

About  15  minutes  ago  one  two  star  rocket  end  one  five 
star  rocket  was  fired  from  the  ground  v/nile  at  -e  -ame  u 
an  enemy  plane  was  up. 


G-2. 


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7  :55  A.iii.  , 


A  .-.XjU  July  18,  1918. 

July  18 «,  1918.  message  from  Colonel  Heville. 

States  that  he  has  been  informed  by  the  French  that  the 
1st  Division  has  undoubtedly  reached  its  final  objective; 
that  the  ^oroccan  division  is  well  on  toward  its  final 
objective;  that  the  French  cavalry  is  moving  forward  to 
the  zone  of  advance  of  the  ^o roc can  division;  that  he  has  no 
information  from  the  4th  Brigade  but  thinks  they  are  very 
near  to  their  final  objective.  Had  a  message  at  6:00  A.m. , 
from  the  French  that  our  infantry  had  reached  their  1st 
objective  passing  beyond  and  going  strongly. 


7:58  A.m.,  July  18,  1918.  message  from  Colonel  Neville. 

Feland  has  not  heard  anything  from  the  battalion 
commanders  but  from  the  walking  wounded  he  understands  everythin 
thing  is  going  on  nicely. Prisoners  have  begun  to  come  in  -• 

4  are  now  there  —  50  heard  of  and  a  lot  more  coding. 


9:14  A ,  July  18,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  4th  Brigade 
Hdqrs • ,  to  2nd  Divn . 

Deport  just  received  states  that  the  marine  Brigade  has 
advanced  seven  (7)  kilometers.  23  prisoners under  several 
men  cf  the  1st  Division  who  got  lost  and  fought  with  tne 
2nd  Division  are  enroute  to  2nd  Division  Headquarters. 


10:00  A. 


m  t  p 


July 


18,  1918 


From  4th  Brigade  Hdqrs .  Lay 


Turrill,  1st  Bn.  of  5th  marines,  has  established  his  P.C. 
at  the  east  end  of  LAIE-du-TRANSLON ,  in  a  German  dugout,  in 
the  east  of  the  large  woods.  His  troops  have _ advanced  to 
the  north  and  south  line  at  point  172.4  where  it  cuts  east 
and  west  at  389.0  and  mAUBE’jGE.  Several  tanks  are  west  ol 
the  point  shown  above.  Others  are  operating  back  ol  our 
lines.  All  my  companies  on  J '.s-.  immediate  supply 

of  Springfield  and  CHAUCHATS  ammunx  uxo.. *  LE  T.iAi 
was  cleared  at  7:50  A.M. 

TURRILL - 


11:30  A.m.,  July  18,  1918. 
2nd  Division. 


message  from  4th  Brigade,  to 


Luajor  Keyser,  2nd  battalion,  marines.  We  need  water 
and  ambulances  badly.  If  you  send  them  they  can  goint 
the  field  in  front  of  my  P.C.  and  pick  up  wounue  and 

safety.  Can  you  have  an  ammunition  dump  locat  e'4g 

hot  food  for  men  at  noon  today.  Tney  will  na  e  f  .  f 
hours  without  anything  hot.  51st  Company  has  called  lor 
reinforcements  and  I  have  asked  the  3rd  battalion  for  two 
platoons.  No  positive  news  yet  from  Companies .  ^  . 

His  P.C.  at  LA  VSRTE  PEUILLE  EERmE . _ 


•y 


P.  M. 


July  10,  19 IB 


1:55  p.  II.,  July  18,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  the 
4th  Brigade. 

Repeating  a  message  from  the  5th  marines.  Paris- 
Metz  road  has  a  whole  lot  of  trees,  chopped  off  and 
laid  across  it  where  the  old  German  line  used  to  be. 

I  think  it  would  be  a  good  thing  if  they  were  cleaned 
up  so  that  the  road  could  be  used. 


Pel and. 

With  the  request  that  the  message  be  transmitted  to 
the  division. 


From:  Brig.  Comdr.  4  Brig. 

At  :  P.C.  Vauxcastille 

Bate:  18  July  Hour:  8:50  pm  Ho.  4.  How  sent; 

To  :  Corndg  Gen.  2d  Div.  Motor  Cycle 

VIERZY  only,  partially  ours.  We  are  now 
attacking  with  tanks  and  Infantry  -  Have  established 
my  P.C.  at  Vauxcastille  on  road  to  VIERZY. 

NEVILLE 

Per 

Lay, 


A. 


iVi  • 


July  19,  1918. 


From:  C.O.  6th,  At:  Railway  Station,  VIERZY. 

Date:  July  19th,  1918  --  6:46  A.  M» 

To  :  C ,  0  .  4  th  Br  i gad e . 

Am  here  with  three  (3)  bns.  6th  -  73rd  and  81st 
M.  G.  Cos.  Am  told  by  Col,  Mitchell  that  entire 
regiment  engineers  and  4th  M.  G.  Bn.  are  in  line. 

Will  advance  to  line  and.  wait  orders.  Tanks  are  here. 


JLiiiiiii 


From: 

.or ig  Comdr.  4  Lrig, 

At  : 

P.C.  at  VI  HR  BY" 

Date: 

19  July  Hour:  9:15  A.M. 

Ho.  2.  How  sent: 

To  : 

C.O.  6th  Marines , 

Motorcycle. 

If  you  Have  any  messages 

to  send  to  Div.  Hdqrs 

or  anything  to  report  I  will  send  it  through  ior  you. 

We  are  in  telephonic  communication  with  Div.  Hdqrs. 
"Would  like  to  know  where  you  have  your  P.C.  and  how. 
far  you  are  advanced  with  each  Ln.  The  Liaison  ofiicer 

of  the  38  Div  French  will  talk  to  you. 

NEVILLE  per  Lay. 


From:  C.O.  6th  Marines 

At:  P.C.  Road  Fork  200  yds,  North  of  Cross  Road 

112  S.E.  of  VIERZY. 

Date:  July  19,  1918.  Hour:  10:10  A.  M. 

To  :  C.  0,  4th  Brigade. 

Last  reports  were  about  to  take  TIGHT, 

(Cont'd  next  page.) 


A.  M 


July  10,  1918 


(Cont’d  from  last  page. ) 

Advancing  nicely  -  casualties  normal.  Heavy  M.  G. 
fire  at  TIGHT,  Thanks  for  offer  to  send  messages  to 
Div,  V/ ill  take  advantage  of  it. 


By  motor  cyclist  to  4th  brigade.  10:10  A.  If, 

July  19/1918. 

From  C*0.  6th  Marines.  At:  P.C.  Read  fork  200 
yards  N.  of  cross  road  112  S.E.  VIERZY.  About  to 
take  TIG1JY*  advancing  nicely.  Casualties  normal. 
Heavy  M.  G*  fire  at  TIGHT* 


Prom:  C.  0.  4th  Brigade.  P.C.  VIERZY. 

Date:  July  10,  1918.  Hour  11:25  A.  M. 

To  :  C.G.  2nd  Division. 

The  enclosed  have  just  come  in  from  Holcomb  and 
Hughes  and  the  French  tanks.  Have  forwarded  originals 
to  Lee,  His  P.C.  is  now  at  cross  roads  178.2-286, 

Me  Closky  gave  orders  sometime  ago  for  artillery  fire 
on  TIGHT,  I  don’t  believe  the  Moroccans  have  advanced. 

NEVILLE . 


P 


T.T 

i  '.l  • 


July  19,  1918. 


12:35  pm  19  July  ’18. 

Germans  entering  Parcy  Tigny  in  strong  numbers.  Think 
they  will  counter-attack. 

Hughes. 

Would  like  to  have  this  verified.  V/e  are  trying  to 
verify  it.  HEVILLE-per  Lay. 

To:  C.O.  1st  Bn, 

P.C.  now  at  Road  Fork  200  yds  South  of  point  8160, 

_ W.H.  Litz.  Cant,  Inf. 

Coor.  178  -  286.2 

Bits.  Capt.  Inf. 


From:  C.  0.  4th  Brigade.  12.40  p.m. 

To  :  Chief  of  Staff  19  July  18. 


Request  copies  of  all  these 
v/e  need  ammunition  and  ambulances. 


orders  you 
Lay. 


get 


Ho  time  to  copy. 


P .  M » 


July  19,  19 IB. 


Prom:  C.  0.  1st  Ln. 

At:  P.  C. 

Date:  July  19,  1918.  Hour  -  1:25  P.  M. 

To  :  C,  0.  5th  Regt. 

Have  only  about  20  men  of  49  th  Co.  £;  Kdqrs. 
Detachment  of  1st  Bn.  Also  there  are  Capt.  Yowell 
with  70  men  of  16th  Co,,  Capt.  Platt  with  40  men  of 
20th  Co.,  Capt.  Quigley  with  about  35  men  of  47th  Co. 
The  above  less  45th  &  47th  Cos.  were  my  support  before 
I  cane  here.  Total  men  here  is  about  200  plus  Kdqrs.  - 
235. 

TURK ILL . 

Have  notified  Gen.  Ely  of  above.  NEVILLE  -  by  Lay. 


11:35  P.  M. ,  July  19,  19 IB, 

From:  C.  0.  4th  brigade. 

To  ;  C.  C-.  ,  2nd  Div,  U.  S. 

The  French  Colonel,  whose  regiment  was  to  relieve 
the  2nd  Bn.  5th  Regt.  (Keyser)  has  made  a  reconnaissance 
and  liaison  on  our  left  and  found  that  the  French  had 
advanced  this  afternoon  and  occupied  a  line  to  the  North 
and  East  of  Hey eer ! s  position  and  ware  connected  up 
with  the  left  of  the  6th  Regt, 

2.  This  makes  Keyser  occupjr  prac tically  a  second 
line  and  the  French  Colonel  Wild,  6th  Tiralleur,  says 
that  it  is  unnecessary  to  relieve  Keyser  by  his  troops. 
The  Colonel  has  just  left  here  for  LEAUREPAIRB  PARK  to 
report  to  his  C.O.  for  change  in  the  order, 

3.  If  agreeable  to  you,  will  direct  ICeyser  to 
withdraw  his  battalion.  Kindly  telephone  "Yes". 


NEVIL1 


TT\ 

-5  ♦ 


No  time  indicated.  July  19,  191B. 

From:  Lay,  At:  P.C,  VIERZY,  July  19,  14 IB. 

To  :  Col.  Lrown , 

Send  one  truck  of  chauchat  and  one  truck  machine 
gun  ammunition  to  this  P.C,  at  once.  Need  it  badly. 
Motor  cyclist  will  show  trucks  way  here. 


Note:  No  ambulances  here. 

i 


LAY. 


Wounded  man  79th  Co.  brings  in  veroa.1  message  that 
79th  Co.  is  pretty  we 11  knocked  out,  that^ they  are 
heavily  attacked  on  the  left,  though  the  Loche  are  on 
the  run  on  the  right.  The  Moroccans  have  not  come  up 
nor  made  Lied,  son  on-  the.  left . 

Neville. 

19  July  ’IB. 


19  July  ’  IB. 

79  wiped  out.  No  liaison  with  Moroccans.  Col.  Neville. 
The  I.I  or  oceans  not  up  on  the  left  -  the  left  is  being 
wiped  out. 


1  «  lVl. 


July  20,  1918. 


July  20,  1918  -  8:40  P.M. 

Prom:  C.O.  4th  ~rigade. 

To  :  C.  0.  2nd  Division,  U,  8. 

The  P.C.  of  the  4th  brigade  has  "been  moved 
from  LE  JARDIN  to  the  P.C.  5th  marines,  as  neither  LE 
JARDIN  or  8T  PIERRE  1 ’ AIGLE  offered  any  shelter  what¬ 
ever. 

The  P.C.  of  the  4th  brigade  is  on  CARAEFOUR- 
d e- ttORNEAU ,  1600  meters,  Vest  of  VERTE  FEU ILLS  EERIE  - 

170*4  -  288 » 

V/.  C,  NEVILLE. 


P, 


M . 


July  21, 


1918, 


U, 


S  i 


ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From: 
At  : 

Date: 
To  : 


C,  0.  4  brigade 

IJ,  C,  at  (5th  Regt )  Cross  roads  2  Kil  South  of 
LE  JARDI1T  170.4  -  288.2 

21  July  Hour:  1,30  p.m.  No.  4.  How  sent: 

C.  G.  2d  DIV. ,  PIERREFONDS.  Motor  cycle. 


Strength  -  5th  Regt.  81  officers,  2150  men; 

6th  Regt  -  officers  2000  men;  6th  M.  G,  Ln.  27  officers, 
611  men;  P.  C,  5th  Regt  as  above.  6  Regt  l/2  mile  to 
westward;  6  M.  G,  Ln.  100  yards  North  Jest  of  cross 
roads  conservateur ,  168.7  -  288.5,  Supply  trains  near 
Regiments.  Drawing  rations  today. 

NEVILLE. 

VCN 


No  time  indicated.  July  21,  1918. 

HEADQUARTERS,  SECOND  DIVISION, 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES, 

FRANCE,  July  21,  1918*  ■ 

MEMORANDUM  for  the  Commanding  General,  Fourth  brigade: 

The  Commanding  General,  Fourth  brigade,  will  cause 
a  detail  to  be  made  of  two  (2)  officers,  five  (5)  non¬ 
commissioned  officers  and  forty(40)  men  from  each  o f 
the  infantry  regiments  of  his  brigade  for  the  purpose 
of-  salvaging  material  on  the  battlefield  and  in  the 
area  that  has  been  occupied  by  the  troops  of  this 
division.  The  details  will  be  organised  and  ready  to 
entruck  at  the  respective  regimental  headquarters  at 
7:00  Ar.M*  ,  July  22.  Trucks  will  report  at  the  regimental 
head quarters  for  this  service.  Details  will  carry 
rations  for  the  day, 

by  command  of  Major  General  Harbord 

PRESTON  IRO’./N , 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 

Chief  of  Staff. 


„  . 


■ 


•  • 


.  • 


#  « 


. 


, 

■  ■ 


. 

.  .  • 

„• 

. 

ITo  time  indicated. 


Aug.  4,  1918. 


Headquarters,  4th  brigade, 
Marine  Corps,  Am.  E.  F. 

France,  August  4,  1918. 
MEMORANDUM  for  G-3,  2d  Division,  Am.  E,  F. 

1.  One  battalion  and  one  machine  gun  company 
from  the  5th  and.  6th  Regiments,  Marines,  moved  in 
accordance  with  instructions  contained  in  Field 
Order  No.  20,  2d  Division,  Am.  E.  F.  The  1st  Batt¬ 
alion  and  the  8th  Machine  Gun  Company  moved  from  the 
5th  Marines  and  the  1st  Battalion  and  73d  Machine  Gun 
Company  moved  from  the  6th  Marines, 

C.  R.  Dietrich,  2d  Lt. , 
for  and  in  the  absence  of 
H.  LAY 
Maj  or, 

Adjutant. 


No  time  indicated.  Aug.  6,  1918. 

Headquarters,  Second  Division  (Regular) 
American  Expeditionary  Forces, 
France,  6  August,  1918. 


From:  Chief  of  Staff. 

To  :  C.  G.  4th  Brigade. 

Subject:  Barrage  Position. 

1.  The  Battalion  of  the  23rd  Inf antry ,  stationed 
at  Liyerdun  ana  the  Battalion  of  the  6th  Marines, 
stationed  at  Sexev-le-Bois ,  on  completion  of  the  move¬ 
ment  of  the  division  to  the  Marbache  sector  will  occupy 
the  barrage  position.  The  senior  battalion  commander  oi 
the  two  battalions  will  command  the  troops  occupying 
this  barrage  position. 

2.  Please  direct  Major  Sibley,  6th  Marines, 
Commanding  Officer  of  the  battalion  at  Sexey-le-Bois, 
to  call  on  and  confer  with  Colonel  Jacques,  145th 
Territorial  Infantry  (French)  at  Sexey-le-Bois ,  with 
the  least  practicable  delay  and  obtain  full  inform¬ 
ation  and  instructions  about  the  position, 

By  Command  of  Major  General  Lejeun 
PRESTON  BROW, 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 

Chief  of  Staff. 


Headquarters  Second  Division  (Regular) 
American  Expeditionary  Forces, 

France,  6  August,  1918. 

From:  Chief  of  Staff. 

To  :  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade. 

Subject:  Station  of  Troops. 

1,  The  Division  Commander  directs  me  to  transmit 
to  you  the  following  instruc t ions : 

Under  orders  from  Headquarters,  3Pnd  Army  Coxp^, 
(French)  the  battalion  of  the  6th  Marines,  ordered  to 

(Cont'd  next  page;. 


ITo  time  indicated,  Ac >; .  6,  IS  18. 

(Cont’d  from  last  page.) 

proceed  to  SHXEY^le-Dois-AIHGRHY,  on  August  7th,  for 
station  will  instead  proceed  to  LI VERDUN  for  station. 
The  battalion  will  march  via  SEXEY-le-Lois-  in  time  to 
arrive  at  LI VERDUN  not  earlier  than  1  1.  LI.,  August  7, 
1918. 

pkESTON  LRO'./N, 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 
Chief  of  Staff. 


Ho  time  indicated.  Sept.  10,  lt;18. 

Headquarters,  4th  brigade, 
Marines,  American  E,  E. 
10th  September  ’18. 

Memorandum  for  G-  3,  2nd  Division: - 

I  have  to  report  that  4th  brigade  P.  C.  was 
established  in  billet  #11,  town  of  MAHOHVILLE  at  8:00 
P.M. ,  9th  September, 

5th  Aegiraent  P.C.  is  located  in  billet  #32, 

Regiment  P.C.  in  Lillet  #28,  both  in  town  of  MAHOHVILLE. 

EARL  H.  ELLIS, 

Lieut.  Col,,  USMC. 

E/s  Adjutant. 


ii'i  i 


Sept  12,  1918, 


Erom: 

6th  Marines 

At  : 

P.  C. 

Date : 

12  Sept.  Hour: 

12:^5  am  Ho.  1 . 

To  : 

C.  G.  4th  Lrig 

P.C,  established 

at  junction  of  I 

Lironville-Limey  road,  coordinates 
Troops  not  yet  in  place. 


How  sent: 
Runn  er 

Metras  with 
-232.98. 


Lee. 


Rec 

2  45  a  m 
E/s 


At  :  P.  C.  (365.22-232.98) 

Erom:  6th  Marines 

Date:  12  Sept  Hour:  1.27  am  No.  2  How  sent. 

To  :  C,  G.  4th  brigade.  Runner 


Third  (3d)  bn,  in  position  at 
report  from  2nd  bn.  yet. 


one  A .  M  ♦ 
Lee. 


No 


Sent  at  3:50  am 


A.  M 


Sept.  12,  1918 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From 

Sister 

At 

P.  C. 

Date 

12  S  ep  t . 

Ko 

ur : 

4;  50 

No.  1.  How  sent: 

To 

Surprise 

Runner 

4  th  Lriga. 

de 

in  po 

sit  i 

on. 

Neville 

Rec’d  5,45  A.M. 

JLii 

Sept. 

12,  1918, 

(On  reverse  side 

of 

m  ess 

age 

-  Surprise) 

U. 

S, 

ARMY 

FIE 

LD  MESSAGE. 

From 

4  Lrigade 

• 

At 

P.  C.  Thi 

auc 

ourt 

Date 

12  S  ep  t  J8 

Ho 

ur :  5 

:  10 

How  sent:  Aide 

To 

Chief  of 

Sta 

if. 

The  6th  is  well  closed 
is  prepared  to  form  guard  for 
is  being  quickly  gotten  into 
6th  requires  rations  soon  as 
6  th  P.  C’s.  in  Thiaucourt. 


up  in  rear  of  23rd  and 
left  flank.  The  fifth 
proper  position.  The 
possible.  4th  Prig  and 


Neville. 


From:  Sister 

At  :  P.  C. 

12  Sept  Hour  5.20  Ho.  2.  How  sent:  Runner  6th. 


C.K.  -  could  not  find  5th  P.  C.  but  saw  troops  going 
into  position 

Ellis  for  Neville. 

Reed.  .5,45  A.M. 

Lee, 

(On  back  of  message)  "Site". 


From: 

C, 

0 .  6  th 

At  : 

P. 

c. 

Date: 

12 

Sept.  18  Hour: 

To 

0. 

G.  4th  Brig. 

11  move  forward  6 

36b. 07-234, 07  Boyau  Ansonc 
at  5:50  -  enclosing  map  o 


6:05  A.  M.  No.  5  How  sent 

Runner 

.30  A.  M.  to  next  P.  C.  at 
ourt.  Front  line  started 
i  axis  of  liaison. 


Lee. 


7:10  A.M.  September  12,  1918.  Field  message  from  4th 
Lrigade  at  P.C.  to  2nd  Division  received  by  runner  at 

7:57. 

1st  line  battalions  4th  Lrigade  advancing.  All 

0.  K. 


Neville. 


A.  M 


Sept.  12,  1918. 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


C.  0.  6th  Reft. 

P.  C.  365.07-234.07 

12  Sept  18  Hour:  8:40  A.  II. 

G.  G.  4th  Prig 


Ho.  6 


How  sent 
Runner . 


Am  moving  forward  on  axis  of  liaison  enemy 
front  line  just  Ea s t  of  ANSONCOURT  FARM 

Lee. 


U 

.  S.  AN 

MY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

Received 

by  CCG 

Time  9.22  A.M.  S 

ept  12.  CCG 

From: 

SISTER 

At  : 

P.  C. 

How  sent: 

Date; 

12  Sept. 

Hour : 

8:40  a. in.  Ho.  7 

To  : 

Surprise 

Courier. 

p,  C.  moved  to 

L in ey  All  0.  K. 

V*  rx  x 

kV  1" 

_ \ 

K_ 

□  - 

X 

"  \  \xxxxx  A" 

(On  back  of  message  --  2  Division) 


Heville 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


SISTER 

P.  C. 

12  Sept  Hour:  8:40  No.  8  How  sent:  Courier 


6th  Regt 
P  C  moved  to  LIMEY 

■■ 

....  '  /k>:  K.&// 

( Sketch ) 


P 

j£_ 


1  txx'xxx'x 

Nevill e 


Rec’d  10  A.  M.  Sept.  12. 


9:15  A, LI.  ,  September  12, 
To  2nd  Div. 


1918.  4th  Brigade  (  Courier 


Nothing  to  report.  Advancing  as  per  schedule, 

Neville. 


U. 


s , 


1  FIELD 


MESSAGj 


From: 

Sister 

At 

P.  C.  Limey 

Date: 

12  Sept.  Hour:  9:30  a.m.  Ho 

To  : 

Surprise 

Nothing  to  report  -  Advancing 

Rec  1  d 

9.45  A.M. ,  Sept  12. 

CCG 

to  G-3. 

9  How  sent: 
Courier 

a.s  per  schedule. 
Heville 


A,  M. 


Gept  *  12,  1918. 


From:  Sister 
At  :  P.  C.  Limey 

Pate:  12  Sept  Hour:  9:40  Ho.  11  How  sent:  Courier 

To  :  C.  0.  5th. 

Send  position  report  immediately  via  Liaison 

Officer 


Neville 


From: 

C.  0,  oth  Marines 

At  : 

P.  C. 

Pate : 

Sept  12/18  Hour: 

10:15  No.  5 

How  sent: 

To  : 

0.  G.  4th  Bgd. 

Runner 

The  3rd  Pn  is  in 

position  about 

on  X  line  235. 

1st  Pn 

about  on  X  line  2 

34.7.  The  2nd 

Bn  about  on 

Line  2 

34,4,  As  soon  as 

can  get  all  Pns 

&  Cos,  in  some 

kind  of  order  we  will  take  up  advance  and  close  up 
nearer  the  3rd  Bgd.  Will  remain  in  this  P.  C.  365,7 
23a. 7  for  the  present. 

Feland 


U. 


s , 


ARMY  FIELD  MSS  SAGS 


From: 
Pate: 
To  : 


Sister 
Sept  12/18 
Surpr ise 


Hour:  11:10  A.  M. 


How  sent: 
Courier 


An  sending  herewith  position  report  of  5  Reg. 
at  10:15  A.  M.  The  6  Reg.  is  approximately  abreast 
of  5  Reg.  No  definite  report  received.  C.  0.  5  Reg. 
reports  that  he  will  close  up  on  3  brigade  shortly. 


Sister . 

Rec  11.30  a.m. 

(  On  back  of  message)  2nd  Division, 


From  4th  Prig,  to  Hdq.  3rd  brigade.  9/12/18.  11:25  A.M. 

This  is  from  Surprise  3.  He  desires  that  I  inform 
you  that  the  5  Division  has  reached  the  Army  Objective. 
Also  that  about  2000  enemy  troops  are  debussing  on  the 
CHARSY-POI.PIARTIN  Road.  Signed  Sister. 


Sept.  12,  1910 


A 


¥  * 


From:  Sister. 

At  :  II o w  sent 

Date:  Sept  12/lS  Hour  11:40  A.m.  Runner 

To :  C .0.  6  Reg . 


The  5  Div .  has  reached  the  Army  objective.  The 
3rd  Brigade  has  completed  the  1st  phase  and  is  advancing 
from  the  1st  phase  as  per  schedule.  It  is  reported  2000 
enemy  troops  debus  sing  on  C  HARRY-  DOiwilARTIN  road.  Send 
position  report  immediately. 


Neville . 


11:42  A.iii.  >  Sept.  12,  1918.  From  4th  Brigade  by  Courier,  to 
2nd  Divn. 

Am  sending  herewith  position  report  of  5th  Regiment 
at  10:15  A.iu  The  6th  Regiment  is  approximately  abreast  by 
5th  Regiment,  No  definite  report  received.  CtO.  15th 
Regiment  reports  that  he  will  close  up  on  3rd  Brigade  shortly . 


From : 
At  : 
Date : 
To  : 


Sister 

Sept.  12/18  Hour  11:55  A.m. 
C .0 .  5  Reg  . 


How  sent 
Runner 


4  Brig.  P.C.  moved  to  Hagimont  trench  365.0  -234,7. 

Neville . 


From; 

Sister 

At  • 
Date  : 

Sept •  12/l3 

Hour 

11 

To  : 

C .0 .  6  Reg . 

4  Brig  P.C. 

moved 

to 

How  sent 

:55  A.m.  Runner 

Hagimont  trench  365,3-234.7. 
Neville . 


From;  Sister 
At : 

Date:  -Sept  12/18  Hour  11:55  A.^. 

To;  Surprise 


How  sent 

Courier. 


4  Brig 


n 

•  V-/  • 


xioved  to  Hagimont  trench  365,3-234.7 


Neville 


From: 

C.O.  5th  marines 

At  I 

P.C. 

How  sent 

Date  : 

Sent.  12/18  Hour  11:40  No.  6 

Runner 

.To  : 

C.O.  4th  Bgd . 

0 

Tne  3rd  Bn  is  about  on  X  line  235 

,8.  1st  Bn 

line  235,5  &  the  2nd  Bn  is  just  passing  thru  Remenauville 
covering  tne  Regimental  sector. 

Feland . 

Rec 

12  Noon  _ 


P  .  m  . 


Sent.  12,  1910. 


Fro  in:  Sister 

At :  How  sent 

Date:  Sept  12/18  Hour  12:  Noon  Telephone 

To :  Surprise 

5  Peg.  reports  leading  Batt .  at  235.8  at  11:40  A.m. 

Neville 


12:00  Noon,  Sept.  12,  1918.  To  General  Neville  4th  Brigade. 

The  division  commander. directs  that  you  close  your 
brigade  up  on  the  3rd  Brigade  to  approximately  1  kilometer, 
guarding  its  left  flank. 

The  3rd  Briga.de  has  left  the  1st  Phase  line  at  11:00 
A ,m.  advancing  on  the  First  Day’s  Objective.  Enemy  is  re¬ 
ported  by  an  observation  post  as  evacuating  THIAUCOURT  and 
retiring  over  fields  in  squad  columns  toward  XAmmES  • 

'"The  5th  Division  has  reached  the  Army  Objective. 

Send  a  runner  to  General  Ely  with  this  information  and  direc 
r  to  establish  liaison  with  it,  with  the  least  practicable 

delay.  .  . 

Please  send,  by  wireless,  a  report  of  tne  situation 

and  ask  General  Ely  to  do  the  same. 


Preston  Brown, 

Brigadier  General, 

General  Staff ,  Chief  oi  Staff 


From: 

C  .0. 

5th  marines 

At : 

P.C. 

Date : 

Sept 

12/10  Hour 

To  : 

C.G. 

4th  Bgd. 

The 

Pns  have  orde 

they 

are  a  f 

ew  hundred  me 

I  sha 

.11  move 

this  P.C.  fo 

their 

ad vane 

e  which  are  v 

12:02  P 


I  Xtll  1 


liO  .  8 


How  sent 
Runner 


to  continue  advance  until 
;  of  rear  elements  of  ord  Bgd. . 
-d  as  I  receive  reports  of 


Feland 


From: 

C.O.  5th  _,.a-  ines 

At : 

P.C  . 

Date : 

Sent.  12/18  Hour  12:22  P 

To  : 

C.G.  4th  Bgr. 

On  the  pt .  85 5 . 6 - 82  5 . 4 

How  sent 
ru  nne r . 


The  rear  of  tne  reft 
now.  The  right  I  think  is  a 
follow  along  road  leading  n 
touch  &  can  have  no  permanent 


of  Regt  just  passing  this 
little  further  advanced, 
orth  from  here  to  keep  in 
F.C.  until  we  are  closed 


3rd  Bgd . 


pt  . 

Shall 

up  on 


FBLAKD . 


p 


Sept.  12,  1918 « 


ir 

•  lVi  • 


2nd  Division,  2nd  Sect* 
Sept.  12,  1918 . 


Message  from  4th  Brigade  p. 

4th  Brigade  P.  C. 

234.7. 


G.  at  Kagimont.  Hour  12*35  PM. 
moved  to  Hagimont  Trench  365.8- 
NEVILLE 


5th  Regt.  reports  leading  battalion  at  235.8  -  tirne  11:40  AM. 

0-2 

C.  of  S, 

Art,  Brig. 


From:  Sixth  Marines 

At  :  Logs  Mangin 

Date:  12  Sept  Hour  12:35  p.m.  No.  11  How  sent:  Runner 

To  *.  C.  G.  4th  Brigade. 

Moving  P.  G.  to  Thiaucourt*  Front  line  appears  to 
be  attacking  XAMMES, 


4th  Brigade* 


Lee 

(TH.) 


From : 

Si ster 

At  : 

Date : 

Sept  12/18  Hour  12:40 

To  : 

C.  0.  5  Reg. 

4  Brig  p.  C.  moving  to 
du  Four  Via  Remenauvi lie . 


P.M.  Runner 

south  west  corner  of  Bois 
Neville , 


From:  Sister 

At  : 

Date:  Sept.  12/l6  Hour  12:40  P.  M. 

To  :  C .  0 ,  6  Reg. 

4  Brig,  P,  C,  moving  to  South  west  corner  of  Bois 
du  Four  Via  REMEN AUV I LLL . 

Neville , 


From:  Sister 

At  : 

Date:  Sept  12/18  Hour  12:40  P.M.  How  sent:  Courier 

To  :  Surprise. 

4  Brigade  moving  to  south  west  corner  of  BOIS-DU- 
Four  via  REMEN AUVILLE .  4  Brig,  advancing  in  position, 

NEVILLE. 


P.-i.  Sept.  12,  1918. 

1:10  P.^.,  Sept.  12,  1918.  From  General  Neville  to  2nd 

Divn  . 

4th  Brigade  moving  to  Fourth  -  S.W.  corner  of  Bo  is 
du  FOUR  via  Reiaenauville .  4th  Brigade  advancing  in  position. 


From:  4  Brig 

At:  p.C.  Southwest  corner  BO IS -DU -FOUR 

Date :  Sept  12/18 

To:  3  Brig.  Tine  1:30  P.K. 

Will  you  please  give  ^e  your  present  P.C.  location, 
and  the  position  of  your  leading  Battalions. 


Neville . 


From : 
At : 

Date  : 
To  ; 


Siste-r 

9/  12/18  Hour  1:35  p.„x. 
C • 0 .  6  Reg . 


How  sent 
Runner 


please  send  position  report  at  once, 
officer  and  2  runners. 


Also  liaison 


Neville . 


U.S.  AP-iuY  FIELD  HESS  AG] 


From:  Sister 

At  ;  P.C. 

Date :  9/12/18 

To :  Surpri s 

4  Brig.  P.C.  moving  to  THIAUCOURT  via  REGNIEVILLE- 
THIAUCOURT  Road.  Brigade  close  in  rear  of  3  Brig.^ 

Lee  reports  front  line  3  Brig,  appears  to  oe 
attacking  Xammes . 


Hour  2  P.-i. 


Rec’d.  2:55  P.. 
How  sent 
Courier 


Sept  12 , 

C .C .G. 

to  G - 3 


:e  . 


Neville 


% 


■ 


r''«s  ' '  '  •  -  -  - . 

m.- 


■ 


. 


p  .id . 


Sept.  12,  1910. 


From: 

Sister 

At : 

P.C. 

How  sent 

Date  : 

9/12/18  Hour  2:05  P.m. 

Runner 

To  : 

C.O.  5  Reg  . 

4  Brig.  P.C.  moving  to  Thiaucourt  via  Thiaucourt - 
Regnieville  road.  6  Reg.  P.C.  moving  to  THIAUCOURT  also. 
Lee  reports  front  line  3  Brig  appears  to  be  attacking 
Xammes.  Send  me  some  runners  and  a  liaison  officer. 

Neville  » 


3:00  P.m.,  Sept.  12,  191C.  From  General  Neville,  4th  Brigade 
by  courier,  to  2nd  Divn. 

4th  Brigade  P.C.  moving  to  THIAUCOURT  via  REGNIEVILLB- 
THIAUCOURT  Road,  brigade  close  in  rear  of  3rd  Brigade.  Lee 
renorts  front  line,  3rd  Brigade  appears  to  be  attacking  XAmmES . 


From;  P.C.  4  Brigade 
At  :  Near  Bridge  THIAUCOURT 

Date :  12  Sept  Hour  4  Pm 

To :  5  and  6  Regts . 

Send  position  report  at  once. 

Neville . 


From:  C.O.  5th  marines 

/  ■  t  *  P.C. 

Date:  Sept.  12/18  Hour  4:05  Pm  No.  16 

To  :  C.G.  4th  Bgd. 

Enclosed  copy  of  order  sent  to  Bns .  Vvill  do  all 
possible  to  get  them  closed  up  and  as  soon  as  possiole  wi. 
let  you  know  dispositions  from  the  new  P.C. 

Feland . 


How  sent 
Runner . 


From:  3rd  Bn  6th  marines 

At :  P.C. 

Date:  12  Sept.  Hour  4:20  Pm  No.  5 

To:  C.G.  4th  Brigade 


This  battalion  is  now  all  together  north 
COURT,  but  is  somewhat  out  of  position.  Efforts 
to  place  them  correctly.  23rd  Ini  is  generally 

by  about  800  yds. 

\Ye  need  rations  if  oossible. 


of  THIAU- 
being  made 
ahead  of  us 


Lee 

C 


•p 

Jr  %  «L»i  » 


Sept .  12  ,  1913  . 


From:  C.O.  5th  Reg t,  USLuC 

*  T'  ">  • 

Date:  Sept.  12,  1918  Hour  5:25  pm 

To:  Coudg.  G.  nth  Brigade 

In  view  of  Turrill’s  report  that  the  9th  Inf. 
occupy  the  BOIS  DU  FEY  and  are  digging  in,  I  have  oidered 
tiie  3rd  Battl.  to  occupy  ravine  just  on  south  edge  of  that 
woods.  The  1st  Batt.  in  ravine  on  X  line  2u0.6.  The  2nd 
Batt  in  ravine  on  X  line  240.15.  -iy  P.C.  will  be  in  s-iall 
German  barracks  about  36**7  2u0.6  on  south  slope  ol  ravine 

Feland . 

Regi.ient  beginning  to  cone  up  to  these  positions. 


From: 

C.O.  oth  marines 

At : 

'P.C.  100  meters  east 

Date : 

Sept  12/18  Hour  5:4 

to  : 

C.G.  4th  Bgd. 

Am  moving  forward  to 

new  p.c 

,  will  be  in  the  2nd 

center 

of  Regtl  sector. 

■>  T  r* 

hO  .  o 


How 


sent 
p.unne  r 


(Sgd)  Feland 


From: 

6th  marines 

At : 

Thiaucourt 

How  sent 

Date  : 

12  Sept  Hour  6:50  pn 

Ho  .  12 

R.unne  r 

To  : 

C.G.  4th  Brig. 

Second  Bn.  (williams) 

has  been 

ordered  to  take  up 

a  flank 

po  s i t i on  running  S . W . 

about  800 

yds.  fro,..  362.4  - 

242.6. 

*  i  ^  jp 

Third  bn.  (Sibley)  holds  position  to  no.  uu  ox 
Thiaucourt,  1000  yards  in  rear  of  23d  Inf,.  e  details 

later . 

What  is  Barker’s  status?  _ 

Our  P.G.  will  be  established  at  7:30  pm  m  ^ayoio 


house . 


II.  Lee  (T  .11.) 


Fr  ou: 

£  4*  * 

Date  : 
To  : 


C.O.  5  th  Regt .  USxuC 

P .  C » 

Sent.  12,  1913  Hour  8:15  p. 
Comdg.  General  4th  Brigade. 


Tvo  companies  of  the  3rd  Batt  have  been  sent  the 
Colonel  of  tne  83rd  Inf  who  had  just  requested  tnea  g 
„.ajor  Shearer,  These  were  the  two  co..,nani'_s  - 

had  in  ravine  south  of  BOIS  DU  FEY 

/  Feland 


Frou: 

'  +  • 

i  n  O'  • 

Date  : 
To  : 


C.O.  5th  Regiment  US-nC 
v  n 

_i  »  h'  « 


Sept,  12,  1913  Hour 
COi.xdg.  General  4th  brigade. 


: 40  on  Ho. 


hi  o  w 


;ent 


( Co nt ’ d .  next  page . ) 


Sept .  12 ,  1918 . 


.1 '  •  m . 

( cont » d .  f  rom  last  page  . ) 

I  enclose  .-i?  re  with  message  just  received  from  major 
Shearer  v-hich  corrects  my  message  in  regard  to  supporting 
the  Infantry  with  two  companies. 

Shearer  has  sent  all  that  he  has  with  him  south  of 
BO IS  DU  FEY. 

Feland . 


7 row :  C . 0 .  5th  marines. 

At  ;  P . G .  How  sent 

Bate:  Sent.  12/18  hour  3:40  P.m.  Ho.  19  runner 

To :  sistei . 

Liaison  Officer  of  Artillery  has  reported.  2nd 
Batt  had  had  five  men  slightly  wounded  by  our  Artillery 
falling  short. 

Le land . 


From : 
At : 
Date  : 
To  : 


6th  marines 

P.C.  (mayors  House,  Thiaucourt) 
12  Sent.  Hour  8:55  Pm  Ho.  15 
C.G.  4th  Brig. 


How  sent 
Funner 


(3d  bn) 
imately 
and  two 


Williams  (2nd  bn)  P.G.  at  362.7  - 
it  362  »3-241 . 5  .  Our  casualti 


P. 


241  .3 
today 


Sibley' s 
a  on r ox- 


c  .  1 JUW  *  W  I  ~  .  .  V 

30,  including  one  officer  ( Capt .  Black,  SothOo) 
men  killed. 


Pockets ,  flares  &  hand 


grenade ; 


needed.  Our  trains, 


less  B  &  P.  wagon 


are  at  I.,oge  mangm. 


Lee 

(TH.) 

(Peverse) 
n  fL 

4th  Brigade 


U.S 


APmY  FIELD  HESS AG' 


From:  Sister 

n,  t  •  P.C. 

Date:  12  Sept.  18  Hour  9:25  pm  No.  12 

To:  Surprise. 


6th  Regiment  renorts  that  casualties  today  total  30 
of  which  Captain  Black  95th  Co.  and  2  men  killed.  Pockets, 
flares  and  hand  grenades  needed.  Their  trains,  ration  an 
baggage  wagons  at  Loge  man /in. 


Levi lie  . 


U.S.  APmY  I  I  iliD  m/jSoAGlj 


From* 
At : 
Date  : 
To  : 


Sister 
P.C  . 

12  Sent. 


Hour  9 :?0 


Ho  12 


Surprise :C .0.  5th  reports  that  his  leading  ^utt-. 


TO:  ,  iJi  pi  x  t>  t-  ; 1  ,  .  u  .  i  ^  a.  w  -  ^  ,  ,  _  n  n  Qfp 

alion  -  the  3rd.  -  has  at  the  urgent  request  ol  t  )  •  * 
Infantry,  sent  two  companies  and  machine  gun  company 

(Cont'd.  next  page.) 


Sept  .  12 ,  1918  * 


P  «  ii/i  • 

(Cont’d.  from  last,  page.) 

to  support  left  flan):  of  9th.  His  other  two  companies  are 
not  definitely  located  at  present  time. 

Neville . 


Prom:  C.O.  5th  marines 

At:  P.G.  How  sent 

Date:  Sept.  12/18  Hour  No. 4  Runner 

To  :  C  G  4th  Egd 

P.C .  at  566.7  -  234.7 

Apparently  Bus.  have  not  advanced  this  far  and  am 
sending  officers  to  rear  in.  endeavor  to  bring  them  up  &  get 
them  in  order. 

Pel and . 


A.iiiu  Sept.  13,  1918. 

pxom.  Sister 
At :  Thiaucourt 

Date:  13  Sept  Hour  7  Aid  No.  14 

To:  C  0  5  &  6  Regts 

4  la  G  Batn. 

Send  in  correct  position  report  soon  as  possible. 
Submit  total  number  killed  and  wounded  on  12  Sept.  C.O. 
Regts  report  Brigade  P.C.  at  10  A,^.  today  to  discuss 
methods  of  taking  over  line  tonight  relieving  3rd  Brigade. 


Neville . 


Prom:  Sister 

At :  P.C. 

Date:  13  Sept  Hour  3:30 

To  :  CO  5-6-4  m  G 

Bosche  are  attacking  5th  Division  (on  our  right 
flank)  all  along  the  line. 


Neville  ■ 


Prom : 

6th  marines 

At : 

P.C. 

Date  : 

13  Sept  Hour  10:05  Am 

To  : 

C ,G .  4th  Brig  . 

How  sent 
Runn  er 


position  report 

1st  Bn.  Thiaucourt -Ben^y  Road 

P.C.  R.R.  Station  N.W.  of  Thiaucourt 

2nd  Bn.  West  of  Thiaucourt  in  rear  of  right  oi  39 

Div .  P.C.  at  362.8-241.5 

3rd  Bn.  North  of  Thiaucourt  241.5  to 
P.C.  362.8-221,5 

Be  e 
TH 


241,6. 


P.M. 


Sept  .  13  ,  1918  . 


From:  Sister 

At:  P.C. 

Date :  13  Sept .  Hour  2  PH 

To:  C  *  0  .  5  and  C . 0 .  6 

please  detail  4  Officers  and  1  platoon  (Suitable  for 
military  police  duty)  to  report  to  Lt .  Col.  J.A.  Hughes 
U.S.M.C.  at  P.C.  23rd  Infantry  (100  yards  East  Old  rail  road 
station)  immediately,  platoon  will  remain  witn  organizations 
until  after  officers  report. 


Neville 

G.A.  Plambeck . 


Proin:  SISTEP 

At:  P.C.  THIAUCOURT. 

Date:  13  Sept.  3:10  P.LI.  No.  16 

To :  C .0 ,  6th  Regt . 


The  fact  that  the  3rd  Brigade  was  disposed  each  regi¬ 
ment  with  two  or  more  battalions  in  the  front  line  was  no 
known  to  the  Brigade  Commander,  4th  Brigade ,  _ when  le  u  ' 
#10  was  issued.  In  effecting  the  relief _ Regimental  Com.  i 
may  use  their  own  discretion  as  to  tne  disnosi  ion 
battalions  within  Regimental  Sectors. 


NEVILLE. 


From:  C.O.  5th  Regt.  USMC 

At  :  P.C. 

Date:  Sept.  13,  1S1Q  Hour  7:00  pm 

To:  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 


i  ■? x' •  r\  +  v.  Tin -f  ^  -i 1 1 c t  received  "word  that 

Commanding  Officer  9th  Ini .  has  ju-r  -  _ 

his  front  line  has  had  to  withdraw  to  the  sou  n  o  , 

account  of  the  town  being  shelled  by  our  artil  ery»  i 

that  this  information  be  given  to  the  artillery,  - 

that  artillery  officer  be  sent  here  for  liaison. 

about  300  meters  N.E.  of  ANE  NOULIH • 


W  P.C.  is 


Pel and . 


From:  Sister 

At:  P.C, 

Date:  13  Sept.  Hour  7:45  pm 

To:  C.O.  5th. 


General  Bowley  has  been  informed  of  the  ^tents  of 

your  message.  The  liaison  officer  of  tne .  n  ^  +  0  that 

to  you  and  General  Bowley  wishes  you  to  give 

effect  if  necessary. 


Neville . 


? 


Sept .  13 ,  1918 . 


From:  Sister 

At  :  p  .  C  . 

Date:  13  Sept.  Hour:  8:30  p.M. 

To:  c.O.  6th  -  5th -4  M.G . 

Bosche  are  attacking  the  5th  Division  (on  our  right) 
all  along  the  line  . 

Neville . 


8:35  p.M. ,  Sept.  13,  1918.  From  C.  of  S.  2nd  Div .  to  Gen. 
Neville . 


5th  Div. 
our  people  stand 
Gen.  Ely. 


being  attacked  along  its  entire  front,  h^ve 
by  and  notify  those  at  front.  Also  tell 


From:  C.O.  5th  Marines. 

•  p  Q  How  sent 

Date:  Sept.  13/18  Hour  8:40  P.M.  Ho.  19  Runner. 

To :  Sister 

Liaison  officer  of  artillery  has  reported. 

2nd  Batt .  has  had  five  men  slightly  wounded  ~by  our 
artillery  falling  short. 


FELAND • 


9:05  P.M.,  Sept.  13,  1918.  Message  from  General  Neville, 
to  2nd  Divn . 


The  Boche  have 
to  be  about  150' s. 
know  right  away . 


put  six  shells  over  Thiaucourt.  Seems 
Seem  to  have  about  2  guns .  I  will  let  you 


From:  C.O.  5th  Regt .  USMC 

At:  P.C. 

Date:  Sept  13,  18  Hour  9:10  pm 

To :  comdg  Gen .  4th  Brigade  . 

The  2nd  Batt.  on  support  line  reports  our  artillery 
still  falling  short  on  their  right  which  he  gives  at  obom 
241.5.  Artillery  liaison  officer  here  believes  this  me  is 
from  the  artillery  of  the  5th  Div . 


peland . 


From:  C.O.  6th  Marines 

At:  P.C.  Thiaucourt 

Date:  13  Sept  18  Hour:  11-10  P.M. 

To:  C  *G .  4th  Brigade. 


How  sent 
Runner 


The  1st  Bn.  of  this  Regt.  has  completed  its  relief 
of  the  3rd  Bn.  23  inf.  at  8:00  p.m.  this  date  on  the  support 
line  along  the  Beney-  Thiaucourt  Road  561.9  -  o  • 

(Cont i d .  next  page.) 


p  .id 


Sent .  13 ,  1910 . 


(Cont'd.  fro  ill  next  page.) 

except  three  (3)  platoons  of  74th  Co.  which  are  400  yds. 
North  of  road-order  of  Cos'  from  right  to  left  74th  76th 
Co.  75th  and  96  Cos.  in  rear  of  74th  and  76-  South  of  road 
3n .  p.C.  at  By.  Station  362,8-241.4. 

The  2nd  Bn.  completed  the  relief  of  the  2nd  Bn.  23rd  Inf 
at  7:00  P disposed  as  follows:  Right  to  left-  78th  79th. 
80th  and  96th  Cos.  P.C.  located  at  point  242.1-363.4.^ 

The  3rd  Bn.  is  relieving  the  1st  Bn  of  tne  23rd  Inf .  in 
the  front  lines  and  re oort  will  he  made  to  you  on  completion 

Lee 


From:  6th  marines 

At :  Thiaucourt 

Bate:  13th  Sept  Hour  11:12  pm  No  21 

To:  311 is 

Have  just  seen  Reeves.  He  was  ordered  to  hold  line 
from  361  .15-244.05  to  N.S.  house  in  XAim.ES,  362  *65-243.54. 
He  wras  holding  a.  line  slightly  in  rear  of  this,  but  ordered 
his  people  to  move  out  and  occupy  this  line.  Sibley  will 
patrol  between  our  left  and  his  right.  Reeves  is  very 
anxious  to  have  us  move  our  line  forward  to  connect  up. 

Holcomb . 


How  sent 
wunner 


Reverse 
Col.  Ellis 


From: 

Sister 

At : 

*o  r 

*  V/  « 

Bate  : 

13  Sept . 

To  : 

0.0.  6th. 

Bid  you  r 

and  Am 

u.  unit  ion  et 

phone 

and  will  ru 

i  t  ems 

and  the  amo 

Hour  11:20  B 


if  so  how  much.  I  nave  them  on  tele- 
it  if  you  will  give  information  as  to 

s ’  Neville 


From: 
At  : 
Bate  : 
To  : 


Commanding  Officer  5th  Regiment. 
364.5-240^6  HoVv  £erlt 

13  Sept  18  Hour  11:50  _  Runner 

Companding  General  4th  Brigade. 


1st  Battalion  and  8  id.G.  Company  is  located  in 

ravine  at  364.5  -  240.6.  . 

2nd  Battalion  and  23  Id .  G »  Company  is  located  m 

ravine  at  364.9-240.2 

3rd  Battalion  16th  and  20th  Co  inn  any  s  all  at  060,6- 
242.3  near  point  277.7,77  M.G.  Company  is  with  the  16th 

and  20th  Companies  at  363.6-242.3. 

mlie  45th  and  49th  Companies  have  not  been  located . 


Feland . 


3b'pt*  14 ,  1918. 


A.  M. 


From:  SISTER. 

At  :  P.  C. 

Date:  14  Sept.  Hour  12:10  A.  M. 

To  :  5th  Regt.-- 

The  information  from  Malone  gives  present 
situation.  The  6th  Regt.  Infantry  is  digging  in, 
left  flank  south  edge  REMLERCOURT .  You  will  establish 
outpost  on  general  line  north  end  of  Lois  de  HAILLAT- 
north-east  corner  of  Lois  de  la  MONTAGNE  and  establish 
liaison  with  combat  patrols  with  the  6th  Infantry  on 
your  right  and  the  6th  Marines  on  your  left.  Move 
such  troops  forward  in  support  as  may  be  necessary. 

NEVILLE. 


From: 

Sister 

At  : 

P.  C. 

Date: 

14  S  ep  t . 

K  o  ur :  12:20  A  •  M . 

How  sent:  Runner 

To  : 

C.  0.  5th 

Division 

instructions 

officer  tele- 

phoned  regarding  some  stokes  mortars  ( 50? )  and  othe.L  ^ 
items  required  for  by  one  of  the  regiments.  tie  states 
that  they  are  supplied.  If  the  5th  will  let  me  know 

what  they  want  I  will  _ _  to  have  it - -  tua  l 

is  delivered  in  24  hours  (  That  station  ) 


Neville  E. 

Reverse:  ___  _  ^ 

Sector  taken  over  12  midnight  13-14  Sept.  9-^a-  ' 

reported  complete  but  not  5th 

1:15  g-3  reported  explosion  in  Jaulny  Instructed  to 
send  out  patrol  to  investigate  a  report- 


From: 

Sister 

At  : 

P.  C. 

Date: 

14  Sept. 

To  : 

6th  Regt 

Malone  ( 

Hour :  12 : 30  AM 


left  flank  at  south  edge  of  Rembercourt.  _  xhe^5th 
Marines  have  been  ordered  to  establish  line  oi_ ou  P 
on  general  line  north  edge  of  Bois  de  Haiioat-^ois 
la  Montagne  establish  liaison  with  combat  patrol oai 
6th  Infantry  on  right  and  6th  Marines ^on  leit. 

89th  Division  has  been  ordered  forward.  . 

You  will  establish  outposts  on  a  general  line 
north  edge  of  Bois  de  la  Montagne  and  north  edge  of 
woods  lying  between  Xammes  and  Charey  and  establi 
combat  liaison  with  the  5th  Marines  on  fright  and 
the  89th  Division  on  your  left  Move  such  troop.-, 
ward  in  support  as  may  be  necessary: 


Red  12.45  A.  M. 
Lee. 


Neville 


A  •  M . 


Sept.  14,  1918 


From: 

Sister 

At  : 

P.  c. 

Date : 

14  Sept. 

Hour:  1:15  A 

To  : 

C.  0.  5th 

Regt 

A  large  explosion  has 
Send  out  patrol,  investigate 
possible. 


been  reported  in  Jaulny. 
and  report  as  soon  as 

Neville. 


From: 
At  : 
Date: 
To  : 


C.  0.  5th  Marines  -Slap  #1 

P.  C* 

Sept  14.  Hours  6:30  A.M.  No.  21 
Sister 


How  sent: 
Hunn er 


Relief  completed  at  4 t 30  A.M. , 
Sketch  of  positions  will  be  forwarded 


Sept  4  14  th. 
later . 


Pel and. 


7:40  A.  M.f  -  September  14,  1918..  -  From  Adjutant  4th 
Brigade.  To  2nd  Div. 

Reports  explosion  reported  in  JAULNY  -  to  the  north 
east  of  THIAUCGURT  and  was  probably  an  old  Loche  dump. 
Svery thing  quiet. 


8:10  A.  M. ,  Sept.  14th.  To  C.  G.  4th  Brig. 

How  sent:  Runner. 

The  inclosed  just  received  from  Williams  and 
Martin.  Please  note  and  return.  Artillery  wants  to 
fire  on  Mon  Plaisir  Farm. 

Lee 


From 

Slap 

At 

P.  C. 

Date 

14  Sept.  18 

Hour : 

8:15  Ail  How  sent: 

To 

Sister 

Foot  Messenger 

Patrol  sent 

out  as 

per  orders.  report  no  explos 

ions 

in  vicinity  of 

town . 

Dunbeck  reports  Ammunition 

dump 

in  6th  Regt  Marines 

Sector  exploded  at  2:00  A.M. 

F el and . 


8 


51  A.  M,  -  September  14,  1918.  -  From  G-2,  4th  Brigade 


A  man 
our  car  dr 
the  road  a 
They  went 
half.  The 
him  he  had 
out  at  one 
walk  the  r 
the  follow 
blond.  Wo 


in  American  off 
ivers  about  8:15 
ways.”  The  dri 
east  on  the  vail 
driver  discover 
no  authority  to 
e  saying  hurried 
est  of  the  way." 
in a  description: 
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icers  uniform  went  to  one  of 
AM.,  and  said:  "Take  me  _  down 
ver  thought  it  was  Lt.  Mirk, 
ey  road  about  a  mile  and  a 
ed  it  was  not  Kirk  and  told 
carry  him.  The  man  jumped 
ly:  "That’s  all  right  -  I'll 
Probably  a  German.  Answers 
6  feet  1  inch  medium  weight, 
fyinr  5th  Division. 


ti 


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A.  M. 


Sept.  14,  1918 


From:  6th  Marines  Hq. 

At  :  Hq  P.  C0 

Date:  Sept.  14  Hour:  6:30  A.M.  How  sent;  Courier. 

To  :  4  Brigade  P.  C. 


The  3rd  Eatt.  completed  the  relief  of  1st  Eatt. 
23rd  Inf.  at  1=45  ajn.  Disposition  as  follows  from 
right  to  left:  82nd  Co.,  83  Co. 

Lee 


Rec'd  9:10  A.M. 


By  direction 


9:35  A.  M.,  September  14,  1918  -  From  Adjutant  4th 
Brigade.  To  2nd  Div. 

Lt.  Col.  Ellis  reports  that  there  has  been  more 
or  less  shelling  during  the  night  on  the  railroad  north¬ 
east  of  Thiaucourt.  That  is  what  caused  that  dump  to 
go  up. 


From:  SISTER 

At  :  P.  C. 

Date:  14  Sept,  Hour:  10  A.  M. 

To  :  SLAP  1. 

Send  report  immediately  regarding  conditions 
on  your  right  flank.  Have  you  established  liaison 
with  5th  Division.  Want  information  at  once. 

NEVILLE. 


p.  C . ,  4th  Brigade, 

Marines,  American  E.  F. 

14  September,  ’18. 

10:45  A.M. 

Memo  for  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Division. 

1.  Attached  hereto  is  position  report  of  4th 
Brigade  on  September  14th,  1918  at  8:00  A.  M. 

The  green  line  denotes  the  Front  Line  ol  the 
Third  Brigade,  when  relieved  by  the  4th  brigade  on 
night  of  13- 14th ,  September.  The  4th  Brigade  immediately 
established  an  outpost  (marked  in  blue)  to  the  eastward 
of  XAMMES .  The  6th  Regiment  now  has  patrols  out  f rom 
the  front  line  up  to  this  outpost.  If  reports  of  the 
reconnaissance  are  satisfactory  this  line  will  probaoly 
be  advanced  up  to  the  outpost. 

By  command  of  Brigadier  General  Neville . 


EARL  K.  ELLI 

s, 

Lieut .  Col . , 

USL1C 

E/s 

G-2. 

Adjutant . 

Send 

tracing  paper 

to  4th  Brigade  by  bearer. 

Elli 

A  *  i.i  . 


Sept.  14,  1918. 


11:00  A.  M.  ,  September  14,  1918  -  Y/ith  Commanding 
General  4th  Brigade.  To  2nd  Div. 

Neville  is  also  very  anxious  to  get  that  position 
well  echeloned  -  way  back  in  depth.  In  other  words  it 
has  got  to  be  done  in  accordance  with  that  corps  plan. 
What  about  Ely’s  brigade?  His  brigade  ought  to  come 
back  now.  The  General  is  coming  right  up  to  Thiaucourt 
right  now.  I  will  do  it  right  now. 


11:36  A.  M. ,  September  14,  1918  -  Telephone  message 
from  C.  G.  4th  Brigade  to  G-3,  Second  Division, 

The  4th  Brigade  through  the  5th  Marines  is  in  perfect 
liaison  with  the  6th  Infantry  on  its  right  at  the  south¬ 
west  corner  of  the  Bo  is  de  Bonvaux.  Colonel  Malone, 
commanding  10th  Brigade,  5th  Division,  apparently  is  not 
in  good  liaison  with  his  own  regimental  commanders 
because  this  brigade  is  in  perfect  liaison  and  commun¬ 
ication  with  the  6th  Infantry  on  its  right.  Also  the 
6th  Marines  is  in  liaison  with  the  89th  Division  on  our 
left.  They  have  actual  contact. 


P.  M.  Sept.  14,  1918. 

SLAP 
P„  C. 

Sept,  1**,  1918  Hour:  12:00  Noon  How  sent: 
Sister  Runner 

Have  received  information  from  6th  Inf  that  3rd 
Batt  6th  Inf  and  a  Batt  of  the  11th  Inf  advance  at  1:00 
pm  to-day  to  line  with  left  at  REM BER COURT  and  right  at 
farm  SOULEUVRE  (  369.6-242.0) 


rrom 

At 

Date 

To 


Eel  and 


12:10  P.  M.,  September  14,  1918.  -  From  C.  G.  4th  Brigade 
to  G-3,  2nd  Div, 

It  is  reported  that  there  is  a.  suspected  mine 
about  50  yards  north  of  the  4th  Brigade  Headquarters  in 
Thiaucourt.  Request  that  the  Engineers  be  sent  here  to 
investigate. 


From:  C.  0,  5th  Marines 

At  :  P.  C. 

Date:  Sept.  14/18  Hour:  12:22  P.  M.  No.  10  How  sent 

To  :  C.  G.  4th  Bgd.  Runner 

On  the  pt.  635.6  -  236.4, 

The  rear  of  the  left  of  Regt.  just  passing  this 
pt.  now.  The  right  I  think  is  a  little  further  advanced. 
Shall  follow  along  road  leading  north  from  here  to  keep 
in  touch  &  can  have  no  permanent  P .  C.  until  we  are 
closed  up  on  3rd  Bgd. 


F el and . 


P.  M. 


Sept.  14,  19 IS 


Headquarters,  2nd  Division. 
September  14th,  1918. 

1:42  P.  M. 


From:  Chief  of  Staff. 

To  :  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade. 

Subject;  Reconnaissance. 

1.  The  Division  Commander  directs  that  you  push 
strong  reconnaissance  towards  the  approximate  line 
REMBERCOURT  *•  CHAREY  to  determine  the  enemy's  main 

line. 

2.  It  is  of  the  utmost  importance  that  his  main 
point  cf  resistance  be  determined  with  the  least 
practicable  delay. 

PRESTON  BROWN . 

Brigadier  General, 

General  Staff. 

Chief  of  Staff. 

1st  Indorsement. 

The  above  forwarded  for  your  compliance.  The  5th 
and  89th  Divisions  oh  our  right  and  left,  respectively, 
also  have  instructions  to  the  same  effect.  Liaison 
will  be  maintained. 

By  command  of  Brigadier  General  Neville. 

EARL  H.  ELLIS, 

Lieut.  Cel,,  USMC. 

E/s  Adjutant. 


From:  C.  0.  5th  Regt.  USMC 

At  :  P.  C. 

Date:  Sept.  14.  1918  Hour:  2:00  p.m. 

To  :  Brigade  Int. 

Request  that  you  send  us  some  tracing  paper  if 
possible , 


Feland 

D 


6:05  P.  M. ,  September  14,  1918.  Message  received  from 
Colonel  Ellis.  (To  Div) 

I  have  an  order  from  the  89th  Division  on  our 
left;  77th  Inf.  Brigade,  stating  that  they  v- ill  make 
a  raid  by  one  battalion  on  CHAREY  this  evening  to 
ascertain  that  the  position  is  held  and  in  what  force. 
The  troops  to  be  in  position  by  7  P.  M.  The  oarrage 
will  fall  on  the  enemies  front  line  from  11:37  to 
11:40  and  a  rolling  barrage  continuing  from  11:40  to 
11:55  and  then  the  troops  return  to  their  own  lines. 


Sept.  14,  1916. 


P.  M 

6:20  P.  li.  ,  September  14,  1916  -  Message  from  General 
Neville.  To  2nd  DiV. 

My  liaison  officer  has  just  returned  from  Malone. 

He  says  Malone  got  orders  at  5:45  to  advance  to  the 
Hindenourg  line  at  5:00  that  he  put  down  an  artillery 
oarra.ge.  In  compliance  with  orders  I  have  sent  out 
strong  patrols  on  the  front  of  both  regiments  to  reconn- 
oiter  and  search  for  the  enemy  and  to  establish  a  line 
of  outposts  in  front  about  2  kilometers  if  too  much 
resistance  is  net  encountered. 


From:  C.  0.  10th  Brigade. 

At  :  P.  G. 

Date:  14  Sept  16  Hour:  6:10  P.  M.  By:  Runner. 

To  :  C.  G.  4th  Brigade. 

Our  reconnaissance  developed  very  strong  resistance 
along  south  edge  of  Bo  is  Hanido. 


9:15  P.  M. ,  September  14,  1516. 

General  Brown  called  up  Lt,  Cel.  Ellis,  Adjutant 
4th  Brigade,  and  asked  him  for  reports  from  the  patrols 
and  he  had  none. 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From: 

C.  C.  10  Brigade 

At  : 

Brigade-  P.  C. 

Dat  e : 

9/14  Hour  22  H  40 

How  sent:  Runner 

To  : 

C.  G.  4th  Brigade 

Information  from  a 

prisoner  of  174th  Regiment 

31st  Division  tells  us  that  ihe  enemy  holds  thinly  the 
Hindenburg  line  -  they  have  rushed  a  division  from  15 
kilometers  away  to  hold  the  line. 

Our  regiments  have  reached  their  objectives  &  am 
digging  in.  An  outpost  line  extends  from  Souleu  re  Farm 
on  the  right  to  pt.  near  Rembercourt  on  the  leit,  0”'r 
information  is  that  the  Marines' 

(Message  incomplete) 


11:00  P.  M. ,  September  14,  1916.  Telephone  message  from 
Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Division  to  C.  G. ,  4th  Brigade. 

The  Corps  has  just  telephoned  up  that  Malone's  left, 
that  is  of  his  patrols  you  know,  Malone's  left  patrol  is 
in  the  southern  edge  of  the  Rembercourt  and  his  right  is 
over  near  S0LLSUVRE  FARM.  Malone's  left  is  just  at  the 
southern  edge  of  Rembercourt.  You  had  better  get  this 
down  Neville.  His  right  is  over  at  St.  S0ULEUV RE  -farm. 

The  Corps  Commander  desires  or  directs  that  you  send  out 
a  strong  patrol  in  rear  of  Malone’s  left,  northeast  oi 
JAULNY  toward  Rembercourt.  Rave  you  got  a  patrol  over 
there  in  that  country.  Two  kilometers  north  ot  JAULnY, 
They  must  be  almost  at  Rembercourt  themselves.  I  ordered 
them  to  patrol  to  the  northern  edge  of  the  Bo  is  de 
HAILEAT ,  If  Malone  is  at  the  southern  edge  of  Rembercourt 
you  have  a  patrol  at  the  northern  edge  of  the  bo  is  de 

(Cont’d  next  page.) 


\ .  *. 


k 


f 


(Cont'd  frovrl  last  page.) 


P.  M. 


Sept.  14,  1918. 


HAILBAT.  Now  do  you  mean  the  general  northern  edge  or 
.just  a  few  yards  north  of  Rembercourt .  The  general 
northern  edge.  That  is  about  a  kilometer  south  of  Rember- 
court .  You  say  that  the  northern  edge  is  right  up  to 
the  northern  edge  near  Rembercourt.  So  your  patrol  has 
orders  to  patrol  up  to  the  north  end  of  the  woods.  Nov; 
what  post?  How  many  men  in  that  patrol?  How  many  men? 

Two  companies?  You  have  got  two  companies  in  the  patrol 
and  two  companies  supporting  them;  so  you  have  got  a 
patrol  out  there  have  you?  Now,  can  you  get  Peland,  that 
is  on  the  right  side  of  the  river,  to  get  an  officer  and 
the  necessary  runners  to  warn  them  of  that  counter¬ 
attack.  Will  you  verify  and  see  if  Feland  has  done  that 
and  tell  Feland  exactly  where  Malone  is  and  tell  Feland 
to  support  Malone’s  Withdrawal  and  tell  Malone  the  Corps 
commander  directs  him  to  withdraw*  That  the  Corps 
commander  directs  that  he  fall  back.  That  a  wireless 
message  has  been  intercepted  stating  that  he  will  be 
attacked  at  one  o’clock  there  tonight.  Have  your  patrol 
support  him.  Yes,  sir,  Malone’s  up  there  by  God  with 
those  patrols.  Yes  and  how  about  your  patrol  on  his  left 
they  had  orders  to  come  back  did  it  not?  Have  those 
people  reported  to  you  at  all.  Then  they  may  sort  of 
confuse  the  idea.  How  far  out  are  your  outposts, 

General?  Yes,  I  am  looking  at  the  map  and  trying  to  get 
it  straight.  Yes,  General  Neville  wants  to  know  if  he 
wants  those  patrols  of  ours  that  went  out  to  withdraw. 

He  ordered  this  patrol  supported  by  two  companies  to 
patrol  out  there  and  establish  outposts.  Now  you  don't 
want  them  to  remain  out  there  do  you.  General  Lejeunei 
We  don’t  want  them  to  get  too  far  out.  Col.  Brown:  The 
General  says  to  maintain  the  line  of  outposts  out  there 
but  not  out  too  far,  not  out  of  supporting  distance  of 
his  lines.  You  had  better  send  word  back  to  withdraw  to 
a  distance  not  exceeding  one  kilometer.  Will  you  do 
that  right  away,  sir?  I  don’t  think  there  is  much  time 
to  lose  either.  Exactly.  All  right. 


From:  Sister 
At  :  P.  C. 

Bate:  14  Sept.  Hour:  11:20  p»  M ,  How  sent:  M,  C. 


Malone  has  reached  the  southern  edge  of  REMBERCOURT. 
Send  an  officer  with  a  patrol  to  get  in  touch  with  Malone 
(who  has  gone  forward  with  his  troops  )and  inform  him 
that  it  is  the  Corps  Commander’s  order  that  he  fall  back 
to  his  original  lines  immediately.  You  v/ill  support  his 
withdrawal  and  withdraw  your  patrols  to  your  original 
lines . 

Neville 


From:  Sister 

At  :  P.  C. 

Bate:  14  Sept.  Hour:  11:25  P«  M. 

To  :  Site  (6th  Rest) 

Malone  (right  flank)  has  reached  the  southern 
edge  of  Rembercourt.  He  has  been  ordered  to  withdraw  and 
Feland  has  been  ordered  to  sup^port  his  withdrawal. 

(Cont'd  next  page.) 


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r  .  .a  . 


Sspt  .  14 ,  IS  18  . 


(Gont'd.  from  last  page.) 

You  will  withdraw  your  patrols  and  establish  a  line  of 
outposts  (within  supporting  distance)  approximately  on  the 
Army  Objective  or  about  one  (1)  kilometer  in  advance  of  your 
present  front ,  connecting  up  with  regiments  on  your  left 

flank , 

Seville . 


U.S.  ARl'iY  FIELD  LIE  SS  AGE  • 

From:  C.G.  177th  Brigade 

At:  Boullionviile  How  sent 

Date:  14  Sept  13  Hour  23,50  Courier 

To:  C.G,  4th  Brigade,  2nd  Div. 

"A  message  intercepted  from  the  Germans  states  they 
will  counter  attack  at  midnight  near  REMBERCOURT . 


Winn 

Comdg  . 

xto 

time  indicated 

Sept .  14  ,  1918 . 

From: 

P.C.  -  6th 

.M.G.B. 

At : 

TK I AU COURT 

How  sent 

Date  : 

Sept .  14  - 

18 

Runner . 

To  : 

Comdg .  Gen 

.  4th  Brigade . 

At  17,20-  German  aviator  brought  down  French  aviator 
behind  our  lines  -  vicinity  of  34b  -241-  following  him  down- 
Frencli  aviator  killed.  German  flew  low  over  our  lines  was 
fired  on  by  one  platoon  77th  Co  and  one  platoon  23rd  Company 
and  brought  down  -  German  aviator  captured  -  wounded  and  tak¬ 
en  to  dressing  station  .  Both  companies  claim  plane  -  probably 
hit  by  both.  Each  was  using  armour  piercing  and  tracer 
ammunition.  Have  ordered  plane  left  intact  for  examination 
by  our  aviators  German  firing  on  plane  to  destroy  it. 

Waller. 


Headquarters,  2nd  Division. 
September  14th,  1918. 

Memorandum  for  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade. 


1. 

to  the 
strong 


The  Corps  Commander  desires  further  information  as 
position  and  strength  of  tne  enemy  on  our  front. 

The  Divisions  of  the,  1st  Corps  will  send  forward 
reconnaissance  at  5:00  P.M.  today  to  obtain  tnis 


information. 


( Cont ’ d . 


next  page.) 


. 


. 

. 

■ 


Mo  tine  indicated. 


September  14,  1913. 


(Cont'd,  from  last  page.) 

2.  The  3rd  Infantry  Brigade  will  send  out  strong 
patrols  of  two  companies  to  reconnoitre  the  terrain  in  front 
of  the  Army  Objective  to  a  distance  of  about  two  kilometers 
in  order  to  advance  their  line  of  observation,  make  the  Army 
Objective  line  more  secure  and  to  determine  what  enemy 
strength  is  in  our  immediate  front. 

3.  (a)  Our  artillery  v/ill  not  be  used  except  it  is 
called  for  by  the  Brigade  Commander. 

(b)  The  troops  making  the  reconnaissance  should 

be  warned  that  there  may  be  artillery  fire  from  the  Division 
on  our  right . 

( c)  The  outpost  line  w ill  be  advanced  and  a  system 
of  advance  posts  established  in  front  of  our  present  line. 
Liaison  v/ill  be  maintained  to  the  right  and  left  and  the  left 
flank  covered  in  case  the  Division  of  the  4th  Corps  on  our 
left  does  not  send  out  reconnaissance . 

By  order  of  Major  General  Lejeune. 

Colonel . 


From:  C.Q.  6th  Marines, 

At:  P.C. 

Date:  14  Sept.  IS 

To:  Brigade  Adjutant. 

Inclosed  postal  cards  were  found  in  Austrian  gun 
position  northwest  of  this  town. 

W.H.  Sitz 
Adjutant . 


\  M 

A  •  iVI  < 


Sent ember  15,  1918 


12:01  A  „M .  ,  Sept.  15.  General  Brown  to  Gen.  Neville, 

Hello  Neville i  then  the  trouble  begins.  Malone  is 
diP’ginm  in  by  God.  Drum  called  up  the  army  and  the  army 
seems  to  think  that  we  ought  to  connect  up  with  Malone  on 
his  left.  How  have  you  sent  that  order  out.  You  could  not 
probably  catch  that  officer  could  you?  See  if  you  coulc 
catch  that  officer  and  strike  out  that  part  whicn  orders 
him  to  withdraw.  Well,  can  you  get  to  Feland.  They  ought 
to  establish  combat  liaison  by  means  of  that  patrol.  sen 
an  officer  and  establish  liaison  and  cover  Malone  s  leit. 
Exactly,  establish  combat  liaison  with  Malone’s  left  and 
cancel  that  cart  which  orders  iialone  to  withdraw.  ^sta..lis 
liaison  with  Iialone  and  cover  ms  left  by  combat  Patrol.  I, 


that  perfectly  clear  Seville  3en;  Seville  repeats  to 


me 


Stoo  th 


order  to  Malone  to  withdraw.  Order  Feland  to _ keep 
outposts  out  where  it  is  established  and  estaolisn  liaison 
with  ; [alone  and  protect  his  left.  Cancel  -ie  jd  t  er 
to  withdraw  and  have  Lee  establisn  liaison  Aatn^  advance 
natrol  and  with  the  89th  on  his  left,  it  is  &  & 


(Cont’d.  next  page.) 


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A. Li.  September  15,  1918. 

(Cont’d,  from  lust  rage.) 

tonight  some  time.  That  is  perfectly  clear  is  it.  Do  you 
think  you  had  better  have  a  lew  troops  working  up  that  way 
or  not?  That  is  another.  He  has  got  two  companies  patrol 
and  two  companies  supporting  him.  He  will  carry  orders  to 
hold  everything,  We  would  like  to  get  tne  front  line  of 
those  outposts  marked  so  we  can  put  the  artillery  down  on  it . 
I  got  Neville  and  Neville  does  the  following,  he  cancels  the 
order  to  withdraw.  He  holds  his  outpost  where  it  is  and 
establishes  liaison  with  .^alone’s  left  and  covers  it.  lie 
holds  the  left  patrol  in  position  and  establishes  liaison 
with  that  of  89th  Division  if  he  can  find  it.  All  remain  in 
place.  Is  that  satisfactory?  I  think  tnat  is  reasonable. 


From:  Sister 

At :  P  .  C  . 

Date:  15  Sept  Hour  1:15  A. II. 

To  :  Site . 


C.O.  5th  Regt .  says  that  it  might  be  convenient  for  one  of 
his  patrol  companies  to  pass  to  your  command  owing  to  tne 
river  dividing  his  area  and  that  the  Company  Commander 
(ifosely)  would  if  circumstances  rendered  it  desirable,  re¬ 
ceive  orders  from  this  Commander  of  your  advanced  Force, 

enclosed  herewith  is  message  from  Malone  .  Please 

return  it  by  bearer. 

Neville . 

Rec'd.  1:45  A. A.  Lee. 


2  :05 


3ept .  15,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Intelligence 


Officer,  4th  Brig,  in  substance:  To  2nd  Division. 


lies  sage  from  10th  Brig 


to  C  * G- .  i  4th  Brig  .  states  that 


he  is  holding^the  line  from  SOULEUVRE  Fe .  on  the  right  to  a 
point  near  REM3ERCOURT  on  his  left  and  is  in  liaison  with . tne 
5th  Marines.  A  prisoner  from  the  174th  'Regt.  31st  Division 
states  that  the  Hindenburg  line  in  his  front  is  thinly  meld 
and  that  a  division  was  rushed  up  from  15  K.  m  the  rear  to 
reinforce  the  line,  his  regt.  nad  3  companies  per  Ln.  an. 

70  men  per  co.  Each  Bn.  held  600  meters  of  front  with  2 
companies  in  first  line  and  1  company  in  support. _  iis^uivis- 
ion\;as  weak  in  arty,  as  most  of  it  was  captures  m  tins 

offensive  by  the  Americans.  . 

The  4th  Brig,  has  no  reports  from  its  own. units,  as 

to  the  liaison,  only  this  report  from  the  10th  Brig ‘ Jut  Wat 
their  front  is  quiet  and  everything  seems  to  oe  all  Tight. 


U,  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From:  C.  0.  5th  Regt.  US  Marines 

Date:  Sept’ IB,  1918  Hour  2:30  am 

To  :  Comdg.  General  4th  Brigade 


Bn 

to 


The 

.  and  Col 
forward 


enclosed  messages 
.  Turrill  expla..n 
reports  as  fast  as 


from  C.O.  45th  Company  ord 
themselves.  A  ill  continue 
received  here. 


F eland 


• '  t 


A  .11. 


Sept .  15,  1918 . 

3:10  a.M. »  Sept.  15,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Intell¬ 
igence  Officer,  4th  Brigade. 

At  11:45  P.M.  5th  Marines  were  at  point  2963  in  Bois 
de  Hailbat  and  were  continuing  the  advance  and  were  in 
liaison  with  6th  Marines  on  the  left.  One  company  had  done 
that.  Turrill  adds,  no  enemy  activity  at  1:20  A.M.  Some 
shelling  at  1:00  A.M. 


3:25  A.M. i  Sept.  15,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  1.0.  4th 
Brig.,  to  2nd  Divn. 

6th  Marines  is  half  way  towards  his  objective,  and  has 
encountered  no  resistance.  He  has  located  some  German  . 
artillery  at  about  363.4  -  244.9.  He  is  continuing  the 
reconnaissance . 


3:42  A.M*,  15  Sept.,  Tel.  to  4th  Brigade  by  G-3. 

4th  Brigade  states  that  there  is  very  little  shelling 
of  THTVMJCOURT •  An  occasional  shell  drops  near  R.R.  station. 
Nothing  unusual  in  valley  toward  M.E.  Everything  seems  to 
be  0 *K. 


6:30  A.M. ,  Sept.  15,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  C.G.  4th 
Brig.,  to  2nd  Divn. 

Everything  in  our  front  is  all  right.  Have  not  heard  irom 
front  lines  but  believe  everything  is  O.K. 


8:10  A.M. f 
Brigade  to 


Sept  . 


15,  1918.  Phone  message  from  Adjutant  4th 


2nd  Divn  . 


Following  message  from  6th  Marines  dated  7:35  A.M. 

We  are  in  position  approximately  244.5  -  363.5  to  244.5- 
365,  Enemy  has  engaged  us  while  going  into  position  and  we 
have  practically  cleared  the  Bo.is  de  la  Montagne  but  cannot 
advance  further  without  artillery  preparation.  Mon  Plaisir 
Ferme.  Lee  wants  fire  on  this  farm.  (Taken  up  with  our 
artillery.) 

re  ceived. 


Marines  has  li  companies  rest  (in  woods) . 


Message  just 

Williams  6th  - -  - 

Immediately  came  under  severe  artillery  and  mac  nine  aun  i^e 
Advanced  to  save  our  line  and  are  now  along  lines  indicated 
on  map  as  well  as  I  can  tell.  instruct. ions 

Enemy  just  on  ridge  in  front  luO  yards.  Am  getting 
machine  gun  fire  from  N.E.  but  am  safe  here  digging  m . 
casualties.  No  artillery  now. 


Few 


( Sgnd . )  Mart in,  C  ap  t . 


From: 

Sister 

At : 

P.C . 

Dat  e  : 

15  Sept.  Hour 

To  : 

6th  Regt.-No. 

Please  send  me 

force 

giving  formation 

Cmdg , 

Me s sage s  do  not 

8 .45  A.M. 

2. 


and  names 
.1  I  have 


Ellis . 


advanced 
of  Officers 
the  dope . 


A.M. 


September  15,  1°13. 


9:50  A. II. ,  Sept.  15,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Adjutant 
4th  Brigade  to  C--3. 


Fifth  Marines,  one  company  along  east  and  west  ridge 
365  -  east  236.6  -  243.5.  One  corm any  in  support  posit¬ 
ion  365  -  243.3.  Woods  patrolled,  no  enemy  found.  Out¬ 
post  line  along  line  directed  will  be  immediately  estab¬ 
lished.  One  company  at  2:00  A.M.  reported  woods  clear  and 
liaison  established  with  6th  Marines.  I  have  liaison  with 
my  combat  platoon  on  right.  It  has  lost  touch  with  6th 
Infantry  but  expects  to  regain  same  this  A.M.  Telephone 
line  being  established.  Two  platoons  hold  outpost  position 
now  held  by  one  company.  Exact  location  of  out-posts  will 
be  Gent  in  when  established,  (that  was  of  the  5th  Marines 
and  those  companies?)  In  the  6th  Marines  sector  the  support 
battalion  occupies  a  line  roughly  along  parallel  244.5 
starting  in  on  the  right  from  a  point  just  forward  of  the 
quarries  on  Height  278.7  (just  to  the  west  of  Rembercourt) 
to  the  small  woods  about  400  meters  to  the  southwest  of 
Height  221.8,  or  a  point  near  our  sector  boundary.  The.-  e 
is  one  company  of  that  battalion  which  was  reported  to  be 
with  its  right  about.  400  yards  to  the  north  of  Rembercourt 
and  extending  to  the  left  of  about  Height  29.2,0.  ( right  at 
the  cross  roads  to  the  right  north  of  quarries)  (This  is 
the  outfit  of  the  6th  Marines) .  The  patrols  of  the  6th 
Marines  are  forward  of  that  line.  Exact  location  not  known, 
at  present. 


qi,  of  course  that  is  with  reference  to  that  point  north 
of  Rembercourt.  You  are  not  sure  about  that.  A*  ho.  0,  • 
Kindly  verify  that  as  quickly  as  possible. 

Three  officers  wounded  in  the  6th.  nothing  known  about 

the  casualties.  _ 

General  Wright  of  the  89th  Division  is  in  liaison  with 
General  Neville  and  the  liaison  on  the  left  is  being  fixed 
up.  Just  of  course  what  they  are  going  to  do  he  did  not 
know.  One  batch  of  eight  prisoners  captured. 


C-3. 


Copy  for  1st  A.C. 

W.  Thornton- J .B. 


U 


i  s 


ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From:  Sister  Ellis 

At:  P.0. 

Date:  15  Sent  Hour  9:55  AM 

To:  Lt .  Col.  Hughes 

Loge  Mangin  (2  Div .  Hdq.) 
prisoners  now  - 


is  Clearing  point  for 


HI  is 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE- 


From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade 

At:  P.C.  Thiaucourt 

Date:  15  Sept  Hour 

To:  C.O.  10  Brigade 


How  sent 

1C: 45  AH  Courier 


(Cont'd.  next  nage.) 


A.M. 


September  15,  1918. 


(Cont'd.  from  last  page.) 

Outpost  line  of  5th  Marines  at  6  am.  shown  on  attached 
sketch.  Ho  enemy  found  in  Bois  de  Hailbat  at  that  time. 
Moving  forward  to  establish  line  of  outposts  along  line 
North  end  of  those  woods  -  quarries  near  heights  278.7  to 
westward.  CO  5th  Marines  has  combat  patrol  endeavoring  to 
gain  contact  with  your  left  -  and  wi 11  probably  do  so  soon. 

Neville . 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  P,C.  6th  M.G.B.  How  Sent: Runner 

At:  Thiaucourt. 

Date:  9-15-18  Hour  11:15  am 

To:  Comdg .  Gen.  4th  Brigade. 

81  Co.  advanced  with  2d  Bn.  of  6th  this  morning,  ad¬ 
vance  of  one  platoon  apparently  reached  point  about  363.5  - 
244.5  where  resistance  was  met,  platoon  shot  up  and  retreat¬ 
ed  suffering  casualties  extent  not  known.  Portion  of  platoon 
caught  in  depression  by  artillery  -  still  there.  No  reports 
received  from  company  -  information  (above)  received  from 
men  sent  back  with  wounded.  Have  5  runners  out  for  informa¬ 
tion  now.  Location  of  rest  of  company  and  company  P.C.  not 
known . 

Lieut.  Hart  commanding  81st  Co.  wounded  and  evacuated 
Lt .  Norwood  now  commanding.  Total  casualties  to  date.  2 
officers  wounded.  4-men  killed.  About  30  wounded  and  sick. 
81st  Co.  Casualties  not  known. 


Waller . 


11:15  A.M. ,  Sept.  15,  1918.  phone  message  received  from 
Adj  .  4th  Brig.,  to  2nd  Divn . 

About  10  A.M.  the  patrols  from  support  battalion  of 
6th  Marines  were  counter  attacked  on  left  flank  by  Germans 
and  were  driven  back  on  support  line.  Heavy  barrage  but 
seemingly  few  infantry.  Also  German  airplanes  fired  on 
our  infantry.  Two  of  our  platoons  have  moved  up  to  counter 
attack  the  Bosche.  some  of  our  patrols  were  in  neighbor¬ 
hood  of  Mon  Plaisir  Fe .  early  this  morning. 


11:30  A.M. »  Sent.  15,  1918.  Phone  message  from  Ajt.  4th 
Brig.,  to  2nd  Divn. 

One  Bn  6th  Marines  holds  Bois  de  la  Montagne  and  are 
in  close  contact  with  the  Germans  in  the  Exercise  trenches 
about  500  m.  S,V.  of  M.  Plaisir  Fe .  One  battalion  6th  Marine 
in  we s t  edge  Bois  Montagne  and  woods  westward  between  Char  ey - 
Xamines.  They  have  patrols  in  northern  edge  of  woods  and 
developed  Germans  in  Exercise  Trench, 


A.M. 


Sept .  15 ,  1918  . 


From:  Sister 

At :  P  .  C  . 

Bate:  15  Sept.  Hour  11:40  a.m. 

To  :  6th  p.egt . 

The  C.Q.  of  Regt .  is  here  to  make  reconnaissance  of 
sector.  The  General  says  to  dig  in  and  have  line  well 
established  so  that  there  may  be  no  delay  in.  relief-  The 
89th  advances  this  P.M. 


Ellis . 


11:45  A.M.  ,  Sept.  15,  1918.  Phone  message  from  Gen.  Neville 
to  2nd  Bivn . 

I  got  that  about  Boche  making  a  little  counter 
attack  there.  We  are  taking  care  of  that  I  think.  Two 
Colonels  from  the  78th  piv.  over  there?  Who  are  they? 

John  Morgan  and  - - .  One  of  their  brigades  relieves  you 

tonight.  They  have  got  to  take  it  over  just  as  you  have 
got  it.  Tell  them  that  is  the  order.  The  Gen,  has  just 

sent  his  aide  down  there  to  tell  you  to  send  some  officers 
out  from  those  regiments  to  stallitise  that  line.  Have 
them  indicate  it  so  that  they  can  be  properly  relieved.  I 
knew  you  would  do  it  but  you  want  to  be  dead  certain  of  it . 
Exactly.  No,  they  are  coming  up.  They  are  going  to  come 
up  this  afternoon.  That  is  that  Exercise  trench.  Now  on 
the  left  the  Germans  are  on  tnat  Exercise  trench  there  too. 
They  are  very  strong  are  tney?  He  says  the  Germans  are  very 
strong  in  that  Exercise  Trench.  He  says  you  see  the 

ravine  in  between  t.ie  two  woods.  Yes,  Bo  you  want  some 
artillery  down  in  there?  Bowley  is  right  here  and  he  can 
put  some  artillery  on  that  Exercise  -  If  you  will  give 
Bowley  the  coordinates  of  the  point  you  want  him  to  fire  on 
he  will  put  it  right  down .  Well  the  colonels  had  better 
go  out  and  make  their  reconnaissance.  Well,  assign  them 
one  to  one,  we  can’t  wait  for  those  people.  You  assign 
them  one  to  relieve  Feland  and  one  to  relieve  Lee,  and  put 
them  to  work.  Better  make  the  reconnaissance. 


p*M.  Sept.  15,  1918, 

U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE- 

From:  Sister 

At  :  P  ,  C  . 

Date:  15  Sept.  Hour  1:30  pm 

To  :  5th  Regt . 

The  General  says  to  establish  your  lines  as  well  as 
possible  and  dig  in  so  that  there  may  be  no  excuse  for  not 
carrying  out  the  proposed  relief  tonight .  As  to  tue 
division  of  the  sector  between  regiments  do  you  want  Col » 
Lee  or  Holcomb  to  see  you  about  it.  I  could  send  Holcomb 
over  in  side  car. 


Ellis 


i  «...  .  o 

n  •  » 


-  ;v 


P.M. 


Sept .  15  ,  1918 . 


Prom:  Sister 

At:  P.C.  How  sent 

Date:  Sept  15  Hour  1:40  P.M.  Runner 

To :  Slap  11 

Your  rations  are  waiting  for  you  at  Sister  P.C. 
please  send  for  them.  French  trucks  will  enter 
Jaulny  this  evening  to  carry  off  civilians.  Please  notify 
troops  in  Jaulny  to  expect  them. 

Si 1 i s  , 


Headquarters,  4th  Brigade, 
Marines,  American  S.F. 

15  September,  ’18. 

1:40  P.M. 

Memo  for  C.O.  5th  Marines. 

C.O.  6th  Marines 
C.O.  6th  M.G.  Bn. 

1*  Send  to  Brigade  Headquarters  as  soon  as  possible, 
a  plan  of  disposition  of  your  troops  in  order  that  the 
undersigned  may  have  more  definite  information  at  hand  in 
turning  over  the  sector  to  relief. 

By  command  df  Brigadier  General 

Neville  . 


E/s 


EARL  H.  ELLIS 

Lieut.  Col.  USMC  Adjt. 


1:50  p *M.  »  Sept.  15,  1918.  Phone  message  from  C.  of  S. 
2nd  Div.  to  Adj ,  4th  Brig. 


Have  you  heard  anything  more.  Have  you  got  your 
lines  fixed.  Have  you  heard  from  the  5th.  Could  you  give 
me  those  lines ;  Let  me  have  it  as  soon  as  you  can.  Have 
you  connected  up  with  Malone?  It  is  quite  essential  that  they 
hook  up  with  Malone-  I  have  tried  to  get  it  through  Malone 
back  to  the  Corps.  It  is  a  long  ways  up  but  I  have  got  it 
pretty  well  plotted  up  from  your  last  message.  You  nave  not 
heard  anything  about  the  operation  against  that  machine  gun 
3  have  you?  Are  you  making  much  of  it?  We  would 
to  get  that  tning  fixed  so  that  relief  can  be  properly 
tonight  you  know.  Very  swiftly.  Make  a  clean  cut 
Remember  that  those  people  are  not  much  on  to  you.  I 
send  G-2  sqme  more  maps,  I  will  send  you  some  more 
.  What  else  can  I  do  for  you?  You  get  out  your  own 


nest  29 
like 
made 
job  . 
will 
maps 


relief  order. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE • 

From:  Slap 

At:  P.C « 

Date:  Sept.  15,  1918.  Hour  4:15  pm 

To :  SISTER 


(Cont’d.  next  page.) 


Sept.  15,  1918. 


P.M. 

(Cont’d.  from  last  page.) 

LIAISON  ESTABLISHED  WITH  6th  INF.  Ill  NORTHERN  PART  OF  BOIS 
DE  B01JVAUX  AND  OUR  3rd  Bn.  COMPLETED  AT  2:25  P.M. 


Be land . 


From: 
At  : 
Date  : 
To  ; 


Sister 


U 


Q 

« 


ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGI 


P.C 

15 

2nd 


Sept  Hour  5:10  pm 
Division  Munitions 


Off icer 


5th  Regt . 
soon  as  possible. 


wants  an  assortment  of  pyrotechnics  as 
Their  combat  wagons  have  not  shown  up  - 


Neville 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  Sister 

At  : 

Date:  15  Sept  Hour  6:30  pm 

To  :  Surprise 

Thiaucourt  has  just  been  shelled  by  150’s  -  near 
bridge  below  sister  P.C,  Bridge  damaged  but  still  passaolo . 
Request  counter  battery  work. 


Neville . 


From : 
At : 
Date  : 
To  : 


sister  U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 

P.C. 

15  Sept  Hour  6:40  pm 
Slap,  Site  &  6  TIG. 


please  send  number  of  casualties  and  prisoners  taken 


today . 


Neville , 


U 


ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


From:  C.O.  10  Brig, 

At:  Brig.  P.C.  ^ow  se 
Date:  9/15  Hour  9  H  15  Runner 
To :  C .G.  4th  Brig . 


C  .0. 

holding  line 
Farm  has  no 
tnat  strong 
flank  k  that 


6th  inf.  report  that  our  reconnaissance  patrols 
600  meters  south  of  Rembercourt  to  soulcuyre 
contact  on  the  left  with  the  Marines.  Request 
patrol  be  sent  to  gain  contact  v.ith  our  left 
*  we  be  notified  when  this  has  been  accomplished. 


Malone 
Colonel . 


■ 


Sept .  15,  1918. 


P.M. 

10:15  P.M.,  Sept.  15,  1918.  Phone  message  from  Adj.  4th 
Brig.,  to  2nd  Divn. 

he  has  no  definite  data  on  the  subject  of  captured 
guns  and  material  but  will  endeavor  to  have  same  by  tomorrow 
morning.  Everything  is  very  quiet  on  the  front  and  the 
relief  seems  to  be  going  off  all  right . 


Ho  time  indicated.  Sept.  15,  1°18. 

Headquarters,  4th  Brigade, 
Marines,  Sept.  15,  1918. 


Memo,  for  Colonel  Feland:- 

1.  The  6tn  was  attached  tonight  by  the  Bo one  about 
6:30  and  were,  it  is  believed,  completely  repulsed  by  rifle 

fire . 

In  the  advance  of  the  39th  Division  today  on  our 
left,  they  met  with  a  somewhat  stiff  resistance. 

I  understand  that  the  Division  on  our  right  is 
shifting  Brigades  tonight. 

EARL  Ii  *  ELLIS 
Lieut.  Col.  USL1C 
Adjutant 


A  •  M . 


Sept  .  16  ,  1918 . 


2:50  A.M.  *  September  16,  1918 
to  4th  Brigade . 


Telephone  message  G-3 


In  reply  to  inquiry,  Adj 
thing  in  their  front  is  quiet 
communication  and  the  relief 


utant  4th  Brigade  states 
.  That  he  has  forwarded 
is  going  on  satisf actoril 


c  very- 


U.S.  AR1!Y  FIELD  LESS  AGE 


From: 
At : 
Dat  e : 
To : 


C.o.  6th  Marines 

P .  C . 

16  Sep  18  Hour  7:40  A 
C.G.  4th  Brigade. 


How  sent 

: .  Ho .  1  Runner 


Relief  of  this  regim 
this  morning.  Troops  except 
bivouaced  in  Bo  is  Dr  Iieiche 
to  new  station. 


?nt  completed  at  five  (5 
few  of  2nd  Battalion  en 
.  v/ith  permission,  will 

Lee 


route , 
proceed 


Battn 


Received  by  units  of  same  Ho 


A.M.  1  Sept.  16,  1918. 

9:30  A.M.  ,  16  Sept.  '18. 

From:  Salvage  Officer,  5th  Marines. 

To:  C.G.,  4th  Brigade. 

1.  The  order  dated  15  Sept.  '18,  concerning  salvage, 
has  been  complied  with. 

The  regimental  sector  was  divided  into  battalion 
areas  for  salvaging.  All  material  which  could  be  moved, 
has  been  collected  in  dumps  by  roads,  or  trails. 

2 .  (a)  Captured  cannon 

7-77  field  guns 
8  -  heavy  howitzers 
15  Total 

(b)  2  Lewis  guns 

(c)  No  Stokes  Mortars 

(d)  No  anti-tank  guns 

(e)  Rifles 

about  200 

(f)  Not  much  ammunition 

3.  Chateau  in  Jaulny  marked  with  a  large  cross,  and 
surrounding  buildings  contains  blankets,  cots  and  medical 
stores  and  supplies. 

4.  Many  wagons,  forges,  etc. 

5.  Equipment  of  all  kin ds  including  railroad  stock  in 
and  around  Jaulny. 

J.S.  Turrill 

Lt .  Col.  5th  Marines. 


P  4  M .  Sept.  16,  1918. 

U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE- 

From:  SLAP 

At:  P.C. 

Date:  16  SEPT  '18  5:45  P.M. 

TO  :  SISTER 

3rd  BN.  RELIEVED  EY  2nd  BN.  OF  309th  INF.  1st  ?'N  * 
RELIEVED  BY  3rd  BN.  OF  309th  INF.  2nd  BN.  IN  BOIS  P! 

HE I CHE 


FELAND 


2si  o  t  i  me  indie  at  e  d  . 


Sent .  17,  1918. 


Headquarters,  4th  Brigade 
Marines,  American  E.F . 

17  September  1 10  . 

MEMORANDUM  #59:  To  C.Q.,  5th  Marines. 

C .0 . ,  6th  Marines  . 

C.O . ,  6th  M.G.  Bn. 

Reference:  Memorandum  #73,  2nd  Division  dated  September  16th. 

1.  Organizations  will  please  forward  copy  of  their 
operations  report  ,  with  list  of  prisoners  captured,  as  soon 
aS  possible  to  this  office. 

2.  Th*  salvage  officer  of  the  6th  Regiment  will  also 
forward  copy  of  his  salvage  report  to  these  Headquarters  today . 

By  command  of  Brigadier  General  Neville: 

EARL  H.  ELLIS 
Lieut .  Col  .  ,  USMC 
A  dj  ut  an  t . 


P .Li.  Sept.  30,  1918. 

U.S.  AR1.LT  field  message. 


Prom:  C.O.  5th  Regiment 

At  :  P , C  * 

Date:  30  Sept  18  Hour  7:30  P.M. 

To:  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 


Ho  .  3 


How  sent 
motorcycle 


In  obedience  to  your  memo,  of  this  date  Lieut  Col. 
Turrill  made  a  reconnaissance  of  the  northern  part  of  the 
area  assigned  this  regiment.  This  reconnaissance  was 
necessarily  hurried  on  account  of  the  lateness  at  which  the 
order  was  received.  However  it  appears  that  except  in  the 
extreme  northern  part  of  the  area,  tnere  are  no  woods  and 
such  trenches  as  exist  are  occupied  by  tne  better  part  by. 
French  troops.  If  the  men  were  moved  into  this  area  tonight, 
they  would  be  deprived  of  the  little  shelte?'  and  cover,  they 
now  have.  Also- as  the  greater  part  of  the  activity  on  tne 
front  is  rather  to  the  westward  moving  tne  troops  to  the 
north  would  perhaps  not  greatly  diminish  the  distance  from 
the  front.  ' Also  as  the  SUIPPES-SOUAIN- SOMME .PY  road  runs 
for  tne  greater  part  of  tne  way  thru,  open  country,  troops 
could  march  on  either  side  of  the  road  and  fioa  our  present 
location,  could  reach  the  front  to  the  northward  before  morn¬ 
ing,  unless  the  order  to  move  is  received  very  late  in  tne 
evening * 

Prom  the  reconnaissance  made  it  appears  that  the 
regiment  would  be  more  scattered  if  moved  northward  tnan  a 
present.  For  all  these  reasons,  it  is  recommended  that  tne 
regiment  remain  where  located  for  the  present. 


Pel e.nd . 

A. 11. 

U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 


Prom: 

C.O.  6th  Reg. 

At : 

P.C.  78-59 

Date : 

Oct.  2ND  Hour  1:45  A .11. 

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To  : 

C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

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Oct.  2,  1913 


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A.M. 


Oct . 


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(Cont'd.  from  last  page.) 

Reached  here  and  established  P.C.  2nd  BN.  (1st  Line) 
now  relieving  two  (2)  Bns,  of  the  264th  Regt .  Have  phone 
connections  with  you.  Will  let  you  know  as  relief  pro¬ 
gresses  with  others. 

Lee 

264  -  6th  Rec’d.  at  2:45  a.m. 

219) 

265)  5th 


From:  sister. 

At:  P.C;  How  sent 

Date:  2  Oct.  Hour  4  A.M*  No.  Runner 

To:  Slap  and  Site. 

The  following  orders  received  from  Division: 

"You  will  relieve  with  2  Battalions  in  front,  2  in 
support  and  2  in  reserve.-  Left  limit  -  Boy.  de  Bromberg 
which  includes  a  battalion  of  a  division  west  of  the  61st. 

The  Stokes  Mortars  of  the  3rd  Brigade  may  be  used  if  desired- 
to  be  brought  up  via  road  East  of  Souain  S Q mine -Py -Road" 

It  is  understood  that:-  (a)  Zero  hour  for  the  attack 
today  (2nd  October)  is  11:50  A.M.  (b)  Artillery  will  oegin 
at  11*30  A.M*  But  attack  orders  will  come  later. 


Neville . 


Sent  by  Martin. 

From:  170th  Div *  French. 

At:  P.C.  How  sent 

Date:  Oct.  2.  Hour  5:45  Runner 

To:  Headquarters  4th  Brig.  Marines. 

There  is  no  change  in  the  disposition  of  the  troops 

of  170th  Div.  French  on  your  right. 

The  P.C.  at  270.1  -  277.8  is  that  of  the  10th 
Battalion  of  Chasseurs  and  not  as  given  this  morning. 

Martin . 

Reverse : 

Col.  Ellis. 

4th  Brig. 

Headquarters  . 


From:  C.O.  6th  Regt .  HS.M.C. 

At  :  P.C. 

Date:  2  Oct.  18  Hour  6:35 

To  :  C.O.  4th  Brig. 


How  sent 
Runner 


The  Bns  are  in  the  positions  as  shown  you  by  the 

Regtl .  Int.  Officer  of  this  Regt.  The  3rd  Bn  is  *n  *n!L 

trench  DUSSELDORF.  The  Co's  from  West  to  East  are  .. 

The  disposition  of  the  remaining 

soon  as  received. 


97  Co  .  83 
Co’s  will 


Co 

be 


and  84  Co . 
sent  you  as 


Reed  7  Am 
EHE 


II.  Lee 
by  H . P . K . 


A  M 

*  1..  4 


Oct.  2,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  Sister 

At:  p.C, 

Date:  2  Oct.  Hour  7:40  A. Li. 

To :  Surprise . 

Attached  is  position  sketch  of  4th  Brigade.  The 
relief  of  western  sub-sector  was  reported  complete  at  5:26 
A.M.  The  C.O.  5th  has  not  yet  reported  relief  complete  but 
his  3rd  Battalion  is  known  to  be  in  position  and  he  has 
reported  that  he  had  liaison  with  all  except  it.  The  relief 
was  effected  without  trouble.  Both  our  regiments  and  French 
report  good  liaison  on  right  and  left  flanks  -  have  sen1 
Liaison  Officers  to  Flank  Brgs .  to  verify. 


How  sent 
Runner 


Rec ♦ d.  9:45 


,  Neville . 


From:  C.O.  6th  Regiment 

At:  P.C.  78  -  59,1  How  sent 

Date:  2  Oct  1918  Hour  8:30  a.m.  Runner 

To:  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

1st  Bn.  reported  at  4:45  a.m.  in  position  as  follows. 
Against  railroad  bank  from  268.5  -  276,8  to  267.3  -  276.6, 
Order  of  companies  left  to  right  75th,  74th  76th  and  95th. 

The  2nd  Bn.  in  trench  KREFELD.  Left  to  right  78th,  80th, 

79th  I  think  96th  is  on  extreme  left,  though  they  are 

reported  in  trench  PACHA.  This  must  be  mistake.  The  3rd 
Bn,  has  already  been  reported.  Major  commanding  2nd  Bn.  23rd 
reported  here  about  5:30  a.m.  Said  his  troops  were  back, 
near  your  P.C.  Urged  him  to  get  in  position  before  daylight. 
Have  not  heard  from  him  since.  I  feel  we  must  have  that 
flank  protection,  Any  orders? 

Lee  , 


From:  C.O.  6th  Marines. 

At:  P.C.  73-59  How  sent 

Date:  2  Oct.  1918  Hour  8:50  A.M.  Runner 

To:  C»G.  4th  Brigade. 

Enclosure  message  from  Hdq .  2nd  Bn.  23rd  does  not 
appear  to  me  as  though  tnat  left  flank  guard  would  be 
furnished.  Can  you  arrange  anything  in  the  matter 


.nee . 


From:  Sister 

At  :  P.C. 

Date:  2  Oct.  Hour  9:45  A.M. 

To :  Site 


How  sent 
Liaison  Off  . 


Attack  is  postponed  for  24  hours.  Get  in  touch  with 
C.O.  2nd  Btn .  23rd"  Inf and  have  him  go  into  proper  position 
to  move  up  tonight. 


Neville . 


A  »  M  • 


Oct  4 


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^  » 


1918  * 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE . 

From:  Sister  How  sent:  Runner 

At :  P .  C . 

Date:  2  Oct.  Hour  10:15  All 

To  :  Site  -  2nd  Division. 

The  157  HI  holding  the  line  on  your  left  is  to 
attack  "by  infiltration  today  and  expect  to  take  possession 
of  trenches  LTELBS-and  d’ ESSEN.  You  will  aid  them  in  every 
way  possible  by  flank  fire,  especially  with  machine  guns, 
one  pdrs.  etc.  The  liaison  officer  (the  bearer)  of  the 
21  ID  will  explain  the  situation. 

Copy  for  Division  Neville. 


Note  for  C.O.  2nd  Bn; 

Please  lend  your  cooperation  as  directed  in  the 
above,  consulting  with  commanding  French  Officer,  through 
your  liaison  on  your  left.  Govern  yourself  by  the  instruc¬ 
tions  above  contained. 


12  :00  M.  Lee. 


LEE 


From:  C.O.  5th  Reg.  Marines. 

At:  P.C.  299.4  -  277.2  How  sent 

Date;  2  Oct.  18  Hour  10:20  AM  No.  15  Runner 

To:  Brigade  C.O. 

Corn'd  Officer  1st  Batt .  reports  enemy  have  vacated 
ESSEN  trench  all  along  sector  of  this  Regiment. 

Col.  of  French  Artillery  with  whom  I  am  in  close 
liaison  reports  that  Chasseurs  of  Div.  on  our  right  have 
not  penetrated  BOIS  de  la  VIPERE  nor  KAISER TREU  WOOD ,  but 
will  attack  later  if  we  attack. 


Feland , 


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■ 


A.  II. 


Oct.  2,  1918 


From:  C.  0.  6th  Marines 

At  :  P.  C.  78-59 

Date:  2  Oct.  ’18  Hour:  10:30  a.m. 

To  :  C«  G.  4th  Brigade. 

Acknowledge  receipt  your  message  time  4:00  a.m. 
have  not  received  attack  order  .  Have  tried  to  get  you 
on  phone-  no  luck.  Would  like  know  something  definite 
projected  movement,  also  left  flank  protection.  Time 
grows  short . 

T  Hr  j 

Void 
Lee . 


From:  SISTLR 

At  :  p.  Ck 

Date:  2  Oct.  Hour!  10:50  A,  M.  Ho?;  sent:  Runner 

To  :  SITE 

The  2nd  Batn  of  23rd  Inf.  is  filtering  in  Ly 
crowds.  Get  touch  with  then  and  have  the  movement 
carried  out  properly- 

Hevi lie . 


From: 

Sister 

At  : 

P.  C. 

Date : 

2  Oct.  Hour: 

11.20  A,  If.  How  sent:  Runner 

To  : 

Slap 

2nd  Division 

states  that  a.  Company  of  Chasseurs 

ordered  to  maintain  liaison  between  our  sector  and  that 
on  right  was  supposed  to  have  been  relieved  last  night. 
It  has  not  evidently  having  gotten  lost  and  if  you  can 
get  in  touch  with  them  you  may  give  order  for  them  to 
go  out  proceeding  East  and  South, 

Devi lie . 


From:  Sister 

At  :  1'.  c. 

Date:  2  Oct.  Hour:  11:30  A.  M.  How  sent:  Runner. 

To  :  Site  (from  G.O.  1st  Batn) 

Slap  reports  that  Trench  Essen  has  been  vacated 
by  enemy  along  entire  front  of  his  sector.  Also  that 
the  Chasseurs  did  not  penetrate  Bois  de  la  Vipere  and 
Kaiser treu  woods  as  stated.  It  is  possible  that  the 
enemy  may  have  vacated  his  entire  trench  system  directly 
in  our  front. 

Heville . 


To  C.  0.  2nd  Bn. 

Have  you  positive  evidence  that  the  enemy  ^till 
holds  trench  Essen  in  your  immediate  front? 

C,  0 .  6th  Regt . 


A.  II 


Oct,  2,  1918 


From:  C.O,  5th  Reg,  Tlarines, 

At  :  P.  C  .  299  .4  -  277.2 

Date:  2  Oct.  18,  Hour  10:00  a.m.  No.  15.  How  sent: 

To  :  Brigade  Corn'd.  Runner. 

Con’d  Officer  1st  Batt.  reports  enemy  have  veacated 
ESSEN  trench  all  along  sector  of  this  Regiment. 

Col.  of  French  Artillery  with  whom  I  am  in  close 
liaison  reports  that  Chasseurs  of  Div,  on  our  right  have 
not  penetrated  BGI3  de  la  VIPERE,  nor  KAISER TREC  WOOD, 
hut  will  attack  later  if  we  attack. 

Reed  11:45  am.  E.  Feland, 


From: 

SISTER 

At  : 

P,  C. 

Date : 

2  Oct.  Hour:  11.45  A.M. 

To  : 

Site 

The  C,  0,  2nd  Division  is  on  his  way 

to  P.  C.  of 

Si ster 

.  He  wishes  to  see  the  C,0-s,  of  5th 

and  6th  at 

P.C. 

Sister , 

I\Tevi  lie . 


P. 


M. 


Oct.  2,  1918. 


From:  P.C,  6  II,  0.  B. 

At  :  Near  Somme-Py » 

Date:  2  Oct.  18,  Hour  12-  Noon.  No,  1. 

To  1  Comdg  Gen.  4th  Brigade, 

P.C.  is  located  at  (  269  .1  -  276.3  about  {  k)  one 
half  Kilo,  S,E.  of  Somme-Py,  Have  not  gotten  in  touch 
with  all  companies.  77th  Co.  at  268,4  -  275,5  in  reserve 
having  relieved  5th  Co.  219  Regt.  (French),  Runners 
out  now  to  get  dope.  Have  you  any  information  you  can 
let  me  have, 

W  al  1  e  r , 


12:58  p.  M.,  Oct,  2.  From  4th  Brigade.  To  2nd  Div. 

The  3rd  Brigade  line  is  down  and  3rd  Brigade  is 
working  on  it  and  it  will  be  fixed  in  a  few  minutes. 

1:00  P.  M.  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade. 

The  French  Division  on  the  right  of  our  brigade 
reports  that  there  are  a  series  of  heavy  explosions 
taking  place  north  of  SOI1  DIE  PY,  some  little  distance,  _ 
but  south  of  the  ridge  --  Black  smoke  they  see  going  in 
the  air  100  feet  or  so.  They  just  reported . that  and 
they  didn't  know  what  it  was.  If  you  can  give  any  inform¬ 
ation  as  to  what  it  is,  I  would  be  glad  to  let  tnen 
know. 


p. 


T  JT 
i'-.L  • 


Oct .  2,  19 18  . 


U .  S.  ARMY  FIELD  'rL33A0E. 


Froni  C.O.  6th  Marines. 

At  :  P ,  C  . 

Date:  2  Oct.  18.  Hour:  2:45  P.M.  How  sent:  Runner. 

To  :  C.O,  2nd  Battalion. 

You  will  arrange  to  occupy  and  hold  the  trenches 
now  in  yoUr  immediate  front.  "PACHA"  "ALEE"  and  "ESShH" 
as  jumping  off  place  for  your  two  (2)  leading  companies 
in  the  coming  action.  If  you  cannot  complete  arrange¬ 
ments  with  the  division  on  your  left  to  dc  this  while 
he  is  making  his  effort  this  afternoon  you  must  arrange 
to  seize  and  hold,  with  your  own  men  assisted  in  some  way 
hy  the  element  on  your  right,  who  has  "been  directed  to 
cover  the  woods  to  his  front  and  the  ground  in  front  of 
you.  He  has  also  been  directed  to  assist  you  if  necessary 
with  some  grenades.  I  would  advise  you  to  be  careful, 

Co  over  in  small  waves  with  plenty  of  grenades  and  if 
you  think  it  expedient  use  your  one  pounders.  The 
distance  to  go  is  not  great  and  the  element  of  surprise 
coupled  with  speed  may  be  all  that  is  necessary.  However, 
if  you  are  quite  sure  that  they  are  not  held  or  only 
lightly  held  infiltration  may  be  surest  expedient.  It 
i s  of  the  utmost  importance  that  these  trenches  bemused 
as  our  jumping  off  point  very  soon,  and  they  must  oe 
secured  if  possible  this  afternoon. 

iri .  L^-X  < 

Colonel,  U.S.M.C. 

Commanding . 

Copy  to  C.C.  4th  Brigade. 

For  your  information. 


From: 

Adjutant,  6th  Regiment. 

At 

P.C. 

sent:  Runner, 

Date : 

2  Oct.  18.  Hour  4:50  P.M.  How 

To  : 

Adj .  4th  Brig, 

Orders  were  issued  by  Col.  Lee 

about  two  P.M. 

for  this  Regiment  to  advance  to  the  height  soutn 
Etienne  and  send  patrol  forward  into  St .  Etienne  .  i  j- * 

deliver  you  positions  memo.  15  today  as  soon  as  possible. 

Mason. 


From:  Liaison  Officer. 

At  •*  P.C.  5th  Regt . 

Date:  2  Oct.  18,  Hour:  5:45  p.m.  How  sent:  Runner. 

To  :  4th  Brig. 

C.O.  1st  Bn  reports  that  2  Oe mans  were  seen 
emerging  from  the  Bois  de  la  Viper  e,  marching  S , »  down 
the  ravine .  He  had  previously  reported  6  uermans  witn 
packs  emerging  from  the  same  woods,  marching  north. 


Parsons . 


j 


P.  H. 


Oct .  2,  19 18 • 


October  2,  1918  -  8:45  P.  M. 

Memorandum  for  Generals  Ely  and  Neville: 

The  Corps  order  changes  the  situation  as  explained 
to  you,  in  the  following  particulars; 

The  artillery  preparation  starts  15  minutes  earlier. 

The  infantry  attack  starts  40  minutes  earlier. 

General  Neville  will  provide  a  battalion,  charged 
with  the  duty  of  watching  the  hook  in  the  trenches  on 
his  left  and,  if  necessary,  to  use  it  to  assist  in  his 
advance.  If  not  necessary  to  use  it  in  attacking  the 
hook  on  his  left,  it  will  advance  as  a  left  flank 
gu  ar  d . 

General  Ely  to  report  by  bearer  whether  or  not  his 
units  are  in  place,  and,  if  not,  if  he  is  in  communication 
with  them. 

The  French  report  they  have  penetrated  the  trench 
ESSEN  between  General  Neville’s  left  and  the  hook,  and 
expect  to  infiltrate  into  the  hook  during  the  night. 
General  Neville  should  keep  himself  informed  of  the 
situation  in  this  regard. 

J.  Ci  RHEA, 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 

Chief  of  Staff. 


From.*.  P.C.  6  -  M.G.B. 

At  :  269  .1  -  276.5. 

Date:  2  Oct.  18.  Hour  9  p.m.  How  sent:  Runner. 

To  :  Sister. 

81  Company  put  down  4  .gun  barrage  at  6:30  p.m., 
covering  advance  of  infantry  to  take  position  in  Tr . 
d ’Essen  from  cross  roads  east  of  number  89  to  junction 
of  Tr .  d’Essen  and  Boy  de  Bromberg.  2  guns  on  left  and 
guns  on  right  will  advance  with  infantry. 


Waller . 


No 

1 


No  time  indicated.  Oct.  2,  1918 ♦ 


Sent  by  time  Received  by  time 
W.H.  5:30  Sister  11  5:30 


Check 

7 


From:  Site  1  . 

At  :  P.  C.  ( A. II.  or  P.M.  -  not  indicated) 

Date:  2  Oct.  18  Hour:  5.26  No.  2  How  sent:  Telephone 
To  :  Sister  #  1 

Code  number  64.  790,  454. 


Site  t fl . 


A.  M.  Oct.  3,  1918. 

Message  received  by  phone  at  lie s sage  Center  from.  Surprise 
56  at  3.20  a.n.,  Oct.  3,  ’18. 

Message  for  Surprise  0-3 

CPB  -  MPV 
What  is  zero  hour 

Sister 


5  o 50  is 


VNG 

zero  hour 
zero  hour 


CSA 

5 


CPS  AGO' 

decimal  point  50 


xas  ms 

artillery  begin 

5.45  Artillery  begins. 


POA  CPS  DLV 

5  Decimal  pt  45 


Col*  Ellis.  4:30  a*m»,  3  Oct.  18. 

Major  Keyset  phoned  and  wanted  me  to  find  out  from 
Site  location  of  captured  cannon  and  gunS.  I  phoned 
Col*  Holcomb  and  he  said  he  knew  of  none v  1  then  called 
Keyser  again  and  asked  him  where  he  got  his  inform¬ 
ation  and  it  seems  he  got  it  from  the  German  Major.  He 
also  Says  that  some  of  our  tanks  were  put  out  and  there¬ 
fore  there  must  have  been  anti-tank  Artillery.  He  had 
no  definite  information  however.  He  said  to  find  out 
what  we  could  as  Gen.  Bowley  was  very  anxious  to  use 
any  captured  Boche  guns  against  the  enemy. 

C,  B.  Dietrich. 

3-4  Oct. 


From:  Old.  Regt  P.C. 

At  : 

Date:  3  Oct.  1918.  Hour  5:20  Ho.  1. 

To  :  C.O.  4#  Brig. 

Begt.  Has  moved  P.C.  forward  to 
Grand  Bois  de  Somme -Py .  Left  at  4:50. 
with  telephone. 


S.E.  Corner  of 
I  am  left  here 

Fiske . 


Message  reported  to  the 
Major  Roberts.  Liaison 
3,'  1918. 


2nd  Division  Headquarters  oy 
Officer  from  2nd  Division.  Oct. 


Arrived  October  3rd. 


P.C.  4th  Brigade  at  5:25  A.M. 


7‘.55  A.M . ,  October  3 
transmitting  Message 
To  Div. 

Also  received  f 


1918.  Message  to  C. 9.,  4th  Brigad 
just  received  from  C.G.  3rd  Brigade 

rom  Major  Roberts,  Liaison  Agent, 


4th  Brigade. 


Prom  Barker, 
Regimental  P.C. 


1st  Bn.  6th  Marines,  by  runner  to 
(Cont’d  next  paqe.) 


A.  M 


Oct.  3,  1918. 


(Cont'd  from  last  page.) 

’’One  battalion,  6th  Marines  has  passed 'over  second 
ridge.  They  are  encountering  heavy  machine  gun  fire  on 
their  left,” 

About  60  prisoners;  among  them  a  1st  Lieutenant  is 
coming  back. 

Liaison  Officer  of  the  12th  F.  A.  reports  that  barr¬ 
age  has  been  lengthened  once  by  request  of  rockets. 


8:15  A.  M,,  October  3,  1918,  Message  from  Major  Roberts, 
Liaison  Agent  with  Marine  Brigade, 

Telephone  conversation  from  6th  Regiment  P.  G,  8 115. 

A  wounded  man  from  1st  Bnr.  6th  Marines  states  that 
the  leading  battalion  was  at  8:10  A.M.,  crossing  last 
line  of  trenches  and  was  going  fine.  Still  encountering 
heavy  machine  gun  fire  on  the  left,  but  he  saw  a  body  of 
troops  on  his  left  which  he  thought  were  the  5th  Marines 
flank  guards.  Know  nothing  of  any  French  operations  on 
the  West. 


Tel.  message  rec  G-3  office  8:30  A.M.,  Oct.  3rd  from 
4th  Brigade . 

The  Marines  would  like  to  know  when  the  planes 
require  the  marking  of  the  front  line.  Can  you  give  us 
any  information  as  to  whether  the  Aeroplanes  found  the 
lines  marked  as  they  were  at  8: 00  A. Me? 


Message  to  C,  of  S.  from  4th  Brig  8:35  A.M.,  Oct.  2,  1918. 

In  regard  to  the  situation  beyond  Mont  Blanc  the 
objective  was  reached  at  8t30  AM.  since  objective  was 
reached  the  1st  Bn  immediately  started  to  consolidate 
their  position  and  sent  outposts  and  M.  G’ s  ahead  to  e 
position  about  1000  meters  from,  here.  The  Barrage  was 
beautiful.  In  regard  to  Lssen  trench.  One  platoon  01 
one  company  of  5th  Marines  is  engaged  in  cooperation  witn 
the  French  and  Tanks-  in  capturing  this  strong  point. 

The  company  Com.  states  that  we  are  striking  stiff 
resistance  but  are  progressing  and  will  get  it  in  t  e 
end . 


U.  3.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE , 

No,  Sent  by  Received  by  Time 

177X  AH  A  B  9,26  a.m. 

From:  Lt.  Underwood 

At  :  Sister 

Date:  Oct  3-18  Hour:  3:40  a.m.  How  sent 

To  :  Col  Myers  9 

Latest  reports  very  favorable  for  all  phases 
communi cation  perfect. 

Lt  Underwood 
9,26  a.m. 


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A.  M.  Oct.  3,  1918. 

8145  A.  M«,  Oct.  3rd*  Message  reed,  by  G-3  office  from 
Ad  j  •  4th  Brig. 

Neither  the  5th  or  6th  Regiment  know  of  any  oper¬ 
ation  on  the  left  of  flank.  At  7*. 25  A.  M.  the  left  of 
the  97th  Co.  was  held  up  by  M.  G’s.  The  tanks  were  moving 
forward  with  our  front  line.  Don’t  know  where  the  front 
line  was  on  schedule  time. 


8150  A.  !!.,  3  Oct.  18. 

From:  Oh.  Off.  6th 

Leading  Bn  6th,  Williams  -  advancing  half  way  up 
hill  Mont  Blanc,  easily  without -trouble .  Tanks  operating 
with  him.  French  Art.  liaison  Off.  with'  6th  is  preparing 
to  lay  down  flank  barrage  in  case  of  enemy  counter  attack 
on  our  left. 

Site . 


From:  C.  0.  6th  Marines 

At  :  P.  C. 

Date:  3  Oct.  1918  Hour:  8.55  a.m.  How  sent:  Runner 

To  :  C.  0.  4th  Brigade, 

The  personal  effects  of  a  French  soldier  who  was 
killed  in  action  are  forwarded  herewith.  Our  liaison 
officer  advises  that  these  effects  will  be  taken  care 
of  by  the  Brigade  liaison  officer. 


Lee  . 


A,  II. 


1918. 


Oct 


Telephone  message.  P« C .  4th 


Brig, 


9  :20  A, 


Oct.  3rd. 


How  are  you  progressing?  Are  you  up  on  your  object¬ 
ive?  What  do  you" think  about  it?  It  has  not  been  reported 
yet  but  think  they  are  on  the  objective  and  also  the  2nd 
Bn.  which  is  in  its  proper  place.  After  I  told  you  the 
French  had  controlled  the  L  3  SLIT  trench  we  have  a  report 
that  at  8: 00  A.M.  the  rear  Bn.,  of  the  6  th  Thar  ines  was 
held  up  on  the  left  by  machine  gun  fire  in  Trench  LSS.LT, 

We  have  a  report  now  f r on  our  liaison  agent  with  tne 
French  division  on  our  left  that  the  French  have  been 
thr own  out  of  the  elbow  of  the  L 3 SLIT  trench  by  German 
counter-attack.  They  are  now  fighting  to  retake  it. 

The  General  directs  that  Gen*  Seville  have  Feland  ret  in 
touch  with  the  French  and  see  wr.at  ne  can  do  co  nelp  x  i> 
reporting  any  action  taken  to  you. 


Telephone  nessaae  received  from  4th  Brig,  at  9  ^ 40  A.  H., 
Oct/  3rd.  To  2nd  Div. 

'"'eland  commanding  a  Battalion  of  the  5th  Marine0 

.  -  -rm  _  _  _  1.  ,  A-  ^  i  i  r> 


has  received 
the  Germans 
their  attack 
retreating  - 
Guns.  Prisoners  cot 
Occasionally 
shells  falli 
orders  were 
A.M.  left  he 
why  they  did 
let  me  know 


orders  to  co-operate  with  French  to  oust  _ 
out  of  LSSLIf  trench.  The  4th  Brigade  received 
orders  at  8145  AM.  German  ri:st  line 


advance  O.X.  - 


tanks 


cleaned  out  Machine 


’inn  ^ack  in  batches  of  20  to  100. 


shell  of  large  calibre  falling. 


very  few 

ng  at  all.  Casualties  are  light.  T he se 
sent  to  you  by  your  own  messenger  at  2 . Oi 
re  for  that  purpo  se .  I  do  not  understand 
not  reach  you  sooner.  Investigate  it  and 
what  the  trouble  was? 


9:40  A.M. ,  Oct.  3,  1918.  From  C.G.  to  Adjutant,  4th 
Brigade . 

That  message  that  came  from  Colonel  Myers  a  s'“rt 

while  ago,  about  assisting  the  Frencn  on  our  left  id 
wiix-lc  -+V,  r  ?,qvp  oust  received  a  message  irorn 

orco^rH^u^L^hat  are  sending  in  the  170th 

au,  local 

action  there  hut  just  protect  his  own  lla^‘  Vv:ee 

will  be  in  readiness  m  case  this  report  mat.ri  - 

to  advance  further.  _  c0iriin.o-  up  from  tbs 

rear  is  in^reserv^and’  coming  up  m  rear. 

this* morning  .  It  has  been  that  one  , 

25  in!  5vanc*'furthsr*io  ^  »^«[e5l-0Tii*t^i8,,Ce  * 

I^pSon-  -sMn  poStioMo^chedule^ime^^th^ 

division-  extreme  rlon  ^  taken  O^FEUIL’,  so  that 

beyond  the  one  on  .ny  right  oh  salient, 

there  is  a  salient  UP  t  »  -  Ur  left  has  done  nothing, 

and  a  deep  pocket.  Qfe  outfit  on^our  left^r^  ^  ^  get 

hut  was  thrown  out  of  tnei  170+h 

mixed  up  in  that  scrap.  Let  the  170tn  . 


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A.  M. 


Oct.  3,  1918. 


Field  Message  received  9**45  A.M.,  October  3rd,  from  4th 
Brig..  To  2nd  Div* 

Attached  is  position  sketch  of  4th  Brigade.  The 
relief  of  western  sub-sector  was  reported  complete  at 
5:26  A, M.  The  C*0»  5th  has  not  yet  reported  relief  complete 
but  his  3rd  battalion  is  known  to  be  in  position  and  he 
has  reported  that  he  had  liaison  with  all  except  it. 

The  relief  was  effected  without  trouble,  Both  our  regiments 
and  French  report  good  liaison  on  right  and  left  flanks- 
have  sent  liaison  officers  to  flank  Brigades  to  verify. 

Neville , 


Message  reported  to  2nd  Division  headquarters  by  Major 
Roberts.  Liaison  Officer  from  2nd  Division.  Oct,  3, 

1918.  10  A.  M. 

Ob,  Of.  with  2nd  line  Bn  6th  reports  that  at  8:50 
A.M.  Y.illiams  Bn  leading  Bn  of  6th  was  advancing  about 
halfway  up  west  of  Mont' Blanc  easily  without  trouble, 
Tanks  operating  with  him.  Fr.  Art.  liaison  officer 
with  6th  is  preparing  a  flank  barrage  in  case  of  evening 
counter- attack  on  our  left.  Flank  Bns  on  both  sides  have 
been  retarded  by  M*G.  fire.  Flank  guard  Bn,  of  5th  is 
cleaning  up  Essen  Hook  wi thill  pounders.  2  M.  G.  have 
beer,  knocked  all  ready.  This  is  being  done  as  a 
necessary  protection  for  our  flank.  Artillery  is  going 
ahead  Phoned  10  A.M* 


Field  Message  reed  by  G-3  office,  10:10  A,  M.,  Oct.  3rd 
from  Maj .  Roberts,  Liaison  Agent  4th  Brig. 

Observer  with  2nd  line  of  6th  Marines  reports  at 
8:50  A.M.  the  leading  Bn  of  the  6th  Marines  was  advancing 
half  way  up  to  the  crest  of  Mont  Blanc  easily  and  without 
trouble.  Tanks  operating  with  him.  French  Art.  Liaison 
officer  with  the  6tli  is  preparing  to  lay  a  flank  barrage 
in  case  of  an  enemy  counter  attack  on  our  left.  Flank 
Bns.  on  both  sideshave  been  retarded  slightly  by  M.  G. 
fire  ♦ 


Message  reported  to  the  2nd  Division  Headquarters  bg 
Maj  or  Roberts .  Liaison  Officer  from  2nd  Division.  Oct 
3,  1918.,  10.20  A.  M, 


Report  to  General  Lej eune  that  leading  Bn  6th  Regiment 
occupies  objective  on  schedule  time  close  to  barrage. 

2nd  Line  Bn.  is  1000  yds  in  rear  and  3rd  line  xm  m 
proner  position.  The  5th  doing  quick  work  m  cleaning  ur 
dangerous  nests,  harassing  flank.  The  leading  Bn  of  otn 
in  high  spirits  casualties  very  light.  As  example  one 
company  3  K  11  W.  Phoned  0  of  S  10.5 


Oct .  3 ,  19 18 . 


From:  Liaison  Officer  "between  Brigades. 

At  :  I.D.  21st  Division  (  French  ). 

Date:  Oct.  3,  1918.  Hour:  11:41  a .  m .  Ho.  1. 

To  :  C.O.  Brigade. 

The  French  "battalion  in  the  "boyau  de  PAS3AU  is 
advancing  to  the  North  and  attacking  toward  the  West. 

The  French  have  recaptured  E3SLN  trench,  and  have  sone 
elements  in  the  trench  de  la  RUHR.  There  are  some  Boche 
in  MINDEN  trench  and  a  French  "battalion  will  attack  it 
with  tanks, 

2nd  Lieut.  Harding. 


P.  M.  Oct.  5,  1918. 

12:30  P ,M . ,  Oct.  3rd  Message  to  G-3  office  from  Maj . 
Roberts  Liaison  agent  with  4th  Brigade. 

Trench  Essen  now  cleared,  and  the  French  line  extends 
from  Z.  80  in  a  southwesterly  direction  around  the  Essen 
Hook..  Marinos  detachments  have  returned  to  their  Organ¬ 
izations.  G-3  tell  Gen.  Neville  that  Gen.  Lejeune  wants 
to  see  him  at  Somme-Py  at  1:00  P.M .  and  if  he  will  be 
on  the  road  opposite  the  P,C.  he  will  pick  him  up  or 
if  it  is  more  convenient  to  pick  him  up  at  Somme-Py  we 
will  pick  him  up  there. 


12:58  P.M.,  3  Oct,  From  4th  Brigade.  To  2nd  Div. 

The  3rd  Brigade  line  is  down  and  3rd  Brigade  is 
working  on  it  and  it  will  be  fixed  in  a  few  minutes. 


1 : 00  P.M, ,  Oct.  3.  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade  To  2nd  Div. 

The  French  Division  on  the  right  of  our  brigade 
reports  that  there  are  a  series  of  heavy  explosions 
taking  place  north  of  8  01  TAB  PY,  some  little  distance, 
but  south  of  the  ridge--  Black  smoke  they  see  going  in 
the  air  100  feet  or  so.  They  just  reported  that  and  they 
didn’t  know  what  it  was.  If  you  can  give  any  information 
as  to  what  it  is,  I  would  be  vlad  to  let  them  know. 


From:  C.C.  4th  M . G .  Bn. 

At  :  P.C.  Intersection  GRENZ  WEG  and  Tr.  PACHA 
Date:  3  Oct.  18.  Hour  14:40.  No.  1.  How  sent:  Runner. 
To  :  Adjutant  4th  Brigade  Thru  Liaison  Off. 

Attached  sketch  shows  position  of  4th  H.G,  Bn. 

Co.  A.  left  back  to  execute  covering  fire  on  left  flank 
in  case  of  counter-attack.  Did  not  get  here  sooner 
as  some  elements  of  4th  Brigade  had  not  cleared  here 
until  after  13  o clock.  Am  sending  same  message  to  Div¬ 
ision.  Please  forward  any  orders  from  Div.  of  attack 
etc  thru  Lt .  Me Comas. 

Rever  se : 

Lt .  McComas. 
to  Adjt.  4th  Erig. 


Bruce,  Capt. 


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Oct.  3,  1918, 


4:30  P.M.,  October  3,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Major 
Roberts,  Liaison  Officer  with  4th  Brigade.  To  2nd  Div, 

The  C.O,  of  the  French  tanks  reported  C.G.  4th 
Brigade  at  4  P.M.,  that  his  tanks  were  all  parked  south 
of  SOMME-PY.  That  will  leave  then  out  of  the  attack 
today.  C.G.  ordered  these  tanks  back  in  the  eventuality 
of  an  attack  tomorrow. 


4:35  ?*M.,  October  3,  1918.  Message  from  General  Neville. 
To  2nd  Div. 

Reports  there  is  a  great  deal  of  artillery  coming 
in  to  ST.  ETIENNE  and  going  out  toward  the  ridge  on  our 
left  flank.  The  73rd  Division  (French)  is  coming  in 
now,  marching  in  on  all  small  roads.  They  are  going 
to  clean  out  that  area  to  our  left.  That  is,  they  will 
do  that  tomorrow.  The  170th  is  due  in  tonight.  Just 
going  over  on  the  left  flank.  There  are  2  divisions 
going  in  on  the  right  and  the  124th  going  in  our  right, 
in  rear  of  the  other  division, 

Marshall  Foch  just  telegraphed  and  complimented 
the  corps  and  all  divisions  on  the  work  they  did., 
saying  this  work  must  not  be  stopped  but  exploitation 
continued  immediately. 

They  are  coming  into  your  area.  They  will  enter 
it  and  attack  from  our  left.  They  are  not  coming  from 
behind.  They  will  attack  across  the  front.  They  will 
pass  through  it  tomorrow  morning.  They  are  right 
behind  your  line.  They  will  be  spread  out  in  your  area 
there.  If  you  get  in  touch  with  that  General  you  can 
perhaps  get  help  from  him  if  you  get  in  trouble  tonight. 

Which  road  is  that,  do  you  know? 

Is  the  road  leading  around  to'  the  westward  of  our 
lines--  ST.  ETIENNE  and  coming  out  of  ST.  ETIENNE 
leading  southwest. 


Message  rec'd  by  G-3  office  from  Liaison  Officer  of 
12th  F.A.  with  Marine  Brigade  at  6: 00  P.M.,  Oct.  3rd, 
1918. 

French  still  in  Kaisertreu  woods  under  present 
art.  scheme  the  woods  will  be  fired  on  tomorrow  morning. 
Request  necessary  action  to  have  these  men  removed. 
Called  up  Livingston  and  his  Gen.  promised  to  do  this. 


6:50  P.M.,  October  3,  1918.  Telephone  message  to 
Gen.  Neville. 

General  Lejeune  just  came  back  from  the  Coips 
Headquarters  and  is  getting  things  in  shape.  A*16, 
division  commander  of  this  division  is  coming  up  in  ^ 
your  sector  and  ordered  to  report  to  him  for  orders  m 
a  few  minutes.  Will  you  please  ask  Ellis  to  come  down 
and  bring  his  dispositions  on  the  map,  and  get  your 
idea  as  to  where  he  is  to  go  in,  tonight.  The  road  is 

crowded  to  the  guards.  . 

(Cont’d  next  page.) 


P.  M* 


Oct .  3,  19 18 


(Cont’d  from  last  pare.) 

Foch,  I  understand,  in  his  telegram,  congratulated 
the  Corps  and  the  2nd  Division,, 


7100  P,  M.,  Oct.  3rd.  Message  to  General  Neville. 

(  Colonel  Myers) . 

Can  you  tell  me  what  happened  on  your  right  this 
afternoon?  Are  they  with  you.  I  know  it,  hut  they  had 
an  order  from  their  division  commander  to  do  the  same 
thing  to  move  out.  They  had  orders  to  do  that  and  said 
that  they  were  going  to,  and  those  fellows  were  doing 
good  business.  They  have  been  advancing. 

What  do  you  hear  frcm  our  left?  How  about  the 
left  of  the  other  people?  I  am  going  to  suggest  that 
you  and  the  other  fellow  keep  in  close  touch  and  work 
this  thing  together. 

Colonel  Rhea, 

The  General  has  just  been  over  to  Corps  headquarters 
and  this  division  that  is  coming  in  behind  on  our  left 
rear  is  ordered  to  vo  in  tonight  and  the  division 
commander  is  ordered  to  report  here  for  orders.  That  is, 
he  is  to  report  and  the  General  tells  him  where he  wants 
him  to  go  in,  so  I  suppose  the  situation  on  our  left 
will  be  relieved  a  little  bit,  so  you  will  feel  things 
will  be  a  little  better.  Some  indications  of  trouble 
on  our  left--  probably  it  may  be  that  we  might  have  to 
call  on  you  during  the  night  to  help  out  a  bit. 

Another  thing:  Be  ready  to  go  forward  in  the  morn¬ 
ing  and  we  will  try  to  get  the  orders  to  you.  I  will 
get.  some  messengers  out  to  you. 


From!  SLAP. 

At  :  S.E.  corner  SOMME- PY  North  of  A  97  NWA  93. 
Date:  3  Oct.  18.  Hour  7:40  P.M.  No.  30. 

To  :  SISTER. 


Regiment  started  to  advance 
thru  6th  Regiment  at  7:30  P.M. 


at  7:15.  Will  pass 


Feland , 


From:  P.C.  6th  M.  G.  B. 

At  :  269  .1  -  276.5 

Date:  3  Oct.  18.  Hour:  7:45  P.M.  How  sent:  Runner. 

To  :  Corad g  Gen.  4th  Brig. 


B  Company  (with  2nd  Bn  6th  )  is  on  road  which  was 
objective ;  between  Parc  de  Genie  then  south  to  tue  "Cu 
in  Blanc -Mont  where  the  2nd  Bn.  5  th  joins  and  is  now  in 
liaison  with  French  unit  reported  at  266.05-260.1. 

C.  Co  has  10  guns  on  this  line  -  with  two  in  reserve 
(McCann’s  report)  (  No  time  given).  D  Company  occupying 
line  267,2  -  281.2  to  266,05  -  280.91.  One  platoon 

with  5th  Regiment  (3:20  p,m.)  . 

A  comnany  on  general  line  267.5  -  280.3  to  2c6.9 

280.1  (  11*.  15  a.m.).  C.  Company  not  heard  from. 

Casualties  to  date;  2  Officers  sick  or  hurt.  1  man  killed 
and  22  wounded  or  missing.  Ammunition  and  food  going 
forward  now. 

Rever  se : 

4th  Brigade. 


Waller . 


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Oct .  3,  19 18 , 


Message  from  Adj  ,  4th  Brig,  to  G-3  office  12:00  Midnight 
Oct.  3rd,  1918, 

Keep  us  informed  and  keep  in  Liaison  with  the 
elements  of  our  outfits  on  your  right.  Make  them  do 
that  all  the  time.  The  22nd  Div.  French  is  advancing  to 
the  west  Behind  you.  Unless  they  get  clear  away  keep  in 
Liaison  with  them  and  know  where  their  nearest  elements 
are.  It  is  important  Before  the  time  we  have  set  to  have 
our  line  established  at  the  .jumping  off  place  and  3rd 
Brig,  should  rectify  over  there  and  get  in  shape  to  Be 
ready.  That  is  more  important  than  anything  else  that 
he  Be  there  extended  fully  to  the  east  and  on  the  line 
at  the  time,  But  he  must  put  that  flank  at  the  place  it 
should  Be  -  a  road  fork.  There  is  nc  doubt  in  anybodys 
mind  where  that  road  fork  is.  The  order  limits  the  place 
clearly.  I  don’t  want  to  tell  you  over  the  telephone. 
That  is  located  in  2  different  orders. 

We  want  to  know  and  would  Be  reassured  if  we  had 
information  from,  you  and  the  3rd  Brig.  Before  that  time, 
that  things  are  where  they  sould  Be  Before  the  jumping 
off  time.  When  it  is  there  we  want  to  know  it  as  soon 
as  it.  is  there  get  word  to  us.  You  can  do  it  By  wire¬ 
less.  Well,  you  may  not  know  from  there,  But  some  of 
your  people  in  the  front  can  get  that  info.  Back.  Make 
them  do  that,  will  you  please' 


No  time  indicated,  Oct.  3,  1918. 

Message  reported  to  the  2nd  Division  Headquarters  By 
Major  Roberts,  Liaison  Officer  from.  2nd  Division, 

Oct.  3,  1918. 

Hamilton  1  Comp,  at  Tr .  Essen  engaged  in  cooperation 
with  Inf  and  tanks  in  reducing  strong  points.  Co. 
Commanders  states  that  they  are  striking  stiff  places 
But  are  progressing  But  will  get  it  in  the  end  11:30. 


Message  reported  to  the  2nd  Division  Headquarters  By 
Major  Roberts,  Liaison  Officer  from  2nd  Division, 

Oct.  3,  1918. 

ROLL  Held  up  By  M.  G,  at  8:00  at  266.6  -  277.9. 

Am  in  Tr .  Essen.  Tanks  gone  ahead  I  understand,  3rd 
Bn  6th  abreast  my  left.  Right  is  advancing  forward. 


Message  reported  to  the  2nd  Division  Headquarters  By 
Haj or  Roberts,  Liaison  Officer  from  2nd  Division. 

Oct.  3,  1918. 

Message  from  o/6  97th  Co.  held  up  on  left  at  7:00 
97th  Co.  going  fine  at  7:40.  1st  Line  now  1500  yards 
ahead  of  jumping  off  place  sent  7:28  to  BPC. 


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No  tine  indicated. 

Sister  1  is  Speaking  to  Col.  Feland . 


Oct.  3,  1918 


1  s 


Sen,  L.  says  that  Col.  F.  must  hold  on  where  he 
Gen.  L,  has  talked  with  Gen.  E,  who  says  that  he  has 
withdrawn  a  part  of  the  23rd  Inf.  which  was  IT.  of  Ffs. 
position,  L?s  line  now  runs  generally  alone*1  the  narrow 
gauge  road  to  apt.  about  2/3  Kilo,  n*  of  Med'eah  Farm  to 
s  *e  .  F  2  K1  s  IT*  of  farm  M-Weiche  that  he  has  some  men 
in  the  trenches  and  267  and  282.  Orders  will  be  given 
to  the  6th  Regt  to  support  Feland.  You  should  endeavor 
to  get  in  touch  with  the  3d  Brig  on  your  right.  Artillery 
fire  will  be  put  on  m.g.  nests. "  Feland  should  let  us 
know  regarding  the  accuracy  of  Artil  fire.  The  5th 
Marines  must  hold. 

Neville 


Message  reported  to  the  2nd  Division  Headquarters  by 
Major  Roberts,  Liaison  Officer  from  2nd  Division. 

Oct.  3,  1918. 

Attack  orders  and  maps  for  3rd  and  4th  Brigades 
recei^  at  4th  Brigade  at  8  115.  Runner  s-wam  says  he 

left  at  2:30, 

Recommend  one  officer  and  2  privates  be  attached 
to  Brigade  P.C.fs  to  get  location  before  attack.  Officer 
to  remain,  act  as  liaison.  2  other  men  sent  upon  men 
reporting  back  with  one  of  them  as  guides  to  send  as 
runner.  Officer  who  remains  will  see  that  signs  or  guides 
are  placed. 


Message  reported  to  the  2nd  Division  Headquarters  by 
Major  Roberts,  Liaison  Officer  from  2nd  Division. 

Oct.  3,  1918. 

From  Shuler  3/6  My  scout  officer  reports  that  my 
scouts  are  on  heels  of  1st  Bn  which  is  in  the  woods. 
McFarlane  and  97th  Co  reports  3  tanks  working  on  my 
left.  97  casualties  2  K  3  W« 


Message  reported  to  the  2nd  Division  Headquarters  by 
Major  Roberts,  Liaison  Officer  from  2nd  Division. 

Oct.  3,  1918. 

Phone  message  by  Col.  Ellis  to  Marines  shows  all 
well  -  barrage  started  soon  after  5150. 


A.M.  Oct.  4,  1918. 

Headquarters,  6th  Regiment, 
Marine  Corps,  American  F.F., 
France ,  4  Oct .  *  18 . 


Hour  12:05  A.M. 


SUPPLEMENTARY  FIELD  ORDER. 

1 .  The  artillery  preparation  for  the  attack  on  the 
ELA1TC  MONT  machine  gun  nest  will  end  with  the  bombardment 
of  the  prescribed  area  between  5:15  an  l  6:15  A.M.  The 

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woods  to  the  north  will  not  be  raked. 


Rec 1  d .  1:30  A. LI. 


Copy  to 

C  .G.  4th  Brig. 
C.O.  1st  Bn. 

C  .0 .  2nd  Bn . 

C  .0 .  3rd  Bn. 


LEE  • 


3:22A.M.,  Oct.  4,  1918.  Message 
ion  Headquarters  by  Major  Roberts 
2nd  Division. 


reported  to  the  2nd  £>iv;Ls" 
Liaison  Officer  fr0!T1 


A  prisoner  captured  by  3rd  Bn  6th  states  that 
Boche  division  will  attach  on  our  left  flank. 


a  fresh 


3:22  A.M.,  Oct.  4,  1918.  Message  reported  to  the 
ion  Headquarters  by  Major  Roberts .  Liaison  A 
2nd  Division . 


2nd  Divis- 
er  from 


A  fresh 
Reported  by 
left  flank. 


Boche  Division  w 
Adjutant  of  3rd 


ill  attack  tonight  at  4:  A. Mi. 
Bn  6th.  Attach  to  be  made  on 


Rrom: 
At  : 
Date  : 
To  : 


Lt.  Johnson,  51st  Co. 

267  .3  -  282.  Communication  ^renc-i. 
Oct.  4.  Hour  7:20  A.M. 

Reg.  C o inman ae r  . 


How  sent 
Runner 


Capt.  Kee ley  and  Lt.  Palme 
command  of  company.  55th  and  ^si. 
do  not  know  where  Capt.  peck  is. 
instructions . 


r  are  killed.  I  am 
are  in  same  trencn. 
Cornell  is  returning 


in 

We 

for 


Lt.  Johnson. 
Reptd . 


2nd  Division,  A.E.F. 
4,  October,  1918. 
10-05  A.M. 


4th  Brig . 

MEMORANDUM  FOR  G-3: 


The 
tion  is 
of  that 


Adjutant,  4th  Brigade  I^to^ocat ion 

Brigade^ s* f ronMline  and  P.C.  that  it  be  communicated 


to  him. 


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A.  M. 


Oct .  4 ,  19 13 . 


Telephone  message  received.  10140  A*M.,  Oct.  4th  from 
4 th  Brigade . 

P.C.  leading  Battalion  5th  co-ordinates  266.1  - 
282.1  8:25  A.M. ,  4th  Oct.  Heavy  artillery  from  the  N.'vV. 
short  range.  Machine  gun  fire  from  the  flanks.  Liaison 
on  left  flank  with  3rd  Brigade.  Has  liaison  with  23rd 
Infantry.  Do  you  know  whether  Felands  rear  Battalion 
got  up  or  not?  It  is  up. 


FroVnl  Liaison  with  I.D.  21. 

At  :  Brigade  Headquarters  ID  21. 

Date  t  Oct*  4.  Hour:  11:08  a.m*  iTo .  2. 

To  I  C.O,  4  Brigade. 

The  French  are  advancing  with  very  little  difficulty 
in  a  N,W,  direction.  Only  a  few  Machine  G-uns  in  front 
of  them*  They  have  not  located  their  lines  as  yet.  hut 
think  they  have  reached  265-279.50  and  still  advancing. 

2nd  Lt.  Harding. 


p4  M.  Oct.  4,  1918. 

Oct,  4,  1918.  12:30  P.M.  Message  to  General  Neville. 

From  Div . 

I  just  got  in  touch  with  Ely  and  set  "H”  hour  at 
2:30.  He  says  he  thinks  he  got  it  rectified  now .  It 
ran  clear  across  the  area  and  hack  on  the  right  and  he 
said  he  thinks  you  people  are  getting  up  there  now  - 
probably  pretty  well  straightened  out.  Probably  will 
see  about  it  himself .  I  think  they  got  on  those  roads 
leading  up  to  the  left.  How  did  it  get  where  it  is? 

That  is  about  where  I  supposed  you  were.  Has  to  go 
through  your  outpost. 

Leading  element  of  the  5th  is  Parallel  282.5,  or  a 
little  beyond.  The  rear  element  of  the  5th  is  about 
281.5. 

The  rear  elements  being  subjected  to  machine  gun 
fire  from  both  flanks  and  rear.  Will  you  have  time  to 
get  it  there  now.  The  attack  on  the  right  and  left  seems 
to  be  coming  up  fairly  well;  on  the  left  they  are  up  - 
this  was  some  little  time  ago  and  they  were  just  starting 
on  our  boundary  just  opposite  where  Somme  py  and  the 
Grand  Bois.  de  Somme  Py-  just  over  to  the  left  of  "E"  in 
SOMME  and  then  ran  about  straight  to  the  Decauville 
railroad  and  to  the  left  and  then  down  through  the  Bois 
St.  Souplet  and  north  of  Fourmilier  and  attacking  Four- 
milier  Hill,  between  Eois  du  Fourmilier  and  Bois  Souplet, 
with  the  people  on  the  right  are  coming  up  pretty  well. 

I  shouldn’t  be  surprised  but  what  they  were  even  witn _ 

you  on  the  right.  They  are  l/2kilometer  north  of  ORFEUIL 
and  the  line  runs  southwest  --  a  little  ahead  of  that. 

You  oughtn’t  to.  There  is  a  gap  in  between  them  and  the 
23rd,  and  they  are  encountering  lots  of  machine  guns 

just  south  of  the  . .  Chateau.  See  those  woods  in 

there.  There  is  a  ridge  in  there,  or  ravine.  They  are 
getting  lots  of  machine  guns  in  those  woods  there.  By 
the  time  we  get  started  they  should  be  pretty  well  up  to 
us.  I  don’t  care  as  long  as  they  are  pretty  well  along. 
The  attack  will  help  us. 

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Oct .  4 ,  1918  . 


(Cont’d*  from  last  page,) 

We  are.  going  to  establish  an  advance  message  center 
at  cross  roads  near  PYLONE  near  our  yesterday  ocjective 
where  the  Schwabenkonig  trench  --  looks  like  Gowhenk-  i 

Schwabenkonig  -  Draw  a  line  from  Mont  Blanc  across  to  ea  * 
About  l/2  way  is  a  cross  road  there.  See  that  cross  rocu  * 
road.  The  cross  road  on  that  line  across  it.  There  c.re  some 
huts  or  little  dots  just  above  that.  These  are  duS°utM,fThp 
shacks,  etc.  We  are  going  in.  there  as  soon  as  we  Cc,r\  * 
wire  in,  and  then  we  will  move  our  P.C.  up  in  this  a  _ 
very  probably.  Well  get  busy.  We  are  going  to  Pu^  a  ™  ' 

center  as  soon  as  we  get  the  wire  in.  They  ought 
by  this  time ,  Get  started  and  go  to  it . 


From: 
At : 
Date  : 
To  : 


Sister 

P.C  , 

4  Oct .  13 
Site 


Hour  12  :45  p .m 


Reed,  by  phone 


Rear  element  of  5th  Regiment  is  approxi.c  flank  and 
and  is  being  subjected  to  heavy  M.G.  ^  ire  a'°m  .  t  relieve 
right  and  left  rear.  Advance  your  leading  e  ® ‘  prisade  has 
this  and  keep  other  two  elements  in  place. .  -  ^  Been 

also  met  heavy  machine  gun  fire  from  its  right  ^  2‘;30. 
crowTded  over  on  to  our  sector  .hi 


12:45  P ♦Mv ,  Oct «  4,  1913.  Adjutant  4th  Brigade. 


all  informed  and  keep  in  liaison 


wi  th 
all 


the 

the 


element s 

time  . 


Keep  ctJL-L.  iuiu  — - x-  ,  , 

of  outfit  on  your  right.  Make  them  do  tha  ~  est  Behind 

The  22nd  Division  (French)  is  advancing  to  th  ? 

you.  Unless  they  get  clear  away  from  you  ke  p 
with  them  and  know  where  their  nearest  ele  - 


in  liaison 
are  to  you 


the  time  we  have  set  to  have  cur 
off  place  and  3rd  Brigade 
snape  to  oe  reau.,y 
That  he  be  there 

at  the  time,  but 


It  is  important  before 
line  established  at  the  jumping 
should  rectify  over  there  and  get  m 

is  more  important  than  anything  e  se  tne  Uk, 

extended  fully  to  the  east  ana  on  n  ,-h0Uid  be-  a  road  fork 

,  ,  .  _.x.  -p-t  0+  f .Vip  nLace  it  snou-Lu. 


must  put  that  flank  at  the  place 


.2:50  P 


T\<r 


Oct 


1918.  Ad jt .  4th  Brigade  to  2nd  Divn 


The  rear  elements  of  the  5th  are  now  ^  and"  ought  to  be 

t  265 ,9 -282 .9  .  the  othe^  "  ele^f  ?0Jward  elements  of  the  6th 
ust  about  in  proper  position.  in  -  of  the  5th.  They  have 
s  advancing  to  conform  to  tne  po  -  shoving  over  and  every- 
iaison  with  3rd  Brigade  and  they  are  refson  tQ  think  that 

hing  seems  to  be  going  O.K._  There  ib 
verything  will  not  be  all  rigl 


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Be  sure  and.  have  your  rear  elements  keep  in  constant 
liaison  with  the  170th  French  Division.  You  know  where 
it  is.  It  is  following  you.  He  will  follow  you  closely 
according  to  his  orders. 


2J 20  P.M.,  Oct*  4,  1918.  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade.  To 
2nd  Div. 

YvTe  are  being  shot  up  very  badly  by  machine  guns 
and  77* s  from  our  right  flanks  and  trench  mortars. 
Evidently  the  French  are  not  up.  About  one  kilometer 
and  a  half  to  our  right.  About  on  the  line:  269*5  - 
and  north  of  the  line  284.  Our  aeroplane  reports  that 
some  Boche  machine  guns  around  Bemont  Chateau  -  right 
in  there.  The  Boche  machine  guns  from  around  BEMONT 
Chateau  and  Trench  mortars,  heavies. 

Give  me  the  co-ordinates  there,  and  I  will  try  to 

get  some  artillery  fire  on  it. -  269.5-284.  Ml 

right  I  will  see  if  I  can  get  some  artillery  on  there 
for  you.  You  know  that  they  got  the  message  out  there? 
Good . 


2:40  P.M.,  October  4,  1918,  -  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade, 

T  got  word  from  C.G.,  3rd  Brigade,  a  minute  ago 
that  your  5th  was  being  heavily  counter  attacked  and 
was  falling  back.  Have  you  gotten  any  word  about  it. 
Western  end  of  Mont  Blanc. 

We  Haven't  Heard  anything  about  it  Here.  I  don’t 
think  we  know  much  about  it.  That  is  the  first  I  have 
heard  of  it.  I  heard  of  it.  The  west  or  east  end  -- 
The  west  end,  Bowley  never  heard  about  it.  We  didn't 
get  it.  We  thought  it  was  your  leading  battalion.  We 
never  have  gotten  the  place  located  where  those  machine 
guns  nests  were.  That  is  different.  We  heard  about 
the  machine  gun  fire  but  never  was  able  to  get  the 
coordinates  or  location  within  a  square. 


Now,  -  it  is 


.k  the  east  end  of  the  Blanc  Mont  in  those 
trenches.  Why  don't  you  ask  the  12tn  Artillery  for- 
sunnort,  which  is  just  back  of  there  doing  the  fire  o  . 
that.  He  has  got  a  regiment  of  artillery  right  behind  him. 
Why  don't  he  get  in  liaison  with  tnat  and  have  him  fire  cm 
those  places.  Why  don't  he  ask  them  to  put  fire  on  i 


places.  That  is  the  way  we  try  to  use  trie 
they  belong  to  those  regiments  and  they 
anytime  they  want  to  have  fire. 


a: 


-Her.: 


can  call  on  th 


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that 

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Now  -  what  do 
on  that .  He  didn 
He  didn't  ask  Gen 
fixed  that  they  c. 
asked  the  155' s. 
fire.  Go  right  t 
woods  to  the  nort 
Mont  Blanc .  Tnat 
guns  and  boche. 
cannot  help  it . 


e  s  he  want : 

' t  ask  you 


He  wants  the  155' s  to  fire 
He  asked  the  155' s  I  guess. 

.  Bowley .  Is  his  position  so  definitely 
ould  fire  at  a  particular  spot.  He  has 
But  that  is  the  way  for  him  to  get  the 
o  the  regiments.  We  will  fire  in  those 
hwest  of  that  ridge.  To  the  northwest  of 
is  where  the  avion  reports  lots  of  machine 
Well,  I  am  sorry.  If  we  don't  make  it  we 
All  right. 


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Telephone  message  received  2:45  P.B.,  Oct.  4th,  1918. 

From  4th  Brier.  To  2nd  Div. 

The  3rd  Brigade  has  just  reported  over  the  phone  that 
the  4th  Brigade  is  Being  heavily  'counter-attacked  on 
their  left  and  are  falling  hack.  Our  right  flank  is 
Being  very  heavily  shelled,  But  we  are  going  ahead  in 
the  center  in  compliance  with  F.O.  #37. 


Front  C.O.  6th, 

At  :  P.  C. 

Date:  4  Oct.  18.  Hour:  2:45  Ho to  sent:  phone. 

To  :  SISTER  11. 

I  have  just  gotten  word  that  all  ny  Bns  are  still 
in  position  and  have  not  started  to  advance.  Their 
orders  were  to  advance  at  "H”  hour*  I  an  going  to  order 
then  forward*  Do  you  approve?  Ans<  Yes,  I  think 
that  is  the  thing  to  do.  Barker  has  not  moved.  He  has 
gone  down  to  visit  Shuler. 


3:05  P.M.,  Oct.  4,  1918.  Message  from  Major  Roberts, 
Liaison  Officer,  4th  Brigade.  To  2nd  Div. 

From  reports  received  machine  run  nests  at  west 
end  of  Mont  Blanc  are  giving  Marine  Battalions  casual¬ 
ties,  Two  of  the  Battalions,  the  2nd  of  the  6th  and  the 
3rd  of  the  5th  regiments  have  about  50%  casualties. 

a  Barrage  of  75’ s  has  Been  requested  By  C.O.  of 
6th  Regiment. 

The  3rd  Bn.  of  the  6th  Regiment  will  clean  up  nests 
immediately  after  Barrage, 


From:  Site 

At  :  P . C . 

Date:  4  Oct.  18.  Hour:  3: 15  How  sent:  Phone. 

To  :  Sister, 

Me  thought  we  were  to  get  artillery  fire  on  Blanc 
Mont.  They  were  working  on  another  front.  Me  have 
gotten  them  now  and  they  have  started  on  the  woods. 
Barker  and  Williams  have  started  to  advance.  Artillery 
is  to  keep  fire  on  the  woods  until  3:35,  Shuler  has 
orders  to  advance  to  clean  it  out  at  that  tine.  He  is 
going  to  report  to  us  when  it  is  cleaned  out.  We  expect 
to  hear  from,  him  at  about  four  o’clock. 


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P.  M. 


Oct.  4,  19  3.8. 


5:30  P.M.,  October  4,  1918.  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade. 

To  2nd  Div. 

Two  leading  battalions  of  the  Oth  are  moving  for¬ 
ward  to  support  the  5th.  The  3rd  battalion  of  the  6th 
has  orders  to  get  in  positron  and  in  completion  of  the 
artillery  preparation  on  the  machine  gun  nests  to  the 
west  of  Blanc  Mont  --  west  to  the  woods  on  the  northern  — 
to  clean  it  up  and  go  forward.  The  Trench  regiment  in 
rear  of  the  rear  battalion  of  the  6th  is  following 
closely  and  has  been  fully  informed  of  our  intentions. 

Have  you  heard  anything  from  them  out  there.  The 
battalions  are  able  to  move  forward  all  right.  They 
report  that  they  were  going  forward?  Yes,  sir.  Or 
simply  ordered.  Going.  Good. 

Have  you  heard  anything  from  Feland  lately?  ..... 

It  is  possible  that  Larson  is  falling  back  based  on 
report  that  came  directly  through  3rd  Brigade.  That  is 
the  one  that  came  from  these  headquarters.  He  will 
stick  all  right. 

We  are  trying  to  help  it  all  we  can  with  artillery 
on  the  left  and  we  asked,  the  French  General  to  cooperate 
and  I  .guess  I  will  ask  him  to  put  some  artillery  fire 
On  the  slope  of  Mont  Elanc  to  the  left  --  where  our 
old  line  was;  --  is  that  going  to  interfere  with  you. 

Have  you  seen  anything  of  any  French  on  our  left. 

Any  of  your  people  report  them?  I  don’t  mean  the  160th, 
which  is  following  us  up,  but  the  French  that  are 
attacking- on  the  left  -  in  the  other  corps.  You  haven’t 
liaison  with  them.  Try  to  reestablish  liaison  and  let 
us  know  if  possible  so  we  won’t  shoot  them  with  fire. 

We  are  plastering  artillery  there  pretty  thick. 


From:  Site 

At  :  P.C. 

Date:  4  Oct.  18  hour:  3:35.  How  sent:  Phone. 

To  :  Sister. 

Do  not  xv ant  to  move  P.C.  forward  under  present 
conditions.  As  soon  as  things  have  taken  a  definite 
turn  we  will  move  forward  and.  let  you  know. 

LLB 


Brigade  said:  ”Ho ;  Do  not  move  P.C.  now. 


3:35.  October  4,  1918.  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade. 

The  3rd  Battalion  of  the  6th  is  just  starting  now 
to  clean  up  the  western  slopes  of  Mont  Blanc,  and  they 
will  move  on  then  towards  the  north.  They  will  clean 
up  the  situation  on  the  left  flank. 


P.  M. 


Oct.  4,  1918. 


From: 

Sink 

1 

At  : 

P .  G » 

Hill  208 

Date : 

4  Oct 

.  18.  Hour:  4  P.M.  How  sent: 

Runner . 

To  : 

Col. 

Feland  (Slap  l) 

Your 

message  just  received.  We  are 

advancing 

in  accordance  with.  Div,  F.O.  37  and  request  that  you 
do  likewise  so  as  to  cover  our  left  flank.  There  is 
no  heavy  fire  from  our  front  -  I  have  just  returned 
from  Advanced  0.  P.  where  I  could  see.  Do  not  wait  for 
French.  Our  two  Brigades  can  hold  off  enemy. 

Sink  1 


4:15  P.M.,  October  4,  1918.  4th  Brigade. 

Gan  you  tell  me  how  far  forward  your  6th  is  now? 
Have  you  any  information  yet?  You  don* t  know  where  your 
front  line  is.  Do  you  know  whether  they  are  in  connect¬ 
ion  with  the  3rd  Brigade?  There  are  some  French  cavalry 
that  have  appeared  over  on  your  left,  and  French  infan¬ 
try  is  around  you.  Their  situation  is  clearing  up. 

Just  as  soon  as  you  get  any  information  on  your  front 
will  you  send  it  in. 


Message  received  and  sent  to  4th  Brig,  at  5; 30  P.M., 

Oct.  4th. 

What  do  you  know  ebout  your  outfit  now.  You  do 
not  know  anything  about  2  leading  Battalions  of  6th. 

You  have  received  no  news  but  they  can  get  news  back. 

As  regards  machine  guns  on  the  western  slope  of  Mont 
Blanc .  Shuler’s  Battalion  of  the  6th  says  artillery 
preparation  on  them  has  developed  such  strong  resistance 
that  when  they  went  to  clean  up  they  had  to  call  for  45 
minutes  more  preparation  and  that  was  completed  about 
20  minutes  ago  and  he  is  now  cleaning  up.  When  they 
began  the  French  were  in  the  woods  to  the  west  ready  to 
jump  in  and  he  was  to  the  Southeast  closely  followed 
by  a  regiment  of  French  Infantry.  You  are  in  liaison 
then  with  all  the  French.  We  have  message  from  Ely  he 
heard  from  Feland  at  4:20.  Feland  had  not  jumped  off, 
they  were  getting  heavy  artillery  and  machine  gun  fire 
and  he  decided  not  to  go  ahead.  That  is  what  he  reported 
to  Ely  at  4:30,  Stone  has  gone  forward  up  about  2 
kilos,  northeast  of  St.  Etienne  and  is  on  ridge  marked 
66  -  where  you  see  the  figures  66  -  you  see  the  road 
leading  out  northeast  of  St.  Etienne  and  you  see  5 
cross  roads  about  kilometers  northeast  of  St.  Etienne 
that  is  where  he  is.  Feland  is  apparently  in  front  of 
3t .  Etienne.  Ely  says  he  can  stay  out  there  if  Feland 
comes  up.  If  Feland  will  start  forward  and  we  know  he 
is  going  to  start  we  can  put  artillery  down  there  to 
cover  the  trenches  north  of  St.  Etienne  and  he  can  est¬ 
ablish  lines  there.  Beyond  that  you  think  things  are 
pretty  wqll  in  hand.  Feland  will  occupy  trenches  on 
left  and  he  will  not  go  forward  of  that  open  space. 

There  is  an  Engineer  Captain  here  who  says  that  Feland 
is  digging  in  about  on  the  line  of  yesterday  afternoons 
objectives.  He  is  getting  hell  from  machine  guns  and 
do  not  think  he  will  advance. 


Oct  .  4  1913  . 


P  .11. 


5:40  P.M.,  Oct.  4,  1918.  From  4th  Brigade  to  2nd  Divn. 

Request  litters  for  the  litter  bearers  previously  re¬ 
quested,  also  a  company  of  Engineers  as  litter  bearers. 
Everything  fine  in  front.  Probably  Boche  counter  attack. 

We  are  going  to  shove  Feland  up  and  try  to  get  that  line 
straightened  out  across  there  and  we  are  going  to  be  at  St. 
Etienne  tonight.  Will  send. litters  out  to  you  with  litter 
bearers . 


From:  SISTER 

At:  p.C.  How  sent 

Bate:  4  Oct.  18  Hour  5:56  Phone 

To :  SITE 


The  General  has  ordered 
Dispose  regiment  to  support  the 
5th  as  soon  as  we  can  get  it,. 


no  further  advance.  Dig  in* 
5th.  Will  send  location  of 


6:30  p.M.,  Oct.  4,  1918.  Telephone  message  received  from  Col. 
Ellis,  by  G-3,  2nd  Divn.  (from  4th  Brigade) 


Major  Ellis  reports  through  Col.  Feland  -  The  17th 
Company  reports  2  officers  Hunt  and  Nordstrand  and  35  men 

present.  Lt .  Kelley  and  .  has  about  the  same  number  of 

men  in  the  66th  but  they  are  ahead  of  the  present  line  in.  tne 
woods  and  I  have  not  got  good  liaison  with  them.  Capt . 

Kieren.  has  12  men.  with  him  and  Lt .  Beauchamp- about  30  men 
of  67th  Co.  Lt .  Nordstrand  estimates  the  17th  Co.  casualties 
at  7  .  Ve  will  be  unable  to  send  details  for  chow  on  account 

of  so  few  men.  Have  you  any  of  the  20%  available.  Can  ration 
carts  come  down.  8th  Machine  gun  company  practically  wipes 
out,  .all  platoon  sergeants  and  commanders  killed.  (Signed) 
Hamilton. 

C.O.  5th  Marines  says  he  has  reports  from  the  other 
two  battalions  practically  along  the  same  line .  A  German 
prisoner  taken  by  the  3rd  says  there  are  6  or  7  companies 
of  about  60  men  each  on  ridge  on  our  left.  He  was  taken 
from  the  right  side  of  the  ridge  occupied  by  us.  Our  ridge 
was  swept  by  heavy  machine  gun  fire  from  the  front. 


6:50  PM,  Oct.  4,  1918.  Adjutant  4th  Brigade  to  2nd  Divn. 

Shuler  took  7  prisoners  when  he  went  in  tne  last  time 
in  the  machine  gun  nest.  They  state  there  are  3  battalions 
of  machine  guns;  that  is  36  heavies  and  4  lights  in  the  net  . 
The  17th  Regiment  of  French  are  cooperating  with  Shuler.  As 
uoon  as  Shuler  is  sure  that  everyone  is  out,  we  are  going  to 
start  preparation;  2  battalions  of  155' s  and  1  bat  a  ion  o 
75’s,  Shuler  has  asked  for  l/2  hour  preparation,  he  has  no, 
yet  sent  in  his  request  to  start. 


Evidently  from  tne  noise,  the  preparation  is  on  now, 
TMs  was  sent  in  at  6:37.  The  liaison  officer  witn  the  3rd 
Brigade  has  just  telephoned  that  he  doesn’t  trunk  there  is 
much  danger  that  the  3rd  Brigade  don't  trunk  there  -  - 
danger  in  the  counter-attack  on  them  from  the  northeast. 


(Cont'd.  next  page.) 


P.M, 


Oct.  4,  1918. 


(Cont’d.  from  last  page.) 

They  had  orders  already  to  send  one  regiment  to  that  place 
and  if  that  regiment  had  already  received  orders .  Have  also 
received  orders  to  send  one  battalion  to  Medeah  Farm,  under 
General  Gouraud’s  orders,  and  will  reach  liedeah  Farm  at 
11:00  o’clock  but  yours  ought  to  be  there  soon.  Please 
have  orders  given  to  prevent  anybody’s  giving  orders  to 
interfere  with  the  17th  French  Regiment  cooperating  with 
Shuler.  They  know  what  they  are  doing  anu  are  helping  us. 


9:35  p.M.  ,  October  4,  1918.  Adjutant  4th  Brigade  to  C.  of 
S . ,  2nd  Division . 

Telephone  conversation  that  4th  Brigade  had  with  6th 
Marines  : 

Holcomb  says  prisoner  captured  by  the  6th  regiment  at 
the  machine  gun  nests  at  Mont  Blanc,  states  that  he  belongs 
to  the  129th  regiment,  which  with  the  368  and  74th,  forms 
the  213  Division,  -  the  Crown  prince’s  Own.  ..  They  have 
10  companies  in  a  regiment,  with  40  light  machine  guns^ 
fully  equipped ,  He  knows  that  3  were  destroyed  and  thinks 
others  were ,  They  have  2  companies  of  heavy  machine  guns 
12  guns  in  each  company.  He  believes  that  the  2  regiments 
of  his  division  are  in  the  same  neighborhood,  but  believes 
that  the  74th  are  mostly  taken  prisoners.  He  says  tnat  they 
arrived  about  noon  yesterday,  from  a  town  west  of  Reims, 
which  he  calls  Thierry.  Questioning  him  with  regard  to 
position  of  machine  guns,  he  says  that  the  heavy  guns  are 
in  rear  of  the  infantry  and  that  they  are  sov  placed  as  to 
resist  an  attack  from  either  flank. 


P.M. 


Oct.  4,  1918. 


Headquarters,  4th  Brigade. 
Marines,  American  e.F. 

4  October  1918.  21:35  Hours. 

Message  from  Slap  1. 

^-i  £  j°  *  Pa'tr°l  reports  Boche  1250  yards  from  left 

t  ' *  *ave  no  ^eP°rt  of  74th  Co.  6th  Regiment  being  able 
^'e  into  position.  I  have  sent  them  guides  and  they 

*  . ; e  started  ior  position  but  have  not  reached  position  yet. 
lney  net  opposition  before  they  got  very  far  to  the  west. 
p!l  ar®  ■'■n  a  serious  condition  with  both  flanks  exposed.  The 
ra  reported  that  they  were  withdrawing.  How  shall  we 

attempt  to  cover  the  original  front  of  sector  by  occupying 
trenches  to  the  right.  The  55th  Company  is  in  these  trenches 
now.  Hone  except  74th  Co.  6th  Regiment  are  in  touch  with  us 

as  far  as  I  can  determine.  I  am  using  Machine  Guns  to  protect 
flank . 


5  n-.j  P  ,M.  ,  Oct.  4,  1918.  From  General  Neville  to-  2nd  Divn . 

That  Feland  has  telephoned  in  his  losses  are  very  heavy, 
and  the  23rd  Infantry  has  withdrawn  from  his  right  and  the 
battalion  of  the  6th,  ordered  up  as  support,  met  with  such 
resistance  that  they  cannot  get  up  and  Feland  requests  orders 
to  withdraw  to  that  line.  To  the  Mont  Blanc  line. 

His  right  is  not  there,  sir.  There  was  an  officer  just 
come  in  from  there.  A  battalion  of  his  was  put  back  in  a 
reserve  position  but  as  far  as  we  can  learn,  I  think  it  is  an 
accurate  information  from  an  aeroplane  observer  and  an  officer 
who  came  in  from  there. 

Enemy  machine  gun  nests  at:  265.2  -  281.3 

264.8  -  282.5 
266.5  -  283. 


Being  also  shelled  with  heavy  artillery.  His  report  from 
him  by  courier  at  8  P.M. 

One  company  of  the  6th  regiment  has  been  reported  up 
there  in  position  to  protect  flank  of  the  companies.  Other 
companies  are  being  sent  for. 

It  has  been  reported  that  some  companies  of  the  6th 
Marines  have  not  left  their  position  of  last  night.  We 
have  asked  protective  barrage  on  our  front  of  fire  of  heavies 
and  machine  gun  nests  at  264.8  -  282.5.  please  help  us  get  it. 
All  our  companies  are  intermingled  into  one  position.  Enemy 
machine  gun  fire  and  artillery  fire  particularly  of  heavy  cal¬ 
iber  continues  very  heavy.  Have  repelled  two  counter-attacks- 
possibly  three.  We  need  all  the  artillery  protection  v.e  can 
get.  Can  the  Division  have  an  aviator  locate  enemy  batteries 
so  that  counter  battery  can  be  done.  Our  men  are  digging  in 
and  doing  all  that  man  can  do  to  hold  out,  but  sometning  must 
be  done  to  keep  down  the  enemy's  fire.  Our  losses  are  aoout 
50^  -  more  among  officers  and  sergeants. 


Feland . 

That  battalion  of  the  marines  back  there  at  Mont  Blanc  they  are 

not  in  there .  .... 

We  are  going  to  put  all  the  artillery  we  got  m  the  machine 

gun  nest  on  Feland*  s  left  as  soon  as  these  fellows  >->ay  they  ai  e 
ready. 

No  but  they  are  going  through  there .  I  was  going  to  say 
they  will  clear  that  out.  He  has  been  getting  fire  from  his 
left  rear  and  then  we  will  put  artillery  on  these  other  points 
you  gave  me.  I  can  do  that. 


(Cont'd.  next  page.) 


Oct.  4,  1918. 


p  vr 

-1  •  ItfX  • 


(Cont’d.  From  last  page.) 

Supoo l  ?  you  read  me  those  points  and  let  me  check  them 
absolutely  so  I  won’t  shoot  them  in  on  our  own  people: 

265.2  -  281.3 
264.8  -  282.5 
About  266.5  -  283. 

Coordinates  of  Feland’ s  line:  265.3  -  281.6  -  northeast, 
266.22  -  282.1,  then  turns  back  southeast. 

I  will  see  v/hat  the  General  thinks  about  it,  sir? 

To  the  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade. 

General  Neville  says  that  colonel  Feland  must  hold  on  where 
he  is,  That  General  Lejeune  was  talking  to  General  Ely  while 
I  was  talking  to  General  Neville  a  moment  ago.  General  Ely 
says”That  he  has  withdrawn  part  of  the  23rd  Infantry,  which 
were  in  front,  north  of  Feland’ s  positions.  Ely’s  line  runs 
generally  along  the  Decauville  railroad  from  a  point  about 
2.3  of  a  kilometer  north  of  iledeah  Farm  to  iledeah  'Weiche,  and 
he  has  some  men  in  the  trenches  at  267.  -  282.  General 
Neville  should  send  men  from  the  other  regiment  to  support 
Feland  if  he  thinks  necessary.  If  Feland  should  withdraw 
to  Blanc  Mont,  the  Boche  would  follow  him  up  and  he  would 
suffer  more  heavily  and  leave  Ely’s  flank  in  the  air.  He 
should  endeavor  to  get  in'  touch  with  Ely  on  his  right  and 
reorganize-  his  command  during  the  night.  Artillery  fire 
will  be  put  on  the  macnine  gun  nest  referred  to.  Feland 
should  let  us  know  by  phone,  or  General  Neville,  of  the 
accuracy  of  our  fire.  That  is,  if  he  thinks  the  artillery 
is  putting  it  on  the  point  where  he  wants  it.  We  are  going  to 

get  it  started  right  away . 

The  General  insists  that  Feland  holds  his  position. 


From:  C.O.  5th  Marines. 

At:  P.C. 

Date:  4  Oct.  18.  Hour  8:00  p.m. 

To:  Brigade  Commander  4th. 


No . 


56 


How  sent : 

Rec ' d.  9 : 50  p.m. 


I  enclose  sketch  made  by  Captain  Hamilton  which  snows 
our  front  lines  and  enemy  positions.  Only  (1)  company  of  tne 
6th  Regt ,  has  been  reported  up  and  in  position  to  protect 
flank  and  other  companies  were  being  sent  for.  it  is  report¬ 
ed  that  some  comoanies-  of  the  1st  and  2nd  Bn  6  oh  Marines  ave 
not  left  their  position  of  last  night. 

We  have  asked  for  protective  barrage^ in  our  front 
and  fire  of  heavies  on  machine  gun  nests  at  h64.8  &  282. 5. 
Please  help  us  get  it.  All  our  companies  are  intermingled 

in  the  one  position.  ,  .  ,  _ 

Enemy  machine  gun  fire  and  artillery  fire  particula_- 

ly  of  heavy  caliber  continues  very  heavy.  Have  repellea  wo 
counter  attacks,  possibly  tnree.  We  need  all  the  artillery 
n-otection  we  can  get.  Can  the  division  have  our  a\ions 
locate  enemy’s  batteries  so  that  counter  battery  work  may  be 
done)"  Our  men  are  digging  in  and  doing  all  that  men  can  do 
to  hold,  hut  something  must  be  done  to  keep  &a\n  -y 

fire.  Our  losses  are  about  20%.  more  among  officers  and 

sergeants.  Logan  Feland. 


P.M. 


Oct.  4,  1918. 


11:15  p ,M. ,  Oct.  4,  1918.  Message  received  from  Col. 
Holcomb . 

v/as  talking  ’with  Barker  and  he  says  that  the  two 
companies  are  in  support  of  Feland’s  left.  Had  sent  posit¬ 
ion  in  message  which  has  not  yet  reached  us.  Colonel 
Lee  has  just  sent  him  instructions  to  carry  out  the  orders 
which  hr  received  from  Brigade  and  to  report  his  position. 

Y/e  will  let  you  know  when  we  hear  anything. 

Holcomb  . 


Headquarters,  6th  Regiment. 
Marine  Corps,  American  E.F. 
prance ,  4  Oct .  18 . 


Memorandum  for  the  Brigade  Commander. 

Copy  of  order  for  attack  on  machine  gun  nest  en¬ 
closed.  The  artillery  liaison  officer  at  this  P.C.  has  oeen 
requested  to  arrange  for  the  artillery  preparation  and  will 
ask  that  it  be  as  concentrated  as  possible. 

LEE  • 


A«M.  Oct.  5,  1918. 

7:45  A.M. »  Oct.  5,  1918.  (sister  29  talking)  Message  from  81. 

The  French  62nd  Regiment  who  were  shelled  from 
St.  Etienne  yesterday  have  recaptured  and  hold  the  town  to 
the  north  limit.  It  was  done  yesterday  at  7:00  P.M.  do 
other  dope . 


. 


■ 


A.M. 


Oct .  5 ,  1918 . 


7:50  A.M.  >  Oct.  5,  IS 18. 

Col.  MVers  call  Major  Hall,  3rd  Brigade,  notifying  him 
of  location  of  engineer  tools.  Major  Hall  stated  he  knew 
all  about  it. 


From: 

Shuler 

-"V  ^  % 

P.C. 

Hov.  sent 

Date  : 

5  Oct.  18 

Hour 

8:05  a.m. 

Phone 

To  : 

SITE 

The  97th  Co . 

have 

gained  their 

objective  and 

connected  up  with  the  82  Co.  on  the  left  and  the  2nd  Bn. 
on  the  right. 

Shuler 

Phoned  to  Brigade  8:07  a.m. 


8:05  A.M.  ,  Oct..  5,  1918.  Prom:  4th  Brigade,  to  2nd  Divn. 

6th  Marines  reports  so  far  4  officers,  209  prisoners. 
84th  Company  reached  objective  and  is  digging  in.  The  Co. 
on  the  right  and  the  reserve  company  have  not  yet  been 
heard  from. 


8:11  A.M.,  Oct.  5,  1918.  Message  from  Col.  Ellis,  4th  Erigade 
to  2nd  Division . 

97th  Co.  reached  objective  in  touch  with  82nd  Company 
and  line  linked  up  throughout  with  22nd  French  division. 


From:  Sister-1 

yt :  P.C.  How  sent 

Date:  5* Oct.  18  Hour  8:25  A.M.  Phone 

To:  Site  1. 

Congratulations  on  your  good  work.  Have  you  heard 
anything  from  the  5th.  Lee :  Ho ,  but  i  can  get  you  some¬ 
thing  very  soon  and  will  let  you  know  as  soon  as  I  get  it. 


9:15  a.M.,  Oct.  5,  1918.  From  Ellis ,  Adjutant  4th  nrigade , 
to  2nd  Divn. 


Have  the  following  from  Feland:  9:05  A.M. 

The  5th  regiment  got  along  all  right  last  night.  1  have 
been  unable  to  get  a  check  on  the  strength  of  the  companies 
but  reports,  say  they  are  very  badly  depleted  and  disorganised. 
The  3rd  battalion  reports  they  have  a  liaison  with  the  3rd 
brigade.  The  2  companies  of  the  6th  regiment  sent  out .  to  sup¬ 
port  him  last  night  are  on  his  left  flank.  The  effective 
strength  of  the  regiment  is  very  small,  but  the  5th  Marines 
does  not  wish  to  make  an  estimate  until  battalion  commanders 
report.  (Feland) . 


From:  Ellis.  Orders  have  been  given  regarding  the  6tn  Regi¬ 

ment  passing  through  the  5th,  and  5th  becoming  2nd  line  of  the 

advance . 


I 


A.M. 


Oct,  .  5  ,  1913  • 


TT  ° 

U  i  u 


ARMY  YIELD  MESS  AG] 


Prom : 
At : 
Date  : 
To  : 


5 


P  0.  6  11,  G  .B 
269.1  -  275 
5  Oct.  18.  Hour  9:20  a.m, 
Corndg .  Gen.  4th  Brig. 


How  sent 
Runner 


81  Company  reports  (5.00  a.m.)  all  quiet  -  Ammuni - .  ^ 

tion  on  hand  10  guns  on  line  -  two  destroyed.  Have  sufi icier, 
men  to  man  10  guns.  Total  casualties  of  company  to  a  ~ * 
two  officers  and  22  men.  Position  of  company  same  as  las u 

report  by  sketch. 

Waller.  10:20  AM 
Reed . 


Prom:  Site 

At :  P . C . 

Date:  5  Oct.  1913  Hour  9.50  am 

To :  SISTER 


How  sent 
Phone 


Shuler  reports  at  9.25  as  follows: 


75  light  and 


heavy  machine  guns  in  all, 
traction  truck,  apparently 
kinds  of  ammunition  also. 
Hot  many  Boche  dead.  They 
captured  by  our  men  before 


mortars ,  and  a 


good  condition  taken. 


All 


a  number  oi 

in  0 -  — 

Machine  guns  in.  good  condition, 
were  in  their  dugouts ,  and  were 
c oming  out . 


9:34  A.M. 
2nd  Divn. 


Oct.  5,  1918.  Message  from  4th  Brigade  to 


Following  message  from  6th  Marines  at  7:30  A.M. 
Prisoners  captured,  4  officers  -  209  men.  Saule r  r^por 
75  light  and  heavy  machine  guns  captured,  a  number 
trench  mortars,  and  a  tractor  truck  apparently  m  good 
working  order.  A  few  dead  Germans  in  tne  v  ,  +dpv 

in  the  dugouts  and  were  captured  by  our  men  beior  y 

got  out.  Shuler  has  no  casualties  as  far  as  ne  kno .  -  . 


10:00  A.M. ,  Oct.  5,  1918.  FromC.O.  6th  Marines  to  C.G. 

4th  Brig.  Subject:  Report  of  operations  and  p,.esen« 
position.  1.  inclosed  herewith  sketch  of  positi 
regiment,  the  approximate  position  oi  the  „ 

rignt  and  the 2 2nd  Div.  French  on  our  lef  t  ,  witn  b  , 

which  organizations  we  are  inliaison,  tne  latte  ^ 
our  left'  rear  from  the  fact  that  tne  enemy  occupy  tn_. 
eastern  portions  of  the  town.  2.  Our  operations  agai_ 
the  enemy  in  our  front  in  their  11. G.  nests  began  at  6^0 
a.m.  on  time,  and  have  been  highly  successful.  Our  object-  - 
tos  been  attained,  consolidated  and  lengthened  wrtn  out- 
nosts  to  the  front.  The  number  of  guns  and  p risoner 
will  be  communicated  later.  Casualties  in  ae  ^  1  *  ox_ 

v/hich  so  successfully  executed  this  thi 

,  7a  riprrpnt  3.  Two  days  m  succession  tnio 

splendid  battalion  has  demonstrated  its  thorough  efficiency 

in  dealing  with  machine  gun  nests. 


( Sgd.) 


LEE. 


A.M.  Oct.  1918. 

10.30  A.M. ,  Oct.  5,  1918.  Telephone  message  received;  4th 
Brigade  Adjt.,  to  2nd  Divn. 

f'  +Vl;Fe  reP0rts  that  Col.  Feland  has  already  knocked  out  two 

+  •ma^line/  gun  nestc  in  the  elbow  of  the  ESSEN  TRENCH 
nis  7  m/m  guns  and  is  continuing  the  work.  This  in 
order  to  protect  his  left. 


11.05  A.M.  ,  Oct.  5,  1918.  To  4*ch  Brigade,  from  C.  of  S. 

The  General  and  I  are  going  up  to  see  General  Ely,  and 
we  +  ^t  General  Neville  to  meet  us  out  on  the  road  and  go 
wi  h  us .  We  are  going  to  start  right  away .  Ask  General 

;  eviHe  to  be  out  on  the  main  road  there  and  we  will  pick 

him  up . 


„  ,  Hdqrs . , 

Received  at  11:10  A.M. ,  Oct.  5th. 

From  Captain  Larsen,  reporting  from  5th  p 


4th  Brigade , 

C. 


Marines . 


At  10:20  the  French  Division  on  nis  left  was  advancing 
with  apparently  little  opposition.  He  is  keeping  liaison 
with  the  16th  Co .  He  has  sent  patrols  to  the  front  and  at 
the  present  time  there  is  M.G.  fire  to  the  north  along  road 
on  which  his  P.C.  is  located  and  some  M.G.  sniping  in  the 
neighborhood  of  this  (5th)  P.C.  Sniping  is  reported  by  men 

all  about  this  back  area  but  Slap  thinks  it  may  be  stray 
bullets. 


11.30  A.M.  ,  Oct.  5,  1918.  Message  from  Colonel  Ellis,  Adj . 
4th  Brigade,  to  2nd  Divn. 


5th  Marines  reports  at 
his  left  was  advancing  with 
He  is  keeping  liaison,  with 
patrols  to  the  front  and  at 
gun  fire  to  the  north  on  ro 
cated.  The  5th  Marines  is 
commander,  and  some  machine 
of  Slap*s  (5th  Marines)  p.c 
men  all  about  this  back  are 
may  be  stray  bullets.  We 


10:20:  The  French  Division  on 

apparently  little  opposition, 
he  15th  Company.  He  has  sent 
the  present  time  there  is  machine 
ad  along  which  nis  P.C.  is  lo- 
talking  for  Larsen,  the  battalion- 
gun  sniping  in  the  neighborhood 
.  Sniping  is  reported  by  the 
a,  but  the  5th  Marines  think  it 
received  no  hour  to  advance. 


Are  the  French  in  line  with  our  leading  elements.  We 
will  hold  a  little  while  more  but  we  will  probably  have 
to  advance  very  soon.  I  imagine  they  are  doing  everything 
they  can  to  clean  its  rear  elements  of  sniping.  That  is 
what  is  causing  all  the  trouble.  Suggest  that  if  some 
of  the  20/  of  our  held  out,  or  if  some  of  the  French  troops, 
might  clean  up  those  woods  to  good  advantage.  I  told  him  I 
would  see  what  I  could  do  about  it. 


From:  Sister  6 

At :  How  sent 

Date:  5  Oct.  18  Hour  11:35  A.M.  Phone. 

To:  C.O.  6th  Marines. 


(Cont'd.  next  page.) 


A  .M. 


Oct .  5 ,  1918 . 


(Cont'd.  from  last  page.) 

Capt .  Larsen  reported  at  10:20.  The  French  Division 
on  his  left  was  advancing  with  apparently  little  opposition, 
lie  is  keeping  liaison  wi»th  the  16th  Co.  He  has  sent  patrols 
to  the  front  and  at  present  time  there  is  M.G.  fire  to  the 
north  along  road  on  which  his  P.C.  is  located  and  some  M.G. 
sniping  in  the  neighborhood  of  the  5th  P.C.  Sniping  is 
reported  by  the  men  all  about  the  back  area  but  Slap  thinks 
it  may  be  stray  bullets. 


11:55  A.M. ,  Oct.  5,  1918.  -  Adjutant,  4th  Erigade. 

Your  liaison  officer  with  the  French  on  our  left  says 
that  they  have  passed  beyond  the  St.  Pierre-St.  Etienne  road, 
and  that  St.  Etienne  is  in  flames. 

The  3rd  Brigade  is  waiting  on  the  French  on  the  right 
tQ  some  extent  but  you  had  better  pass  your  6th  through  now. 
Get  them  through  there  and  have  that  liaison  kept  and  tell 
them  to  keep  with  the  3rd  Erigade  on  the  right  and  don't  get 
away  from  it. 


P.M.  Oct.  5,  1918. 

From:  C.O.  6th  Marines 

At:  P.C.  How  sent 

Date:  5  Oct.  18  Hour  12:05  P.M.  phone 

To:  Battalion  commanders  through  C.O.  3rd  Bn. 

The  French  Division  on  our  left  has  advanced  to  the 
ST.  PIERRE-STE .  ETIENNE  road  and  have  met  little  opposition. 
This  regiment  will  advance  at  once  conforming  to  the  French 
Division  on  our  left  and  in  liaison  with  them  and  with  the 
3rd  Brigade  on  our  right.  The  advance  of  the  3rd  Brigade 
may  be  delayed  by  the  division  on  their  right.  Tnis  regiment 
will  halt  when  there  is  danger  of  liaison  losing  with  tne 
3rd  Brigade  on  our  right  and  will  inform  the  Frencn  Division 
on  our  left  of  their  action. 

LEE. 

Message  was  received  from  Brigade  and  transmitted  to  the 
Battalions  through  the  C>0.  3rd  Bn. 


Oct.  5,  1918. 

12:30  P.M.  -  Message  from  Major  Roberts,  Liaison  Officer, 
to  2nd  Divn. 


T) 


:hat  the 
extends  from 
Essen  hook. 


Trench 
Z80  in 
The  marines 


Essen  is  now  cleared,  and  the  French  line 
a  southwesterly  direction  around  the 


UU  VVt-  tJ  owo-  - 

detachments  have  returned  to  the. 


organization. 

Tell  General  Neville  that  Geneial 
at  SOMME-PY  at  1:00  o'clock,  and.ii  ne 
opposite  the  P.C.  we  will  pick  him  up, 
venient  to  pick  him  up  at  SOMME— Pi , 


Lejeune  wants  to  see  him 
will  be  on  the  road 
or  if  it  is  more  con- 
will  pick  him  up  at 


SOMME-PY . 


c+- C.  J. 


Oct.  5,  1918. 

From:  P.C.  6  M.9.E. 

At:  269.1  -  276.5 

Date:  5  Oct,  13  Hour  1:45. 

To:  Comdg ,  Gen.  4th  Brig, 

Co  reports  being  able  only  to  man  seven  (7)  guns 
i or  advance  if  ordered  owing  to  lack  of  men.  Other  companies 
short  can’t  fill  23d  up  from  them.  Total  casualties  to^date- 
1 1  enlisted  4  officers. 


Ho./  sent 
Runner 


Waller , 


^:05  P.M.,  Oct.  5,  1918.  Telephone  message  to  Lt .  Col. 
Ellis;  col.  Myers . 

Me  want  to  get  you  people  over  to  the  right  of  your 
sector.  Ely’s  people  are  waiting  for  you.  There  is  a 
machine  gun  nest  in  tne  east  end  of  those  trenches  just 
south  of  ST.  ETIENNE  on  iront  of  your  objective,  where  it 
strikes  that  tig  road,  then  north  of  that  point  and  a 
little  east  there  are  some  "lachine  guns  which  have  been 
firing  into  the  rear  of  the  Erench  and  at  Aviators  going 
over..  The  French  are  in  ST.  ETIENNE  and  north  of  the  ' 
town  in  the  cemetery.  The  General  wants  you  to  put  some 
small  advance  elements  in  St.  Etienne. 


From:  Adjutant  6th  Regt . 

At :  p.c. 

Date:  5  Oct  18  Hour  4:50 

To:  Adjutant  4th  Brigade. 


How  sent 
Runner 


Orders  were  issue 
this  regiment  to  advance 
and  send  patrols  forward 
your  operations  Memo  #15 


d  by  Col.  Lee  about  two  P.M.  for 
to  the  Heights  south  of  St.  Etienne 


into  St.  Etienne.  Will  deliver 
to  Col.  Lee  as  soon  as  possible. 


Mason . 


7:00  P.M.  i  Oct.  5,  1918  -  Adjt.  4th  Brigade,  4th  Brigade 
P.C.  has  changed  to  267.8  -  275.9. 


8  :30  P.M. ,  Oct .  5 ,  1918 . 

My  dear  General:  (Lejeune) 

Lee  telephoned  that  the  losses  have  been  enormous 
and  Feland  the  same.  Lee  says  the  men  are  exnausted  and 
though  still  willing  are  physically  about  all  in.  He  says 
that  something  must  be  done  as  regards  relief.  As  Lee  is 
not  an  alarmist  I  thought  I  had  better  let  you  know.  Feland 
ust  reports  his  total  of  effectives  about  900.  According 
o  our  estimates  the  total  of  the  brigade  is  around  1900. 

Neville . 


P.M 


Oct .  5 ,  19 18 . 


8:45  P.M.,  Oct.  5,  1918.  Telephone  message  received  from 
4th  Brigade;  to  2nd  Divn. 

They  received  following  message  from  the  C.Q.  6th  Karines 
Leading  Bn.  of  the  6th  Karines  (79th  Go.)  at  5:15  P.M.  were 
held  up  By  wire  and  from  heavy  machine  gun  fire.  Commanding 
Officer  killed,  losses  heavy.  Major  of  23rd  Inf.  ordered  us 
to  halt  here.  Heavy  barrage  required.  At  least  8  machine 
guns  in  nest.  40  of  the  79th  and  45  of  96th  with  me.  Will 
hold  here  as  it  is  needless  to  sacrifice  men.  Digging  in. 

Wa i t i ng  o  rde  rs . 

Message  received  from  the  2nd  Bn.  of  tne  6th  at  5:50  P.M. 
Report  80  men  of  79th  and  96th  companies  combined  held  up 
by  wire,  from  my  position  impossible  to  flank  them.  Major 
of  the23rd  Inf.  ordered  us  to  halt  here.  8  machine  guns  and 
lots  of  wire  in  woods.  Liaison  with  23rd  on  right  nothing 
on  left.  Also  report  at  5:40  P.M.  Battalion  Commander  right 
held  up  by  machine  guns  in  the  woods. 

266.65  -  282.73 
266.8  -  282.8 
266.95  -  232.70 
267.13  -  282.7 

Trenches  in  center  of  co-ordinates 

265-266 

283-284 

and  extend  267.13  -  282.8.  Trenches  filled  with  enemy. 

Heavy  machine  gun  fire  from  right  and  left.  We  have  re-, 
quested  artillery  fire  on  3  nests  on  right.  Request  artill¬ 
ery  fire  on  trenches  to  the  left.  Holding  this  position. 

The  combat  effect  of  these  two  regiments  is  about  1,800  or 
1,900.  General  Ely  said  3  men  were  killed  by  our  fire. 

Whose  was  it  do  you  know.  It  was  Boche  shrapnel .  Does  Ely 
know  that.  Yes.  I  wish  you  would  make  notes  now  of  all 
you  know  about  them  because  he  called  up  Bowley  and  raised 
hell  he  re . 


11:00  P.M.  ,  Oct.  5,  1918.  4th  Brigade  to  2nd  Divn. 

Mitchell  suggested  that  this  fellow  move  up  the  road  to 
that  crossroad  on  the  middle  of  the  ridge  and  catch  you 
there.  Can  you  not  have  a  guide  on  the  road  waiting  for. him 
I  will  send  word  to  Mitchell  to  have  a  platoon  witn  17  wire 
cutters  to  beat  it  up  tnere  and  Mitchell  seems  to  express  a 
little  doubt  about  him  finding  it.  And  you  will  stop  him 
on  the  ridge? 


11:03  P.M.  ,  Oct.  5,  1918.  Message  to  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade; 
to  2nd  Divn. 

The  General  says  tomorrow  morning  have  a  patrol  go  into 
ST.  ET TEHEE  and  shake  hands  with  the  Erench  there,  and  take 
the  town  over  from  them,  and  after  the  little  party  put  an 
outfit  there  to  connect  up.  The  Prench  say  they  have  a 
battalion  in  ST.  ETIEHHE,  and  want  to  turn  it  over,  to  us  as 
soon  as  they  can  take  it.  The  General  said  have  it  occupie 
in  the  morning  -  early  in  the  morning  send  a  patrol  at 
least,  and  when  the  party  is  over  move  a  company  there  at 
least ,  and  take  it  over  from  tne  Erench.  Send  a  patrol  in 

(Cont’d.  next  page.) 


P .  M . 


Oct.  5,  1918. 


(Cont’d.  from  last  page.) 

first,  early,  to  connect  up  with  them  and  find  out  where 
they  are.  They  got  a  battalion  in  town  and  as  soon  as  you 
can  alter  the  party,  have  at  least  a  company  get  in  the 
town.  Take  it  over.  Relieve  the  battalion  of  the  French 
so  they  can  go  home.  Connect  up  with  them. 

The  General  has  already  been  talking  to  the  Corps 
Commander  about  it,  but  we  haven't  got  connection  with  the 
French  in  ST.  ETIENNE. 


From:  P.C.  6th  M.G.B. 

At:  267.4  -  279.6 

Date :  5  Oct .  18 . 

To:  Comdg.  Gen.  4th  Brig, 


How  Sent:  Runner 


Have  located  new  P.C.  at  above  coordinates.  Have 
had  no  reports  from  companies  since  early  morning.  Every¬ 
thing  quiet  . 

Waller . 


No  time  indicated.  Oct.  5,  1918. 

Headquarters  4th  Brigade . 

Marines,  Am.  E.F. 

5th  Oct  .  ' 18  . 

79th  held  up  by  wire  and  very  heavy  M.G,  West  killed.  Losses 
heavy.  Major  of  23rd  Inf,  ordered  us  to  halt  here.  Heavy 
barrage  required.  At  least  eight  machine  guns  in  nests. 

40  men  of  79th  and  45  from  96th  with  me.  Will  hold  here  as 
it  is  needless  to  sacrifice  men  to  take  nests.  Digging 
in.  Awaiting  orders. 

2nd  Bn  of  the  6th  5:50  P.M.  Cates  reports  80  men  of  79th 
and  96  Companies  combined  held  up  by  wire.  From  my  position 
impossible  to  flank  them.  Major  of  the  23rd  Inf.  ordered  us 
to  halt  here.  8  M.G.  and  lots  of  wire  in  woods.  Digging  in. 
Liaison  with  23rd  on  right,  none  on  left. 

Cates  6 :00  P ,M. 


Numerous  wounded  in  woods  -  two  machine  gun  nests.  West 
alive  but  wounded.  -Will  we  shell  woods  under  these  circum¬ 
stances.  impossible  to  get  wounded  out.  It  is  the  same 
nests  that  shot  up  the  23rd  yesterday.  Major  of  the  23rd 
forbids  me  attacking.  Will  hold  here,  will  take  men  and 
heavy  barrage  to  clean  out  the  nests. 

3rd  Bn.  of  the  6th,  2nd  Line.  6:00  P.M. 

Our  position  is  265.6  -  282.1.  Arrived  here  5:30  P.M.  and 
halted.  -2nd  Bn.  held  up  by  M.G.  fire  right  front. 

Williams  2nd  Bn  of  the  6th.  5:40  P.M. 

Right  held  up.  Machine  guns  in  woods  at  266.65  - 
262.8  -  282.8.  266.95  -  282.70.  267.13  -  282.7.  Trenches 

are  center  of  coordinates  255.-266.  283-284  and  extends 

267.13  -  282.8. 


(Cont’d.  next  page.) 


Ho  time  indicated. 


Oct.  5,  1918. 


(Cont'd.  from  last  page.) 

i  renches  ,  tiling  with  enemy  coming  up  from  the  rear  bringing 
machine  guns.  Heavy  machine  gun  fire  from  rignt  and  left, 
we  have  requested  artillery  fire  on  three  nests  on  right. 

Request  artillery  on  trenches  to  the  left  of  above  coordinates. 
Holding  this  position. 

Oates  5:15  P.M. 

Site  requested  artillery  fire  at  6:45  P.M. 

P.Co  of  the  6th  266.8  -  281.0 

Above  messages  received  from  C.O.  6th  Regt .  Notice  that  ll.G. 
nests  are  those  which  nave  delayed  our  advance  for  two  days. 

The  enclosed  tracing  of  3rd  Brig,  nositions  must  be  in  error. 

E. 


A.M.  Oct.  6 »  1918. 

9:35  A.M. ,  Oct.  6,  1918.  Telephone  message  received  from 
Major  Roberts-;  to  2nd  Divn. 

Just  got  reports  from  Prench  on  our  left  that  they  have 
advanced  to  CAUROY  and  they  are  going  ahead  again  at  10:00 
A.M.  They  are  going  to  include  Mt .  St.  REMY  and  to  exclude 
VILLE-sur-RETOURHE  on  the  left  from  there  in  a  northeasterly 
direction. 


i 


ii  •  4-4 


Oct.  6,  1913. 


9:40  A. II.  ,  Oct.  6,  1918.  Telephone  message  received  from 
4th  Brigade .  To  2nd  Divn . 

Holcomb  says  the  French  are  in  tne  western  part  of  ST. 
ETIEDUE  and  the  Boche  are  in  the  eastern  -part  of  it  .  Shuler 
is  very  confident  he  has  a  fine  position  and  his  forces  are 
still  organized.  Holcomb  said  they  asked  for  a  special 
barrage  giving  co-ordinates  and  it  was  put  over  in  3  min¬ 
utes,  It  was  excellent  and  put  over  just  vine  re  they  wanted 
it.  They  ha,ve  got  tne  whole  business  and  are  cleaning  up  the 
nests  now.  Conversation  interrupted. 


From:  P.C.  6  H.G.  B. 

At:  267.4  -  279.6  How  sent 

Date:  6  Oct.  18.  Hour  10  a.m.  Runner. 

To:  Comdg.  Gen.  4th  Brigade, 

A- (10)  Company  now  advancing  with  3rd  Bn,  6th  Regt . 
B-(23)  Company  remained  in  place.  French  reported 
to  be  in  front  of  3t .  Ft ienne .  3rd  Brigade  is  also  advanc¬ 
ing  now.  (3:45  a.m.)  B.  Co.  manning  9  guns  now  instead  of 
7  previously  reported.  C  (77)  Co  remained  in  position. 
Heavy  artillery  fire  on  practically  all  our  front  (both 
77  and  23d  Cos)  .  Yesterday  77th  borrowed  -  one  pounder 
and  knocked  out  D.G.  positions.  81 -(D)  Co  .  advanced  with  2d 
Bn  6th  to  position  just  south  of  St.  Etienne  at  4  p.n.  - 
5  Oct.  Returned  to  267  -  281  this  morning,  D.  Co  has  10 
guns  completely  manned,  and  has  lost  (4)  four  officers. 

I  am  sending  Fagan  out  to  command.  Casualties  to  date 
officers  -  8  v/ounded.  Hen  17  killed  -  86  wounded. -13 
missing  -  16  sick.  Companies  have  about  120  effectives. 

Waller . 


FIELD 


LIES  sag: 


From:  C.O,  6th  marines 

f t •  PC. 

Date:  6  Oct  1913.  Hour  10:00  a.m.  Sent  by  (motorcycle) 

^o  :  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

Subject:  Report  of  operations  and  present  position. 


1.  Inclosed  herewith  sketch  cf  position 
regiment,  the  approximate  position  of  tne  23 
right  and  22nd  Div.  French  on  our  left,  with 
organizations  we  are  in  liaison,  the  latter 
rear  from  the  fact  that  the  enemy  occupy  the 
portions  of  the  town. 


of  tais 

rd  Inf.  on  our 
both  of  which 
around  our  left 
eastern 


2.  Our  ope rat 
their  ,G .  nests  b 
highly  successful, 
solidated  and  stre 
number  of  guns  and 
1 at  er .  Casualt i e  s 
fully  executed  thi 
cent  . 

3,  Two  days  i 
demonstrated  its  t 
machine  gun  nests. 


ions  against  the  enemy  in  our  front  in 
egan  at  6:30  a.m.,  on  time,  and  have  been 
Our  objective  has  been  attained,  con- 
ngthened  with  outposts  to  trie  front.  Tne 
.■) t i s o n e r s  taken  will  be  communiccxted 
in.  the  3rd  Battalion  which  so  success- 
b  attack  amount  to  approximately  30  per¬ 
il  succession  this  splendid  battalion  aas 
ho-'ough  efficiency  in  dealing  with 


LE  E . 


A. la.  Oct  .  6  ,  1918  . 

'10:25  A...:.,  Oct.  6,  1918.  4th  Brigade  to  2nd  Divn. 

You  have  a  message  from  the  6th.-  We  have  completely 
obtained  our  objective  at  9:29  A.M.  It  is  a  very  strong 
position.  We  are  in  perfect  liaison  with  the  23rd  Infantry 
on  our  right.  We  have  also  obtained  their  objective.  The 
barrage  we  believe  broke  up  a  counter  attack  which  was 
about  to  be  launched.  Casualties  30^. 

This  means  that  the  place  is  completely  cleaned  up  to 
tneir  objective.  No  machine  gun  nests  in  our  rear  anymore. 
About  St.  Etienne.  St.  Etienne  is  being  very  heavily 
shelled  by  the  Boche,  and  the  French  have  probably  evacuated 
it . temporarily «  There  is  nothing  to  keep  us  going  into  St. 
Etienne,  as  far  as  you  know,  except  the  artillery  fire. 

^  The  General  doesn’t  want  to  go  any  farther  than  St. 
Etienne.  That  objective  runs  from  St.  Etienne  along  that 
road  leading  over  toward  ORFEUIL . 


11:10  A.M. ,  Oct.  6,  1918.  memorandum  received  from  4th 
Brigade  by  g-3. 

Attached  hereto  is  a  report  of  operations  from  tne  C.O. 
6th  Regiment  and  a  position  showing  present  disposition  of 
troops  of  the  4th  Brigade.  4th  Brigade  has  completely 
attained  the  objective  ordered  in  F.O.  #38,  2nd  Division 
5th  October, 


From:  Liaison  Officer  on  left. 

At  :  22  I  D  Headquarters 

Date:  Oct  6,  1918.  Hour  1:20.  No .  1 

To  :  C.O.  4TH  Brigade . 

The  62nd  Regt .  is  in  St.  ETIENNE  -  The  118th  is  in 
the  first,  or  Southern  tre.nch  of  the  trench  de  MARRE  -  The 
19th  is  about  700  meters  north  of  ST.  PIERRE.  The  151st 
Division  has  been  relieved  by  the  61st  Division.  They  are  in 
the  TRANCHEE  de  BRAS  (  a  continuation  to  the  West  of  the 
tranchee  de  MARRE  )  .  No  attack  was  made  at  10  :00  a.m.  as 
the  22nd  I  D  was  being  furiously  shelled  by  the  enemy.  There 
are  probably  some  enemy  machine  guns  in  the  cemetery  in  ST. 
ETIENNE.  The  22nd  I.D.  is  getting  Machine  Gun  Fire  from  tne 
EAST  and  NORTH-EAST  of  ST.  ETIENNE  and  vigorous  shelling  from 
the  NEUVILLE-CAUROY  road  and  eastward  toward  MACHAULT .  They 
will  attempt  to  push  the  left  wing  forward  then  the  center, 
and  then  the  right.  The  position  which  was  given  me  this 
morning  -  that  is  -  on  the  NEUVILLE  -  CAUROY  road,  was 
entirely  erroneous.  The  division  had  been  ordered  to  ad¬ 
vance  to  this  position,  but  found  it  impossible  to  do  so. 

This  division  (22nd)  is  very  tired,  and  it  is  feared 
that  should  the  enemy  launch  a  strong  counter-attack  they 
would  have  to  fall  back  a  little. 

Harding . 

(They  think  the  Boche  brought  up  new  divisions  &  artillery 
during  the  night.) 


'  • 


P  .M. 


Oct.  6 ,  1918. 


From:  C.O.  12th  F.A. 

At :  P . C  . 

Date:  5  Oct.  18.  Hour  7:30  pm. 

To:  Adj  4  Inf.  bgde  . 

Funner  from  your  hdqrs  carrying  plan  of  attack  for 
tomorrow  reported  here  after  losing  his  way.  6th  Marines 
are  sending  side  car  to  get  him  to  their  hdqrs. 


Received  9  p.m.  EDE 


Tibbets . 
Ad  j  t  , 


8:o5  P.M. ,  Oct,  6,  1918.  Message  from  Sister  11  (Adjutant 
4th  Brig , ) 

Do  you  know  whether  the  French  have  gotten  the  entire 
town  of  ST.  ETIEKNE  or  not.  I  don't  think  they  have  either. 
The  Boche  are  still  in  there,  you  think.  I  'would  warn  those 
people  aoout  that  left  flank,  of  course,  they  know  more 
about  it  than  we  do.  They  are  closer  than  here.  The  general 
said  you  better  keep  your  eye  on  it . 


8:45  P.M,,  Oct.  6,  1918  -  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade. 

The  order  seems  to  say  that  they  will  come  back,  but  tne 
General  says  leave  them  there.  just  as  you  and  I  talked  it 
over.  They  have  received  that  order,  haven't  they.  You  had 
better  tell  them  to  do  that.  The  General  is  afraid  there 
might  be  something  happening  on  your  flank,  don't  you  see, 

I  don’t  think  they  will  get  up  there  by  daylight,  anyhow . 


8:54  P*M.»  Oct,  6,  1918,  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade, 

I  told  you  one  thing  and  the  order  states  a  little 
different,  I  told  you  to  leave  1  -  2  -  3  -  and  the  order 
apparently  changes  that.  The  General  wants  you  to  leave  it 
as  I  told  you.  All  right,  you  are  doing  that  already. 


8:57  P,M.»  Oct  *  6S  1918.  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade. 

Where  did  you  send  those  guides.  I  know,  but  Matthews 
gave  instructions  for  that.  Directed  them  to  go  to  the 
church.  Wait  just  a  minute.  Here  is  Matthews.  Matthews 
said  he  gave  instructions  over  and  over  again,  to  go  to 
church.  The  guides  came  back  to  this  P.C.  Those  v/ere  his 
instructions  over  and  over  again,  I  didn’t  hear  Matthews 

give  the  order  but  I  heard  him  tell  them  . .  If  we  can 

get  them  we  will  send  them,  back  to  you, 

Matthews  said  how  do  you  know  they  came  here.  Mr. 
Watson  said  he  sa w  the  order?  The  truck  driver  had  no 
wr i t  ten  o  rde  r , 


A.H 


Oct.  7,  1918 


Headquarters,  6th  Regiment , 
marine  Corps,  American  L.F. 
France,  7  October,  18. 
Hour  8:15  A. LI. 


From:  Regimental  Commander, 

To:  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade. 

1.  I  am  enclosing  you  sketch  of  position  of  142nd 
Regiment.  They  were  in  position  at  6  P.H.  The  Supply 
Company  and  Headquarters  Company  are  located  between  here  and 
Somme-Py  and  if  the  present  low  visibility  continues,  will  be 
installed  in  the  3rd  line  shortly. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE ♦ 


From: 

P.C.  -6-  L.G.R. 

At  : 

267.-4  -  279.6. 

How  sent 

Date  : 

7  Oct .  18 .  Hour  8 ;45 

Runner . 

To  : 

Condg.  Gen.  4th  Brigade. 

Tanks  are  passing  this  P.C.  going  North.  Looks  as 
though  there  might  be  an  attack  in  the  morning.  Your  orders 
21  say  for  machine  guns  to  remain  in  place  until  specialists 
troops  of  relieving  regiment  join  -  Division  order  39  says 
to  remain  in  place  for  24  hours  then,  unless  orders  are 
received  to  the  contrary,  the  machine  guns  are  to  be  with¬ 
drawn.  The  new  machine  gun  major  was  here  todaj- ,  but  did 
not  know  what  disposition  was  to  be  made  of  his  companies. 
Apparently  that  was  up  to  Regimental  Commanders.  I  have 
three  companies  in  support  positions  and  one  in  the  front  line 
position  writh  the  3d  of  the  6th  Regt .  Think  this  company  will 
have  a  11. G.  company  report  to  it  tonight  but  have  no  defin¬ 
ite  information.  In  the  event  of  an  attack  by  the  71st.  Brigade, 
do  we  remain  in  place  and  become  support  troops,  or  do  we  ac¬ 
company  the  attack. 

Waller. 


There  are  two  Y.G.  Companies  at  least  of  the  new  brigade  now 
in  position,  but  I  do  not  know  with  what  battalions. 


Waller 


• » ; 


Oct.  7,  1926. 


A  4  Li. 

Headquarters  at  SOMME-PY ,  October  7,  1918.  10:15  A.M.  ,  Oct. 

7,  1910,  Message  from  Major  Roberts,  Liaison  with  4th 
Brigade;  to  2nd  Division, 

Colonel  Lee  at  8:40  a.m.  reports  they  have  captured  11 
prisoners  near  ST.  ETIENNE  this  morning*  They  state  they 
belong  to  the  18th  Division  -  this  may  mean  the  18th  Regi¬ 
ment.  Prisoners  stated  they  intended  to  attack  this  morn¬ 
ing.  When  asked  why  they  didn't,  said  they  did  not  know. 
Colonel  Lee  states  that  our  front  line  battalion  reports 
ST.  ETIENNE  in  the  hands  of  the  Boche .  He  has  just  received 
word  that  the  French  occupy  it.  lie  will  endeavor  to  find 
out  exactly  who  does  hold  the  town.  Taken  near  ST.  ETIENNE* 
He  does  not  report  anything  but  what  is  contained  above. 


From:  Liaison  on  left. 

At:  Headquarters  22  I.D.-  How  sent 

Date:  Oct  7  Hour  10:20.  No.  1  Foot  Messenger. 

To:  C.O.  4th  Brigade, 

At  5:45  a.m.  the  enemy  took  ST.  ETIENNE  but  the  French 
have  now  retaken  it  and  hold  the  entire  town;  they  also  hold 
the  cemetery  N.E.  of  the  town  and  nave  some  troops  at  the 
cross-roads  at  264.80-284.5  where  the  two  main  roads  cross. 
They  will  attack  some  time  today,  advancing  the  left  wing 
first.  Their  objective  is  the  line  of  small  trenches  running 
east  and  west  through  262,0  -  28  5.5H263.0  -  285.7  263.6  - 

285,8.  The  Western  limit  of  this  sector  seems  now  to  5e 
about  261,8.  The  61st  Division  on  the  left  of  the  22  attacks 
at  11:30  a.m.  Later  in  day  the  artillery  of  both  divisions 
will  be  concentrated  on  the  front  of  the  22nd  Division  for 
the  22nd’ s  attack.  The  liaison  between  our  left  and  their 
right  is  excellent  at  present;  they  suggest,  however,  that 
an  officer  be  detailed  for  liaison  between  our  left  regiment 
and  their  right  regiment.  The  22nd  ID  will  be  relieved  this 
evening  by  the  7th  I.D. 

Harding . 

The  French  line  at  present  is  the  same  as  yesterday. 


Harding . 


Message  received  from  Lt .  Colonel  Holcomb  at  10:55  a, in. , 

Oct  7',  1918.  Date:  (?) 

Message  received  at  10:30  a.m. 

3  French  soldiers  belonging  to  reserve  Battalion  of  62nd 
Regiment  which  is  right  regiment  of  the  22nd  Division,  have 
just  come  to  my  P.C.  and  say  tnere  are  no  Germans  in  ST* 
ETIENNE.  They  have  one  company  in  front  of  town  and  one  in 
rear.  Their  regiment  is  advancing  on  the  left  of  the  town. 
Shuler  has  sent  an  officer  and  enlisted  man  who  can  speak 
French  to  the  right  Battalion  of  the  62nd  Regiment  .  The 
Officer  will  come  back  and  man  will  remain  as  liaison.  SHULER, 
weport  perfect  liaison  rignt  and  left. 


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11:50  A*M.  i  Oct.  7,  1918.  Telephone  message  received  from 
4th  Brig.  Hq . ,  to  2nd  Division. 

Commanding  officer  of  6th  has  sent  a  patrol  to  ST. 

ETIENNE  to  see  whether  or  not  French  occuoy  the  town..  The 
patrol  reports  they  were  fired  upon  from  the  Cemetery  and 
from  the  west  end  of  the  town.  They  are  confident  that  they 
received  Boche  fire  from  the  west  end  of  the  town.  The 
officer  commanding  the  patrol  and  the  second  in  command  were 
"both  wounded  "by  that  fire.  The  patrol  remained,  in  place  in 
the  gap  between  our  left  and  the  French.  The  French  may 
occupy  most  of  the  town  out  the  Boche  are  in  the  we  stern  part 
and  in  the  cemetery.  As  to  occupying  the  town  or  advancing 
to  connect  up  with  the  French  in  the  left  it  is  not  recommend¬ 
ed  to  make  a  special  operation  of  this.  It  should  be  done 
as  a  part  of  operations  attended  by  a  general  advance  with 
some  preparation  fire  at  H  hour.  We  know  where  the  Boche 
are  in  front  of  our  lines  and  we  are  covering  our  sector. 

This  covers  everything  you  asked  this  morning. 


Prom:  C.O.  3rd  Bn.  6th  Regiment* 

At:  P,C.  How  sent 

Date:  7  Oct.  18.  Hour  6:45  P.K.  By  runner* 

To:  C*0.  6th  Regiment. 

Sent  two  scouts  to  report  on  stream  north  of  ST. 
ETIENNE.  They  did  not  reach  stream  as  enemy  are  between 
French  and  stream.  French  told  them  that  water  is  less  than 
two  feet  deep,  not  over  five  or  six  wide  and  that  there  are 
several  foot  bridges.  It  can  be  crossed  by  foot  troops  any¬ 
where,  The  French  are  in  the  west  end  of  town  only.  They 
are  not  in  the  east  or  north  part.  I  have  informed  Barker 
of  this. 

SHULER 


Copy  for  C.G.,  4th  Brigade. 


No  time  indicated.  Oct.  7,  1918. 

Monday  7/ 18. 

{  . 

-P t v .  East;  Oo-lO  Medeah  (exclus)  West :  Boy  Broriberp, 
Blanc  Mont. 


3rd  Brig .  left 


Along  9  3.97. 
Cross  rds  73.11. 


A.  I, 


Oct.  8,  1918 


From:  C.O,  6th. 

At  :  P,C, 

Date.  8  Oct.  18,  Hour:  4: 15  a.m.  How  sent:  Runner. 
-i-O  :  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

Sixth  Regiment  in  position  indicated  and  ready. 

LEE  • 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


CsO.  1st  Bn.  Copy  for  Drip-. 

P.C. 

8  Oct.  18,  Hour:  6: 15  a.n.  How  sent:  Runner. 
Site, 


^  small  tanks  on  left  of  road  motionless  south  of 
town.  kjix  tanks  advancing  through  cemetery.  Being  sniped 
at  continually  by  machine  'gun  on  right,  flank.  Large  fire 
about  8C0  yds.  N.E,  of  town,  U.S.  infantry  entering 
woods  on  hill  to  our  extreme  right  in  very  thin  lines. 
iwo  platoons  of  76th  Co.  advancing  on  left  of  town. 

M.G.  platoon  following.  Some  of  our  infantry  coming  over 
behind  us.  Have  seen  no  prisoners.  Seems  to  be  very 
little  opposition  on  the  left.  Right  going  well.  Very 
little  German  shell  fire.  Troops  seem  to  be  about  half 
way  up  slope  of  hill  beyond  tie  town. 


Copy  for  C.G,  4th  Brig. 


ARKER . 


Telephone  message  received  11:55  A.M.,  Oct.  8.  from 
Art j  t ,  4th  Brig.  To  2nd  Div. 

2o  men  from.  24th  Regiment  19  5th  Division,  and  54th 
Regiment  of  same,  and  149th  Regiment  and  213th  Regiment 
Jaeger-  in  line  2  days.  They  say  American  artillery  is 
terrific  and  has  caused  many  casualties.  They  have  no 
word  about  their  relief.  Taken  in  vicinity  of  woods 
Northeast  of  ST.  ETIENNE. 


P.  M.  Oct.  8,,  1918, 


U.  S.  ARvIY  FIELD 

tjtv  q  a  nz: 

From: 

C,0.  5rd  Bn. 

At  : 

P.C.  B 

14 

Date : 

8  Oct.  18  Hour:  1:25  p.m. 

i'l  0  •  1  • 

How  sent: 

To  : 

C.O.  6th  Regiment. 

Runner . 

The  men  of  this  battalion  are  getting  in  very  bad 
shape  physically.  Their  spirit  is  good  and  I  have  not 
heard  a  complaint,  but  the  fact  remains  that  they  have 
been  through  hell  and  are  under  constant  shell  fire  now 
and  no  let  up,  I  believe  the  inachine  gun  nests  that  have 
worried  our  lines  so  much  are  now  wiped  out.  I  am  getting 
in  liaison  with  whatever  units  are  on  my  right  and  left. 

SHULER 

From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade  To?  C.G.  2nd  Div. 

Would  recommend  withdrawal  of  Shuler,  but  I  think 
the  141st  was  pretty  well  shot  up  and  until  we  Piet 
definite  knowledge  of  their  position  and  condition,  will 
keep  Shuler  where  he  is.  W.C.N. 

(On  back  of  message) 

Gen,  LeJeune  4th  Brim. 


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Oct.  8,  1918 . 


6«j5  P.M.,  Oct «  8,  19 16 ,  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade* 

We  have  news  from  the  French  on  our  left  and  also 
from  the  Corps  Commander  on  the  left,  through  our  Corps 
commander  saying  the  French  division  on  cur  left--  its 
^ihht  rests  near  those  trenches  1  kilometer  north  of  St. 
Etienne,  and  they  report  them  unoccupied,  and  send  orders 
to  connect  up  with  them  and  occupy  those  trenches,  I 
called  up  Lay  a  while  ago,  and  when  this  battalion  of 
engineers  gets  down  there  to  St,  Etienne-.-  he  says  he 
olds  that...  says  they  are  going  to  send  cut  patrols 
owards  those  trenches  there,  See  if  they  are  occupying 
them  and,  if  not,  they  will  connect  up  with  the  French. 


9.06  P«M,,  October  8,  1918,  Adjutant*.  4th  Brigade, 

n.  ,  ^ave  ^ou  anY  news  from  your  front  out  there? 

hi.  they  go  back  to  the  town  or  stay  out.  You  didn’t 
near  whether  our  people  went  back  to  the  town  or  not? 

*^hou ght  you  said  they  did  leave.  How  about  that  party 
that  went  around  to  the  advance  trench,  800  meuers  to 
t  e  north?  Did  you  hear  what  became  of  the  engineers 
out  there?  Up  on  that  advanced  trench.  You  didn’t  hear 
where  they  went.  Did  you  hear  anything  from  Barker. 

Do  you  know  if  the  engineers  got  caught  in  that  barrage. 

o°U  ^ear?  You  cion1 1  think  they  got  out  there  before 
that.  Shuler’s  outfit  was  caught  in  it.  Colonel  Drury 
was  out  there  and  Doctor  Boone,  and  they  said  it  was 
pretty  hot  .  Drury  met  them  coming  back,’  He  was  out 
theie,  Dllis,  did  you  hear  anything  about,  the  other 
brigade,  the  71st?  Where  are  they?  They  dropped  back 
to  the  parallel  of  departure.  Yes,  we  got  a  battalion 
of  engineers  over  there.  Our  advance  elements  there. 
Those  engineers  are  probably  helping  them  out,  How  we 
have ,  I  suppose  you  know  it.  we  have  2  battalions  of  the 
<~rd  Brigade  on  that  parallel  of  departure.  I  sent  them 
down  there  to  stiffen  out  those  fellows*  We  hear  they 
are  mixed  up  and  so  on. 


From: 
At  : 

Lt ,  Col,  Strong* 
P.C,  Site  1. 

A.  M, 

Oct,  9,  1918. 

Date  : 

9  Oct,  18.  Hour* 

5:25  AM*  No, 

1 ♦  How  sent : 

To  : 

Site  1, 

Runner , 

Our  troops  and  Marines  are  located  as  shown  on 
map.  Having  liaison  with  French  on  left.  Patrol  trying 
to  make  liaison  on  right.  Hot  yet  back,  3  platoons 
held  near  line  in  support  trenches, 

We  secured  3  machine  guns  from  Site  1, 

Messages.  STRONG ♦ 

+  Col  ♦ 

Copy  for  C.G.  4th  Brig. 

6:4  5  A.M.  Lee. 


From:  C.0,  6th. 

At  :  P.C, 

Date:  9  Oct.  18,  Hour:  6.  How  sent:  Runnerc 
To  :  C.G,  4th  Brigade, 


Report  the  relief 
3:30  hours  this  date. 

EKE 


of  this  Regiment  completed 
LEE 

by  H.P.M. 


at 


Oct.  g,  1918. 


A.  M. 


Headquarters ,  4th  Brigade, 
Mar 1 ne s ,  Arne r i c an  S .  F . 
9th  October  '18, 
8:25  A«  M. 


.  emo  .  for  C.  0.  6  th  Regiment: 

Your  position  sketch  of  6:00  A.M.,  October  9 tb 
received.  I  do  not  understand  it  and  Surprise  7  soys 
he  cannot  make  it  out  either.  We  want  the  location/  of 
all  troops,  Engineers  and  Marines,  on  the  line. 

':'1  '  1  Y°u  please  get  this  information  to  me  as  soon 
as  possible? 

ho  we  actually  occupy  ST.  ETIEMJLS.  If  so,  what 
strength?  What  organization  (Engineers)? 

EARL  H.  ELLIS. 

Lieut.  Col.  USMC. 

Adjutant . 


P 


1'To  .  6  . 

Sent  by:  RD  Time: 

Check 

160FM 

From: 

Sixth  Marines 

At  : 

Date : 

Oct.  9-18.  Hour:  6 

To  : 

Si ster „ 

here  On  1  gA 
IiJ  y  o  1 


M.  Oct.  9,  1918. 

6.10  pm  Received  by:  By  6 

6.08  p.m. 

COL 
gu ides 
FEV 


At  three  thirty  P.M. 


Lee  . 


A  M 

•  xu  ♦ 


Oct.  25,  1918. 


From:  Sister 

At:  P.C .  Camp  Cabaud  How  sent 

Date:  25  Oct  .Hour  11:30  All  No.  5  Courier 

To:  CO  5-6-6 -IlG 

The  Brigade  will  march  to  the  area  south  of  Exer- 
mont  on  the  afternoon  26  Oct  unless  otherwise  ordered.  3rd 
Brig,  will  occupy  same  area  night  25-26.  The  3rd  Brigade 
now  in  Camp  Cabaud  marches  to  the  above  area  on  25  Oct  at 
2  pm  via  route  (proposed)  Chemin  Ro mains  Tranche  (running 
through  Argonne  Forest)  -  Varennes-North  to  Route  National- 
200  yards  along  that  route-thence  north  to  Charpentry-Baulnj/ - 
to  area.  The  3rd  Brigade  marches  at  2  pm  so  as  to  arrive  at 
edge  of  forest  near  Varennes  at  dusk.  A  portion  of  the  route 
may  be  found  difficult  or  impracticable  for  troops  or  trains, 
and  should  be  reconnoitered  first.  Organization  Commanders 
will  send  reconnoitering  parties  with  the  3rd  Brigade-5th 
Regt.  with  9th  Inf,  6th  Regt.  with  23rd  Inf,  to  reconnoitre 
the  road  and  the  new  area,  parties  will  report  back  before 
noon  26  Oct,  The  6  li  G  Batn  will  send  a  party  also  with  the 
Infantry  of  the  3rd  Brigade  to  report  back  in  the  same  manner 

By  command  of  Brig,  Gen.  Neville 

Ellis 

Adjt . 


From:  C.O.  4th  Brigade 

At :  Camp  Cabaud  Now  sent 

Date:  26  Oct.  Hour  11:30  A.M*  No. 6  Courier 

To :  C.O.  5th  Regt . 

Do  not  march  accordance  with  Brigade  F.O.  #31  until 
the  word  to  proceed  is  given.  There  may  be  a  further  change 
by  2nd  Division. 


Neville 


From:  C.O.  4th  Brigade. 

At:  P.C.  How  sent 

Date:  26  Oct  Hour  12:35  No,  7  Courier 

To:  C.O.  5th  Regt 

You  will  begin  march  at  once  in  accordance  with 
F.O.  #31  4th  Brigade. 


Neville . 


From:  C.O.  83d  Infantry  Brigade. 

At:  P.C,  How  sent 

Date:  Oct  30  Hour  18:50  Runner 

To:  Comdg.  Gen'l.  4th  Brigade. 


I  :y 

166th  Inf. 
accordance 
seem  to  be 


understanding  of  the  orders  was 
remained  in  place,  as  this  seem 
with  your  understanding  &  wishes 
correct  as  they  are. 

Henry  J 


that  the 
s  to  be 
matters 

.  Reilly 


C.O. 

in 

wo  ul  d 


Col .  F . A . 

Comdg .83rd  Inf.  Brigade 


Comd'g.  Gen'l. 

4th  Brigade . 


P  .HE. 


Oct  .  31 ,  1913  . 


From:  C.O.  6th  Marines 

At;  P.C.  How  sent 

Date:  31  Oct.  18  Hour  3:15  P.K..  Funner 

To:  C.O.  4th  Brigade. 

1.  The  P.C.  of  the  6th  Regiment  is  now  located 
at  the  old  P.C.  of  the  166th  Inf. 


LEE 


From:  Sister 

At  :  P .C .  How  sent 

Date:  31  Oct,  Hour  3:35  P.M.  No.  8  Courier 

To  :  C.O.  6th  Pegt . 

You  will  detail  two  (.2)  officers  suitable,  for 
duty  as  liaison  officers  between  the  2nd  Division  and  3  and 
4  Brigades,  to  report  at  2nd  Division  Message  center  Exer- 
mont  at  6  P.M.  this  date. 


Neville . 


From:  Sister 

At:  P.C.  How  sent 

Date:  31  Oct.  Hour  8:30  P.M.  No.  10  Runner 

To :  C .0.  6th  Regt . 

Please  deliver  the  enclosed  orders,  etc.,  to  Major 

Stowell  C.C.  Left  flank  liaison  force. 


Forwarded  9:55  P.M.  Lee 


Neville 


From:  C.O.  6th  M.G.E. 

At:  301.4-283.3 

Date:  31  Oct.  18  Hour  9:20  P.M. 

To:  Memorandum  for  Brigade  Ad jut ant - 

Battalion  P.C.  established  at  9:15  P.M.  at  301.4- 
383.3  in  barracks  south  side  road  leading  N.E.  from  Fleville 
700  meters  south  of  Hill  196. 

Kingman 
(per  I.RL) 

A. 1.1.  Nov.  1,  1918. 

'  Telephone  message  received  3:25  A.M.  from  C.G.  4th  Brigade 
by  G-3 ,  Nov .  1st . 


4th  Brigade  in  place . 


. 


% 


•' 


' 


A. II. 


iJov.  1,  1918. 


At  5:15  A. LI.  Nov.  1st,  the  commanders  of  the  3rd  and  4th'' 
Brigades  both  reported  by  telephone  that  taeir  wires  to  the 
front  were  out:  that  the  advance  seemed  to  be  going  all 
right ;  that  there  was  so  much  smoke  in  the  barrage  that 
nothing  could  be  seen,  but  except  for  some  machine  gun  fire, 
just  after  "H"  hour,  there  seemed  to  be  very  little  fire 
coining  from  the  Boche  . 


From:  Francis  (Illustrious) 

At:  p.c.  Winn  177  How  sent 

Bate:  11/1/18  Hour  6:25  Ho.  1  Funner 

To:  Sister 


Intermediate  objective  gained  hour  6:18 
3  Pris  of  426  Regt .  75  Pri  of  31,  157  and  353  Pegts. 
man  from  157  Regt.  is  recruit  and  just  came  in  line,  all 
pris  very  hungry,  fire  very  heavy  bat  105  just  east  of 
north  Hew  P.C.  Winn  established  at  la  Dhuy  Farm. 


Col.  Ellis. 


Francis 


Telephone  message  from  Adjutant  4th  Brigade  7:10  A.lJi.  t  Hov,  1, 
received  by  G-3. 

5th  Marines  report  everything  going  well,  about  50 
prisoners  coining  in.  Very  few  wounded  -  -mostly  from  H.E. 

6th  Marines,  reports  everything  going  well.  About 
20  prisoners  coming. 


7:35  A-M. »  Hov.  1,  18.  Telephone  message  from  Col.  Ellis 
received  by  c-3. 

6th  Marines  report  that  they  have  4  prisoners  at  the 
P.C.  from  the  169th  Regt.  They  are  holding  40  more  in 
SOMMERAHCE  as  stretcher  bearers  and  there  are  several  hundred 
more  prisoners  coming  in.  These  4  prisoners  are  being 
sent  to  G-2 ,  2nd  Div. 


Hov  .  1,  1918  . 

From:  Martin 

To  :  4th  Brig  Marines 

8:00  AM. I.  9th  Regt.  leading  units  advancing  beyond 
La  Fontaine  au  Croncq  Fme-La  Champy  Haut  Hoad.  Eas;y  goint- . 
P.C.  3rd  Brig*  at  Second  message  center. 


Martin . 


A  M 

A  «  1, A  • 


Nov  ,  1 ,  1918 . 


8:20  A. LI.  ,  Nov.  1,  1918,  Telephone  message  from  Adj  .  4th 
Brigade,  received  by  Lt .  Parsons,  G-3. 

The  rear  battalion  of  the  5th  Marines  passed  the 
parallel  of  departure  at  6:50  A. LI. ,  and  has  reported  every 
thing  going  well  forward.  Prisoners  cont in.ually  coming  in 
This  indicates  the  rear  battalion  of  the  6th  Marines 
passed  the  parallel  of  departure  on  schedule  time  . 


From:  Francis  Illustrious 

At:  P.C.  Winn.  How  sent 

Date;  11/1/18  Hour  8:40  No .  2  Runner 

To :  Sister 

353  has  taken  pris  from  31,  157  and  426  Regt.s, 
Pris  from  157  says  38th  Div.  came  into  line  from  Woevre 
two  days  ago,  now  holding  with  3  Pegts  in  line,  There  is 
a  Div  in  rear  of  88th  formed  in  depth. 

Number  of  prisoners  passed  in  right  of  this  P.C. 

500  . 

Col.  Ellis  Francis 

4th  Brigade . 


9:15  A.M.  ,  Nov,  1,  1918.  Telephone  message  received  by 
G-3  from  Adjt.  4th  Brigade. 

6th  Marines  report  that  at  9:00  A. Li.  ,  leading 
battalion  of  the  6th  Marines  was  leap-frogged  by  the  3rd. 
Everything  is  going  well .  Reports  indicate  that  leading 
battalion  closely  following  the  barrage. 


9:55  A.M.,  Nov.  1,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Adj. 

4th  Brigade  to  G-3. 

6th  Marines  report  they  received  a  message  from 
the  leading  battalion  at  8:14  A.M.  »  stating  that  the  two 
leading  companies  were  just  to  the  south  of  the  objective 
with  the  support  companies  occupying  the  heights.  That 
everything  was  'oing  well;  that  they  were  ready  to  proceed 
with  the  barrage.  Few  casualties. 


10:10  A.M.,  Nov.  1,  1918.  Telephone  message  received  by 
G-3  from  Gen.  Neville. 

Message  received  10:00  A.M.  from  5th  Marines  - 
Prisoner  gives  name  of  town,  in  which  his  -division  P.C.  is 
located  -  Sommauthe  and  it  was  on  his  map. 

General  Neville  says  our  1st  battalion  gained 
objective  on  specified  time  and  is  following  barrage. 


10:10  A.M. ,  Nov.  1,  1918.  From  Site  to  C.G.,  4th  Brigade 
(From  C.O.,  1st  Bn.) 

Reached  objective  at  8:00  A.M. ,  position  sketch 
attached.  Had  following  casualties 

(Cont’d.  next  page.) 


Nov.  1,  1918. 


A 


(Cont’d.  from  last  page.) 


75th  Company 
74th  Company 
76th  Company 

73rd  M.G.  Co . 


1  Officer  wounded 

1  Officer  wounded 

2  Officer  wounded 
1  Officer  killed 

1  Officer  wounded 


8  Snl  wounded 
45  snl  wounded 
60  Snl  wounded 
Captain  Overton) 
30  Enl  wounded 


Total  : 
Captured 


1  Off,  killed  5  wounded  143  Snl  wounded 
200  prisoners 


LASKER 


,  C"l  v,eL  a"t:i  13^25  A.M.  ,  Nov..  1,  1918.  from  Surprise  A-l 
Brigade,  9:50  AM  The  87th  F. A.  liaison 
icer  reports  first  intermediate  objective  taken  100 
d ^ n 6  i £ rs  returning  Among  them  one  girl  in  uniform 

reported  taken  in  all.  Unable  to  give  identification 

oi  prisoners.  Am  sending  girl  to  Headquarters.  2nd 
Division.  ' 


10. 2o  A.ji.  ,  Nov.  1,  1913.  Telephonic  message  from  Col. 
Ellis,  received  by  G-3. 

p.rm  a7!!6  6th  Marines  report  they  took  1st  objective  at 
0  HJU  ^.M.  Casualties  1  officer  killed  -  5  wounded;  143 
enlisted  men  wounded;  captured  200  prisoners. 


10:25  A . M . ,  Nov. 
Liaison  Battalio 
in  liaison  with 
has  reached  1st 


1,  1918,  Received  from  Major  Stowell- 
n  arrived  in  IMECOURT  at  8:00  A.M.  Am 
both  2nd  and  80th  Divisions.  80th  Division 
objective.  Casualties  slight. 


STOWELL 


11:50  A.M. ,  Nov.  1,  1913. 

5th  Regiment  reports  battery  of  77’ s  captured  at  301-289 


P»M.  Nov,  1,  x918. 

12.10  p.M. ,  Nov,  1,  1918.  Slap  reports  that  latest  reports 
rom  front  line  states  that  their  leading  elements  were 
entering  the  Arbre  De  REMONVILLE  at  11:45  A.M. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


Erom:  C.O.  6th  M.G .B . 

At :  301.4  -  283.3 

Date:  Nov.  1,  1918  Hour  12:15  P.M.  No.  5 

To:  Memorandum  for  Brigade  Adjutant. 


(Cont’d.  next  page.) 


p  •  i.i . 

(Cont’d.  from  last  page.) 


Nov.  1,  1918. 


P.C.  6th  M.G.B.  moves  to  ST. 
this  date.  Information  desired  as 
Brigade  moves. 


C' 3 OR GiiiS  at  1  :00  P.M, 
to  when  and  where 


Kingman 
(per  LRL) 


12:25  P ♦ K . ,  Nov.  1,  1918.  6th 
le:10  P.M.  the  6th  obtained  its 
^as  closing  up  to  pass  through. 


Regiment  reports  that  at 
objective  and  the  2nd  Bn. 


12:32  P.M. ,  Nov.  1  1918. 

to  G-3 ,  2nd  Div. 


Message  f  rom  Adj . 


4th  Brigade 


5th  Marines  reports  that  about 
were  entering  the  Arbre  de  Remonvill 
6th  Marines  reports,  at  12:10 
objective,  and  the  2nd  battalion  was 
through  . 


11:40  leading  element 

e . 

that  they  obtained  its 
closing  up  to  pass 


5th 


Marines 


they  reached  the 
6th  Marines 


reports  capturing  a  battery  of 
1st  objective. 

reports  200  prisoners  captured 


77  f  s  before 


At  12:55  P.M.  Site  is  moving  P.C. 


to  ST.  GEORGES. 


P*i.i.»  Nov.  1,  1918,  Slap  reports  that  he  is  quite 


At  lc , m . m 
certain  that  he  ha 


are  that  everything  is  going  fine. 


obtained  his  2nd  objective.  .all  reports 


he  liaison  on  his 


xght  has  been  very  good  Reports  states  that  losses  are 
sma  ,  For  instance,  Hainiltons  battalion  suffered  about  5 
losses  m  gaining  1st  objective.  It  is  very  difficult  to 
make  an  estimate  of  the  number  of  prisoners  captured,  It 
is  reported  that  Hamilton  captured  about  500  before  reach¬ 
ing  t  m  1st  oojective.  They  began  coming  in  as  we  came  in 


Nov.  1,  1918.  Sian  reports  that  his  signal 
?  +  +  V/n°  is,  front  line,  reported  that  the  leading 

oattaiion  of  the  5th  passed  BAYQNVILLE  ET  CHSNNF 7Y  on 
scheuule  time  and  that  the  5th  Regiment  was  passing  the 
2nd  objective  as  scheduled. 


1'25  2 . I.I .  ,  Nov,  1,  1918,  Telephone  message  received  from 
Col.  Ellis  by  G-3, 

The  5th  Marines  report  the  leading  battalion  has  * 
passed  BAYONV I LLE  et  CHENNERY  on  schedule  time,  and  were 
passing  ^nd  objective  as  per  schedule.  This  was  reported 
by  tneir  Signal  Officer  who  was  tnere.  I  don?t  believe 
tneir  friends  on  the  left  were  advancing  very  rapidly.  The 
element  which  was  operating  on  tne  left  of  50  have  reformed 
and  is  going  ahead  in  support. 


P.M.  Nov.  1,  1918. 

1:55  P,M..  Nov.  1,  1918.  Telephone  message  received 
from  Col.  Ellis,  by  G-3 . 

C.O.  officer  6th  Marines  reports  at  12:50  hours,  left  of 
leading  battalion  held  up  by  our  own  artillery  fire,  pattal 
ion  Commander  passing  line  through  as  they  are. 


From;  Francis  illustrious 

At:  P ,0 .  Winn  how  sent 

Date:  1 1/1/18  Hour:  17  No.  3  Runner 

To  :  Sister 

Major  Hunt  on  our  immediate  left  in  woods  2  K  north 
of  Remonville . 

P.C,  in  woods  (42) 

Casualties  slight. 

Col.  Ellis 
4th  Brig . 


From:  sister 

At:  P.C,  Bayonville  et  chennery  How  sent 

Date:  1  Nov,  18  Hour:  5:15  p.M.  No,  12  courier 

To:  site. 

Your  message  to  col.  Van  Horn  just  read.  Your 
action  is  good,  we  must  make  -every  effort  to  hold  the 
woods  to  the  front  and  left  flank  -  so  that  the  work  will 
not  have  to  be  done  again.  Send  out  strong  patrols  with 
that  end  in  vigw.  The  Boche  may  attempt  to  filter  in. 
Good  work  today, 

Neville 

5th  Regt .  P.C.  at  Landreville . 


From:  C.O.  6th  M . G . B . 

At:  Fme.  d«en  dela  ST.  GEORGES  How  sent 

Date:  Nov.  1,  1918  Hour;  5:15  P.M.  No.  S  Runner 

Memorandum  for  Brigade  Adjutant. 

P.C.  6th  M.G.B.  at  Fme.  d'en  dela,  St.  Georges 
(next  to  last  house)  on  east  side  of  town,  will  move  to 
Bayonville  et  Chennery  Nov.  2nd,  6:00  A.M.  in  touch  with 
companies,  which  are  assisting  in  consolidating  positions. 

Kingman 

DHL 


From:  Sister 

At:  P.C.  Bayonville  et  chennery  How  sent 

Date:  1  Nov  18  Hour:  5:20  pm  No.  12  Runner 

To :  Slap 

Good  work  today.  Send  out  strong  patrols  to  the 
exploitation  line.  The  edges  of  the  wood  to  the  nortn 
should  be  strongly  patrolled  to  prevent  Bosche  from 
filtering  in  and  undoing  the  work  of  today.  Lee  has  been 
given  similar  instructions  . 


C.O.  5th  Regt. 


Neville . 


}  . 


✓ 


p.m. 


Nov.  1,  1918. 


From:  Site  2 

At  '  P.C.  C  HENNERY  How  sent 

Date  :  1  Nov*  18  Hour  6  :00  P . Ti .  Runner 

To  :  C.G.  4th  Brig. 

Williams  is  on  his  objective.  His  front  line  Cos. 
are  adjusting  line  and  sending  exploiting  parties  ahead. 

He  has  liaison  with  one  company  of  Stowell ’s  on  his  left 
and  with  5th ^Reg inent  on  his  right.  There  hre  some  machine 
guns  in  the  woods  to  his  front  which  lie  has  not  yet  taken, 
also  a  battery  in  the  direction  of  FOSSE,  about  1  kilometer 
from  William’s  line*  Williams  telephone  wire  is  in  Bayon- 
ville  and  will  soon  be  here.  We  expect  to  be  wired  to  Div¬ 
isional  axis  any  minute.  Williams  is  using  Stowell  to  hold 
that  part  of  the  3rd  objective  between  Feme  de  Parades  and 
the  point  where  the  3rd  objective  crosses  National  Route  No. 
47,  v/illians  will  send  in  position  sketch  as  soon  as  he 
stabilizes  after  exploitation. 


Holcomb . 


From:  Slap 

At :  p.c. 

Date:  1  Nov  18  Hour  6:15  PM  No.  19 

To :  si s te  r 

Strong  patrols  have  been  sent  out  to  the  exploitation 
line.  Will  send  patrols  to  the  edge  of  woods  to  the  north  as 
per  your  instructions. 


Feland . 


Site  2 

P.C.  How  sent 

1  Nov.  18.  Hour  7:35  p.m.  Runner 

C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

Stowell  reports  that  he  is  in  liaison  with  two  Cos. 
of  the  80th  Division  and  that  more  of  that  Div,  are  ex¬ 
pected  up  to-night.  Williams  companies  are  digging  in.  His 
patrols  not  yet  back.  Have  ordered  him  to  clear  the  Bois 
De  la  FOBIE  of  the  enemy  unless  he  meets  strong  resistance 
and  to  prevent  enemy  infiltration  during  the  night. 

Holcomb . 


From: 
At : 
Date  : 
To  : 


From:  4th  Brigade  Liaison  Officer  with  150th  Brigade 

At;  Sommerance 

Date:  1-11-18  Time  8:15  P.M.  Via:  Runner 

To:  Brigade  Adjutant  -  4th  Brigade. 

1.  On  own  initiative  have  requested  160th  Brigade 

for  location  of  their  present  divisional  line  and  have  been 
handed  the  accompanying  copy  of  message  from  80th  Div. 
Liaison  officer  to  Divisional  Hdq’rs, 

2.  Commanding  General  -  160th  Brigade  has  instructed 
his  command  to  continue  to  advance  throughout  night. 


(Cont’d.  next  page.) 


P  .M. 


Nov.  1,  1918. 


(Cont’d.  from  last  page.) 

3.  80th  Div.  Liaison  officer  reports  that  at  noon 
today  7 7 tli  Division  on  their  left  (80th)  were  still  south 
of  Champigneulle . 

4.  80th  Div.  Liaison  officer  (Lt.  Col.  Bayne)  affirms 
that  "an  artillery  officer  reported  to  him  as  "Gossip"  that 
78th  Division  has  occupied  the  Bois  des  Loges  -  95.88. 

160th  Brigade  has  nothing  of  especial  interest  to 
communicate  to  you.  Location  remains  unchanged. 

Have  you  any  instructions? 


C  al 1 an  . 


About  9:00  P.M.,  Nov.  1,  1918,  from  Larsen  -  Captured  89 
prisoners,  2  officers,  and  some  of  them  say  that  enemy  is 
massing  for  counter  attach.  The  patrols  that  he  sent  out 
he  has  had  no  report  from  as  yet.  He  is  in  touch  with  the 
89th  Division  on  his  right. 


DOUGLAS 

Sister’s  p.C.  Bayonville. 

1  November,  1918  Hour  22;05 
C .0 . ,  15th  p.A. 

Herewith  sketch  showing  dispositions  of  6th  Marines. 
However,  Division  has  ordered  exploiting  parties  pushed  for¬ 
ward,  so  sister  7  is  of  opinion  that  no  barrages  should  be 
fired  except  with  specific  autnorization  of  regimental 
commanders .  They  claim  to  have  contact  with  division  on  our 
left  but  have  no  definite  information  as  to  its  present  line. 


Prom: 

A  4*  • 

id.  ^  • 

Date  : 
To  : 


DOUGLAS 


From:  Slap 

At :  Landreville  . 

Date:  1  Nov.  18. 

To ;  Sister  . 

The  3rd  Battalion  reached  3rd  objective  at  2:30  P.M. 
Larsen  is  pushing  strong  patrols  to  exploitation  line.  He 
captured  6  pieces  of  artillery  and  100  prisoners .  He  reports 
that  6th  and  89th  Div.  advanced  up  with  him.  C.O.  let  Bn. 
reports  digging  in  on  ridge  just  north  of  ravine  02.8  -92.9. 
C.O.  2nd  Bn.  reports  taking  130  prisoners.  2nd  Bn.  is  lo¬ 
cated  302.3  -  294.6  -  303.8  -  294.5.  Col.  Turrill  counted 
14  -  77’ s  enemy  guns  in  our  area. 


No  time  indicated. 

Nov.  1 ,  1918 . 

At:  P.C.  7/ inn 

To;  col.  Ellis-  1  Nov.  18. 

At  request  of  p  C  commander  will  continue  on  duty 
representing  3rd  Brig,  up  to  Exploitation  line. 

Francis . 

353  Regt  just  captured  batt  77  and  train.  Line  out  of  order. 

Col.  Ellis. 


■ 


, 


. 

M 


No  time  indicated. 


Nov.  1,  1918. 

U.s.  aRMY  field  message- 

.,ov.  1  ,  1918  . 


Brigade,  23rd  Inf.  ha\ring  accomplished  primary 
oinh  now.  just  north  of  Land  re  vi  lie  and  moving*', 
someone  in  Landreville  to  direct. 


mission  P . C . 
Will  be 


Request  that 
have  none . 


all  going  well 


one  or  two  runners  be  sent 
Apparently  all  objectives 


to  re  for 
reached  on 


duty  as  I 
time  and 


Gen.  Neville 

4th  Brig. 


Martin . 


A.M.  Nov.  2,  1918. 

Sister  How  sent 

P-C.  Bayonville  et  CHENNERY  Runner 

2  Nov.  18  4:50  A.M.  No.  14 

Site : 

N 

Aou  will  continue  your  exploitation  operations  begun 
yesterday  (1  Nov.  18)  today  -  up  to  the  line  of  exploitation 
shown  on  map,  moving  rear  battalions  up  in  support  as  the 
advance  progresses.  The  town  of  FOSSE  may  be  included  within 
tne  area  covered.  Special  artillery  support  is  being  arranged 
lor  and  our  Artillery  Liaison  Officer  will  report  to  you  this 
morning . 


From: 
At : 
Date  : 
To  : 


Neville . 


From:  Sister  How  sent 

At:  P.C.  Bayonville-et-Chennery  Runner 

Date .  2  No s .  Lour  5  AM  No .  14 

To :  Slap 

You  will  continue  your  exploitations  up  to  "Exploi¬ 
tation  Line"  (shown,  on  map)  today.  Site  is  receiving  the 
same  instruct ions .  An  Artillery  Liaison  Officer  (Or  Col. 
Davis)  will  confer  with  you  as  to  Artillery  support  for  your 
operations.  Move  support  battalions  up  in  support  as  you 
consider  advisable  -  as  the  advance  progresses. 


Neville 

Cancelled  by  ’phone  at  5:25  A.M.  Nov.  2  JT 
C .0 .  5th  Regt . 


5:30  A.M. i  Nov.  2,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  G-3,  2nd 
Div.  to  C.G.,  4th  Brigade. 

Your  brigade  carries  out  its  original  mission.  The 
Buzancy  Operation  is  called  off. 

You  understand,  do  you,  that  you  are  to  go  out  and 
sit  down  on  the  line  according  to  your  original  mission, 
sending  patrols  out  to  the  front? 


Yes,  sir. 


■ 

. 

. 

•  '  • 


' 


Nov.  2,  1918 . 


•  l.l  * 


From:  Sister 

At:  P.C.  How  sent 

Date:  2  Nov,  Hour  5:45  A.M.  No.  1.4  Runner 

To :  G .0 .  6th  Regt , 

Disregard  Field  message  just  sent  you.  Carry  out 
(with  the  exception  of  Par.  1)  the  orders  contained  in 
operations  memo,  #26,  1  Nov.  Send  guides  for  23rd  Inf,  to 
"SAME"  P.C, 

Neville 


Please  connect  up  by  telephone.  E. 


From:  Sister 

At:  P.C.  How  sent 

Date:  2  Nov.  Hour  6:45  A.M.  No.  15  Runner 

To  :  c .0 .  6th  Regt . 

In  carrying  out  provisions  of  par-4  operations  memo 
#26,  1  Nov.,  do  not  advance  patrols  to  westward  beyond  ie 
western  limits  of  2nd  Division  Sector.  The  80th  Division 
is  attacking  this  AM. 

Neville . 

Reed.  7 :10  A.M. 

Lee  . 


U 


S 


ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From: 
At : 
Date  : 
To  : 


C.O.  6th  Marines 

P  .C  . 

°  Nov. 


Chennery 
c  nuv .  18  Hour 
All  concerned  (I 
St o well) 


ist 


6:45  am 
2nd , 


How  sent 
Runn e  r 

3rd  Bn . .  Brig 


23rd  Inf 


The  23rd  inf,  will  relieve  the _ 5th  and  oth  Marines 
an  hour  November  2,  1918,  to  be  designate*  a  <r-L* 


inf.  through 
The  80th 


at  ixu.  liuux  fluvcmuci  --  ,  0-7  j 

object  of  this  relief  is  the  advance  of  tne  2oru 
our  present  front  line  to  the  exploitation  line  re_ 

Div ,  is  now  attacking  on  our  left  witmn  relief  "by 

s^r^bed  for  yesterday.  The  6th  Regt.  will,  upon,  r^lie  y 
23rd  Inf.  change  direction  of  the  support  and  reser 


facing  the  west  and  covering 

SIVRY-lez-BUZANCY • 

Formation  of  the  Bns 
Cos.  1st  line  and  2  in  local 
be  taken  up  east  of  tne  line 
sub-sector  as  prescribed  io 
that 
upon 


the  woods 


to  the  northeast  of 


will  be  that  for  attack-two 
support.  This  formation  must 
of  the  western  limit  of  our 
yesterday’s  advance.  In  order 


’the  barrage  of  the  advancing  80th  Hi y .may 


not  fall 


our  men,  and  in  order  that  this  may  be  made  sure,  nn. 
SSmdrs.  must  be  most  careful  to  locate  ^fron^lx^ 

their  tMopI.  ^  leadMs  Bn.  ,  2?nd  Bn. 

C0°/tTe  23SSMfi°wHlUmaIntaM0LfN'1reseA  positions 'in 

S^rLfcov^.theground  to^the  west  insofar  asftheired 

present  formation  permits  *aj?r  utoueii  \y,  t 

adviqa'He  for  safety,  withdraw  his  line  to  tne  earn  y 
a  M?HoLn4  distance  to  insure  safety  from  the  barrage  of 

the  advancing  80th  Div. 


(Cont’d.  next  page.) 


Nov.  2,  1918. 


(Cont’d.  from  last  page.) 

In  the  new  disposition  ordered  above  the  1st  Bn. (Barber) 
will  cover  the  sector  south  from  FERME  des  PARADES  to  the  road 
just  south  of  the  94th  "X"  line,  and  tne  3rd  Bn.  (Shuler)  from 
that  point  south  to  MALMY . 

The  C.O.  of  the  2nd  En.  will,  as  soon  as  practicable  send 
to  the  P.C.  of  the  23rd  Inf.  Regiment,  located  in  BAYONVILLE- 
et-CHBNNERY,  one  guide  from  each  platoon,  one  guide  from  each 
company,  and  one  from  each  platoon  of  M.G.  Co.  of  Bn.,  under 
charge  of  an  officer,  who  will  complete  the  details  of  the 
relief . 

Upon  completion  of  relief,  further  orders  will  be  issued. 

All  patrols  operating  in  the  front  will  be  recalled  in 
time  for  the  relief  and  information  gained  will  be  turned  over 
to  the  c.C.  23rd  Inf. 

LEE 

4th  Brigade . 


From:  C.O.  6th  M.G.E. 

At:  Bayonville  et  Chennery  How  sent 

Date:  Nov.  2,  1918  Hour  7:55  A.M.  No. 7  Runner 

Memorandum  for  Brigade  Adjutant. 

P.C.  6th  M.G.B.  established  7:45  A.M.  in  Bayonville, 
in  house  on  Landreville  road,  across  street  from  church,  at  turn 
in  road. 


Kingman 

LRL 


C.O.  Left  Flank  Liaison  Bn.  (2nd  Division) 

Ferme  Parados  How  sent 

2  Nov.  18  Hour  8:59  A.M.  No.  1  Runner 

Re gi me nt  al  Co mman.de r  ,  6th  Mari ne  s  . 

Am  situated  at  Ferme  Parades  and  am  connected  up 
with  2nd  Bn.,  6th  Marines -on  the  right  and  with  Co.  H  319 
Inf.  on  my  right.  So  far  as  I  can  find  out  the  319  Regt . 
has  gotten  split  up.  Also  tne  other  front  line  Bn.  has  not 

reached  its  objective.  Am  patrolling  for  the  80th  Division. 
Will  inform  you  when  tney  are  found.  Everything  quiet  on  the 
front  with  exception  of  slight  shelling. 

Stowe 11 

Copy  sent  'to  Brigade  Major  Comdg. 

Reed.  9:20  A.M.  11/2/18. 


From:  4th  Brigade  Liaison  Officer  with  159th  Brigade-80th  Div . 
To :  4th  Brigade  Adjutant  . 

Date:  11-2-18  Time  11:06  Via  Runner. 

Have  reported  to  159th  Brigade  P.C.  at  SIVRY  lez 
BUZANCY  and  secured  accompanying  memorandum  from  Brigade 
Commander.  (Lt.  Col.  Buchanan.) 

No  copy  of  man  available .  Have  used  attached  chart 
to  show  present  line  of  159th  Brigade.  Shall  I  continue  to 
communicate  with  you  or  with  3d  Brigade  direct? 


From: 
At  : 
Date  : 
To  : 


Cal lan . 


.  .. 

. 


' 


PH  Ch 


Nov.  2 ,  1913. 


Francis,  Illustrious 

P.C.  Winn  How  sent 

11/2/18  Hour  1:30  No. 4  Runner 

Sister  11.  P.M. 

All  objectives  gained  on  time.  Casualties  slight, 
number  of  prisoners. 

P.C.  left  woods  and  established  in  Remonville. 

Francis 

Col,  Ellis 
4th  Brig . 


From: 
At : 
Date  : 
To  : 


4th  Brigade  Liaison  Officer  with  160th  Brig. 

4th  Brigade  Adjutant  „ 

4:30  P.M.  Date  11-2-13  Via  Runner 
Location:  line  court  . 

160th  Brigade  cannot  indicate  even  approximate 
location  on  map  of  their  present  front. 

Message  received  from  their  front  at  4:20  P.M. » 
timed  "noon"  read  "317th  Inf.  159th  Brigade  have  advanced 
north  of  Buzancy. 

Message  received  from  their  front  at  3:00  P.M.  read 
merely  "enemy  in  full  retreat." 

159th  Brigade-80th  Div  now  on  your  left  instead  of 
160th  Brigade.  Have  tried  but  cannot  obtain  definite  lo¬ 
cation  of  their  line. 

Nothing  of  major  importance  to  communicate. 

Cal lan . 


From: 
To  : 
Time  : 


No  time  indicated.  Nov.  2,  1913. 

Brigade  BIO  Nov .  2  -  18 . 

Sign  on  bridge  at  point  02 .2-93 ,35-indicated  having 
been  mined.  Sign  reads  - " SPRENGMAKER . " 

Bro  derick 
RIO  6th  Marines . 


Memo,  for  Col.  Lee;- 


Nov.  2,  1918. 


It  is  understood  that  the  23rd  Inf.  is  to  march  through 
your  line  in  column  and  not  effect  a  regular  passing  of  lines. 
Just  heard  about  this  -  suppose  that  your  troops  have  been 
informed  in  front  by  the  people  concerned. 


Ellis . 


Headquarters,  Sixth  Regiment, 
Marine  Corps,  American  E.F. , 
France,  2  November  1918. 


roin:  Site  One 

o :  Sister  11 . 


(Cont'd.  next  page.) 


No  t  i  ine  indicated. 


Nov.  2,  1918. 


(Cont’d.  from  last  page.) 

1-  Somewhat  in  doubt  about  method  of  employing  combat 
liaison  group  between  this  division  and  division  on  left. 

Should  the  operation  between  this  regiment  and  division  on 
left  or  between  leading  or  second  line  element  of  23rd  Infantry 
and  division  on  left? 

LEE 


Liaison  Force : 


Operates  between  Divisions  and  abreast  leading 
battalion  6th  Regiment  for  the  present,  that  is,  it  remains 
m  place  on  the  left  flank  of  your  leading  battalion  until  it, 
having  gained  its  proper  distance  (about  1  kilometer)  from 
rear  of  3rd  Brigade,  follows. 


2  Nov .  18- . 


By  Comd.  Brig.  Gen.  Neville. 

Earl  II.  Ellis 
Lt  Col  U.S.M.C. 


A.M. 


Nov .  3 ,  1918  . 


From:  Slap 

At :  700  meters  SSE  of  MAGENTA  FME 

Date :  3  Nov  18  Hour  9 :  am 

To  :  Si st er 

Our  rear  battalion  now  crossing  east  and  west  road 
300  meters  S.  of  MAGENTA  FME.  Good  liaison  with  troops  on 
left  and  right  by  special  forces  ordered,  is  being  main¬ 
tained,  We  can  see  them  on  both  flanks  advancing. 

Feland . 

Sister 
4th  Brigade 
2nd  Div. 


November  3rd,  1918  . 

At  10:15  C.O.,  12th  F .  A.  moving  P.C.  to  FOSSE  and  will 
get  in  touch  with  us. 


10:15;  A.M. ,  Nov.  3,  1918.  Telephone  message  for  r’aptain 
Dederer,  Ass’t.  Engineer,  to  Message  Center.  (2nd  Div.) 

Bridge  at  02.2  -  93.35  is  safe  and  not  mined;  also 
bridge  at  Bayonville  is  safe. 

Major  Steiner. 

To  :  C.  of  S. - 

Was  reported  mined  by  4th  Brig. 

Dederer . 


11:15  A.M. ,  Nov.  3,  1918.  Message  from  Adjt.  4th  Brigade  to  G-3 . 

Reports  close  of  P.C.  at  present  place.  Opens  later 
at  FOSSE. 


A.M. 


Nov  .  3 ,  1918 . 


From:  Slap 

At:  P.C.  304.75  -  297.4 

Date:  3  Nov.  18  Hour  11:20  A.M. 

To:  Sister 

Rear  of  rear  battalion  just  forward  of  us .  A  report 
good  progress .  Little  artillery  fire  but  apparently  heavy 
machine  gun  fire  on  line  in  front.  We  hav^  passed  few 
casualties.  Will  remain  at  this  P.C.  at  least  until  regi¬ 
ment  is  definitely  halted* 

Feland * 


12:30  P.M.,  Nov.  3,  1918.  Message  from  Liaison  Officer, 
(Marines)  to  the  4th  Brigade:  to  G-3,  2nd  Division.  (Thru 
Col.  Ellis,  Adjutant,  4th  Brigade). 

11:45  A.M.  all  objectives  held.  Heavy  shelling 
reported  by  the  9th  Infantry  on  his  front;  also  machine  gun 
fire.  The  9th  asks  for  artillery  fire,  which  is  going  to 
start  immediately  and  will  last  for  20  minutes.  It  appears 
to  the  9th  that  the  enemy  is  withdrawing .  Has  seen  his 
artillery  drawing  out.  3rd  Brigade  P.C.  is  going  to  FOSSE. 

After  artillery  preparation,  the  9th  Infantry  is  to 
advance  when  ready.  Enemy  has  strong  artillery  and  machine 
guns  on  CHAMPY  HAUT  ,  roads  north  of  HARBEAUMONT  FARM  to  be 
shelled  in  preparation. 

Colonel  Rhea  reports  line  of  objective  under  heavy 
machine  gun  fire  and  he  is  having  artillery  put  down  in 
front  of  him.  He  directs  me  to  request  that  Sister  (C.G. 
4th  Brigade)  come  to  FOSSE  this  afternoon  if  convenient,  as 
he  is  going  to  attack  and  v/ants  close  connection  with  the 
Marines.  He  has  now  gone' to  FOSSE.  The  9th  infantry  is 
out  of  machine  gun  ammunition.  Get  somebody  to  start  the 
combat  trains  up. 

Talking  from  the  P.C.  at  the  eastern  edge  of  FOLIE 
BOIS ,  and  have  telephonic  communication  to  FOSSE,  but  will 
move  to  FOSSE  at  one  o’clock. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

From:  Site 

At :  Fosse  How  sent 

Date:  3  Nov.  ’18.  Hour  1:20  P.M.  Runner 

To :  4th  Brigade  . 

Our  leading  battalion  (Williams)  was  at  11:40  A.M.  on 
Cote  Jean  on  "X'1  line.  99  between  "Y"  lines  02  and  03. 

They  were  directly  behind  3rd  battalion  23rd  inf. 
which  was  about  to  move  forward  one  kilometer  and  then  dig 
in.  Our  first  battalion  (Support)  is  along  "X"  line  98.3 
between  02  and  02.7.  our  third  battalion  (  )  about  302.0- 

96.7.  Our  P.C.  is  in  Fosse. 


Lee  . 


P.M. 


Nov  .  3 ,  1918 . 


3:10  P.M.,  Nov.  3,  1918.  Telephone  conversation  between 
Col.  Beebe  and  Gen.  Neville. 

P.C.  at  FOSSE- 

Gen.  Neville  to  Col.  Beebe  - 

The  4th  Brigade  is  in  proper  position  behind  the  3rd 
Brigade.  4th  Machine  gun  battalion  is  just  in  rear  of  the 
rear  element  of  the  6th  regiment,  just  south  of  FOSSE  - 

Col.  Beebe  to  Gen.  Neville.  An  airplane  reports 
enemy  troops  with  machine  guns  in  VAUX  at  14:00  hours. 

East  of  the  Meuse  the  roads  are  crowded  with  retreating 
Germans  and  wagons.  Nothing  except  the  abdication  of  the 
Kaiser  seems  to  have  been  confirmed  but  we  have  not  got  it 
from  a  reliable  source. 


3:15  P.M.,  Nov.  3rd,  1918.  Received  from  Surprise  7-  by  4th 
Brigade . 

Airplanes  report  enemy  troops  with  machine  guns  in 
VAUX*  East  of  the  MEUSE  the  roads  are  crowded  with  retreating 
Germans  and  wagons . 


No  time  indicated.  Nov.  3,  1918. 

Headquarters,  Sixth  Regiment, 

Marine  Corps,  American  E.F., 

France,  3  November  1918. 

From:  The  Regimental  Commander. 

To:  Commanding  General,  4th  Brigade,,  American  E-F. 

Subject:  Captured  prisoners  and  material. 

1.  Below  is  report  of  prisoners  and  material  captured 
by  the  6th  Regiment,  Marine  Corps,  less  the  2nd  Battalion. 
Report  of  prisoners  and  material  captured  by  the  2nd  Battal¬ 
ion  has  not  yet  been  received. 

1st  Battalion 

366  prisoners  -  20  Field  pieces,  approximately'  35  machine 
guns,  some  horses  and  carts. 

3rd  Battalion 

255  prisoners  -  27  field  pieces, 
imately  100  rifles,  12  horses,  3 
and  miscellaneous  material,  also 
signal  apparatus. 

44  prisoners  captured  by  liaison  detachment  commanded  by 
Major  St o well  - 

665  prisoners,  total. 

H.  LEE 

Colonel,  USMC , 

Commanding . 


30  machine  guns,  approx - 
amtulances ,  signal  outfit 
one  baggage  we  ran  with 


Copy  for  Division. 


A 


Nov.  4,  1918. 


Surprise  4 

The  following  message  is  furnished  you 

for  your  information. 

From:  C.O.  9th  Infantry,  at  P.C.,  Nov.  4,  1918,  3:45  A.M. 

Fur sued  enemy  through  Bo is  de  BELVAL  and  Bo  is  de 
Gerache.  Met  slight  resistance.  Have  occupied  heights 
two  kilometers  south  of  BEAUMONT,  with  one  battalion  in 
line.  Two  in  close  support.  23rd  Infantry  coming  up  in  my 
rear  and  will  have  them  extend  my  position  to  tne  left. 

Have  contact  with  tne  enemy,  over  130  prisoners  taken. 

Tome  artillery  in  woods  in.  my  rear ,  was  still  firing  alter 
we  passed.  Have  notified  5th  Marines  who  are  near  La  Fon¬ 
taine  au  Croncq  Farm.  Will  hold  heights  and  rush  out  patrols 
toward  BEAUMONT.  Messages  will  reach  me  through  La  Forge 
Farm. 

To  4th  Brig.  Heed.  G-3,  2nd  Divn. 

Beebe  G-3,  2nd  Div.  3:45  A.M. 


Copy  of  messages  received  November  4,  1918. 

5:30  A.M.  Snow’s  advanced  line  runs  from  LA  TUILERIE  FARM 
about  1-1/4  kilometers  east  ending  in  the  little  woods  -65 
square.  Patrol  toward  BEAUMONT.  Written  about  11:45  PM. 

5:30  A.M.  From  officers  who  have  returned.  Same  must  be 
at  least  3  or  4  kilometers  in  advance  on  objective  by  this 
time.  Owing  to  darkness  and  winding  roads  some  were  lost 
but  are  together  now,  Received  a  little  M.G.  fire.  Leading 
battalion  Snow's  took  about  150  prisoners.  They  surprised 
them  in  LA  TUILERIE  FARM-  Took  about  50  in  that  place  alone. 
At  daybreak  SINK  says  he  is  going  to  LA  FORGE  FARM*  Is 
very  anxious  to  have  the  MARINES  follow  closely. 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (  REGULAR  ) 
AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 

France.  4  November , 1918 . 
6:00  A.M. 


C,G.  4th  Brigade  - 

1.  Enclosed  message  received  from  Rhea.  He  has  been 
directed  to  hold  position  vicinity  BEAUMONT.  Corps  Comman'  er 
desires  us  to  seize  any  standing  bridges  over  MEUSE,  in^our 
area.  Move  up  and  support  him  closely;  protect  both  nxo 
flanks  and  get  liaison  with  the  89th  and  80th  Divisions. 


2.  1st  Division  moves  up  in  your  rear  and  will  support 
you.  They  have  been  sent  copies  of  Van  Horn’s  message  and 

undersr  nd  the  situation. 


Division  P.C.  moves  to  FOSSE  this  morning. 


By  command  of  Major  General  Lejeune  . 


Myers 

HU  B.  MYERS, 

Colonel  ,  General  Staff , 
Chief  of  Staff . 


3. 


; 


. 


. 


A.M. 


Nov .  4 ,  1918 . 


From:  Maj .  Martin 

At:  La  Forge  Fine.  How  sent 

Date:  4  Nov.  Hour  10:15  A.M.  Runner 

To:  C.O.  4th  Marines. 


Position  3rd  Brig,  as  given  by  Col.  Van  Horn  to  Col. 
Rhea.  Bn.  23rd.  Beausejour  Fine  to  La  Tuilerie  Fine.  Bn  9th 
from  La  Tuilerie  Fme  to  1  1/3  kilo.  East.  Bn  23rd  approx¬ 
imately  304.3-305.2  x  304.95-305.4.  Bn  23rd  approximately 
304.5  -  304.7  x  305.3-304.7.  Bn  9th  Inf.  305.7-305.35  x 
305,4-305.35.  Bn  9th  Inf  approximately  306.1-304.6  x 
306.8-304,6,  1  Bn  Marines  (5th)  reported  about  305*2- 

304.8  x  305.8-304.8.  Other  Bns ,  of  6th  were  moving  up. 
Motorized  M.G.’s  almost  to  La  Forge  Fme, 

Artillery  now  to  shell  spur  of  woods  extending  east 
in  37  Square  and  N.E.  part  of  woods  in  36  Square.  Also  woods 
in  77  Square  and  roads  leading  out  of  Beaumont  above  the  East 
and  West  line . 

Col.  Rhea  plans  to  get  on  heights  extending  i rom 
Mausolee  S.E.  in  direction  of  Fme.  de  Beaulieu. 

Artillery  preparation  to  cease  at  11:30  A.M. 

P.C.  Rhea  to  La  Forge  Fme. 

Col.  Rhea  requests  Marines  push  up . 


4th  Brig. 


Mart  in . 


P.M. 


No v .  4 ,  1918 . 


From: 
At : 
Date  : 
To  : 


C.O.  5th  Regt . 

P.C.  N.W.  of  N0UART 
Nov.  4.  Hour  12:15  pm 
C ,G.  4th  Brigade . 


In  executing  operation  memo  #29  just  received^ I 
intend  to  move  by  roads  through  points  307.3-300.8.  306.8- 

301.2  306.9-302.1  306.3-303.3  306.25-304.3 

Please  give  this  to  C.O.  6th  Marines. 

P.C.  moves  now  to  LA  FONTAINE  au  CRONCQ  FME. 


Feland . 


From:  Sister 

At:  P.C.  Fosse  How  sent : 

Date:  4  Nov.  18.  Hour  2  pm  No.  18  Runner 

To :  C.O.  5th  Regt . 

Surprise  1  just  returned  from  front.  The  Bosche  are 
holding  strong  to  the  north  of  tne  3rd  Brigade  -  they  are 
not  "fleeing"  as  has  been  reported.  You  will  prooably _ meet 
with  m.G .  and  Arty,  in  your  front  so  the  usual  precautions 
are  necessary.  We  are  just  leaving  for  our  new  P.C.  - 
the  Twiners  on  to  it  when  you  get  this  at  your  new  P.C. 

Neville  E  C.O.  5th 

La  Fontaine  au  Croncq 


To  Lt.  Flanagan. 

Harold  P  .C 
general  line  E  9090 
with  them.  Will 


3:00  P,M. 
now  at  BUZANCY.  1 


Nov.  4,  1918. 
Bn.  317  at  2  p 


m  on 


•  ight  ?c  left  in  contact 


Heed.  10:30  P.M.  at_SIVRY: 


-  a  0090  -  Bns  on 
send  runners  to  you  from  BUZANCY. 

R.P.  Williams,  Jr. 
Capt.  Harold 


Imov  .  4 ,  1918  . 


. 


From:  C.O.  6th  M.G.B. 

At  :  Eelval  -  Bo  is  des  Dames  *.ow  sent 

Date:  4  Nov.  18  Hour  5:20  P.M.  No.  15  Runner 

Memo,  for  Brigade  Adjutant: 

P.C.  6th  M.G.B.  established  in  Belval  (adjacent  to 
4th  Bgd.  P.C,)  at  4:50  P.M.  this  date. 

Kingman , 

LRL 


From;  Sister 

At  :  p.c.  How  sent 

Date:  4  Nov.  Hour  5:45  pm  No.  19  Courier 

To  :  C.O.  5th  Regt . 

I  am  sending  C.F.  Reif,  Lt ,  USA*  our  liaison  office* 
with  178  Brigade  with  wnom  you  can  make  all  arrangements  for 
liaison.  He  is  sending  a  runner  over  tonight. 

Neville 

6:15p.m.  E 

Col  ,  Feland 
C.O.  5th . 


From: 
At  : 
Date  : 
,  To  : 


Maj .  Martin  Liaison  Officer  between  3'd  &  4th  Brigs 
P . C .  Rhe  a 

4  Nov  1918  Hour  7:30  P.M. 

C.O.  4th  Brig . 


Sink,  after  artillery  preparation,  tonight  ^?ill 
attempt  to  advance  its  line  to  306.4-307.7  x  308.5-306.4. 
Expects  to  be  on  this  line  by  morning.  The  rignt ^Brigade  o- 
80th  Div.  reports  its  iront  line  about  303.0-307.4  x  305. 7-. 
307.6  and  its  P.C.  (Right  Brig)  moving  to  Sommauthe .  The  iront 
line  of  Sink  was  severely  punished  this  afternoon  by  enemy 
art  ill ery . 

Martin 

4th  Brigade 

Belval  Bo  is  des  Dames 


From:  Sister  Rec’d.  9  pm 

_/\_t  *  P.C  How  sent 

Date:  4  Nov.  Hour  3:35  P.M.  No. 20  Runner 

To:  Slap  and  Site. 

Following  received  from  Sink  -  , 

"Sink  after  artillery  preparations  tonight  will  attemp 
to  advance  its  line  to  306.4  -  307.7  x  308 .5-30o  .4 .  Hx- 
pects  to  be  on  this  line  by  morning.  The  right  Brigade  80 
Div.  (left)  reports  its  front  line  about  303.0-307.4  x  3u  . 
307.6  ana  its  P.C.  moving  to  SOMMAUTHE «  The  iront  line  o 
Sink  was  severely  punished  this  afternoon  by  enemy  ar  1  er^ * 
You  will  advance  your  line  to  conform  with  the  line  o±  e 
3rd  Brigade  provided  it  is  established. 


Neville . 


:  .M. 


Nov  . 


£  . 

~  f 


1918  . 


From:  Site 

At:  P.C, 

Date:  4  Nov.  1918  Hour  9:20  p.M. 

To :  SISTER 

Just  received  from  Shuler,  3rd  Bn., 
tion  of  position  assigned.  He  reports  3rd 
passed  through  his  position  going  north  at 


How  sent 
Runner 


report  of  occupa- 
Bn ,  5th  Regt . 

7 : 50  P.M. 


SEE 


From:  Site 

At:  P.C.  How  sent 

Date:  4  Nov.  Hour  9:30  p.m.  Runner 

To:  SISTER 


Acknowledge  receipt  yours 
of  movement  to  conform  with  line 
only  to  advance  Williams’  2nd  Bn. 


timed  8:35  P.M.  In  case 
of  SINK  it  is  necessary 
(leading)  500  meters. 


LEE 


9:45  p.M. »  Nov.  4,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Lt .  parsons 
at  4th  Brig.  P.C.  to  G-3. 

Just  returned  from  3rd  Brig,  and  obtained  following 

My  advance  guard  rear  element  had  entered  woods  about 
1-f  kilometers  north  of  my  P.C.  at  La  Fontaine  au  Croncq  Farm. 
This  means  that  my  leading  element  must  be  by  this  time  at 
18:00  hours,  well  past  la  Forge  Farm.  No  resistance  offered 
to  amount  to  anything.  Have  given  orders  to  leading  battal¬ 
ion  to  hold  north  edge  of  woods  and  to  exploit  heights  north 
of  woods .  Have  found  only  lightly  occupied.  Bivouacing  in 
battle  formation,  1  battalion  in  line.  Battalions  about  1000 
meters  apart. 


From:  Francis 

At:  P.C.  Hanson  Tailly  How  sent 

Date:  11/4/18  Hour  24  No.  10  Runner 

To  :  Sister  11 

Latest  information  re  356  Inf.  left  of  this  Brigade, 
Positions  as  indicated  were  reached  and  line  established  23 
hrs .  met  with  Arty  &  M.G.  fire  front  direction  Laneuville . 

P.C.  Hanson  will  move  to  Beauclair  5  hours  11/5/18. 


Francis . 


A  ,M. 


Nov.  5 ,  1918  . 


From:  Sister 

At :  P  ,C .  How  sent : 

Date:  5  Nov  18  Hour:  2:10  am  No.  21  Runner 

To :  C .0 .  5th  Regt  - 

Attached  hereto  is  message  from  C.O,  356  Regt.  on  your 
right,  forwarded  for  information  in  establishing  liaison  - 

Col.  Davis  who  commands  the  Sector  Artillery  (12-15- 
1  Batn  17  -  and  5-7  of  1st  Div.)  sent  his  Adjutant  here  to 
see  about  your  support.  I  requested  that  an  Artillery  Liaison 
Officer  be  sent  to  report  to  you  as  soon  as  possible.  in  the 
meantime,  you  can  arrange  for  fire  through  the  Brigade  (their 
P.C.  is  at  Sink) .  Just  as  soon  as  we  have  the  correct  position 
of  your  front  line  will  arrange  for  a  protective  barrage,  They 
are  pounding  the  railway  line  on  your  front  tonight  with 
enfilade  fire. 

Neville . 


From:  Francis 

At:  P.C.  Hanson  Beauclair  Ilow  sent: 

Date;  11/5/18  Hour:  7  No.  11  Runner 

To :  Sister  11 

Map  forwarded  shows  location  of  this  Brig,  at  4  Hrs , 
patrol  of  1  officer  &  30  men  entered  Laneuville  ,  met  v/ith  heavy 
M.G-.  Fire,  patrols  were  also  out  as  far  as  cesse,  Luzy  and 
through  Foret  de  Jaulny,  report  slight  M.G.  resistance.  The 
356  Inf .  in  on  your  right . 

P.C.  Hanson  now  at  Beauclair. 

Francis . 


Nov.  5  -  8; 00  AM 


Dear  Ellis , 

Note  received  -  I  agree  exactly  with  your  idea.  Turrill 
has  gone  out  to  push  3rd  and  1st  Ens  forward  and  get  on  ridge 
at  310.3  -  306.0  and  N.E.  Time  of  accomplishment  depends 
on  progress  the  Ens  made  last  night  but  I  think  it  can  be 
done  by  say  about  11  :00  a.M.  Turrill  will  get  2nd  Bn  over 
into  our  sector  as  soon  as  the  3rd  Brigade  cover  theirs 
safely  and  I  will  also  send  Dunbeck  the  order  to  move  over 
as  soon  as  he  can.  The  2nd  Bn  lost  some  men  yesterday,  enougn 
to  bring  their  total  casualties  to  date  to  about  15/. 

Artillery  liaison  officer  for  front  line  went  out  v/ith  Turrill. 
If  Lee  will  keep  in  supporting  distance,  I  think  we  //ill  make 
the  desired  progress  .  My  idea  is  to  try  to  carry  out  the ^ 
mission  assigned  by  Division  and  then  exploit  the  N.E.  enu 
of  Foret  de  Jaulny  towards  INOR. 


Col.  Ellis. 


Feland » 


. 


’ 


’  . 


A.M. 


Nov ,  5,  19X8. 


From : 
At  : 
Date  : 
To  : 


C  .0  „  2nd  Bn  .  3th. 

p.c. 

5  Nov.  la  hour  8  i 25  A.M. 
0*0.  6th  Regiment. 


how  sent 

Ho.  10  Mounted  Messenger 


Me  are  in  position  as  ordered  in  Field  Order  No,  28, 
headquarters  6t.h,  1:30  I  »;i. ,  4  Nov.  18.  have  located  all 
Battalions  of  tne  5th  Regiment  and  1st  and  3rd  Battalions  of 
6th.  he  nave  liaison  with  the  Regiment  of  the  09th  Division 
on  our  right . 


Received  10:30 


A  •  •  y 


( Signed) 
4  Nov ,  10 . 

LEE. 


WILLIAMS . 


Ffom : 

Ellis 

At  : 

P.C* 

How  sent 

Date : 
To  : 

5  Nov.  18  Hour  8:30  am 

Col.  Feland. 

No  .  22 

Courier 

Just  after  I  wrote  to  you  the  C  of  S  called  up  and 
gave  the  instructions  in  the  attached  order  -  They  made  a 
mistake  and  seem  to  be  trying  to  catch  up  - 

Ellis 


Headquarters,  5th  Regiment,  U.S.M.C.,  A.E.F.,  5  November  1918. 
To:  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

The  following  message  just  received  from  Colonel 
Turrill  at  306.3  -  303.4,  9:20  A.M. 

"1st  Eattalion  is  just  west  ol  position  assigned. 
Williams  battalion  of  6th  is  where  Hamilton  was  to  go.  Larsen 
is  ahead  Hamilton  says.  I  will  get  in  touch  with  Larsen  and 
start  moving  forward.  Williams  reported  to  Hamilton  that 
elements  of  89th  Division  were  near  point  308.2  -  303.2." 

From  the  above  I  judge  everything  is  going  all  right, 
and  hope  that  Turrill  will  have  the  leading  battalion  get  a 
footing  on  the  ridge  southeast  of  POUILLY  in  our  sector  this 
morning , " 


Logan  Pel and. 


9:30  A.M*)  Nov.  5,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Lt .  parsons 
received  by  C--3. 

information  obtained  from  a  French  soldier  who  has 
just  come  in  from  Beaumont .  Some  German  artillery  fire  at 
Beaumont  this  r.orning.  Boche  nlanes  about  4 00  feet  at  9:00 
A.M.  No  dead  Americans  on  road  between  here  and  Beaumont,  a 
few  dead  Germans.  About  =00  civilians  in  town.  (Other 
reports  say  500  civilians.)  There  is  a  bridge  across  the 
Meuse  at  Letanne.  Does  not  know  whether  it  is  destroyed  or 
not,  We  have  just  heard  we  have  enough  wire  to  push  tne  wire 
to  Beaumont.  Officers  a^e  out  now  reconnoitering  tne  route 


(Cont’d.  next  page.) 


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(Gont'd.  from  last  page.) 


A  .id. 


Nov  .  o  ,  1918. 


for  the  wire.  I  will  stay  here  until  the  wire  is  in  Beaumont. 
Will  ring  u.p  again  in  a  few  minutes.  Col.  Rhea  is  on  his  way 
here.  ...ore  than  40  prisoners  in  Beaumont. 


9:50  A. Li.,  Nov .  5,  1913.  Telephone  message  received  by  G-3 
from  Lt .  Parsons. 

Sharp  skirmishes  and  patrols  withdrew  temporarily ,  due 
to  German  machine  gun  fire  coming  from  the  plateau  west  of 
Letanne .  Line  neld  now  the  same  as  held  before  .  Prisoners 
state  that  tueir  retreat  will  continue  beyond  the  lie  use  (rumor 
also  several  prisoners  said  the  bridges  are  blown  up.  Can't 
find  out  about  liaison,  get  right  after  that. 


From:  Sister 

At  :  P . C .  How  sent 

Date:  5  Nov.  18  Hour  10:12  AM  No.  22  Runner 

To:  C.O.  5th 


The  Division  directs  us  to  use  all  haste  to  send  a 
patrol  to  the  bridge  at  Pouilly  and  of  course  cross  if  we 
can.  It  is  reported  by  Rhea  and  others  that  the  Bosche  have 
fled  and  will  offer  practically  no  resistance,  etc.  You 
know  about  the  value  to  place  on  these  reports  so  make  haste 
with  reason  in  carrying  out  the  orders . 

Martin  reports  that  Sink's  right  rests  in  the  trench 
system  north  of  Bois  de  la  Vache  -  but  he  himself  is  not  sure 
that  what  Sink  1  told  him  is  correct. 

It  seems  that  the  3rd  Brigade  is  getting  very  weak 
and  they  are  now  willing  to  allow  the  2nd  Division  the  honor 
of  crossing  the  Meuse  if  they  can't, 

Push  things  along. 


C.O.  5th  Regt . 


Neville 


From: 

Sister 

At : 

r>  n 

a  *  » 

How  s  e  at 

Date  : 

5  Nov.  Hour  11  am 

No.  23  Runner 

To  : 

Slap  and  Site 

5th  Marines  will  move 

• 

forward,  effect  a  guarded 

ing  of  the  Meuse  at  pouilly  and  seise  the  heights  to  Northeast 
of  Pouilly,  heights  west  of  Autreville  and  heights  in  Bois 
d'  Alma  Gisors  pushing  forward  strong  patrols  to  keep  in 
contact  with  the  enemy. 

The  6th  Marines  will  follow  in  close  support,  via 
Beaumont . 

P.C.  4th  Brigade  -  in  place  and  then  to  Pouilly  via ^ 
Beaumont  if  crossing  is  effected. 

C.O.  5th  Marines.  Neville. 


Addenda  under  F.M.  No.  23,  5  Nov.  18,  Hour  11:00  A.M. 
Col,  Pel and. 

If  crossing  of  iMuse  can  be  effected  carry  out  the 
attached  order. 

NRVILLB 


< 


. 


*  ivi » 


Nov.  5,  1918. 


From:  Sister  Reed  12  Noon  11/5/18 

At :  P . C  , 

Date:  5  Nov,  Hour  11:10  A  *  M  *  No.  24 

To :  Site  . 


How  sent 
Runner 


If  a  crossing  of  the  Meuse  can  be  effected  at  pouilly 
the  following  orders  v/ill  be  carried  out:- 

5th  Marines  will  move  forward,  effect  a  guarded  cross¬ 
ing  of  the  Meuse  at  Pouilly  and  seize  the  heignts  to  the  north¬ 
east  ot  Pouilly,  heights  west  of  Autreville  and  heights  Pois 
d'  Alma  Gisors  pushing  forward  strong  patrols  to  keep  in  contact 
with  the  enemy.  The  6th  Marines  will  follow  in  close . support . 
The  P.C.  4th  Brigade  in  place  and  then  to  Pouilly  if  crossing 
is  effected. 

Nevi lie 


P.M.  Nov.  5,  1913. 

3:45  P.M. ,  Nov.  5,  1918. 

Message  from  Adj  .  4th  Prig,  to  G-3. 

The  Lt ,  Col,  of  the  5th  Regt . ,  at  the  forward  P.C. 
reported  at  2:50  P.M*  that  the  leading  battalion  of  the  5th 
was  preceding  in  a  northeasterly  direction  through  Bois  de 
Jaulny-  -  the  line  extending  from  309.3  -  306.6  in  a  south¬ 
easterly  direction  covering  sector.  Patrols  to  points 
mentioned  in  field  order  in  advance  from  which  no  reports 
have  been  received  as  yet.  He  states  commander  of  advance 
battalion  thoroughly  understands  situation  and  is  pushing 
ahead. 


From:  C.O.  Co.  F  (W)  Engrs . 

At:  Beaufort  -  Billet  #83 

Date.:  11/5/18  Hour  18 

To  :  C.O.  178  Brig, 

Bridge  at  Pouilly  is  blown  out  completely  in  two 
sections  &  the  3rd  or  last  King  appears  to  be  blockaded  or 
else  wrecked  in  such  a  way  as  to  give  that  appearance.  Repairs 
could  be  made  only  at  expense,  of  considerable  expense  of  time 
owing  to  our  very  limited  equipment  3c  difficulty  oi  securing 
materials  -  Pontoons  from  Army  park  appear  the  best  solution  as 
I  view  it.  Officer  who  made  Inor  Sc  Luzy  Martin  court  reconnaiss¬ 
ances  has  not  yet-  -  '  (Message  incomplete) 


Col.  Ellis  to  Col.  Beebe. 


to v .  5 ,  1918. 


2nd  Battalion,  5th  Marines:  P.C.  310,3  -312.45-  don't 
know  line . 

1st  Bn.  Line:  310.50  -311.70  to  310  .45-.:  11 . 7  ! ,  tuen 
to  310.40  -  311.5.  309.95  -  312,  -  309.95  -  311.80,  then 

to  310.  311,6.  ^  ^ 

1  Bn.  89th  Div .  309.3  -  311.3,  along  timber  30u.^5- 

310.70.  7  . 

Advance  element  leads  up  above  parallel  31u,0O. 

3rd  Bn.  south  end  woods  Flavier,  _  _ 

6th  Marines:  Road  extending  308,  -  311.3-307.7  -  oil. 
Inis  message  transmitted  to  Corps  at  7:c0  i  ,o. 


> 


A.M. 


Nov.  6,  1918. 


9:00  A.M.,  Nov.  6,  1918.  Tel.  Mes .  from  Gen.  Neville  to  g-3. 

The  following  message  received  from  c.O.  5th  Marines. 

The  patrol  crossed  the  canal  on  the  lock.  Bridge  destroyed. 
The  bridge  over  the  wide  part  of  the  river  is  so  that  a  man 
can  just  crawl  across  it.  The  bridge  over  the  narrow  part  of 
the  river  is  so  a  man  has  to  have  assistance  to  get  across. 

We  figure  it  will  take  one  hour  for  a  platoon  to  get  across  . 
They  had  flares  in  the  town  during  the  night.  There  is  an 
89th  patrol  on  this  island  at  the  same  time  but  none  crossed 
over  to  the  town.  The  Lieutenant  of  the  89th  said  he  saw  2 
Germans  across  the  little  creek  and  he  fired  at  the  Boche 
and  thought  he  got  them.  The  main  part  of  the  machine  gun 
activity  is  from  the  heights  back  and  around  the  town. 

Larsen  has  patrolled  all  through  the  forest  de  jauiny  clear 
around  to  the  point  on  the  Meuse. 


From:  Francis 

At:  P.C.  Hansen  Beauclair  How  sent: 

Date:  11/6/18  Hour:  9  No.  12  Funner 

To :  Sister  11 

(W)  89  Divisions  area  extends  from  N.W.  (northwestern 

edge  of  Foret  de  Jauiny-  S.E.  (Southeastern)  edge  of  Laneu- 
ville . 

Francis 


10:25  A.M. *  Nov.  6,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  col .  Ellis 
to  G-3. 


Referring  to  the  message  just  received  -  request  that 
steps  be  taken  to  have  troops  of  89th  Division  withdrawn 
from  their  positions  opposite  bridge  head  at  pouilly,  and 
from  our  sector,  in  order  that  our  crossing,  if  it  can  be 
effected,  may  be  properly  supported  by  our  machine  guns  and 
artillery  fire.  That  is  that  we  may  control  movement  of  all 
troops  adjacent  to  our  probable  crossing.  Also  that  we  be 
furnished  with  information  as  to  the  situation  in  the  area 
to  the  westward  of  the  Bo  is  d’  Alma  -  Gisors  on  the  west 
bank  of  the  Meuse.  Also  the  situation  in  regard  to  the  area 
Luzy ,  cesse  and  Laneuville ,  as  to  the  possibility  of  procur¬ 
ing  a  limited  number  of  pontoons  for  a  crossing.  Also  the 
area  of  exploitation  in  case  the  crossing  is  effected. 


From:  R.I.O.  6th  Marines 

At:  Regt.  P.C. 

Date:  Nov.  6  Hour  12 

To:  Brigade  int  Officer 

It  requested  that  we  be  furnished  small  quantity 
paper  for  the  making  of  reports. 


Broderick . 


Nov  .  6 ,  1913 . 


P 


♦  M. 


6:00  P.M.,  Nov.  6,  1918.  Message  from  Adj  .  4th  Brigade  to 
Chief  of  Staff. 

The  5th  Marines  are  assembled  in  Squares  74  and  84  in 
preparation  to  marching  to  Beaumont  by  way  of  the  road 
leaving  the  valley  Farm  la  Belle  Tour. 

The  6th  Marines  are  assembled  within  1,000  yards  of 
figure  73  in  preparation  to  marching  to  Beaumont  by  the  road 
leaving  the  valley  300  yards  northeast  of  the  figure  64. 


No  time  indicated.  Nov,  6,  1918. 

HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES  - 

France,  6  November,  1918 

Message  to  3rd  and  4th  Brigades. 

Reports  indicate  that  the  enemy  has  withdrawn  from  the 
east  bank  of  the  MEUSE  in  our  front,  or  at  least  his  positions 
there  are  very  weakly  held.  The  Division  Commander  directs 
that  you  take  immediate  steps  to  ascertain  the  truth  in  re¬ 
spect  to  this  matter,  making  prompt  report  about  his  lines. 

You  will  take  advantage  of  any  opportunity  to  establish  bridge¬ 
heads,  and  seizing  position  on  the  other  side  of  the  river. 

HU  B.  MYERS 

Colonel ,  General  Staff , 

Chief  of  Staff. 


A  .M. 


Nov.  7,  1918. 


From:  C.O,  Cth  M.G.B. 

At :  Belval  How  sent 

Date:  7  Nov.  18  Hour  10:00  A.M.  No.  17  Runner 

Memo  for  Brigade  Ad jut ant - 

P.C.  6th  M.G.B. ,  moves  to  FLABA  at  10:15  A.M.  this 

date . 

Kingman 

LRL 


p„M„  Nov.  7,  1918. 

From:  C.O.  6th  M.G.B. 

At:  Belval  How  sent 

Date:  7  Nov.  13  Hour  4:25  P.M.  No.  18  Runner 

To :  Memo  for  Brigade  Adjutant . 

Rations  required  by  this  battalion  to  fill  train  are 
1  day’s  field  and  2  day’s  reserve. 


Kingman 

LRL 


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140  V  .  7  ,  1918  , 


Date:  7  Nov.  Hour  10:15  P,H, 


Dear  Ellis : 

We  have  only  one  day's  rations  on  hand, 
the  Col.  says,  You  know  our  strength. 


Tur rill . 


A  •  id 


* 


Nov .  9 ,  1913  . 


Prom:  C.O,  6th  M.G.3* 

At :  Lelval 

Date:  S  Nov.  '18  Hour  9:00  A.M. 


How  sent 
Runner 


lie  mo  for  Brigade  Adjutant: 

The  replacements  necessary  to  fill  this  battalion  to 
authorized  strength  are  as  follows: 


6  Officers  (lieutenants) 

240  Enlisted 
70 

170  Kingman 

Does  this  include  the  men  loaned  to  other  LRL 

M*G«  Battn's?  Ellis 


From:  C.O .  6th  M.G.B. 

At:  Belval 

Date:  9  Nov  Hour  9:15  No.  20 

To:  Bgd,  Adjutant* 

Lien  loaned  to  otner  organizations  were  not-  considered 
in  this  requisition.  V.e  gave  70  men  to  4th  &  5th  li. G.-d.'s 
and  we  have  no  record  of  casualties  among  them.  After  de¬ 
taching  these  70  men  the  battalion  was  at  autxiorized  strengt  . 

Kingman 


From:  Sister 

At:  P.C.  #106  - 

Date:  9  Nov.  13 

To  :  Col .  Feland 

It  looks  as  though  there  will  be  no_  party  tonight .  I 
called  ut)  the  39th  just  now  and  they  said  it  was  supposed  o 
be  postponed.  If  you  will  have  C&pt.  Dunbeck  wait  at  your 
P.C.  I  v ill  try  to  get  hold  of  the  Engineers  interested  and 
get  then  together  -  to  talk  the  matter  over.  The  -  -  - 

no  plan  as  yet  but  expect  to  have  one  tomorrov . 

C  .0  .  5th  ^egt « 


P  *  M . 


Nov.  9 


1918 


Rue  Haas ,  Beaumont 
Hour  5:55  pm  No. 


How  sent 
Runner 


Ellis 


P.M. 


Nov.  9,  1918. 


From:  C.O.  6th  Marines 

At:  P.c.  YONCQ  How  sent 

Date:  9  Nov.  1G  Hour  6:30  P.M.  Phone 

To:  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

First  and  Second  Battalions  in  position  Bois  LI  MON » 
Third  battalion  will  arrive  there  in  about  four  hours.  Will 
have  reconnaissance  parties  in  vicinity  MOUZON  at  daylight. 


Phoned  7:30  p*m. 


LEE 


P.M*  Nov.  10,  1918.. 

11:10  P.M. i  Nov.  10th,  1918.  Telephone  message  received  by 
C.G,,  2nd  Div . ,  from  4th  Brigade. 

4th  Brigade  have  report  from  officer  who  had  been  down 
to  the  crossing  that  they  were  all  across  except  1  company 
and  everything  looked  fine.  That  was  east  of  the  BOIS  de 
lr Ho spice,  by  two  bridges  about  400  yards  apart;  about 
artillery  salvo  distance.  We  heard  in  a  round  about  way  from 
the  people  up  above  the  report  was  that  part  of  the  forces  hat 
crossed  over  at  RQUFFY.  Boche  were  evidently  on  to  it  as  the; 
had  laid  down  a  barrage  across  the  aviation  ground.  That  was 
the  upper  crossing.  The  89th  detachment  is  crossing  with  us. 


11:25  P.M«>  Nov.  10,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Adjutant 
4th  Brigade  to  C.of  S.,  2nd  Div. 

The  combined  detachment  reports  they  all  got  across  the 
river.  They  had  few  casualties.  One  Marine  Captain  wounded. 


11:35  P.M.,  Nov.  10,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Adjutant 
4th  Brigade  to  C.  of  S», 

They  had  forced  a  crossing  near  MOUZON.  Reports  that  one 
of  their  columns  were  across  and  had  very  little  difficulty. 
There  is  no  report  from  the  other  columns.  The  tv/o  were  only 
a  few  hundred  yards  apart.  The  telephone  line  up  the  vicin¬ 
ity  of  MOUZON  has  been  out  for  about  2  hours.  It  ought  to  be 
fixed  very  soon  now. 


A.M.  Nov.  11,  1918. 

2:45  A.M.,  Nov.  11,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Adj .  4th 
Brig,  received  by  C.  of  S. 

Lt . called  up  from  SARTELLE  FARM  and  said  the  80th 

Division  was  held  up  along  the  edge  of  the  woods  and  could  go 
no  further  without  re -enforcement ,  He  sent  out  strong  patrols 
through  the  woods,  but  he  got  machine  gun  fire  very  heavy.  He 
does  not  think  the  89th  Division’s  battalion  has  entirely 
crossed  as  they  became  somewhat  scattered  by  the  shell  fire. 
They  are  sending  1  prisoner  in. 


A . 1.1 . 


Nov.  11,  1918. 


2;50  Nov.  11,  1918.  Telephone  message  from  Adjt. 

4th  Brigade,  received  by  c.  of  S. 

Message  from  Shuler  at  the  railroad  station  where  they 
were  assembled  for  crossing.  Shuler  said  they  arrived  at 
this  point  at  10:30  P.M.  ,  was  held  up  for  half  an  hour  be¬ 
cause  of  heavy  shelling  from  POURRON .  One  battalion  commander 
was  there  and  two  others  were  not. 


6 :  P)0  A.  I.,  Nov.  11,  1918.  Message  from  Combat  Liaison 
Commander  to  C.O.,  4th  Brig. 

1st  and  2nd  bns .  of  the  5th  Marines  did  not  complete 
crossing  of  Meuse  until  11:30  p.m.  last  night  due  to  heavy _ 
shelling,  a  break  in  upper  bridge  and  confusion  of  moving  in 
dark.  The  Bn.  from  the  89th  Division  got  lost  at  the  start 
and  at  6:00  A.M.  this  date  had  only  gathered  together  some 
300  men.  Major  Hanna  was  here  but  has  disappeared  now. 
Crossing  made  under  heavy  m.G.  and  Art.  fire.  The  1st  Bn.  on 
the  right,  ran  into  a  machine  gun  nest  immediately  after  cross¬ 
ing  and  had  great  trouble  keeping  the  men  together.  Tne  en¬ 
tire  bn.,  numbering  approximately  100  men,  is  now  combined  as 
a  company  and  under  command  of  Captain  Hunt.  The  2nd  bn.  ad¬ 
vanced  to  the  north  through  Bois  des  Flaviers  but  had  to  hold 
up  movement  until  daybreak  on  account  of  machine  gun  nests 
and  heavy  underbrush.  This  morning  at  6:30  a.m.  the  2nd  Bn. 
on  the  left  and  the  Bn.  from  the  89th  on  righf  advanced  to¬ 
ward  objective.  Sniping  and  machine  guns  overcome  and  ad¬ 
vance  going  smoothly  at  present.  Enemy  Artillery  fire  heavy. 

On  account  of  the  very  small  number  of  men  it  is  going  to  be 
difficult  to  organize  this  position  in  depth.  Urge  that 
another  battalion  be  sent  across  river  to  reinforce  us. 

Message  just  received  from  Captain  Dunbeck  states  that  advance 
progressing  satisfactory  and  that  he  is  taking  many  machine 
guns.  I  will  connect  with  the  6th  Marines  and  89th  Division 
at  earliest  possible  moment. 


Headquarters  4th  Brigade, 

Marines,  American  E.F., 

11th  November  '18  -8:40  A.M. 


Peace  Memorandum  No.  1. 

The  following  telephone  message  received  from  Surprise 
1  at  8:35  a.m.  this  morning  forwarded  for  compliance. 

8:40  A.M.  message  from  5th  Corps;  Armistice  signed  and 
takes  effect  a/t  11  this  morning.  Accurate  map  showing  lo¬ 
cations  of  front  line  elements,  including  patrols  and  de¬ 
tachments,  will  be  sent  to  these  Headquarters  without  delay . 


From:  Brigadier  General  Neville,  Com’dg.  4th  Brigade. 

At:  p.C. 

Date:  11  Nov.  18  Hour  9:00  a.m,.  How  sent:  phone. 

To:  C.0.  6th  Marines. 


(Cont’d.  next  page.) 


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Nov.  11,  1913. 


(Cont’d.  from  last  page.) 

The  following  telephone  message  received  from  Surprise 
One,  8:3d  A. LI,  ,  this  morning,  forwarded  for  compliance.  3:30 
a.m. ,  Fifth  Corps  -  Armistice  signed  and  takes  effect  at  11:00 
A»kl«  this  morning.  Accurate  map  showing  locations  of  front 
line  elements  including  pp^trols  and  detachments  will  be  sent 
to  these  headquarters  without  delay. 


NEVILLE. 

lor  your  information  and  compliance  as  regards  location  of 
your  organization. 

LEE. 


From:  C.O,  Combat  Liaison  Force. 

At:  307.95-311.3  (PHONE  LOCATED  HERE)  How  sent 

Date:  H/ll/18  Hour  9  a.m.  No.  16  Runner 

To:  C.O.  4th  Brigade. 

Advancing  without  much  resistance.  1st  Bn  of  9th 
arrived  8 :15  A.M.  and  are  in  support  along  road  at  this 
point.  Sent  half  a  company  to  POUILLY  to  make  sure  it  nas 
been  vacated.  Other  battalion  is  working  north  towards 
objective . 

Am  moving  my  p.c.  to  Senegal  Farm. 

Hamilton . 


P.M.  Nov.  11,  1913. 

Headquarters,  4th  Brigade, 

Marines,  American  E.F. 

11th  November  ’18. 

12:45  P.M. 

Operations  Memorandum  for  C.O.,  5th  Marines. 

When  your  present  line  east  of  the  MEUSE  has  been 
established  you  will  relieve  the  1st  Battalion  of  the  9th 
Infantry  now  attached  to  your  command,  with  the  3rd  Battalion 
of  your  Regiment.  The  former  battalion  will  then  rejoin  the 
9th  Infantry.  The  lines  established  at  11:00  A.M.  this  date 
will  not  be  crossed  until  further  orders. 

By  command  of  Brigadier  General  Neville : 


E/S 


EARL  II .  ELLIS 
Lieut  .  Col .  ,  USMC . 
Adjutant . 


Nov.  11,  1918. 

Colonel  Ellis  to  Colonel  Beebe. 

2nd  Battalion,  5th  Marines:  P.C.  310.3-312.45. 
Don’t  know  line. 


(Cont’d.  next  page.) 


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Nov.  11,  1918. 


(Cont'd.  from  last  page.) 

let  Bn.  line:  310.50-311.70,  to  310.45-311.70, 
then  to  310.40-311.5. 

309.95-312.-  309.95-311.80,  then  to  310-311.6. 

1  Bn.  89th  Div.  309.3-311.3,  along  timber  309.25-310.70. 
Advance  element  leads  up  above  parallel  313.00. 

3rd  Bn.  south  end  woods  Flavier, 

6th  Marines :  Road  extending  308,  -  311.5  ---  307.7-311. 
This  message  transmitted  to  Corps  at  7:30  P.M. 


6:50  P.M.  ,  Nov.  11,  1913.  The  following  telephone  message 
sent  to  C.G.,  4th  Brigade  and  C.O.  3rd  Brigade,  in  compliance 
with  Corps  Order.  (Also  to  C.O.  2nd  P.A.  Brigade) . 

The  Commanding  General  directs  that  you  send  an  officer 
out  to  your  front  lines  to  stop  ail  firing  that  may  be  going 
on.  He  wants  that  done  irrespective  of  how  many  officers 
have  been  sent  out  before.  Reports  are  coming  in  from 
Marshal  Poch  that  shooting  is  going  on  in  our  front. 


11:10  P.M.  ,  Nov.  11,  1918.  Tel.  Message  received  from  4th 
Brig,  by  C.G.  2nd  Div. 

4th  Brigade  have  report  from  officer  who  has  been  down  to 
the  crossing  that  they  were  all  across  except  1  company  and 
everything  looked  fine.  That  was  east  of  the  Bois  de 
L’Hospice,  by  two  bridges  about  400  yards  apart;  about 
artillery  salvo  distance.  We  heard  in  a  round  about  way  from 
the  people  up  above  the  report  was  that  part  of  the  forces 
had  crossed  over  at  ROUFFY.  Boche  were  evidently  on  to  it  as 
they  ha*d  laid  down  a  barrage  across  tne  aviation  ground.  That 
was  the  upper  crossing.  The  89th  detachment  is  crossing  with 
us  . 


11:36  P.M.  ,  Nov.  11,  1918.  Tel.  Message  from  Adj  .  4th  Brig,  to 
C  .  of  S . 

They  had  forced  a  crossing  near  MOUZON .  Reports  that  one 
5f  their  columns  were  across  and  had  very  little  difficulty. 
There  is  no  report  from  the  other  columns.  The  two  were  only 
a  few  hundred  yards  apart .  The  telephone  line  up  the  vicinity 
of  MOUZON  has  been  out  for  about  2  hours.  It  ought  to  be  fixed 
very  soon  now. 

Note:  It  is  evident  that  the  last  two  messages  should 

have  been  dated  November  10 ,  1918  .  However ,  the 
messages  were  copied  exactly  as  they  appeared  in 
Report  of  Operations,  Second  Division,  .November  1-11 , 

1918,  incl . ,  on  file  in  the  World  W dr  Records  Division, 
Adjutant  General’  Office,  Wasnington,  D.C. 


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P.M.  Nov.  12,  1918. 

2:00  P.M.,  Nov.  12,  1918.  Telephone  message  received 
from  Adj  .  4th  Brigade . 

Crossed  the  river  -  1  Battalion,  1  company  at  Fme  de 
‘Alma  -  1  company  at  Vigneron  Fme  -  1  company  at  Senegal 
Fme  -  1  company  at  Belle  Fontaine  Fme  -  1  company  in 
support  Sartelle  Fme.  The  other  three  companies  at 
Letanne,  Reserve  Battalion  in  Beaumont  -  5th. 

The  sector  limits  Between  regiments  run  from  our  left 
flank  on  the  river  to  a  point  where  the  river  crosses 
meridian  308,  thence  west  to  the  Villemontry  road,  thence 
south  to  the  Sartelle  Fme,  then  southwest  to  the  end  of 
the  road  at  height  302  (-§-  kilometer  west  of  Sartelle  Fme) 
thence  southwest  down  the  road  La  ThiBaudine  Fme.  6th 
Regiment  had  2  companies  in  Villemontry,  2  companies  (1st 
Bn.  in  La  FauBourg,  3rd  Battalion  in  Peronne  forming 
along  river  down  to  Yoncq.  Rear  Battalion  in  Yoncq. 

J.S.  TURRILL, 

Lt .  Col,  (Marines)  G,S. 

A.C  .  of  S. ,  G-3 . 


P.M.  Nov,  13,  1918. 

From:  C.O.  Sixth  Marines 

At:  P.C,  Villemontry 

Date:  13  Nov,  18  Hour  4:35  P.M. 

To:  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

Regimental  P.C,  now  located  in  Villemontry.  First 
Battalion-  Bois  du  Fond  de  Limon,  Second  Battalion-  La 
Be  sac e  Third  battalion  -  Two  companies  -  Villemontry 

Two  companies  La  FauBourg. 


Memo,  for  G-3 

Change  in  location  of  troops  - 
6  M.G.  Battn.  at  Margut . 

7:45  p ,m,  17  Nov.  *  18 


Nov .  17,  1918. 
4th  Brigade  Marines - 

Ellis 

Lt .  Col .  Adjt  . 


P.M.  Nov.  19,  1918. 

The  4th  Brigade  report  that  b%  of  their  men  have  bad  feet 
practically  all  due  to  the  new  Eng  shoe  just  issued. 

Repo  rt 

By  telephone  18:00  hours  19  Nov  -  Taken  By  Sgt .  Webster. 


11:55  P.M.,  Nov.  19,  1918.  Telephone  message. 

The  2nd  Div.,  will  march  at  7:30  hours,  20th  Nov.  1918. 
Column  No.  1  via  VIRTON  -ARLON  -  El S CHEN . 

Column  No.  2  via  ETALLE  -  ARLON  -  OBERPALLEN . 

Column  No ,  3  Follows  column  No .  1  at  1  kilometer  distanc 

(Coat'd,  next  page.) 


. 


P.M 


Nov .  19,  1918. 


(Cont'd.  from  last  page.) 

Touch  will  be  maintained  with  divisions  on  either  flank, 
by  flank  guards  marching  via  THIAUMONT  -  TONTELANGE  - 
SIGNEULX  -  HALANZY  -  WOLKRANGE • 

The  line  GRENDEL  -  AUTELBAS  will  not  be  crossed  until 
further  orders.  Outpost  line  of  resistance  will  be  estab¬ 
lished  at  end  of  the  days  march  on  the  general  line  TONTELANGE- 
BONNERT  -  AUTELKAUT  •  A.  mixed  post  of  one  company  will  be 
established  at  AUTELHAUT .  Column  No.  1,  will  billet  south  of 
an  east  and  west  line  through  ARLON  and  east  of  Y  line  356. 
Column.  No.  2  will  billet  north  of  Column  No.  1.  column  No.  3 
will  billet  west  of  column  No,  1  and  east  of  Y  line  352, 
Divisional  Trains  to  ST.  LEGER  and  vicinity.  Same  orders 
regarding  security  of  depth,  "liaison,  etc. 

P.C.fs  of  Division  and  columns  No.  1  and  2  at  ARLON  by 
20:00  hours. 

P.C.  column  No.  3  at  CHAT I LEON • 

Division  Billeting  officer  will  supervise  billeting  m 
Arlon  . 

Repeated  by  phone  to 

3  Brig 

4  Brig 

2  Engs,  for  c.O.  3d  Col. 


A.M. 


Nov.  20,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE . 


From: 
At : 
Date  : 
To  : 


Sister 

P.C.  Belief ontaine . 

20  Nov.  Hour  10:50  A.M.  No.  7 
G-3  -  2nd  Division. 


How  sent 
Courier 


Advance  Elements  Column  #2  on  Etalle  -  Arlon  Road 
at  Meridian  356  at  11  A.M.  Telephone  down. 


Neville . 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE. 

How  sent 
Motorcycle 

Leading  elements  Column  #2  at  Kraut sene id  at  3  p.m. 
Everything  O.K.  People  of  country  quiet  and  troops  received 
in  towns  without  comment  one  way  or  another.  Women  and 
children  seem  pleased. 


From:  Sister 

At:  P.C.  Neuerburg  :,t 

Date:  1  Dec.  18.  Hour  2:15  p.m. 

To:  Surprise  -  7. 


Neville . 


' 


. 


Dec  .  3  ,  191G  . 


P.M. 


TJ. 


ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE . 


From: 

Sister 

At  : 

P.C.  - 

Court  House  -  Room  #4  Prum 

How  sent 

Date  : 

3  Dec  . 

Hour  5  p.m. 

Runner 

To  : 

G-3  - 

2nd  Div. 

Established  P.C.  in  Court  House,  Room  #4  Ground 
Floor  -  Prum  - 


Neville 

E 


P.M.  Lee.  8,  1918. 

Report  from  C.O.  Troop  I  Cav,  thru  Sister  6.  (phoned  Corps 

(19  :00  hours 
(  Steck 

Reconnoit ered  south  along  river  from  F.emagen,  R.R.  Bridg 
over  Rhine  at  Remagen  blocked  with  coal  &  stone  (on  cars?) 
and  can’t  be  used.  A  guard  for  night  of  Dec.  8th  put  on 
this  bridge.  Road  for  autos  is  good.  Only  one  bridge  at 
Remagen , 

No  liaison  with  British.  The  C.O.  Co.  I  Cav.  does  not 
believe  the  British  moved  today. 

8  Dec  1918  -  17  ;00  hours  -  Sgt  Webster 


HEADQUARTERS 


SECOND  FIELD  ARTILLERY 


BRIGADE 


•w- 


* 


W4  > , 


A.M. 


June  2,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD 


r ?o  c  \  dp 
OiUw'AU  1» 


From:  C.G. 

At:  Arty.  Brig.  Hqrs .  cocherel  how  sent 

Date:  2  June  18.  Hour:  11:33  A.M.  Courier. 

To:  Chief  of  Staff. 

The  munitions  officers  of  the  3rd  &  4th  Brigades  (infty) 
have  not  reported.  it  is  requested  that  they  he  sent  here 
without  delay. 

Chamberlaine 

J.C. 


A.M.  Tune  3,  1918. 

U.S .  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE- 

From;  Commanding  General  2nd  F.A.  Brigade 
At :  Montreuil  How  sent 

Date:  3  June  Hour  2:42  Lt .  Carey 

To  :  g-3 ,  2nd  Div . 

12th  F.A.  is  on  the  road  at  Montreuil  moving  east 
to  battery  positions.  The  1st  Bn.  17th  F.A.  is  in  positions 
as  follows:  Bn.  Hqrs.  11-87  -  Baty .  "a"  18-86'.  Baty .  T,B 11 
17-91.  Battery  positions  of  12th  F.A.  will  be  reported  as 
soon  as  occupied. 

Chamberlaine 

J.C  . 


From : 

C.G. 

At  : 

8  F.A.  Brig. 

MONTREUIL 

How  sent 

Date  : 

3  June ,  * 13 . 

Hour  8  : 35 

A.M.  Self 

To  : 

Col.  DAVIS, 

*15 

pec’d.  8; 45  A.M.  J.P.D 

Get  in  touch 

with  Gen*l 

.  Lewis,  select  positions 

for  batteries  of  your  regiment  and  bring  them  up  to  those 
positions  as  soon  as  possible.  submit  to  these  headquarters 
a  sketch,  showing  location  of  each  battery,  its  letters 
and  position  of  rear  e  chelon.  Advise  these  headquarters  with 
progress  of  the  movement  and  when  you  are  in  position. 

CHAMBERLAINE 


p.M.  June  3,  1918. 

U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE • 

From:  C.G.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade 

At :  Montreuil  How  sent 

Date:  3  June  18.  Hour  5:37  P.M.  No,  22-  Self 

To:  Lieut.  Hyde,  Operations  Section  Brigade 

One  (1)  Regt .  of  French  Field  Arty.  (12th)  will  be 
withdrawn  from  the  American  sector  with  the  43rd  Division. 
Three  (3)  Groups  of  the  37th  Regt.  and  the  First  and  second 
Groups  of  the  232nd  Regt  .  The  First  Group  of  the  236t,h  Regt  . 
will  remain  in  the  Sector. 


Rec ' d  . 

6 :00  P.M. 


Capt ,  Gauthier 
Officer  de  Liaison  2nd  Div. 


No  time  indicated. 


June  3,  1918. 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE- 


From:  c.G. 

At:  Arty.  Brig.  Hq .  (Montreuil) 

Date  :  3  June  How  sent 

To  2  G-3  Operations.  Courier. 

One  Battalion  155' s  17th  Regt .  Battery's  A  &  E 
Lt .  Colonel  Quinn  Commanding  left  Cocherel  9:45  to  take 
position  in  woods  1  Km.  N.E.  of  La  Loge .  You  will  be 
advised  of  progress  of  movement. 


Cnamberlaine 

J.C  . 


G-3 


,M. 


June  4,  1918. 

EK  DE  EQ. 


Bosches  dec ending  en  masse  Entre 
(The  above  intercepted  by  Div, 

Phoned  to  both  Brigades  ) 

Message  given  to  Artillery  ) 


Courchamps  ET  LICY  • 

Radio  at  10  P.M. 

phoned  10;  19  P.M. 
June  4  - 


Army  Corps  notified  10:25  P.M. 


A.M.  June  8,  1918. 

Following  change  of  positions  of  batteries  just 
reported  by  12th  F.A. 

B.  Btry  to  E*  20.93 
E  .  Btry.  to  E«  26 .78 


A.G.  Carey 
Operations . 

1st  Groupe  37th  Reported  as  transferred  from  2nd  Division, 

Carey . 


No  time  indicated.  June  8,  1918. 

Headquarters,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade. 
A.E.F.,  France,  8th  June,  1918. 

Memorandum:  To  COMMANDING  OFFICERS,  12th,  15th  and  17th  F.A. 

1:  The  Commanding  Officers  of  the  12th,  15th  and  17th 

Regiments  will  take  immediate  steps  to  camouflage  tneir  rear 
echelons  by  placing  all  vehicles,  horses  and  supplies  in  the 
woods  and  not  on  the  edges.  as  soon  as  this  has  been 
effected,  they  will  have  an  ofiicer  insnect  and  report  to 
these  Headquarters, 

By  Command  of  Brigadier  General  chamberlshne : 

W.C.  POTTER, 

Lt.  col.  Field  Artillery, 

Adjutant . 


To  Div. 

8:40  A.M.  - 


captured  in 


June  10,  1918. 

June  10  -  Gen.  Chamberlaine  in  person  reported: 
Major  cole  of  M.G.  Bn.  wounded. 

Seven  inch  (7")  Minenwerf er  with  ammunition 
BO IS  de  BSLLEAU. 


P.M. 


June  10,  1918. 


Hdqrs.  2nd  piv.  ,  2nd  Sec.,  G.S. 
Message  from  2d  Art.  Brig.  10  June. 

Received  5:00  P.M. 

Pive  companies  of  infantry  have  just  "been  observed 
moving  south  into  the  town  of  COURCHAKPS  from  the  north. 

Heavy  concentrations  of  troops  at  present  are  observed 
in  the  following  towns:  LICY-CLIGNON .  TORCY,  BELLEAU  and 
BUSSIARES.  1 

A.L.  Conger, 

Lieut.  Col.,  General  Staff, 

In  charge  of  office,  G-2 . 


9:00  P.M.  ,  June  10,  18.  Message  from  23rd  infantry  via 
2nd  p ,  A  .  Brigade.  Reed.  9:00  P.M. 

Concentrations  of  troops  in  TORCY,  COURCHAMPS ,  BUSSIARES 
and  BELLEAU-  Not  determined  whether  they  are  for  relief  or 
attack . 

A.L.  CONGER, 

Lieut .  Col .  G.S . , 

A.C.  of  S.  ,  G-2. 


No  time  indicated.  June  11,  1918. 

Memorandum  for  chief  of  Staff  from  the  C.G.,  2nd  F.A.  Brig. 

At  5:55  A.M.  June  11th  an  enemy  battalion  was  observed 
forming  for  attack  in  the  ravine  north  of  BOURSSCHES •  This 
was  observed  by  the  liaison  officer  of  the  2nd  Battalion, 

12th  pield  Artillery,  This  information  was  immediately  ior- 
ward-ed  to  the  Commanding  Officer,  2nd  Battalion,  12th  pield 
Artillery,  who  ordered  a  concentration  on  this  point  .  Fire 
was  opened  immediately,  and  the  first  volley  fell  in.  the 
midst  of  the  enemy,  causing  them  to  retreat  in  great  dis¬ 
order.  The  range  of  fire  was  increased.  The  enemy  was 
pursued  by  the  fire  of  the  2nd  Battalion,  12th  Field. 
Artillery,  and  the  machine  guns  of  the  infantry.  While 
thus  retreating  in  great  disorder  they  ran  into  a  oarrage  of 
155*6  ordered  from  the  Artillery  Brigade  as  a  result  of  trie 
same  information  being  transmitted  promptly,  which  completely 
dispersed  them. 

This  shows  the  great  importance  of  close  liaison  between, 
the  infantry  and  tne  supporting  artillery.  in  order  that  this 
close  cooperation  may  be  maintained,  it  is  suggested  that  the 
infantry  assist  in  maintaining  the  artillery  liaison  when 
impossible  to  lay  their  parallel  lines  to  the  artillery. 


10:00  p.M. ,  June  12,  1913.  Message  from  2nd  Field  Artillery 
Brigade.  To  Div. 

The  Commanding  Officer  of  the  2nd  Battalion  of  the  loth 
Field  Artillery  was  regulating  certain  of  his  batteries  for 
interdiction  fire  during  the  afternoon  of  June  12th.  Luring 
the  course  of  registration  a  large  group  of  mounted  Germans, 
approximately  400,  came  into  view  near  the  wood  south  of. 

ET REP ILLY.  The  officer  immediately  regulated  fire  on  tnis 
group  and  stated  that  the  effect  of  the  fire  has  caused  tne 
unit  to  be  broken  up  and  completely  dispersed  and  that  tneie 
had  been  a  good  many  casualties. 


No  tine  indicated. 


June  15,  1918. 


HEADQUARTERS,  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 

AMERICAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES, 

France,  June  15,  1918. 

Memorandum  for  the  Commanding  General  3rd  Brigade: 

The  following  message  has  just  been  received  from  the 
Commanding  Officer  15th  Field  Artillery. 

"Commanding  General,  2nd  Field  Artillery  Brigade. 

Tne  C.O.  9th  Infantry  has  a  plan  for  tonight.  This 
plan  could  not  be  communicated  by  telephone,  but  in  connec¬ 
tion  with  the  plan  he  desires  that  if  possible,  ha  rassing 
ii^e  of  155' s  or  other  heavy  calibre,  be  executed  on  VAUX 
Irom  10:00  to  11:00  p.M.  (22:00)  to  23:00  o’clock)  this  date 
june  15.  i  have  undertaken  to  transmit  the  request,  peque 
leply  so  I  may  let  C.O.  9th  Infantry  kjiow,  VAUX  was  trans¬ 
mitted  to  me  by  an  area  code  furnished  C.O.  9th  infantry 
by  me , ” 

J.R.  DAVIS. 

^  The  Division  Commander,  in  view  of  the  fact  that  two 
reliefs  are  m  progress  tonight  within  the  limits  of  the 
4th  Brigade,  does  not  desire  any  action  taken  by  the  9th 
Infantry  which  might  tend  to  artillery  reprisals  on  the  part 
of  the  enemy.  He  also  points  out  the  fact  that  with  the 
proximity  of  the  9th  Infantry  line  to  the  village  of  VAUX. 
that  ha  rassing  fire  or  any  other  fire  by  155*  s  uncontrolled 
by  accurate  observation,  would  be  extremely  dangerous  to  our 
troops  unless  they  are  withdrawn  at  least  500  yards  from  the 
limits  of  VAUX. 

PRESTON  BROWN , 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 

Chief  of  Staff. 


P.M.  June  18,  1918. 

^.'cO  P.M,,  June  18,  1918,  Message  from  Artillery. 

Report  of  enemy  traffic  on  road  from  LS  CHARNE  to  SPAUX 
3EZU •  Large  column  of  troops  on  road,  impossible  to  tell 
which  direction  it  wras  moving. 

Heavy  artillery  notified,  g-2. 


P.M,  June  21,  1918, 

10:00  P.M.,  June  21.  1918,  Telephone  message  from  2nd  F,A. 
Brigade  : 

2nd  F,A.  Brigade  reports  that  in  response  to  an  inquiry 
they  have  made  inquiries  of  artillery  O.P's,  who  state  that 
there  is  no  enemy  artillery  activity;  that  the  only  artillery 
fire  at  the  present  time  is  our  own  artillery  concentration 
on  the  area  T ORC Y - BELLE AU  (Town)  . 

G~2  , 


P.M.  June  22,  1918. 

5:30  P.M.,  June  22,  1918.  Message  from  2nd  Artillery  Brigade 
to  2nd  Divn. 

Enemy  wireless  message  intercepted  by  the  French  states 
that  enemy  fire  is  being  adjusted  on  same  objectives  as 
yesterday.  The  French  believe  that  these  objectives  will  be 
CHARLY  and  NANTEUIL • 

(4th  Brigade  &  6th  Marines  notified.) 


$  l.X  • 


June  24 ,  1918 . 


9:55  A.M.i  June  24,  1918.  Message  from  Artillery  Brigade, 
to  2nd  Divn. 

Enemy  artillery  fire  has  been  carefully  adjusted  by  means 
of  hostile  aeroplanes  on  the  emplacements  of  "A"  Battery, 

12th  F.A.  Fire  for  destruction  has  begun.  The  battery  per¬ 
sonnel  has  been  withdrawn.  counter  battery  work  under  way . 


P.M.  June  24,  1918. 

From:  C.G.  4th  Brigade. 

At;  P.C.  Date:  June  24,  Hour  8:10  P.M.  No.  2 

To:  Commanding  Officers,  5th  and  6th  ■Regiments  . 


1.  For  the  greater  conveniences  of  handling  the  sectors 
of  which  you  are  in  charge,  you  will  exchange  P.C.’s,  the 
change  to  take  effect  tomorrow  morning. 


Copies  to:  C.G. 
A  * P . M . ,  2nd  Divn . 
M.G .  Bn. 


HARBORD- 

2nd  Div.  C.G.  2nd  Art.  Brig.  C.O.  12th 
C.O.  5th  Marines  C.O.  6th  Marines 


F.A. 


To  Div.  ,  _  r-n 

Message  from  2nd  Artillery  Brigade:  Rec’d.  8;5U 

Beginning  about  9:15  p.M.,  D  and  E  batteries 

Field  Artillery  were  bombarded  with  210’s  and  150’s 

Destructive  fire. 


P.M.  June  24 
of  the  15th 


p,M.  June  25 ,  1918  . 

7:05  P.M.  ,  June  25th,  1918.  Message  from  2nd  Artillery 
Brigade :  to  2nd  Divn. 

O.P.T.  1  reports  heavy  German  fire  on  the  BOIS-DE-BELLEAU 
during  the  last  hour  and  a  half .  " 

O.P.T.  2  reports  Germans  filtering  in  northern  portion 

of  BOIS-DE-BELLEAU-  '  .  , 

12th  Field  Artillery  reports  that  our  artillery  is  i 

concent rating  on  this  point. 


p^l^  June  27tn  ,  1918  . 

2:2.5  p.M.  ,  June  27,  1918.  Message  from  G*2. 

Message  from  2nd  Field  Artillery  brigade  stat es^tnat^  tne 
shelling  now  going  on  is  directed  against  the  BEZU-ST .  AULDE 
road  just  outside  of  BEZU  with  remarkably  good  range,  ^  -t^e 
shells  used  are  150 ’s  long,  at  intervals  oi  about  6  minuses. 


SIGNAL  COBPS,  UNITED  STATES  ARMY* 

TELE GB AM- 

Received  at  64  A  BW  42  OB 

G  Hq  AEF  June  27  18 

Commanding  General  2nd  Field  Artillery  Brigade  US  APO 
No  710  Custer. 

C  of  A  number  552  request  you  furnish  this  office  yitn 
a  list  of  surplus  second  Lieutenants  in  the  2nd  F  A  Brigade  . 

Hinds 

_  910  pm. 

-p  June  28,  1913. 

6:40  P.M.  ,  June  28,  1918.  Message  from  2nd  Artillery 
Brigade,  to  Divn. 

Flash  Ranging  Section  reports  200  men  just  seen  enteung 
the  Bois  de  Bonnes  at  the  point  K  89.95. 


June  23,  1918. 
lies fage  from  2nd  Artillery 


10:45  P.M.,  June  28,  1918. 

Brigade . 

There  is  a  heavy  bombardment  of  the  division  on  our  left 
going  on.  They  state  they  require  no  artillery  assistance 
from  this  division. 

G-2 


P  *M. 


June  30,  1913. 


HEADQUARTERS  SECOND  DIVISION  (REGULAR) 
AUER I CAN  EXPEDITIONARY  FORCES. 


C ONF IDENT I A L  MEMORANDUM :  For: 

N »L,E ♦ 

9th  inf. 


FRANCE i  30th  June,  1918. 
C.G.  3rd  Brigade, 

C ,G .  4th  Brigade . 

C  ,G  .  ,  2nd  F . A.  Brigade . 
0,0.  ,  2nd  Engineers. 

C.O.  9th  Infantry. 

C.O.,  23rd  infantry. 

C .0 . ,  5th  Marines . 

C.O.  6th  Marines. 

C  .0 .  4th  M.G .  Bn . 
Division  Signal  officer. 
Division  Surgeon. 


A.P.M. 

11 J"  hay,  "H"  hour,  referred  to  in  Field  orders  No.  9,  these 
Headquarters,  June  30,  1918,  is  6:00  p,M.»  July  1,  at  which 
hour  the  attack  ordered  in  the  Field  Order  will  be  given. 

BY  COMMAND  OF  MAJOR  GENERAL  BUNDY: 


NLE  PRESTON  BROWN, 

Colonel,  General  Staff, 

1:21  p.M.,  Chief  of  Staff. 

June  30/18  . 


P.M.  July  1,  1918. 

MEMORANDUM:  1  July  1918.  Hdqrs .  2nd  F.A.  Brigade. 

C.O.  3rd  Brigade  reports  destruction  progressing  satis¬ 
factorily  in  VAUX.  Railroad  station  destroyed  and -many 
buildings  in  ruin. 

Received  3  :40  p ,M. 


P.M.  July  2,  1918. 

4:40  P.M.  i  July  2,  1918.  Message  received  from  2nd  F.A. 
Brigade,  to  Divn , 

50  men  coming  out  of  BOIS-DE-BONNES  at  K  96,84. 


8:50  P.M.,  July  2,  1918.  Message  from  2nd  F.A.  Brigade. 

The  French  report  that  American  aviators  have  observed  a 
large  concentration  of  enemy  troops  north  of  CHATEAU -THIERRY 
at  MOUSSEAUX.  The  French  believe  it  to  be  a  relief.  Artill¬ 
ery  fire  now  on  the  way. 

G-2.J 


A.M.  July  3,  1918. 

12:30  A.M. ,  July  3,  1918,  Message  from  2nd  Art.  Brigade, 
to  Divn, 

Enemy  firing  practically  stopped. 


P .Mi  JULY  3rd  1918 , 


3:10  P.M,  -  July  3,  1918  -  Message  frcm  2nd  Art,  Brigade, 

Since  about  3  p.M,  this  afternoon  columns  of  infantry, 
trucksand  wagons  have  been  observed  on  the  road  south  from 
EPAUX  passing  79.53  -  65.75.  All  artillery  units  concerned 
have  o^en  notified  and  heavy  fire  nas  been  begun, 

G-2  . 


9:15  -  July  3,  1918  -  Message  from  2nd  Art,  Brigade, 

Message  from  French  batteriesin  t  le  vicinity  of  AZY 
(attached  2nd  Div)  states  that  enemy  aeroplane  which  was 
adjusting  enemy  fire  on  these  batteries  has  just  been,  brought 
down  by  French  aviator. 


G- 


8  :25  p  .  v ,  -  July 

The  buildings 
to  our  artillery 


4,  1918  -  Message  from  2nd  Art.  Brigade, 

of  LES  BPUSSES  FEBliE  am  now  in  flames  due 
f  ire  . 


G-2 


1  r\ 

u-  J 


T  T 

'  _vl  « 


-  July  4,  1918,-  Message  fron  2nd 


Artillery  Brigade 


During  the  last  ten  minutes  more  than  100  men  have  passed 
a  point  78.80  -  67,00,  north  of  Hill  201  and  west  of 
LA  V ALLEYS . 


G-2 . 


10:0  o  p ,  m  , 

Heavy  ha 
DE~  BELLEAU 


-  July  4,  1918  -  Message  from  2nd  Art,  Brigade, 
rassing  fire  (77|s)  has  been  put  down  on  BOIS- 


G-2 


9:15  A.M.  July  5,  1918  -  Message  from  2nd  Art.  Brigade. 

Flash  ranging  section  reports: 

8:45  A.  Li.  plane,  identity  un  Inown ,  fell  in  flames  just 
east  of  HAUTEVSSNXS. 

8:46  Add.  plane,  identity  unknown  ,  fell  just  ncrtn  of 
COUP CHAMPS . 

G-2. 


.  .  . 


July  5,  1918. 


2*  CO  P.M.  July  5,  n918.  Message  from  2nd  Artillery 
Brigade* 

There  in  very  In  ea vy  circulation  of  trucks  and  wa g- 
one  rrovinr  south  on  the  BONNES-BOIS  de  BONNES  and  the 
T AR T RE “•  Ef AU a  rc  ad  s . 

G-  2 


B:2C  P ,y,  July  5,  1918.  Message  from  2nd  Artillery 
Brigade, 

Heavy  concentration  of  all  calibers  has  been  put 
dovn  on  VAUX  and  IIILL  204,  Apparently  offensive  prepare- 
t.i.ons0  Cur  CcQ.P.  is  under  way. 

All  Artillery  notified,  G-2 


P.M.  July  6,  1918. 

1:15  P*M,  Message  from  2nd  Art,  Brigade  to  2nd  Division. 

Two  German  planes  have  just  attacked  our  balloon, 
forcing  the  two  observers  to  dose e:\d  in  parachutes.  They 
did  not  destroy  the  balloon,  and  ascensions  will  be  re¬ 
sumed  at  cnce. 

Balloon  further  reports  a  fire  in  BOIS  des  ROCHETS, 


A. Id. 


July  7,  1918. 


9:55  A.M,  July  7.  1918,  Message  from  2nd  Artillery 
Brigade  to  2nd  Division. 

0.P.3,  1,  reports  several  scuads  of  men  have  entered 
the  woods  southeast  of  PETRET  EEFME. 


P  T\T 


July  7,  1918. 


^:C5  P,M«  July  7,  1918.  Message  from  2nd  Artillery 
Brigade  to  2nd  Division, 

150  men  just  left  the  northern  edge  of  the  woods 
’vest  cf  LE  TAR  TEE  at  78,70  «*  57,09  and  went  to  the  small 
woods  east  cf  BONNES  78,70  «  67,73, 


4:95  P.M.  July  7,  1918.  Message  from  -2nd  Artillery 
Brigade  to  2nd  Division. 

Heavy  f irinr  on  HILL  204,  No  actual  barrage  has  as 
yet  been  reported  although  the  firing  is  very  heavy, 


8.29  P,M.  July  7,  1918,  Message  from  2nd  Artillery 
Brigade  to  2nd  Division. 

fJurinp  the  lo.st  hour  heavy  traffic  BONNES  to  COUECHAMI S 
troops  and  wagons  »  passing  point  76.09  -  60.72. 


. 


' 


- 

■ 


July  8, 


113. 


9:30  A. 11.  July  8,  1910. 
J.  A.  brigade. 


Hencrandun  to  G-3  from  Kdq. 


2nd 


£  batteries  of 
southern  portion  of 
VILLERS. 


the  lOfnd  F.  A.  are  bivouac  rod  in  the 
the  POIS  de  V'LLERo  between  UEFU  and 


£  batteries  of  the  15th  F.  A.  are  still  entirely  in 
position. 

1  battery  of  the  17th  F.  A.  is  still  entirely  in 
position. 

1  battery  of  the  l£th  F.  A.  is  stil]  entire"!  v  in 
position. 

.  ■*'  Pis  i-oon  of  all  remaining  Gu  tter ies  have  been  relieved 

oy  1  platoon  of  batteries  of  the  olst  F.  A.  brigade  and 

-rose  platoons  have  taken  up  position  in  the  rear  of  the 
army  line. 


F.  M.  July  13,  1918. 

^ ‘  July  8,  1918.  Message  from  2nd  Artillery 
brigade. to  2nd  Division. 

Small  groups  of  men  from  MONTH IFRS  to  TORCY  (by  2 
and  3’s)  have  been  observed  during  the  last  half  hour. 


G 


J  ’**  • 


P.  M.  July  14,  1918. 

3:50  July  14 >  1918.  to  Div. 

Tfe  c-  °-  Ammunition  Train  phones  at  2:35  stating 
teat  the  three  details  sent  to  three  different  ammunition 
dumps  arriyed  as  follows: 


ho. 

1, 

5  :  30 

P.M.  July  13 

No. 

£ , 

same 

hour 

No . 

3, 

6  ;  30 

P.M, 

-that  he  had  been  trying  to  get  this  information  to  us 
since  this  morning  but  the  wires  were  out  of  order. 


A.  M ,  July  18,  1918. 

5:55  A.  M.  July  18,  1918. 

__ , „  ..  Ip *  i  eld.  Artillery  reports  tanks  havina  reached 
iiiAUREPAI  RE  f  arm  . 

Artillery  reports  the  troops  went  over  the  top  on 
schedule  tine  preceded  by  tanks  and  disappeared  into  gloom. 


• 

, 

■ 

.  . 


A  .M . 


July  18,  1918. 


6:45  A.M..-  July  18.  Message  from  15th  F .  A. 

Received  report  from  Colonel  Upton  that  barrage 
very  satisfactory. 


7:30  A.M.  -  July  18,  1918  - 

commanding  Officer  15th  F.A.  reports  one  battalion 
of  the  15th  moving  forward  to  BEAUREPAIRE  FARM.  Regi¬ 
mental  P,C.  moving  forward*  Communi cation  by  runners 
to  present  P,C< 

8:00  A.M.  -  July  18,  1918. 

Headquarters  15th  F.A.  moving  to  CHAVIGUY  FARM. 


At  Verte  Feuille  Ferme. 

10 : 10  A.M.  July  18/18, 

To  Commanding  General, 

2nd  F.A,  Br i gad  e . 


2nd  Bn.  15th  reported  in  position  East  of  here. 

Lt .  Col.  Bailey  has  not  seen  them  at  all. 

All  officers  &  men  report  woods  west  of  here  com¬ 
pletely  cleared.  Horse  Bn,  Amm.  Train  passed  ^heaa)  at 
9 :5C  at  Cr .  du  Sant  du  Cerf . 

12th  F.A*  Combat  Train  going  west  with  Amm  about 
Cr „  du  Montgobert?  Lt =,  in  charge  reports.  Ho  batteries 
had  moved  to  his  knowledge.  I  have  seen  no  other  12th 
Units .  _  ^ 

Passed  15D  mm  (Schneider)  French  Battery  (133  ? 
Reg.)  at  1  kilometer  west  here..  Sergeant  said  going 
into  position  about  Le  Translon  &  HUE .  of  it»  Reports 
entire  Regiment  will  occupy  that  region-. 

Major  Kelmick  told  Lt .  Lemarche  (?).  Our  Infantry 
held  up  between  Vauxcastille-Viergy ,  and  in  front  of 
works  South-East  of  Chan dun ,  Not  verified. 

Advanced  Amm*  Dump  moved  from  Cr .  du  Montgobert  to 
thi s  point . 

Col.  Bailey  reports  Col.  Malone  asked  for  concen¬ 
tration  east  of  Vieray  9  :45  &  thinks  Infantry  appar^ 

ently  captured  the  town. 

Col.  Davis  informs  me  10:40  considerable  German 
Fire  in  Valley  South«-Eas‘c  of  Beaurepaire. 

Col,  Davis  reports  1  BH  in  position  around  here. 

His  P.C.  is  at  Ferme  Chavigny. 


Lt .  M,A.  Hyde. 
Sent  11 :00  A.M. 


li:05  A.M.  -  July  18,  1918.  Report  from  Brigade 
Artillery  0 .P . 

Enemy  artillery  activity  practically  none.  Few 
enemy  aeroplanes  came  over  about  half  past  ten  flying 
high.  2  enemy  balloons  visible  at  a  very  low  alti¬ 
tude  ,  Friendly  tanks  have  disappeared  entirely.-  email 
groups  of  our  Infantry  all  through  the  fields. 


J?  .M . 


July  IS,  1318 


Verte  Feuille  Fmc. 

3  i  Co  p  ,M. 

July  18/ 18. 


O.G.  2nd  Div, 

Pr  1  rr .  Gen,  A ,  J  .  Bowl ey  . 

I  v.?g  Gen*  Ely  going  ic  your  Hdqrs  *  Told  him  of 
your  change  of  Kdqrs ,  &  difficulty  of  traffic.  Also 
told  him  xhat  you  would  probably  order  advance  of  Infan¬ 
try  to  road  South  from  SOISSGUS.  Told  him  liaison  of- 
f:.eer  to  Moroccan  Division  stated  that  Div  -  was  attach- 


To  : 
Frorn: 


ir.g  VILLE1I0HT0IRE  & 


lat 


!.  O 


t  Div.  was  on  hills  c 


At  this  place  I  met  Col.  Mitchell  c., 


Reserves.  1  have  ordered  4th  Machine  Gun  Bat  1:1.  (Div 


lo  ol> 
'  Div . 


o  C.C. 


ing  o0.'.ob0.  S » 
s , 

Reserve )  to  proceed  to  7  ALRX  AST  IDLE  &  to  report 
2erd  or  9th  Inf,  To  send  list son  officer  ahead  &  to 
make  right  flank  sure.*  Engineers  are  near  here,  P.G. 
2nd  Bad  bi.  Leu  Marines  8c  1'.  th  P.A.  here.  Am  putting 
1'/ th  i  .A,  in  position  here  &  12th  F  .A.  on  Forth  and 
South  line  half  way  "between  BE  AT  JEEP  AIRE  FJEE .  &  VAUX- 
CAST IDLE ,  12 th  is  here  &  is  starting  to  new  sta  ion, 

The  2EP 
They  her  e  no 
is 


£  *A.  French  are  ordered  to  BEAUREPAiRE  EME . 

passed  here  yet.  A  French  Cavalry  Brigade 


sing  thru  here  new  they  a 


,  i , 

v  Oj  ..  .i. 


EDO 


H  and 


•  o  tne  ts our  h  East 
beyond.  This  maces 


■  T  1 


toward  e-OUATRE  &  VILLERS. 

cuir  right  flank  sale.  Their  orders  take  them  to  VI. 

IE. LOjMU BLAH  ZY  and  south-east.  Other  Cavalry  expect  to 
come  from  1st  Div,  front  south  on  SO  1 33  OHS--  •  CHATEAU  THIERRY 
road.  4  th  Machine  Gun  Baft].,  now  moving  forward  •  Strong¬ 
ly  recommend  advance  to  new  objective  designated  by  corps. 


A.J.  Bowley . 

B.G. 

He  complained  of  lack  of  water  etc. 

3 :50  P.M. 

P.S. 

C.O,  2nd  Battl.  5th  Marines  states  normal  line  of 
our  objective  is  lightly  held  by  French  Moroccans  (2:00 
P.M,)  from  our  Forth  Division  line  to  point  south  east 
edge  of  VIERZY.  C.O.  2nd  Battl.  5th  saw  this  himself  at 
2  P.M.  He  put  100  men  into  this  line  &  ordered  50  more 
to  west  line.  From  point  65,74  -  (300  meters  west  of 
149)  18th  &  28  &  23rd  Inf,  have  built  line  of  rifle  pits 
extending  north  east  for  a  distance  of  1  Kilometer,  (saw 
only  one  company.) 

VIERZY  is  not  occupied  by  Boche ,  A  few  Moroccans 
or  Colonials  were  in  VIERZY.  Saw  Americans  (heard  they 
were  Marines  h  9th  Inf.)  (confirmed  later)  in  line  just 


South  of  VIERZY  in  combat  grou_o 


skirmish  line  stand 


ing  up.  (About  2  P.M.)  Heard  some  machine  guns  fire  south 


of  VIERZY 


2  P 


7-/T 


C.O.  2nd  Battl.  5th  Marines  says  tnere 


will  be  little  opposition  in  an  advance  to  S0IS3CFS- 


CHATe AU -THIERRY  road  especially  if  tanks  precede  them. 
These  tanks  were  3  kilometers  southeast  of  VIERZY  2  P.M. 


3:55 

Some  tanks  (  abcut  10)  are  here  now. 
South  East  across  field. 


A.J.  Bowley. 

B.G. 

Some  reported  headed 
A.J  .!■* 


From.*  C.C.  12  F. A. 

At  :  VIERZY.  Kow  sent. 

Date:  18  July  16.  Hour:  9:45  PM.  Ho.  5  Auto. 

To  :  C  . G ,  2 nd  F  .  A .  Brig. 

Arrived  here  9  P.M.  with  Gen.  Ely.  Our  infantry  is 
reported  at  road  crossing  lV  Km.  northeast  of  here.  Te 
have  been  shelled  constantly  x  fairly  heavily  for  the 
past  half  hour , 


A.M. 


July  19,  1910. 


From: 
At  : 
Date  : 
To  : 


Capt  .  S ,  Knopf  -  12  F.a.  Adj  . 
Beaurenai re . 

July  19.  Hour  10:10  All 
General  p  owley . 


1st  pn . 
How  sent 
tanner 


No  more  troops  on  Hill  soatii  of  CHAREY-TIGNY  and  North 
and  West  of  Villemont oire .  Heavy  shelling  Gf  road  south  of 
these  two  points  &  running  e.  &  \v.  Enemy  using  time  shell  & 
shrapnel . 

Knopf  . 


No  time  indicated.  July  19,  1918. 

Ferme  BEAUREPAIRP. 

Lt.  Kane  reports  at  11:15: 

Tanks  and  men  entering  VIERZY.  "A"  Battery,  15th  F.A. 
now  firing  east  of  VIERZY. 

11:45,  "B"  Battery  15th  F.A.  in  position  here  -  11:45. 
Lt .  Kane  reports  9th,  23rd  line  at  --  61.30  -  63,80  to 
68  .67  . 

Machine  gun  fire  s,nd  snipers  apparently  between  VAUX- 
CASTILLE  and  VIERZY  (12:15) .  Seen^from  VAUXC ASTILLE • 

HYDE . 


P.M.  July  19,  IS  18. 

From:  C.O .  12  F.A. 

At:  VIERZY.  No. 5  How  sent 

Date:  19  July  18.  Hour  12:30  P.M.  Lt .  Durr. 

To  :  2  D  A  C 

Our  infantry  shown  on  sketch.  Marine  advance  was 
checked  with  30  or  40  per  cent  losses ,  I  sent  message  to  you 
at  11:15  by  Marine  officer  asking  for  heavy  fire  on  TIGNY  and 
PAROY-TIGNY:  also  counter  battery  work.  Fire  of  105  and  77 
has  been  constant  on  VIERZY  all  day,  I  intercepted  cole's 
battalion  and  put  it  back  in  old  position. 

Mb  Cl o sky. 


July  19,  1916. 

From:  Gant.  s.  Knopf.  12:30  P.M. 

Adj.  1st  Bn.  12  F.A. 

^o  :  General  Bowley . 

4 

Ho  change  observed  save  an  increase  in  activity  of 
artillery  all  long  line  .  The  Chateau-Thier ry  Road  is  being 
shelled  with  all  calibres  botn  time  fuse  R  percussion  being 
employed.  Tne  road  south  of  CIIAREY-TIGMY  continues  to  be 
sneiled .  Many  small  groups  of  men  have  been  observed  on  Hill 
ii  '•*  of  villemontci  re  headed  in  this  direction. 

Knopf  . 


P,M. 


1913  . 


July  19 , 


From: 
At  : 
Date  : 
To  : 


C .0 .  12  F »A. 

VIERZY • 

19  July  18.  Hour  12:50  p.iq. 
2  D.A.C. 


How  sent 

Ho.  6.  Lt .  Durr 


Your  11:45  a  M  just  received,  There  is  no  French 
liaison  ofiicer  with  Gen.  Ely  who  received  an  unconfirmed 
report  that  PARCY-TIGHY  is  held  by  French. 

MC  Cl o sky. 


Hdqrs ,  2nd  F . A.  Brigade.  --  BEAUREPAIRE •  1:30  P,M..  July  20th. 

From:  C  .G .  2nd  F.A,  Brigade. 

70 :  C.G.,  2nd  Division. 

gubject:  Receipt  of  Army  orders  directing  2nd  F.A,  to  remain 
on  duty  with  58th  Division, 

!•  Attached  hereto  copy  of  orders  directing  this  Brigade 
to  remain  in  place.  The  adjutant  oi  the  2nd  F.A,  Brigade,  So. 
ol  RIVIERES .  lie  will  make  all  arrangements  for  return  of 
Brigade  to  this  point,  12th  F.A.  and  Batteries  E  &  F  17th 
F.A.  are  in  place.  Other  organizations  should  be  ordered  to 
return  here  immediately.  All  artillery  ammunition  trucks 
and  wagons  should  be  held  for  the  exclusive  use  of  hauling 
ammunition.  if  the  infantry  of  Division  is  moved  away 
tne  mobile  Repair  Shop  should  be  kept  in  this  vicinity. 

Request  necessary  orders  covering  above  points  at  once. 

A ,  J .  BOWLEY  •' 

Brig,  Gen.  H.A, 


Kq .  2nd  F.A.  Brigade,  July  20,  1918  -  4:10  P.M. 

From:  Commanding  General,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade, 

To:  Chief  of  Staff,  2nd  Division,  Am.  E.F. 

Subject:  Return  of  rule  Am  balances. 

1.  Request  that  all  mule  ambulances  of  the  2nd  F.A. 
Brigade,  which  were  loaned  temporarily  to  the  medical  corps, 
be  sent  back  immediately  to  their  organizations. 

2.  Ambulances  which  have  not  been  returned  should  report 
to  these  headquarters  at  Beaurepaire  for  instructions  as  to 
how  they  shall  reach  their  units. 

A. J -  BOWLEY * 

Botes:  Hospitals  at  TAILLEFOHTAIHE 

Also  informed  of  na  ny  wounded  at  CREPY  without 
mddical  attention. 

lies  sage  delivered  to  col,  Hanna  at  TAILLEFONTAIHE 
'at  6:55  P.T.L  HERB  ST  , 


Ho  time  indicated.  July  22,  1918. 

Telephone  conversation  -  Hq .  20th  Corps  -  C.G.  2nd  F.A. 

Brigade  -  night  July  22-23. 

Hq .  20th  Corps.  "General  Bowley?  You  will  be  relieved  tonight 
General  Bowley  -  "Impossible,  question  of  honor.  I  have  here 
6000  obus  belonging  to  the  Boches  that  must  be  sent  back  before 
we  leave...  besides  that  I  am  in  very  good  form  to  support 
the  attack  ordered  for  tomorrow. 


P 


Sept .  11 ,  1918 . 


6:00  P,M.  ,  September  11,  1918. 

Information  received  from  C.O.  2nd  Ammunition  Train  on 
the  preparations  for  small  Arms  Ammunition  supply. 

Wagon  co  . 

Calibre  .30  .  846,000 

Calibre  ,45  .  . . . .  86,000 

30  Trucks . 

4  trucks  Pyrotechnics, 

8  trucks  Stokes  3"  (3579) 

2  trucks  37  n/m  (5,214  Cast, 

( 1,023  Steel , 

(  648  H.E. 

1  truck  -  2,000  C.F.  -2,400  F-l . 

1  truck  V.B.  ........  5,150 

2  trucks  Hotchkiss  strips  -  115,974, 

11  trucks  Chauchat  . .  -  734,250 

29 


1  truck  -  To  fill  with  cal,  ,30.  unless  needed  lo 
pyrotechnics . 


A » iil  • 


From: 

C  ,0  . 

1 5 

th 

At  : 

P.C  . 

m 

Boi 

Date  : 

12  S 

ept , 

19 

To  : 

C.G. 

2  F 

•  A. 

Ify  F 

,  G  . 

is 

236,0 

(about 

700 

me 

Sept.  12,  1918. 

How  sent 

i.  Runner:  ho. 


J.R.  Davis 
Lt >  Col  . 

From  our  O.P.  at  6:40  A. LI,  our  infantry  in  column  of  fours 
was  seen  entering  the  southern  edge  of  BQIS  da  FOUR.  - 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  I' ESS  AGE  • 

From:  C .0 ,  15th  F ,a . 

At;  P.C.  How  sent 

Date:  12  Sept.  1918,  Hour  11:05  a.M.  Runner 

To:  C  G  2nd  F  .A  .  Brigade. 

Condition  of  road  from  old  15th  F.A.  position  near 
Bridge  on  HSTZ  road  to  REITOHV ILLE  poor  with  many  improvised 
trench  crossings, 

J.R.  DAVIS 
Lt,  Col. 


P ,  M . 


>ept 


12 


.913 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE • 

From:  C.O.  15th  F.A, 

At:  p.C.  How  sent 

Date:  12  Sept,  1918,  Hour  13:10  Runner 

To:  C.G.  2nd  F , A  .  Brigade. 


(Cont'd.  next  page.) 


P  .  M 


Cept .  12,  1913. 


(Cont’d,  from  last  pa^e , ) 

Polling  "barrage  between 
completed,  1st  Bn  15th  p .A . 
on  the  southern  slope  of  the 
of  the  BO IS  d«  HEICHE. 

2nd  Bn  laid  on  standing 
awaits  orders. 

My  P.C.  now  moves  to  36 


1st  PHASE  and  1st  DAY  line 
is  now  en  route  to  a  position 
East  and  West  ridge  just  north 

barrage  in  front  of  1st  DAY 

1.8  -  240,45. 

J.R.  DAVIS, 

Lt .  Col. 


Prom:  C.G.  2nd  f.A.  Brig, 

At :  Loge  Mangin 

Date:  12  Sent.  18,  Hour;  6:35  p»M. 

To:  c.O.  15th  F.A. 

Yours  of  2:50  P.M*  just  received.  Move  2nd  Battl  to 
vicinity  of  365.5  -  240,5.  Ammunition  dump  is  at  Limey  make 
every  effort  to  get  up  ammunition.  Our  infantry  holds  the 
Army  Line,  Bosches  are  probably  occupying  Hindenburg  line. 
Arrange  with  Infantry  for  barrage  protection  tonight.  Keep 
in  touch  with  me  here. 

Bowley . 


Sept ,  12,  19 18 . 


Prom:  Intell,  Officer  15th  p.A,  19  h. 

To:  Brigade  Commander  2nd  p.A,  Thiaucourt 

Infantry  is  being  counter  attacked  on  line  1st  day. 
bill  probably  need  barrage  during  night .  Must  have  telephone 
line  to  this  position  at  once  via  Thiaucourt  and  must  have 
barrage  when  called  for  during  night.  Blinkers  needed  also. 
Urgent ,  Douglas . 

Heed  Heavy  barrage . 


U.S.  ARMY  FIELD  IVIES  SAGS 


Adj  ,  ('-P.A  ,  Bgde  » 

LOGE  MAH  GUT  How  sent 

Sent,  12  Hour  11:45  p  ,M.  No ,  3  Lt .  Goodenough, 

Gapt .  Davi s , 

Genl .  Bov/ley  directs  you  get  in  communication  with  Col, 
Chaplin,  corps  Arty,  and  request  he  move  a  105  Btry  with  as  much 
ammunition  as  possible  to  the  front  -  to  do  interdiction  % 
ha  rassing  on  extreme  rear  areas.  If  necessary  see  col ,  Ray 
and  have  him  get  some  action  in  order  to  make  the  corps  Arty 
move  that  battery  with  speed. 

12th  -  10  Bn  has  received  16  caissons,  its  own  combat 
train,  but  is  shooting  it  up  pretty  fast,  Boche  Arty  pretty 
active  on  front  line.  Many  fires  to  left  flank  in  hills. 

Enemy  counter-attacked  9th  Inf,  tnis  evening  -  with  not  much 
success,  p.c.  3rd  &  4th  Bgde  at  Thiaucourt. 

Genl.  Bowley  has  requested  you  %  rest  of  outfit  rove 
early  tomorrow  less  An,  detail. 

Show  tnis  to  Col.  Ray  for  his  info. 

Burr . 

requests  rockets,  flares  &  Amin. 


From: 
At  : 
Date  : 
To  : 


Inf try . 


No  time  indicated. 


Sept  12,  1918. 


From 

C.O. 

At 

N  e  ar 

Date 

Sept 

To 

C.G. 

We  had 

0  f  t  r 

ench  a 

front 

of  9 1 

attac 

k .  We 

P.C. 

9  th, 

P,C. 

Work 

15th  F.A, 

TH  I  ...  .  !  . 

12,  18. 

2d  F.A.  Brig 


difficulties  getting 


'OSS 

«L 


raaz  8 

nd  wire ,  There  has  been  great  activity  in 
h  Inf.  this  afternoon  including  small  coante: 

have  liaison  with  'both  battalions  and  Regt, 
flso  we  are  laying  2  telephone  lines  to 


-L'xl  o 


the 


The  telephone  personnel 
Infantry  line  but  we 
IN  to  the  utmost. 


that  we 
will  expedi 


here  is  laying 


P 


the  line 


to  LOSE 


’,re  will  put  down  the  raking  barrage  on  southern  edge 
.bOIS  DU  HURT  at  once  and  will  send  a  liaison  officer  to 
23rd  Inf. 


J.R.  DAVIS, 

Lt *  Col.  F . A . 


A.M.  Sept.  15,  1918. 

September  13th,  1  918.  #*' 1 . 

Received  12:02  A.M.  September  13.  1918. 

The  following  message  was  sent  by  phone  to  Surprise 
"A1'  Relay  Wire,  to  be  transmitted  to  either  Generals 
Lejeune  or  Ely; 

General  Ely  was  heavily  counter  attacked  at  11  o’clock. 
I  am  out  o f  touch  with  the  75"  s,  Ely  says:  "Must  have 
barrage,"  Am  calling  on  all  army  and  corps  artillery  that 
I  can  reach,  Ely  has  no  signal  rockets.  Am  sending  an 
aeroplane  to  give  barrage  signal  along  his  front. 

Brigade  of  the  78  th  Division  and  machine  gun  Battalion 
ordered  to  his  support.  Should  arrive  about  3  A.M.  Am¬ 
munition  coming  up  -  artillery  and  rifle, 

Army  says:  "St  *  Hi hi el  is  won  provided  Ely  holds . " 

Get  barrage  down  for  him.  Answer, 

Rhea . 


1‘25  AoM,  Sept.  13,  1918.  -  From  2nd  F.A.  Brigade. 

Colonel  Rhea: 

Everything  going  0.K,  Hostile  fire  practically  noth¬ 
ing.  We  have  2  Bns  75’ s  and  1  Bn.  155 ;s  executing  sweep¬ 
ing  and  harassing  fires.  No  (Message  incomplete) 


From:  C.O.  15th  F.A. 

At  :  P .  C . 

Date:  13  Sept.  1918,  Hour:  5:35  A.M.  No.  10  How  sent 

To  5  C.G.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  Runner, 

The  2nd  Bn,  15th  F.A,  is  now  in  position  Southwest 
of  BOIS  D:  HE I CHE  at  365.3  -  238.8. 

J.R.  DAVIS, 

Eg.  Col. 


Sept.  13,  1918,  7: 10  A.M. 

C.O,  15  F.A. 

The  C.G,  2nd  Brigade  F.A.  directs  that  the  Colonel 
support  the  5th  Infantry  only  from  now  until  further  or¬ 
ders.  The  12th  is  now  suoportirg  the  23rd. 

7:55  A.M.  13  Sept.  1918. 


Lt  .  Stevens 


/ 


A.  M.  September  13,  1918. 

From:  C.  G.  2nd  F.  A.  Bede. 

At  :  LOGE  MANGIN  (430  or  7:30  A.M.  Time  doubtful) 

Bate:  Sept.  13,  Hour:  7:30  A.M.  No: 6.  How  Sent: 

io  ;  Col.  Davis,  Liaison  Officer. 

C.G.  2nd  Division  extremely  anxious  to  know  present 
state  of  affairs  on  our  Infantry  front  line.  Request  info, 
from  23rd  &  9th  as  soon  as  pobbible  and  expedite  these 
Hdqrs  . 

C.G.  desires  to  learn  whether  Infantry  is  still  on 
its  last  night  lines  &  any  info  re  any  counter  attacks  etc. 

U.  E.  Burr. 


P.  M .  September  13,  1918. 

From:  Adj ,  2nd  F,  A.  Brig. 

At  :  p ,  C . 

Date:  Sept.  13.  Hour:  6:30  P;M.  Liaison 

To  :  C.  0.  15th  F.  A. 

89th  Div.  on  our  right  is  putting  down  15  minute 
barrage  at  11:40  tonight  to  protect  reconnaissance.  This 
for  information, 

V.  E,  Burr. 


U.  S.  ARMY  FIELD  MESSAGE 


From : 

C. 

0 .  15  th  F 

A. 

At  : 

t . 

c. 

Date : 

13 

Sep t .  18 . 

Hour.  7:00  P ,M 

To  : 

C. 

G.  2nd  F. 

A.  Brig. 

1.  Day  passed  quietly  on  front  of  Division.  Reports 
indicate  very  few  if  any  enemy  in  our  immediate  front. 

9th  Infantry  has  pushed  its  outposts  forward  to 
line  shown  on  tracing  herewith. 

Front  line  of  Div.  on  sketch  herewith. 

2.  Large  quantity  of  HE  shell  fired  into  our  lines 
beginning  at  1:50  A.M,  by  a  battery  of  20th  F.  A.  located 

at  386.25-231,55.  I  personally  verified  laying  and  there  is 
no  question  as  to  the  firing  having  been  done  by  the  battery 
qt  that  point. 

J,  R.  Davis, 

Lt.  Col.  F,  A. 


P .  d .  S ep t ember  15,  1918. 


f  u 

S.  ARMY  FIELD 

MESSAGE . 

Received  9:50  P.M 

Prom : 

C.O.  2nd  Bn. 

9th  Inf. 

At  : 

JAULNY 

Date : 

13  Sept.  18. 

H  o  ur :  8:15  P . 

To  : 

C . '0 .  Ar t . 

Stop  firing  that  G _  D_ _  Artillery.  I  have  been 

sustaining  heavy  losses  from  American  Artillery  since  11:00 
A..I,  yesterday.  I  have  had  to  withdraw  my  lines  on  account 
of  American  Artillery. 

Geo.  C.  Bowen, 

Maj .  9th  Inf. 


C.O.  15th  F.A. 

P.  C.  How  Sent: 

13  Sept.  ISIS.  Hour:  21.27  Runner. 

C.  G.  2nd  P.A.  Brigade. 

9th  Infantry  reports  their  lines  as  follows: 

366.1  -  241.95 
365.6  -  242.4 

365 . 3  -  242 . 5 

365.4  -  242.8 
365.3  -  243.2 

Straight  across  R.  R.  thence  S.  V.  300  yards. 

J.  R.  Davis, 
Lt.  Col. 


A .  M  .  S ep  t  ember  14,  IS  1 8 . 

U,  S.  ARMY  PI ELD  MESSAGE 

From:  Surprise  A.  Rec’d.  by  Boyd 

Date:  14  Sept.  Hour:  1:33  Phone 

To  ;  Sla^rer  A 

Enemy  Battery  in.  front  slayer  shooting  an  our  front 

line. 

Request  information  of  probable  area  in  which  these 
Batteries  are  located. 

Signed  Surprise  "A" . 


P .  M .  Sep t ember  14 ,  19 18 . 

C.  0,  15th  P.  A, 

P .  C . 

14  Sept.  Hour:  14:20  How  Sent:  Runner 
0.  G.  2nd  P.  A.  Brigade. 

m  enemy  shells  caliber  77-88  were  fired  into  ravine 
364. 7  -  239.7  falling  on  our  forward  echelon  at  14.10. 
Direction  of  fire  Forth  East,  (Lur  casualties  were  as 
follows:  1  Sgt.  Maj .  and  2  privates  slightly  wounded,  2 

privates  seriously  wounded,  4  horses  killed  -  1  horse 
slightly  wounded,  and  1  mule  killed  and  3  mules  wounded. 

J .  R  *  Dav i s , 

Lt.  Col, 


i  r  on  : 
At  : 
Da  t  e  : 
To  : 


m 

Amt 

Da  t  e 
To 


I-  i.I,  Jentembej 


.4,  1918. 


From 

C.O.  15th  F, A. 

At 

T.C. 

Date 

14  Sept  1918. 

Hoar  6:10  F.IJ. 

Ho 7/  sent:  Runner 

To 

C,G.  2nd  F.A. 

Brigade . 

Following  men 

of  this  command 

wounded  in  line  of  duty 

near 

C.  roads  364.8 

-  239.3  -  at  17 

:  50 

Tvts,  Chas 

L .  Smith,  Jr. 

mattery  "C" 

Fvt.  Erwin  F,  Erhardt  Battery  "0" 
At  15:20  Wagoner  Casper  Caldwell'. 

AH  slightly  wounded  -  all  evacuated. 

J.  R.  Davis. 
Lt.  Col. 


From 
At . 
Date 
To: 


C.O.  loth  F . A. 

R.C. 

14  Sept  1918.  Hour  18:10 
C,G.  2nd  F.A,  Brigade. 


H  o  w  s  ent  Run  n  er , 


Tne  following  message  received  at  18:10  from  our 
Li  airs  on  Officer  with  the  5  th  liar  in  es. 

"The  5th  llarines  are  sending  out  patrols  at  18:30  who 
are  to  reconnoiter  along  the  RUT T  de  HAD  about  2  kilometers 
several  hundred  yards  beyond  m01S  de  la  HOKTAOfrE.  If 
successful  ouuposts  will  be  established,  There  will  be  no 
artillery  fire  until  you  receive  orders  by  telephone  or 
messenger  from  me . 


From 

At 

Date 

To 


Shop  6. 


I <  C .  Slap  7, 

Sept.  14,  1918,  Hour 

Surprise  6  ( 2nd  F.A.B.  ) 


L  O  W 


sent 


Oh.30  By  mounted  courier. 


Increased  enemy  artillery  fire  on  Slap  sector  since 
harassing  and  interdiction  fire  continuous  from  16  h 
to  19_h._  Desultory  fire  only  from  19  h  to  20  h  30. 

A;nfiJ;ade  ldrs  on  valley  and  slopes  between  JAULTY  and 
iniAUCOuRi,  from  an  enemy  battery  apparently  located,  north 
east  oi  REkBERCOURT .  Assume  that  adjustment  is  made  by  enemy 
balloon  in  same  neighborhood.  Talloon  has  excellent  view  of 
locality  mentioned.  Enemy  fire  is  opened  quickly  when  persons 
pass  through  s^id  sector. 

Eeavy  harassing  fire  also  on  right  of  Slap  sector  from 
dc  ^  c0  --8^h  30,  Enemy  plane  brought  down  within  our  lines  on 
rim  t  of  Slap  Sector  at  about  17  h  by  machine  gun  fire  from 
tne  ground.  Aviator  wounded. 

Shops  normal  bnrrame  was  suspended  art  18:30  on  order 
of ^ Slap  7  until  ordered  resumed  by  Slap  1.  Slap  is  sending 
oa patrols  along  Rbl  I  de  TAD,  to  advance  approximately  as 
far  as  east  and  west  line  running  thru  northern  point  of 

oe  la  cIOiTTAGLE .  In  absence  of  resistance  supports  will 


£0 1 1 


be  sent  and  line  organized.  There  is  a  captured  ene:.v 
battery  ox  6  in  howitzers  (3  pieces)  in  LOIS  du  FEY  at 


364.7  -  241.7 
parts  to  fire 


about 


artillery  mater 


Sights  missing  bu' 
and  24  rds 


one  piece 


ia.l 


this  sector 
souvenirs . 


optical  instruments  etc. 


o th er,:mse there  are  enough 
of  ammunition.  liuch  fine 
cattered  aroun 


which  should  be  salvaged,  being  looted 


Lalcolm  Douglas 

1st  Lt. 


P.  M.  September  Id,  1018. 

1:10  P.k.  September  15,  lcl8.  Message  from  adjutant  2nd 
P*  A,  Brig,  dated  at  1  p.  M. 

15th  P.  A.  reports  that  5th  Marines  reports: 

"Their  troops  have  not  advanced  further  than  the 
northern  edge  of  LOIS  de  la  MONTAGUE. 

\7.  E.  Burr, 

Maj .  P.  A.  adjt. 


Headquarters  2nd  P.  A.  Brigade, 

2nd  Div.  15th  Sept.  1918. 

6:30  P.M. 

Memorandum  to  C.  0.  12th  and  15th  P.  A. 

German  counter  attack  expected,  be  on  the  alert. 

By  Command'  Brigadier  General  Bov/ley, 

Y7.  E.  Burr, 

Major  Pield  Artillery, 
Adjutant. 

Received  6:o5  P.M.  Sept.  15,  1918. 


No  time  indicated.  September  15,  1918. 

I*  But  in  line  to  Col.  Bowley  at  LOGE  MANGIN  thru  central 
at  THIAUCOURT  or  direct. 

II.  Conserve  ammunition. 

III.  Must  get  ammunition. 


No  time  indicated.  September  16,  1918. 

Headquarters,  2nd  P.  A.  Brigade. 

2nd  Division.  16th  September  1918. 

Memorandum:  To  C.  0.  12th  15th  and  17th  P.  A. 

1.  Arrangements  have  been  made  at  the  Ammunition  Dump  at 
LIMEY  for  expediting  the  loading  of  your  caissons  as  you 
pass  thru.  Commanding  Officer,  Ammunition  Train  will  post 
guides  to  direct  caissons. 

Request  you  inform  your  battalion  and  Battery  commanders 
in  order  to  prevent  confusion. 

By  Command  of  Brigadier  General  -Bowley, 


.7.  E.  Burr. 


P.  M,  September  17,  1918. 

September  17,  1918.  16  h  00. 

At  :  P.  C.  Pabric. 

Prom:  Shop  6. 

To  :  Shop  1 . 

Attached  sketch  shows  present  disposition  of  Pabric 
as  certified  to  by  Pabric  6  and  Pabric  7  at  this  moment. 


Douglas . 


1918. 


No  tine  indicated.  October  2, 

Kdqrs.  2nd  F .  A.  brigade, 
October  2,  1918. 


C.  0.  15th  F .  a. 

1  Caisson  Co.  has  been  ordered  to  report  to  you  not 
letter  than  hour  H  to  a c c onp any  moving  battalion.  It  will 

make  onetrip  as  at  LIMEY  and  then  return  to  command  of  2nd 

0 .  B. 

Houckr eger , 

1st  Lt .  E .  A. 


A.  M.  October  3,  1918. 

8:e2  A.  H.  cctober  3,  1918.  1IH  From  2nd  F.  ^ .  brigade  to 
2nd  Division . 

Liaison  Oiiicer  of  the  15th  F,  A.  with  3rd  brigade 
reports  infantry  has  obtained  objective  and  many  prisoners 
taken.  8:35  A.  1.1. 


To:  C.  0.  15th  F.  A.  11:30  A.M. 


C.  G.  2nd  F.  -A.  Edge,  dmrects  that  the  movement  of 
the  Ln.  in  rear,  just  ordered  forward,  be  suspended,  until 
the  n  that  moved  forward  first  has  rotten  in  place  and  is 
rea.dy  to  fire. 


On  reverse  side. 

C.O.  15th  F . A.  Rush. 


il .  E.  burr, 

Maj.  F.  A.  Ad j . 

Oct.  3,  1918.  Rec.  12:47.  Oct. 3 

1918 


F.M.  October  3,  1918. 

12:11  P  ,M .  Message  from  Adj .  2nd  F.A.  brigade  to  G-3 
office,  Oct.  3,  1918.  . 

n  German  officer  reports  that  there  is  no  line  of 
resistance  on  which  the  Germans  could  make  a  stand  up  to  20 
kilos,  north  of  SOMME-PY.  that  the  reserves  at  oresent  are 
north  of  ST.  ETIENNE. 

Above  statement  made  to  the  Int.  Off.  12th  F.  A. 


12:25  P ,M ,  October  3,  1918.  Message  fr  Major  burr,  Adj. 

2nd  F.  A.  brig,  to  2nd  Div. 

It  is  reported  by  Colonel  Davis  says  that  the  3rd 
brigade  is  apparently  on  its  objective  and  is  digging  in; 
that  the  C.  0,  23rd  Infantry  has  sent  one  battalion  forward 
for  reconnaissance  of  combat  patrol.  Unable  to  locate  the 
C.O.  9th  Infantry,  but  was  informed  that  the  9th  was  digging 
in  on  its  objective. 

Enemy  artillery  very  active  and  aviation  very  active. 


October  3rd,  10:35  P.M. 

Major  burr  reports  to  G-3  office  that  in  15  minutes 
he  will  have  the  heavies  fire  on  two  of  the  M.G.  nests  re¬ 
ported  by  Feland.  The  third,  the  one  on  Felands  right 
front,  we  are  afraid  to  fire  on  at  present  on  account  of 
the  reported  nearness  of  Ely’s  troops  to  that  point. 


P  ,M. 


October  3 ,  1910 . 


Message  received  from  Liaison  officer  12th  F.A.  with  Marine 
Brigade,  dated  6:00  V  .11.  Oct.  3,  1910. 

"French  still  i nKAI  SERTREU  Woods." 

Under  present  artillery  scheme  this  woods  will  be  fired 
on  t o mo r row  mo r n i n g . 

Request  necessary  action  to  have  these  men  removed. 


For  g-3 
11  P.M. 

Called  up  Lt .  Livingston, 
general  promised  to  attend  to 


A«J.  Bowley, 

Brig.  Oen .  F.A. 

Per  m.A.  Hyde 
1st  Lt .  F.A. 

Time  10:50  p,M. 

Liaison  21"  Division  &  his 


this . 


Rhea . 


A . 3M •  .  October  5,  1918. 

Memorandum  in  conjunction  with  telephone  conversation  with 
Gen.  Neville.  Rec'd.  by  c.  of  s.  from  2nd  F.A.  Bgde . 

Oct.  5,  1918. 

1.  3rd  battalion  6th  Marines  attacks  machine  guns  west  in 
following  rectangles  after  preparation  by  artillery :- 

265.79  -281.0 
266.04  -  281.12 
265.9  -  280  .3 
266.2  -  280.4 

2.  12th  F.A.  6th  Battery  -  executes  fire  on  rectangle 
from  5:15  a.M.  to  6:15  A.M.  Expenditure  -  600  rounds. 

3.  17th  F.A.  One  battalion  will  execute  fire  on  same 
rectangles  from  5:00  A.M.  until  6:15  a.M.  Expenditure  of 
ammunition  200  rounds. 

4.  infantry-  requested  to  withdraw  500  to  600  meters 
from  edges  of  rectangle. 

W.E.  Burr 
Ilaj  ,  F.A. 

Headquarters  2nd  F.A.  Brig.  Oct.  5,  1913.  1:30  a.M. 


11:45  A.M.  Oct.  5,  1913.  Message  from  2nd  F.A.  Brig  to 

G-3. 

Slight  firing  around  1st  objective.  Large  concentrations 
of  enemy  observed  four  kilometers  due  west  of  MACHAULT  •  At  the 
request  of  the  Inf,  a  barrage  was  fired  at  12:01, A.M.  on  the 
line  485.48  -  52,47  which  was  reported  very  effective  and  drove 
out  the  Boche .  Immediately  afterwards  more  fire  on  line  par¬ 
allel  to  that  end  and  500  meters  northeast.  Trenches  at  254.  - 
285.9  full  of  Germans, 


1:00  P.M.  October  5,  1913,  Message  from  2nd  F.A.  Brigade. 

Colonel  Holabird  reports  that  his  liaison  officer  with 
the  marines  has  reported  that  the  marines  are  just  south 
of  ST,  ETIENNE.  General  Bowley  has.  ordered  his  battalion 
of  the  12th  F.A.  forward  to  support  their  advance. 


2:55  P.M.  October  5,  1910.  -  Message  from  15th  F.A.  thru 
2nd  F.A,  Brigade  to  2nd  Division, 

An  officer  from  the  3rd  Group  of  the  259th  French  artillery 
which  is  supporting  the  infantry  attack  on  our  right,  states 
that  the  attack  has  failed  owing  to  intense  hostile  machine 
gun  fire,  and  that  no  advance  was  realized.  A  new  attack  will 
be  launched  this  afternoon. 


r.M. 


October  5,  1918. 


° ’ Oo  I . M .  October  o ,  1918.  Message  from  Gen,  Ely  to 
Artillery  thru  0.0,  15th  F.A. 

ord  Brigade  line  extends  from  1  kilometer  south¬ 
east  of  ST.  ETiSNEE.  southeast  to  MBDEAH  Earn  (Railroad, 


5:3cgI.H.  Oct.  5,  1918.  (Mess.  reed,  from  Art.  Hq.  by 
G~  3 ,  ) 

Art.  Liaison  Officer  ( 15th  F.A.)  reports  7  or  8 
shots  1  pounder  on  C.O.  2ord  Inf.  P.C.  at  145  (6.2- 
2.5;  from  direction  G.S.31. 


7:25  p .M,  Oct.  5,  1918. 

Firing  again  on  P.C.  23rd.  Gen7l  Bov/ley  notified 
personally  by  C-en'l  Ely.  None  cf  the  above  firing  was 
done  by  15th  Art.  or  attached  troops. 


9:20  P,M.  October  5,  1918,  Thru  General  Bowley. 

Reports  that  when  Colonel  Quinton  was  in  cur  1st 
lines  this  P,M,  he  located  a  strong  point  of  resistance 
wmch  contained  one  German  company  with  numerous  machine 
guns,  which  he  saw  firing  on  our  troops.  This  point  is 
at  06,36  and  is  isolated  -  there  being  no  Germans  to  the 
left  cf  it. 

Colonel  Quentin  was  in  our  lines  on  the  ST,  ETIE31NE* 
ST,.  PIERRE  road  when  he  located  this  point. 

R e o ' d .  by  Gen.  Bowl ey  at  9:10  P  .M . 


Rec-’d.  22;  00  HEADQUARTERS.,  2nd  F 

5  Oct.  1918.  SECOND  DIVISION,  5t 

MEMORANDUM :  To  C.O.’s  12th  and  15th  F.A. 


and  wound  ini 


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suit  of  investigations  to  the  Commanding  General ,  2nd 
F.AP  Brigade,  without  delay,  determining  if  possible, 
the  responsibility. 

By  Command  of  Brigadier  General  Bowley, 


Vo. 


E,  BURR. 

Major,  F i el d  Ar i ills ry , 
Adj at ant. 


A,M.  October  6,  1918. 

9:30  A.M.  Oct.  6,  1918.  From  2nd  F.A.  Brigadie  (Thru 
Col.  Sparks.  17th  F.A.)  (To  2nd  Div. ) 

17th  Field  Artillery  captured:  2-77 ’s„  7000  rounds 
of  Munition  which  they  are  now  using  on  the  Boche. 


No  tine  indicated. 


October  6,  1918. 


Memorandum: 


At  6:15  A.M.  General  Bowley  called  up  and  said  that 
arrangements  for  the  attack  on  M.G.  nests  to  S.E.  of  ST. 
ETIENNE  having  been  made  by  Col.  Lee  and  C.O,  of  the 
25rd  and  final  plan  approved  and  put  .into  effect  by  the 
artillery.  When  the  artillery  opened  fire  at  5:30  the 
C.O.  of  the  5th  requested  that  the  fire  be  stopped  as  a 
line  of  red  rockets  (which  means  "Artillery  is  falling 
short"),  had  been  sent  up  by  our  front  line  and  that  men 
of  the  6th  were  running  back  through  his  line.  Surprise 
A  called  up  but  could  not  get  C.O.  of  the  6th  but  he  did 
get  the  3rd  Brigade  who  said  that  the  rockets  were  Boche. 
he  continued  the  artillery  fire  and  called  up  General 
Neville  to  report.  The  Adjutant  4th  Brigade  called  up 
the  Adjutant  of  the  5th  Marines  who  did  not  seem  to  have 
much  information  on  the  subject  and  then  tried  to  call 
up  the  C.O.  6th  but  telephone  was  out  of  order.  It  would 
seem  from  the  line  of  the  attack  and  prepared  map  giving 
route  of  proposed  barrage  that  everything  is  O.K.  If 
any  Marines  were  running  back  from  the  front  line  it  was 
because  they  did  not  withdraw  to  required  500  yards  dis¬ 
tance  from  barrage  line,  the  distance  was  agreed  upon  as 
the  safety  line  to  our  troops  when  artillery  is  using 
heavy  calibre  high  explosive  shells. 

Attempt  is  being  made  to  get  further  information  on 
tne  subject.  The  C.O.  3rd  Bn.  of  the  5th  who  made  origi¬ 
nal  report  cannot  be  had  on  telephone  as  line  is  cut  out. 

From  Fey:  Seven  minutes  to  seven.  Slap  2  phoned 
in  that  runners  had  reported  to  him  that  shells  were  fall¬ 
ing  to  their  right  rear  of  the  18  th  Co.  about  45$,  Thir¬ 
teen  minutes  after  7,  well  to  the  right  front,  green 
rockets  went  up  which  is  supposed  to  be  "heavy  artillery 
falling  short." 


t). 


A.  M.  October  0,  1010. 

C.O.  15th  F. A. 

H=  5:15  A.M. 

October  0,  1910. 

w.  S,  burr. 


O.bO  A.ii.  October  Oth.  Message  from  liaison 
-b  •  ^riG-  with  3rd  Lrig.  to  G-3  office. 


officer 


of  2nd 


,,  The  artillery  is  now  holding  a  standing  barrage  on 
tre  f  inn.1  ^  o  bjective.  The  Infantry  on  the  right  and  left 
ave  a  -  tc.med  their  first  objective.  Don’t  know  how  they 
are  on  the  final  objective.  Have  not  anything  from  the  lef 
battalion  which  went  out  as  combat  liaison.  That  is,  we 
have  nt  received  any  report  from  the  combat  liaison. 


9:00  A. II,  October  0,  1910. 
D.  A. )  To  2nd  Division. 


From  General  Bowley  (From  loth 


-krt  the  Colonel  said  he  had  received  word  from  the  2 
colonels  of  infantry:  one  on  the  left  said  he  had  been 
neid  up,  but  did  not  say  where  he  had  been  held  up: 
one  on  the  right  progressing. 


th  e 


Hq.  <cnd  F.  A.  rrigade,  2nd  Div.  Oth  Oct.  1910.  10:35  A.M. 
Message  received  from  SHOT: 

Slight  firing  around  first  objective.  Large  concen- 
01  ensmB  observed  four  kilometers  due  west  of 

ivi  A  u  n  A  U  A  T  , 

10:40  A.  M. 

At  the 

10:21  a.  M. 


Message  received  from  SONG: 

request  ol  the  Infantry,  a  barrage  was  fired  at 
^  on  the  line  405.40  -  52.47,  which  was  reported 

very  elective  and  drove  out  the  Boche.  Immediately  after- 
wards  more  fire  on  line  parallel  to  that  and  500  meters 
Trenches  at  ,  5-204 . 9  full  of  Germans. 


11:15  A.  M .  Oct.  Oth,  From  2nd  F.  a.  received  by  G-3. 


10:37  A.  II,  Message  received  from  15th  F.  A.  Slight 
iring  around  first  objective.  Large  concentrations  of 
enemy  observed  four  kilometers  due  west  of  MACHAULT. 

10:40  A.  M.  Message  received  from  12th  F.  A.  At  the 
request  of  the  infantry  a  barrage  was  fired  at  10:21  A.  M. 
on  i  l,j' e  - xne  ^05.40-52.47  which  was  reported  very  effective 
c^nd  drove  out  the  noche.  Immediately  afterwards  more  fire 
, Pf5raj-Tcl  to  that  and  500  meters  northeast.  Trenches  at 


264.15  - 


29  ^ 


9  full  of  Germans. 


HEADQUARTERS ,  2nd  F . A .  BRIGADE . 

SEC  OLD  DIVISION!.  0  Oct,  1910. 

Message  from  452nd  Artillery,  11:55  A.  M . 

„r_ ^  '  ir-:s  with  heavy  black  smoke  12  km  north  from  BLANC 
MONT  0.  F. 

^  star  white  rockets  north  of  the  ARNE  VALLEY. 
i  VexhillB  a"^ove  MACK  AULT  100  mils  left  of  the  steeple 
m  trat  town,  are  occupied  by  infantry.  Mav  be  frieldlv  or 
enemy. 

In  the  neighborhood  of  crossroads  49.72,  there  is 
infantry  deployed  as  skirmishers  advancing  north.  Imposs- 
1  ■ J 1 e  to  cell  whether  they  are  friendly  or  enemy. 


P.  M.  October  8,  1918. 

From:  O.P. 

Pate:  Oct.  8-18.  Hour:  5:25  P.M. 

To  :  C,  0.  15th  F.  A. 

Heavy  enemy  artillery  fire  on  our  Right-Rt  of  our 
Sec  tor . 

Sent  to  Bdge .  5:30. 


From:  O.P.  15th  F.  A. 

Large  fire  in  direction  of  ST.  ETIENNE,  in  Boche 
territory . 

5:38  P.M.  Oct.  8-1918. 

forward  to  Bdge.  5:40  P.M. 


No  time  indicated.  October  8,  1918. 

Memorandum  from  Hqs.  2nd  F.  A.  Brigade,  8th  Oct.  to  G-3. 

The  following  enemy  batteries  were  seen  in  action 
throughout  the  period  and  counter-battery  was  executed. 


48.55 

67.76 

92.58 

48.55 

82.68 

38.64 

42,59 

52.75 

53.76 

P.  M.  October  9,  1S18. 

It..o0  P.M.  Oct.  9th  from  2nd  F.  A.  Brig,  to  G-3. 

S.R.O.T,  55  reports  German  in  the  woods  at  47.74  and 
47.75.  Artillery  notified. 


Hq.  2nd  F.  A.  Brig.  2nd  Div .  9th  Oct.  1918.  12:30  N. 

o.R.G.T.  55  reports  Germans  in  the  woods  at  47.72  and 
47.73.  Artillery  notified. 


HEADQUARTERS,  2nd  F, A.  BRIGADE, 
SECOND  DIVISION,  9th  October,  1918. 


2,40  - 
Battery 


Message  received  by  wireless  from  Aeroplane: 
in  action  60-02.8.  Another  battery  in  action  61-02.8 
Coordinates  given  -  doubtful. 

V.E.  Burr, 

Maj  .  F. A, 


Hq.  2nd  F.  A.  Brig,  to  2nd  Div.  9th  Oct.  1918.  6:10  P.M. 

message  from  Liaison  Officer  at  Colorado  31--ViTord  has* 
been  received  from  Battalion  on  left  that  it  is  retiring  to 
line  which  runs  approximately  along  parallel  284.2.  12th 
iarrage  line  41.51  to  59. 51.” 


t 


. 

. 


A.  11.  October  10,  1910. 


HEADQUARTERS,  2nd  P.A.  BRIGADE. 

SECOND  DIVISION,  10th  Oct.  1910. 

Message  received  from  the  Commander  of  the  121st  Artillery 
9  : 15  A.M. 

Liaison  officer  with  the  Drench  Division  on  the  right 
reports  that  his  patrols  have  gone  500  meters  beyond  BEMONT 
CHATEAU  and  are  not  yet  in  contact  with  the  enemy. 


P.M.  October  15,  1910. 


Prom:  Major  Burr. 

At  :  P.C, 

Date:  Oct.  15-10.  Hour:  4:05  P.M.  How  Sent: 

To  :  C.  0.  15th  P,  A.  Telephone. 

Major  Durr  wishes  to  know  if  the  15th  P.  A.  ha^  fired 
any  German  guns  since  we  came  into  this  last  drive  south  of 
SOMME -PY . 

1st  Bn,  C.  0.  stated  that  his  Bn.  has  not  fired  any 
German  guns  since  coming  into  this  last  drive. 

Called  Brigade  and  told  Capt.  Davis  that  we  had  not 
fired  any  German  Guns  since  we  came  into  the  SUIPPE  sector. 


No  time  indicated.  October  31,  1910. 

Hq.  2nd  P.  A.  Brigade. 

Oct.  31st,  1910. 

On  October  31st,  1910,  the  Brigade  P,  C.  was  moved 
from  EXERMONT  to  MONTY  "Woods  where  P.  C.  was  established  at 
3:30  P.M. 


A.  M.  November  1st,  1910. 


Hq.  2nd  P.  A\  Brigade. 

Nov.  1st,  1910. 

At  2:30  A.M.  P.C.  moved  from  MONTY  'Woods  to  Hill  263. 


Hq.  2nd  P.  A,  Brigade. 

Nov.  1st.  5:30  A.M, 

Message  sent  surprise  -  jumped  off  O.K,  and  going 
strong. 


Hq.  2nd  P.  A.  Brigade. 

No.v.  1st.  6:30  A.M. 

Moved  P,  C.  from  Hill  263  to  SOMMERANCE  ,  where  remained 
approximately  40  minutes  and  then  proceeded  to  P.  C.  in 
LANDRES  et  ST,  GEORGES.  Message  center  of  Brigade  P.  C.  on 
ridge  just  at  edge  of  town. 


Message  from  2nd  P.  A..  Brigade  8:35  A.M.  Nov,  1st  to  G-3. 

8:15  A.  M.  Message  from  12th  P.A.  Just  heard  from 
5th  Marines.  Everything  progressing  according  to  schedule, 
prisoners  coming  in,  2nd  Bn,  15th  P.  A.  is  moving  forward 
preceded  by  reconnaissance  party. 


« 


A.M. 


November  1,  1918, 


8:40  A.M.  Nov.  let.  Message  from  2nd  F.A.  Brigade  re¬ 
ceived  by  G~3. 

8:30  A.M .  Message  received  from  1st  F.A.  Brigade: 
Received  confirmation  of  message  chat  Marines  are  in  ad¬ 
vance  of  Division  on  their  left.  Meeting  very  little  re¬ 
sistance.  Few  casualties.  Many  prisoners. 


Message, received  from  2nd  F.A,  Brigade  to  0-3.  Nov.  1st. 

8:45  A.M,  Artillery  liaison  with  the  4th  Briga.de 
reports  that  they  have  received  word  that  the  division  on 
the  right  is  on  the  first  objective. 


8:55  A.M.  Message  from  2nd  F.A.  Brigade,  to  G-3,  2nd  Div. 
November  1,  1918. 

8:35  A.M.  Message  from  1st  F.A.  Brigade:  Division 
on  right  had  received  message  by  runner  that  at  6:30  A.M. 
Infantry  (23rd,'  had  advanced  a  kilometer  and  a  half  and 
were  in  the  B01S  de  HAZOIS,  following  the  barrage  closely. 


9; 13  A.M.  Message  from  2nd  F.A.  Brigade  to  G-3  Nov.  1. 

9:05  A.M,  Message  from  1st  F.A,  Brigade  -  They  had 
received  message  from  an  aeroplane  v/hich  had  descended, 
that  the  division  on  the  left  (80-ch)  had  marked  their  line 
and  that  they  were  five  minutes  ahead  of  their  schedule. 


10:25  A.M,  Message  from  2nd  F.A.  Brigade  to  G-3,  2nd  Div. 
November  1,  1918. 

10:10  A.M,  Commanding  Officer,  12th  F.A.  reports 
that  one  battalion  is  now  moving  through  LANDRES  ST. 
GEORGES,  and  will  be  in  position  in  about  20  minutes. 


Hq.  2nd  F.A,  Brigade.  10:30  A.M.  November  1,  1918, 

Moved  P.C.  from  outskirts  of  LANDRES  et  ST.  GEORGES 
to  LANDREVILLE. 


Hq,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  11:15  A.M.  Nov.  1,  1918. 

Moved  P.C.  from  LANDREVILLE  establishing  our  P.C, 
in  BAYONVILLE,  P.C.  9th,  23rd  inf.  and  3rd  Brigade  in 
same  bldg. 


P.M,  November  1,  1918. 

Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  4:40  P.M,  N.  ov.  1,  1918, 

Received  message  from  G-3  that  Boche  are  endeavoring 
to  filter  in  between  80th  Division  and  2nd  Division. 

Colonel  Van  Horn  gave  instructions  to  thoroughly  patrol  and 
take  care  of  any  possible  infiltration. 


Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  About  7:45  P.M.  Nov.  1,  1918. 

Issued  F.O.  No.  44,  relieving  Marine  Brigade  with 
23rd  Inf.  -  23rd  Inf. ,  to  continue  exploitation,  seiz¬ 
ing  heights  of  FOSSE  and  north  of  NOUART. 


P.M. 


November  2,  1918. 


Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade. 

Nov.  2nd  *18.  3;05  P.M. 

Telephone  message  from  Sink  1  to  Surprise  3. 

"v/hat  were  expected  to  do?  Asked  him  whether  he 
understood  what  we  were  doing,  Front  line  at  Corps 
objective.  Marines  had  patrols  in  front  of  that  last 
night  but  withdrew  them  to  pull  off  the  plan  tothe 
left.  Brigade  commander  wants  to  hold  that  line  so 
has  an  established  line  to  enable  him  to  put  over  a  bar¬ 
rage  tomorrow.  We  took  over  on  Corps  objective.  Is 
it  satisfactory?  Surprise  3  said  it  was.  Asked  for 
Division  order."  Also  said:  "23rd  Inf.  on  left.  Can 
we  get  4th  M.G.  Bn?  We  are  putting  Company  on  each  flank 
as  liaison  and  would  like  to  send  one  machine  gun  com¬ 
pany  with  them.  Asked  Col.  Myers  to  come  up  as  phone 
connection  very  poor  and  our  car  out  of  order,"  Col. 

Rhea  gave  verbal  orders  to  Regimental  Commanders  to  move 
forward  night3  of  2-3rd  November  to  heights  on  line  of 
exploitation  as  Boche  had  pulled  out.  They  are  to  move 
to  heights  and  hold  until  morning. 


5:55  a  .  Nov,  2nd,  nq.2nd  F.A.  Brigade. 

Phoned  Col.  Myers  saying  that  we  were  leaving  ex¬ 
ploitation  line  and  will  be  organised  by  daylight  pre¬ 
pared  to  move  forward.  Asked  to  have  Gen.  2ov/ley  put 
some  long  range  shots  back  of  Boche  lines  to  harass 
them.  Asked  for  BUZANCY  SP3.  MAPS. 


A  *  M  v 


November  3,  1918, 


Hq*  2nd  F,A.  Brigade, 

About  7:30  A. LA  Nov.  5/18. 

Arrived  at  P,C.  7  on  load  about  two  kilometers  south 
of  NOUART. 


Telephonic  Report  from  2nd  F*A,  Brigade  transmitting 
message  from  Sink,  8:15  A. LI,  Nov,  3,  1918, 

Prisoner  captured  this  morning  makes  following  state¬ 
ment;  He  was  sent  back  from  a  point  18  to  20  kilometers  in 
the  rear  to  see  why  the  Germans  were  retreating,  parties  of 
retreating  troops  passed  him  at  points  6  or  7  kilometers 
behind  where  he  was  taken.  He  is  positive  that  there  are 
no  reserves  behind  our  lines  to  a  depth  of  18  or  20  kilo¬ 
meters  . 


8 l20  A.M,  Nov,  3,  1918,  Telephone  message  received  by 
G-3 ,  from  Artillery  Headquarters, 

Divisional  Artillery  reports  that  Regimental  Coimnand- 
2>avis  accompanying  artillery,  is  moving  forward 
with  the  3rd  Brigade  Commander,  With  each  battalion  an 
artillery  officer  with  4  runners  is  with  the  battalion 
commander.  Liaison  reported  o«Ki 


P*  M.  November  3,  1918. 

Hq,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  2:0  5  p,M,  Nov*  3,  1918. 
Arrived  at  p.  c,  in  POSSE  2:05  p,M* 

Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  4:30  P.M,  Nov.  3,  1918. 

v 

Moved  to  BELLEVUE  FME  and  established  p.c. 


No  time  indicated.  Nov,  3,  1918. 


Hq .  2nd  F,A.  Brigade, 

Nov ,  3 ♦ 

To;  C.O.  9th  Inf, 

Artillery  will  keep  fire  on  your  immediate  front  until 
14:30  hours  at  which  time  each  regiment  wrill  pass  a  batt¬ 
alion  thru  and  advance  via  rtads  thru  forest  to  high  ground 
on  north  edge  of  woods.  Formations  will  go  on  road  in 
broken  columns,  a  battery  of  artillery  will  follow  leading 
battalion.  Artillery  will  support  the  advance  by  a  rolling 
barrage  covering  the  roads  and  200  yards  on  each  side  . 

Machine  gun  ammunition  is  coming  up,  -  also  motorized  4th 
Machine  Gun  Battalion,  When  you  reach  objective  reach 

out  and  connect  with  Stoners  left  and  dig  in,  sending  patrols 
to  the  front  of  woods  toward  BEAUMONT.  The  marines  follow/ 
closely.  Your  limits  are  marked  on  map.  Congratulations,  Rhea, 
Substance  of  above  transmitted  to  surprise  and  relayed  by  them 
to  Sister. 


a.  II.  November  u ,  1918. 


Hq .  2nd  F.  A.  brigade. 

About  10: 20  A.  M.  Nov.  4th. 

Arrived  at  P.  C.  LA  FORGE  HIE. 

Notified  Surprise  that  LEaUHONT  w&l  captured  night  of 
3/4  and  mopped  up  in  morning.  o  1.  Davis  instructed  to  put 
harassing  fire  on  our  front  9:3^  co  11:30  November  4th, 
a vain  from  12  to  2:00. 


N o  v ember  5 ,  1918. 

Hq.  2nd  F.  A,  Brigade. 

12:00  Noon.  Nov.  5th.  Nov.  5th,'  1918. 

Arrived  at  P.  C.  in  BEAU 3E JOUR  FME . 


P.  M.  November  5,  1918. 

Hq,.  2nd  F.  A.  Brigade.  4:40  p.  M.  Nov.  5th. 

Received  F.  0.  from  Division  directing  a  reconnaiss¬ 
ance  on  front  and  continued  advance  with  a  view  to  crossing 
the  river. 


Hq,  2nd  F,  A.  Brigade. 

5:30  P.  M.  Ncv.  5th. 

.Man  brought  forty  prisoners  by.  From  information 
gleaned  think  are  on  objective.  Phone  Surprise  to  that 
effect.  Reserve  battalion  23rd  in  position. 

From  (Adj.  23rd  Inf) 


Hq.  2nd  F.  A,  brigade.  About  6:30  p.  M.  Nov.  5,  1918. 

Telephoned  Surprise  3,  and  Col.  Davis  reference  to 
large  German  convoy  leaving  M0UZ0N,  Huns  in  barn  at  cross 
roads  one  kilometer  south  of  I.IOUZON.  (received  above  infor¬ 
mation  by  aeroplane)  Gave  the  status  of  3rd  Brigade  to 
Col.  Beebe  -  status  as  of  Nov,  5th? 


Hq.  2nd  F.  A.  brigade. 

10:30  P.  II.  Nov,  5th. 

Received  order  from  Division  that  3rd  Brigade  moved  to 
the  woods  above  SARTELLE  HIE  and  seises  the  bridges  reported 
previously  near  that  point.  The  1st  Division  will  advance 
from  the  rear  of  the  3rd  urigade  to  MGUZON  and  after  pass¬ 
ing  3rd  Brigade,  the  3rd  Brigade  will  follow  the  1st  Div¬ 
ision,  protecting  its  right  flank.  The  4t.  rrigade  will  oe 
ordered  i.p  and  will  relieve  the  3rd  Brigade  at  the  first 
opportunity.  Asked  Surprise  7  for  some  maps  asking  G-2 
to  start  them  out  tonight  as  we  must  have  them  by  morning. 


. 


P  .M. 


November  5,  1918. 

Pq.  2nd  P.A.  Brig.  11J20  P.M.  Nov.  5,  1918. 

Gave  operations  officer  320th  P.A.  order  to  get 
word  to  his  Commander  of  Artillery  not  to  fire  short 
of  314  . 


Hq.  2nd  P.A.  Brig.  11:45  P.M.  Nov.  5,  1918, 

Asked  Colonel  Davis  to  move  his  rear  batteries 
forward  if  possible  starting  immediately.  Col.  Davis 
moving  1  En ,  up. 


Hq.  2nd  P.A.  Brigade.  11:48  P.M.  Nov.  5,  1918. 

Col.  Rhea  gave  Col.  Van  Horn  verbal  orders  cover- 
mg  the  advance,  also  giving  him  Col,  Stone’s  instruc¬ 
tions,  Do  not  occupy  B0I3  RUPT  until  1st  Division  gets 
up  to  help  in  the  fight. 


Hq.  2nd  P.A.  Brigade,  11155  P.M.  Nov.  5,  1918. 

.Col.  Van  Horn  is  sending  Regiment  up  thru  BEAUMONT 
putting  some  companies  on  ridge  and  telling  them  to  dig 

m. 


Hq.  2nd  P.A.  Brigade.  Nov.  5,  1918.  12:00  Midnight. 

Sink  1  phoned  Surprise  1  it  is  already  to  move  and 
going  good. 


A.M.  Nov.  6,  1918. 

Hq,  2nd  F •  A,  Brigade.  .0  3  hours  Nov.  6,  1918, 

Gave  orders  (or  asked)  C.O.  Bn,  317th  Artillery  not 
to  shoot  where  our  troops  will  pass  thru. 

Hq.  2nd  P.A,  Brigade.  00.40  Hours  Nov.  6th, 

Battalion  Commanders  9th  Inf,  arrived  at  P.C. 
Situation  was  explained  to  them  in  detail  and  necessary 
orders  given  Col,  Van  Korn  instructed  them  each  verbally 
also.  Col,  Rhea  said  if  not  too  big  a  fight  to  take 
VILLEMONTRY . 


Hq.  9th  Inf.  Snow  1  from  Snow  11,  6:10  A.M,  Nov.  6,  1918, 

Rear  of  leading  element  1  kilometer  north  of  BEAU¬ 
MONT  .  No  resistance. 


Hq.  2nd  P.A.  Brigade.  11:20.  Nov.  6,  1918. 

Arrived  c. u  P.C.  in  BEAUMONT .  P.C.  was  established 
there  at  10:00  A.M.  but  detachment  arrived  at  11:20  A.M. 


13:45  P.H.,  Nov.  6,  1913 
F.A.  to  2nd  v  .a  .  Brigade 


Nov.  6,  1913. 

:a;:e  by  telephone  f rom  13th 


I  have  beer  oat.  to  th 
thing  seems  to  be  quiet . 
v/e  nave  forward  positions 


e  front  looking  things  over.  Every¬ 
one  battery  in  action;  that  was  all 
prepared  for  an  eventual  rove. 


Mq. ,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade  -  5:30  p ,  . . , 


Nov.  6,  1513. 


to  hii 


2ol  .  Rhea  asked  Colonels  Stone  and  Van.  Horn  to  come 
’.llJ  ^oference  to  Field  Orders  No.  56,  -  explaining  that  we 
go.  into  liOUZOil  wi thout  resistance,  v/e  are  to  go  to  SEDAN 
(a.  out  30  kilometers)  .  Have  no  details  as  yet  but  a  re '"to 
^  o  °vv  ^ari ne s  .  Told  col.  Van  Horn,  to  leave  one  platoon  on 
nj.ll  ana  two  platoons  a  little  further  up.  Col,  Van  Horn 
,  at  YONCQ ,  Col.  Stone  to  assemble  at  BEAUHONT  • 


Artillery  to  follow 
in  command . 


Infantry  of  3rd  Brigade 


dj  ,  Brainard 


Hq . ,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade  -  3:15  P.E.,  Nov.  6,  1913. 

Called  Shop  11  and  told  him  nerhaps  not  moving  till  in 
trie  morning.  Would  let  him  know. 


No  tine  indicated. 


.Hq .  r  2nd  F.A,  Brigade. 


Nov.  6 1  1918. 


Orders  received  to  be 
following  the  4th  Brigade 


P repared  to  move  to  SEDAN  tonight, 

,  which  will  follow  the  1st  Division. 


A.M.  . 

da.,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  1:40  A.'h  , 
Division . 

Order  received  to  extend  front 
move  p.c.  to  YOHCQ, . 


Nov .  7 ,  19 18  . 

Nov,  7,  1913.  From  2nd 

to  include  UOUZON  and  to 


Hq.,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade  -  1:45  a.H 

Col.  Van  Horn  instructed  to 
I.I0NTRY  and  one  company  to  UOUZON 


.,  Nov.  7,  1918. 

send  one  c  o  inp  any 
to  occupy  those 


to  VILLE - 
places  , 


A  M 


November  7,  1918. 


Iiq  «  2nd  F.A.  Br  i  gad  e  .  8:40  A *M  ♦  Ncv ,  7 ,  19  18 


*nd  Division  extends  further  north,  3rd 


burpri se 

Sector  of 

Brigade  organized  and  holds  the  line  of  the  MEUSE  from 
LETANNE  to  M0UZ0.N  both  inclusive  and  reconnoiter  River 
crossing ,  Patrols  will  gain  contact  east  of  the  MEUSE. 
The  4th  Brigade  moves  to  EOIS  d*  YONCQ,.  Troops  in  vi¬ 
cinity  of  BEAUMONT  will  move  in  small  detachments  to 
observation*  4th  Brigade  will  not  move  through 
BoiAUMOnT »  Liaison  detachments:  89th  Div*  have  agreed 
to  send  one  platoon  and  two  machine  guns  to  a  point  500 
yards  south  of  BEAUMONT  to  combine  with  a  similar  detach¬ 


ment  from  the  3rd  Brigade* 

November  7th.  P.C.  2nd  Division  to 
P.C.  3rd  Brigade  -  YONCQ, . 


Will  get  them  by  8: 00  A.M. 

be  announced  later. 
P.C-  4th  Brigade  -  FLABA. 


Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  10:40  A .II.  Nov.  7,  1918. 

CaHed  Surprise  and  told  them  M0UZ0N  not  yet  cleaned 
out,  ,:e  are  cleaning  out  now. 


Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  10:45  A.M,  Nov.  7,  1918. 

„  .  Called  Colonels  Stone  and  Van  Horn  and  ashed  them  to 
”sit  tight.”  7/e  received  word  from  Surprise  not  to  move 
P.C,  or  troops. 


Hq,  2nd  F.A,  Brigade.  About  11:00  A.M.  Nov,  7,  1918. 

Asked  artillery  put  a  good  concentration  on  ST-,  REMY 
Fifx:, , ,  tonight  as  much  B0SCHE  circulation  noted  there,  per¬ 
haps  P.C, 


Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  4:43  P.M.  Nov.  7,  1918. 

From:  Surprise. 

1st  Division  is  cut  of  line.  77th  Division  holds 
from  near  MOUZON  to  PETIT  REMILLY  along  the  MEU SE .  Ob¬ 
tained  liaison  with  77th  Division.  Report  situation, 
snipers  and  machine  gunners  near  MOUZGN. 


Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  8:50  P.M.  Nov.  7,  1918, 

Surprise  7  called  Sink  1  and.  said: 

Pursuant  to  Corps  orders,  the  Division  Commander 
directs  that  you  push,  strong  patrols  across  the  MEUSE  and 
maintain  contact  with  enemy.  Told  them  no  bridges  in  our 
area.  We  are  in  contact  now.  Sent  two  men  last  night 
and  looked  it  over  personally  and  can 5 1  cross.  Are  we  to 
hold  other  side?  Will  lose  any  patrols  sent  over.  Divi¬ 
sion  said  send  strong  patrols  across  river  and  gain  con¬ 
tact  with  the  enemy. 

Col  Rhea  answered :  We  have  contact  now.  We  have  been 
shooting  at  them  all  day  and  they  at  us.  We  will  either 
have  to  call  that  contact  or  wait  until  tomorrow  night  and 
cross  in  force  if  we  have  place  to  cross.  Could  cross  at 
POU ILLY 


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P.M. 


November  7,  1918, 


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but  out  of  our  area.  Could  put  strong  force  across  at 
nirht,  crossing  at  POUILLY  but  foolish  put  patrols 
across  ^as  will  lose  them,  \Je  saw  their  relief  tonivht. 
About  fifty  machine  gunners  in  shell  holes,  etc.  Have 
ordered  artillery  fire  on  point  they  concentrated  at. 


No  time  indicated.  Nov.  7,  1918. 

Pq.  Pnd  F.A.  Brigade,  November  7,  1918. 

Commanding  General  directed  Lt.  Col.  Corey  to  be 
rtturned  to  23rd  Inf.  and  we  are  to  write  a  letter 
reference  to  Lt.  Col,  Zane’s  reclassification. 


Hq,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade,  November  7,  1918. 

Told  Surprise  we  have  had  men  up  and  down  this  side 
of  river  and  find  that  enemy  holding  with  Machine  Guns 
and^  trench  mortars.  Trench  mortars  firing  on  locks. 
Lacnine  Gun  nests  open  up  whenever  we  expose  ourselves. 
Can’t  cross  river  to  make  patrols  on  other  side.  Col. 

artillery  to  put  concentrations  on  SENEGAL 
irnm ,  ,  ,  FME ,  ST.  REMY  and  FME ,  VIGNERON  which  were  P.C.’s 
or  other  important  enemy  points.  The  concentration  to 
start  at  night  and  intermi ttently  during  the  nivht,  (6:00 
P.M,  artillery  opened  up  on  SENEGAL  EME. 


A.M.  November  8,  1918. 


From: 

C .0 .  12th  F .A. 

At  : 

P.C.  YONCQ,. 

Date : 

8  Nov .  18 .  Hour 

:  10.00. 

To  : 

Ad  jut ant,  2nd  F.A. 

Brigade . 

Regimental  and  Btn  P.C.’S  in  YONCQ,.  1st  Btn  in  po¬ 
sition  304.2  -312.7.  2nd  Btn  303,6  -  318.4  ready  to  fire. 

Suggest  proper  authority  be  sent  to  look  into  ques¬ 
tion  of  civilians  in  this  town,  evacuated  from  MQUZON, 
Approx.  500  in  the  vicinity  evacuated  from  MOUZON,  almost 
wholly  without  rations.  Brig.  P.C-.  to  be  here  but  not 
yet  arrived  , 

Marched  yesterday  evening  via  BEAUMONT  »  very  little 
shell  fire  -  no  casualties  -  good  road. 

Tibbets , 

Adjutant » 

YONCQ,  (  500)  -  FLABA  (  300)  -  LA  BBS  ACE  (200) 


Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  11:35  A.M. ,  Nov.  8,  1918. 

Was  notified  that  8C0Q  rations  had  come  in  and  that 
5000  has  been  issued  this  morning. 


Nov  .  8  ,  1913  , 


P  .  M  •  . 


Hq .  ,  2nd  F.A,  Brigade  -  12:20  P.H.,  Nov.  3,  1913. 

Asked  colonel  ii  had  any  news .  Asked  him  to  make  it 
clear  to  corps  and  Surprise  1.  it  is  a  question  that  needs 
consideration  (referring  to  crossing  the  MEUSE)  and  couldn't 
"be  accomplished  by  having  the  corns  call  us  up  3:00  A. 11.  and 
"Cross  the  River".  its  a  good  day’s  work  and  requires  some 


the  River" . 


say 


organization.  it  is  necessary  to  give  us  advance  information 


HR.,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade  -  12:30  P.M.,  Nov,  8,  1918. 

Called  Lakewood  3  (corps)  and  colonel  Rhea  told  Lakewood 
3;  Situation  and  that  MOUZON  held  by  enemy  machine  gun  fire 
and  artillery  fire.  That  we  could  cross  there  if  they  wanted 
us  to  but  couldn’t  very  well  in  any  other  part  of  the  sector. 
If  wanted  us  to  cross  tell  us  and  not  wait  until  6:00  A.M. 

If  we  cross  we  should  hold  what  we  got  which  means  cleaning 
up  Machine  Gun  nests  which  would  fill  up  again  .  if  we  did 
cross  at  MOUZON  it  was  possible  for  the  bridge  to  be  repaired 
behind  us  and  a  large  force  go  through  CARIGNGN  tonight. 
Lakewood  3  said  it  was  not  intention  to  cross  with  large  force 
now  but  we  should  hold  heights  on  otner  side  of  river. 


Hq.,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade  -  1:15  P.11,,  Nov.  8,  1918. 

Called  Same  and  snow  asking  for  number  of  replacements 
they  needed  in  officers  and  men. 


Hq.,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade*  -  1:15  P.M.,  Nov,  8,  1913. 

Called  up  Same  1  (col.  stone)  and  asked  him  come  over  to 
P.C.  as  wanted  to  speak  to  him  in  reference  to  fixing  bridge 
at.  LET  ANNS  *  Col.  Rhea  said  to  col.  Stone  that  bridge  was  blown 
up  in  center  and  ends  kind  of  falling  in.  stone  said  could 
fix  it  for  foot  troops  but  not  for  wagons.  col.  Rhea  said  get 
the  pioneer  platoon  busy  and  see  what  they  could  do.  col.  stone 
said  would  do  so  immediately. 


Hq . ,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade,  1:30  P.M.,  Nov,  8,  1918. 

Major  Martin  called  up  and  said  Division  had  given  Marines 
the  mission  of  crossing  the  river.  Said  was  sure  would  get 
definite  information  soon. 


Hq . ,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade,  1:45  P.M.,  Nov.  8,  1918. 

Had  Maj .  -  Brainard  report  at  P.C.  in  BEAUMONT  and 

ordered  that  artillery  be  moved  forward.  Major  Brainard  did  not 
have  sufficient  time  to  get  in  position,  as  dark  at  4:30,  Said 
did  not  have  any  "longs"  that  could  cover  heights  in  front  of 
MOUZON.  Told  Maj.  Brainard  to  send  some  one  up  to  reconnoiter 
the  positions  anyhow,  Maj.  Brainard  had  "dope"  that  we  wouldn’t 
move  and  told  his  artillery  so . 


Hq,,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade,  1:50  P.M.,  Nov.  8,  1918. 

Surprise  said  Sister  was  the  unit  to  cross.  Asked  have 
Surprise  3  call  up  and  let  us  know  as  soon  as  possible  what 
Sink  is  to  do,  (Think  we  stand  "pat.") 


P.M » 


ITov.  8,  191b 


Hq.  ,  2nd  F.A.  Brigade  -  6:00  1JB  ,  Hot,  8,  1918. 

9th  Infantry  reports  enemy  activity  about  one  mile 
northeast  of  MOUZON  and  around  BELLEFORTE  FEE .  Close 
liaison  with  77th  (305  Inf.)  from  MOUZON  up  to  OUTRECOURT. 
They  hold  VILLER8- d e-EOU ZON ,  one  platoon  on  one  side  of 
River  and  one  platoon  on  other  side,  guarding  a  bridge. 

He  hears  they  are  in  AI13U  110 ITT  but  does  nor  believe  it. to 
be  true. 


Ho  tine  indicated.  Nov.  8,  1918, 

Hq. ,  2nd  E.A.  Brigade,  Nov.  8,  1918, 

BE  a  j ,  Wall  er  came  to  P.G.  and  said  Sister  was  going 
to  cross  at  'dark.  Following  ridaes  and  push  in  so  as  ro 
leave  32nd  Division  cone  through.  Ma  j .  Lewis  tc  put  Ma¬ 
chine  Gun  Companies  in  temporarily.  Only  orders  to  push 
over  and  secure  a  crossing  until  such  crossing  is  needed. 


Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  Nov.  8,  1918, 

Col.  Rhea  told  Surprise  7  we  want  to  mop  up  MOUZON, 

I  think  you  will  spoil  the  plan  with  artillery,  etc.,  as 
just  crossing  is  best.  Would  like  to  cross  at  EOUZON  to¬ 
night,  if  no  objections.  Corps  said  "sit  tight."  Burtt 
said  better  cross  tonight.  Asked  what  objections  to  go- 
ing  tonight  as  will  be  stronger  tomorrow.  Orders  were  to 
"sit  'eight"  Ma  j .  Bru.ce  ordered  by  Surprise  7  thru  Ma  j . 
Waller  to  get  his  guns  in  position  tonight,  ready  to  fire 
if  they  cross  tonight. 


Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  Nov.  8,  1918. 

Oapt.  Fagan  i Brig.  Sig.  Officer)  said  wire  question 
was  getting  serious  and  Chief  Signal  Officer  said  would’ nt 
move  until  sure.  Understand  Sister  going  to  string  the 
wire. 


A .  i  I  • 


Nov. 


Q 


1918. 


Hq.  2nd  F.A.  Brigade.  10:15  A.M.  Nov.  9,  1918. 

The  Colonel  of  the  Army  Artillery  (large  guns)  came 
to  P.G.  and  after  talking  with  Colonel  Rhea  agreed  to  drop 


seme  ”big  calibre"  in  CARIGNCN.  Is  at  PETITE  FORET  FEE ; 
about  two  kilometers  away,  and  we  are  considering  string- 
ing  a  wire  to  his  battery  there  and  maintain  communication 
with  him  to  enable  Colonel  Rhea  to  give  him  any  targets 
he  might  get. 


Hq.  2nd  F.A.  rrigade,  10:30  A.M, ,  Nov.  9,  1918, 

Meeting  of  Colonels  Rhea,  Stone  and  Van  Horn  in  P.C. 
Told  Col.  Stone  pull  his  outfit  up  in  BCIS  de  P0URP.01T  as 
soon  as  they  have  had  chow.  Then  asked  77th  Division  if 
can  cross  their  bridge  (the  one  the  305th  Inf.  is  hold¬ 
ing.)  If  get  across. let  leading  Bn.  mop  up  MOUZON  and  es¬ 
tablish  a  bridgehead,.  Clean  out  the  Machine  Guns  and  as 
soon  as  you  ha to  cleaned  them  out,  the  engineers  will  re¬ 
pair  the  bridge.  Other  two  Bns. ;  to  occupy  high  ridge 
north  of  MOUZON .  Might  have  to  mop  up  woods  in  front  and 
then  dig  in.  Machine  Guns  go  with  you  and  will  get  more 
tc  play  on  «  also  artillery.  Understand  hour  coming  from 
Corps.  Send  some  one  up  to  VILLE- c. .„~MGU ZQN  bridge  to  re- 
connoi ter  as  don’t  know  how  good  a  bridge  it  is  and  let  us 
have  a  report  on  it.  Told  Col.  Van  Horn  to  relieve  the 


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liaison  detachment  of  the  23rd  Infantry,  which  is  work¬ 
ing  with  the  89th  Division  liaison  Dex.  An  officer  from 

the  7  7th  said  "bridge  at  VILLER- d e-MOU 20  N  has  "been  "blown 
up. 


rf  q.  2nd  E .A, Brigade ,  12:00  Noon,  Nov.  9,  1918. 

Called  up  Shop  and  asked  Ma  j  .  Burr  to  harass  some 
Machine  Guns  along  the  road  and  hill  which  were  re¬ 
ported  to  "be  fairly  active. 


P.M.  Nov.  9 1  1918. 

Hq.  2nd  F  A,  Brigade.  12:15  P.M.  Nov.  9,  1918. 

Colonel  Rhea  gave  instrucxions  to  Engineers  in  refer¬ 
ence  to  repairing  "bridge. 


No  time  indicated.  Nov,  10,  1918. 

Hq.  2nd  E,a.  Brigade,  Nov.  10,  1918. 

Marine  Brigade  is  to  cross  the  fiver  tonight.  We 
were  ordered  to  support  them  by  fire.  G&H  Co,*  9th  Inf. 
assigned  to  pull  br idgeSacross , 


A.M.  Nov.  11,  1918, 

telephone  Message  from  Major  Burr,  ERA.  Brig.  12:20  mid¬ 
night  to  G.  3,  Nov.  11,  1918. 

Message  from  Capt,  Davis,  4th  Brigade,  said  they, 
had  crossed  at  two  places.  At  the  northern  one  they  had 
considerable  difficulty  due  to  fire  but  that  they  are 
across  there  now  so  apparently  a  crossing  has  been  made. 
The  Infantry  has  requested  that  there  be  no  more  firing 
tonight  except  on  two  towns  which  they  had  designated 
and  that  the  fire  on  those  towns  cease  at  1:00  o'clock. 


Hq.  2nd  P.A,  Brigade,  2:30  A.M. ,  -Nov. 11,  1918. 

Col.  Ellis  called  up  and  requested  that  1  Bn.,  be 
sent  across  the  MEUSE  to  support  the  Marines  who  had 
effected  a  crossing.  This  battalion  was  sent  and  cross 
ing  completed  before  daybreak. 


Tel  Message  to  C.0.  2nd  E.A.  Brigade  by  G-3.  6:55  A.M. 

Nov,  11,  1918. 

The  89th  Division  wants  to  know  if  they  can  put  ar¬ 
tillery  fire  on  the  town  of  MOULIN,  Are  you  firing  on  it? 
I  think  they  can  fire  on  it  all  right. 


Hq,  2nd  E.A.  brigade,  11:00  A.M.  Nov.  11,  1918. 
Armstice  was  signed  -  firing  ceased. 


P.M,  Nov.  11,  1918. 

November  11,  1918  -  8;50  P.M. ,  The  following  telephone 
message  sent  to  C.G.,  4th  Brigade  and  C.0.  3rd  Brigade 
in  compliance  with  Corps  Order.  (Also  to  C.0.  2nd  E.A. 
Brigade. ) 

The  Commanding  General  directs  that  you  send  an  of¬ 
ficer  out  to  your  front  lines  to  stop  all  firing 

that  may  be  goins?  on.  He  wants  that  done  irrespective 
of  how  many  officers  have  been  sent  out  before.  Reports 
are  coming  in  from  Marshal  Eoch  that  shooting  is  going  on 
in  our  front. 


